We are in full-on planning mode for Halloween here at Cool Mom Picks, with adorably unique costume ideas for babies, yummy Halloween treats , gorgeous handmade masks and invitations , and even the best not-too-scary party ideas for the l…
I popped over to my local lingerie shop to stock up on some new Hanky Panky thongs for fall (What, TMI? We're all friends here!) and I spotted the new Spanx faux leather leggings on the owner. Instantly I was all What are those fabulous …
I typically think of gingerbread houses as a Christmas tradition, but my family is usually so slammed with other activities then that we don't get around to it. So this year I'm thinking, why not build a candy house for the holiday that'…
I'm in love--with closet dividers . I know, it's weird, but I am. I don't derive much pleasure from organizing, but these Lucy Darling closet dividers actually make me want to organize my baby's closet. They're so, well, darling. Availab…
Origami will always be cool, but some of us will never progress past making hats. Now you can display crisp, fancy origami creatures proudly, whether you actually possess intricate paper folding skill or not, thanks to these modern-style…
One of the obvious—and awesome—perks of writing for Cool Mom Picks is that I get to scope out the newest, coolest products for moms. And sometimes, those products fall into the I-can-only-dream, outrageously chic, over-the-top gorgeous c…
One of the more promising trends at the NY International Toy Fair earlier this year was the introduction of even more safe, natural makeup for girls, for when they're are heading out somewhere a little special, putting on plays at home, …
In my early days of parenting, finding beautiful handmade baby gifts was something you really had to work on. But now, they're popping up everywhere. And as we try to pare it down to just our favorites we're happy to discover Cheengoo wh…
What's black and white and chic all over? Your baby's future nursery, of course! If you're looking for something other than the traditional blues, pinks and yellows, we've got you covered. I'm a huge fan of this gender-neutral nursery tr…
As a mom of two boys, I have cleaned up a lot of pee in the past six years. Potty training boys involves many missed toilet bowls, thanks to potties that don't accommodate the special needs of boy parts. If only I had had a Potty Wiz , a…
I'm taking a stand: No more seasonal cookie cutters for a single use. If I can't use the cookie cutter for multiple purposes I'm not buying it, and I don't think you should either. Now we just have to figure out how to use the pile of co…
Okay, so maybe my eight-year-old daughter already knows how to use a coffee maker. And maybe she has her own hand-painted Goblet of Fire mug, in which she begs for a sip of the steaming hot ambrosia of morning. But still, what if I'd got…
Teething babies have been sinking their chompers into colorful, fashionable and safe Chewbeads ever since their bracelets and necklaces started appearing on the coolest new mamas. And now, along with their toddler-friendly teethers and p…
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! It's fun. Plus you'll find cool pins like these, daily 1. Adorable DIY wall art idea . 2. Fun ways to keep your kids looking stylish this fall. 3. Ingenious kids' room design for small spaces…
I tend to think that making my kids' Halloween costumes is a great idea. I also tend to be wrong. Not only does it always take way much time than I have, but it can end up being every bit as expensive as buying something. My 9-year-old i…
I have toted diapers, work stuff and even my computer in Orla Kiely bags and have become an avid fan, so I was shocked to find out I was not the first of her cult followers to learn that the popular designer had partnered with Target for…
Getting my kids involved with helping others has always been an extremely important part of parenting for me, and I've done my best to include them in my own charitable passions when I can. But after attending the recent Global Citizen F…
Halloween parties may be the most fun for me, because there are just so many cool Halloween party ideas, especially for kids. Instead of just going with a standard "Halloween" theme, you can get more specific and find a theme that lends …
Think laid-back, Southern California, bohemian chic and you've got Frankie & Sue 's new fall collection of dresses for girls. They're all about jewel tones, which I love for fall, and while there's a lot of mix-and-match patterns, they'r…
Halloween is coming soon, and it's time to plan our parties. First up: invitations. And not just any Halloween invitations, but seriously impressive, over-the-top, creative Halloween party invitations this year. If you're not up for the …
With so many amazing modern building blocks out there, it's not hard to find a set that I'd love to give to my kids. But I've just discovered SumBlox , the most incredibly original set of durable beech wood blocks that mixes math learnin…
I hate to admit it now, but I was one of those first time moms who didn't feed my son cookies until he was nearly two. I am proud to say that I was much more relaxed the second time around, and I'd like to think that I would have been mo…
We always have the best time each Halloween poking around the web looking for the most awesome baby costumes . But the truth is, we're busy! While some of you blow our minds putting those sleepless hours to use building outrageous costum…
Oh Zutano , I have missed you. We have been sized out of your cute baby goodness for a while now, but I'll have a brand new baby soon and it looks like my timing couldn't be any better. First in my shopping cart for baby's winter wardrob…
