One of our favorite guides we've ever put together has been our Ultimate Birthday Party Gift Guide , featuring the coolest gifts for kids of all ages , from those sweet first birthdays right through to picky tweens and big kids. And seei…
If you're a parent of a new baby, you'll soon find that many experienced moms and grandmothers on the street will stop and tell you: You have to put a hat on your baby during cold winter weather! Some will even suggest you dress your bab…
When my kids were babies and tummy-time touring their way throughout the house, it was a given that their play mat migrated to each room with them. And while I have fond memories of our jungle themed mat and odd interactive thingies (who…
Yep, I'm one of those suckers who dives head-first into the self-help section every January. Not only because I actually have a few days of leisure to read as long as I wish, but also because the cold, dreary weather makes me want to hit…
Trying to get your toddler to quit squirming long enough for you to wriggle on a pair of mittens is basically a parenting rite of passage. One much easier said than done. Which is why I'm so impressed with the lightweight kids' fleece pu…
This post was created for our partnership with Very Berry Cheerios My kids love berries. In fact, their aunt nicknamed them "my little fruit bats" because they love berries in their lunches, on their desserts, and yes, with their breakfa…
2018 is the year I turn 40. Wow. It seems like such a big deal, this milestone, complete with black "Over the Hill" balloons and all. No -- kidding. I mean, sure I was afraid of 40 once. But, now, thanks to the women in my life who have …
We love subscription boxes, and we've covered so many of our favorites since they became such a hot gift to give. And now we've found one that comes with built-in warm fuzzies. Each Causebox subscription box is filled with about seven be…
We've been longtime fans of Nutcase bike helmets , since they offer some of the cutest designs and trustworthy safety features for our kids. So I'm very excited about the brand new launch of their newest designs for their Little Nutty li…
As the new year loomed over me, I got an early start on my resolution to rid myself of dry, dead skin, and take better care of my face. I tested out quite a few skincare devices over the course of one month that had been sent to me for r…
When you've been the littlest in your family your whole entire life, but things are about to get real because a new sibling comes along, you need the book Little Big Girl by Claire Keane. This sweet story about a little girl growing up a…
The good thing about living down South is that I can wait until the last minute to buy snow boots for my kids , when they're all on sale! And when you're buying four sets of winter snow gear, those savings help a lot. That said, all of t…
Here at Cool Mom Picks, we love finding the best kids music and sharing it with you. And I'm excited to share these 8 albums that I think you and your family will love right now. Of course, we're always big fans of our friend Lisa Loeb a…
Snowsuits have come a long way since Randy's slug imitation in A Christmas Story . Today's kid demands warmth and comfort -- and the ability to move . And, in some cases, superhuman powers to help them take on the task of protecting thei…
There's no denying to new parents that a bottomless stash of diaper wipes is essential in every way. But what's awesome is how many beauty wipes are available for adults too, taking the place of messier products you might own to make our…
Every once in awhile we love to check out the top-of-the-line baby gear that we might not be able to afford ourselves, but makes our fantasy wish lists. And these luxury double strollers are too gorgeous to ignore. Hey, maybe you got som…
Once again, we're happy to have compiled the best lists of all the best children's books of the year, curated by the top publishers, reviewers, organizations, and bloggers we respect. And boy, was it a fantastic year for children's liter…
As we bid adieu to 2016 -- or, more appropriately, don't let the door hit you on the way out, 2016 -- I've been thinking about friends who've had it particularly hard this year. If you know anyone who's had a rough go of it too, then you…
If you're looking to plan ahead for 2017 and impose some organization on the post-holiday chaos, we've scoured the web for beautiful printable 2017 calendars and put together 17 of our very favorites. There are tons of cool designs avail…
It wouldn't be our Editors Picks of the Year if we didn't give a shoutout to our favorite kids music of the year. And if you're thinking, huh? Cool kids' music? then clearly you haven't spent a lot of time here! For years now, there have…
As the year comes to a close, we're looking back at our picks for the best children's books of 2016 -- according to our editors, writers, and of course our children! What a perfect way to kick off our Editors Picks of the Year . As our r…
While every year we put together our favorite New Year's printables for those of you partying like it's...well, the beginning of a new year, this New Year's Eve feels a little different for a lot of us. Maybe you're saying goodbye to a r…
I've always relied on Target for super affordable, stylish basics like tees, sweaters, swimwear. And it helps that they partner with designers I really love, but can't necessary afford, to bring great fashion to me and others among the w…
If you're anything like me, the end of 2016 may have hoping that 2017 will somehow offer something better than where we feel we are now. However that's something that happens by planning and doing -- not just hoping. Which is why finding…
