Beloved children's author and illustrator, Mo Willems , has been providing my kids and me with bedtime guffaws (seriously, it's way beyond just a little tittering) since, well, since forever. So I can only imagine the kind of silliness t…
A baby's first holiday has to be one of the best parts of parenting. It might even make up for all those sleepless nights and dirty diaper changes. Maybe. But we also know the holidays can be overwhelming on their own, and adding baby in…
I'm all about food gifts for men . Maybe because I love the men in my life, and the men in my life happen to love food. If you're with me, then I've got three fantastic resources for you if you're all about seriously cool food gifts that…
If it's not yet clear from the pages of Cool Mom Picks, the holiday season is upon us. And for a lot of us, that means time to come up with a standout holiday gift for the little guys and gals on our shopping list will be a hit without b…
If I put it out into the universe that I really like personalized jewelry gifts, do you think people will get the hint? If not for me, then for everyone else--perhaps the special people on your own holiday lists, especially when it's all…
Those of you who don’t celebrate may not know that before Christmas became the blockbuster that it is today, Chanukkah was a pretty quiet affair. And as hard as Chanukkah tries to keep up (at least in my house where we celebrate both hol…
All of my kids' birthdays are milestone birthdays in my eyes, though I'm not always so good at remembering the details of each passing year other than maybe the cake we served at the party. Hey, I really like cake. But with Sticky Bellie…
When I first moved to New York City I quickly realized that good shoes and socks are a must in this town of walking, walking, walking. Since then I have become something of a sock connoisseur. Seriously. I need socks that are stylish, co…
So yeah, making your own baby food can become daunting and tedious surprisingly fast, even for people like me who love to cook, and even if we have awesome baby food gadgets like the excellent Beaba Babycook . But even with the Beaba (an…
We can't believe it, but it's time to start thinking about holiday cards--if you haven't already. (And if you're already done, we bow down to you.) We have to admit we're a little excited though. Don't you love checking your mailbox in D…
I've tried all sorts of workout routines, everything from running 5k races and a pricey gym membership to fitness classes and Jillian Michaels' DVDs , but lately I've found myself in a rut. Too busy. Too bored. And well, with the holiday…
Your little girl might be too young to wield a power saw, but she can learn to appreciate the craft of woodworking at any age with, of all things, tiny architectural jewelry . I'm impressed by the Joinery Series earrings from Pico Design…
I know, Halloween is barely over and here I am talking about Christmas. But before you know it we'll all be pinning cookie recipes and gift wrap ideas , so we might as well get ahead of the holiday craft game too. Washi tape crafts have …
One of the best things about the northeast this time of year is the abundance of crisp, ripe apples--and the fresh, natural apple juice we can grab at the farmer's market. My kids are becoming such connoisseurs, they actually know the di…
This is a sponsored message from Peppa Pig and Me As any kid can tell you, the only thing better than reading a book about one of their favorite cartoon characters is being in a book with one of their favorite cartoon characters. Now, th…
Whichever social media site you prefer, we're probably there, passing on our favorite posts from our site... and more! As in links to cool articles, tips for great last-minute sales, discount codes that come through our inboxes, breaking…
This is a sponsored message from Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Busy parents can always appreciate products that do double duty , but when it's got more uses than you have fingers to count on -- especially if it's something you might already…
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only mom who races to my kids' school party volunteer signups to be sure I can claim "plates and forks." Honestly, the holidays are busy enough without having to bake eight dozen cookies. (And bless you parent…
So maybe you're wondering the best ways to wear plaid because you're seeing it everywhere and you're a little tempted but it is kind of preppy and you're just not sure since the last time it was hot you were in college and..h ey! Get out…
For the last year, I've been partnering with American Express , in part because I love Amex ( member since forever) and partly because when I see those awesome Tina Fey commercials, I'm now sure we're really just two degrees from being b…
Finding a winter coat for the baby always seems easy, but it can be a challenge to find a hat that is logo, character and cheesy design-free. We came across these delightful, updated-retro styles from Little Sun Hat that I think will do …
It's no secret we're fans of gorgeous cashmere , for ourselves and for our kids , even if we do tend to covet it from afar. So imagine our delight when we recently stumbled upon a new cashmere line--this time, just for babies. I know, lo…
Baby bathtubs aren't exactly the sexiest type of baby gear--I'd much rather look at the latest strollers and bassinets all day long, I admit it. But tubs are an everyday necessity that all new parents need, so I've narrowed it down to fo…
With Halloween behind us, it’s time to collect our gourds and go home. If you haven’t already carved yours, now is the perfect time to gather your pumpkins and put them to (actual) good use by roasting those pumpkin seeds for a nutritiou…
