They're bright green, they're pretty, and they're for grown-ups only, which makes these Absinthe Chocolate Cordials the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat for someone like me. If that mischievous leprechaun's going to pee green in my potty …
Ooh, do we have Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas for you. It's such a wonderful theme, isn't it? And when a superhero , Lego , or Star Wars birthday party isn't quite right, it might be time to break out the tea set for a very merry u…
The team behind the Lost My Name personalized books for kids blew us away last year with their sophisticated, clever, custom books for kids that don't just drop your child's name into a template story. Instead, the main character goes on…
I tend to avoid the easy donut recipes I come across, because it’s no secret to my friends that I’m a donut fiend. I'm afraid if I start baking, I'll end up on an all-donut diet! But then I discovered baked donuts. Normally a stickler fo…
How fantastic are these mustachioed cards from Doo Daa Studios? Each of the cool note cards features a face with a quirky personality and an interactive, reshapeable mustache, which our kids will love to play with. Looking to bring back …
Maybe you have a kid at home like mine, who is always asking about how buildings stand up, or "Mom, who made that bridge?" This great Water Tower DIY building kit that we found at our hometown favorite Brooklyn Makers is a creative way t…
I just love a good awards show. The Grammys, Golden Globes, and the Tonys are great, but for me, the Oscars is the ultimate--Hollywood at its finest. If you enjoy celebrating the Academy Awards at home as much as I do, these easy DIY ide…
My toddler loves to help out around the house. It makes him feel big, and like the needed part of our family that he is. I want to respect his efforts, even like that time he completely emptied out the closets when he "brought me the lau…
Last year we introduced you to Darby Smart , a super clever service that finds the best DIY craft projects on Pinterest and blogs, and puts them together in easy kits with the help of the original creators, so you have everything you nee…
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. 1. Viewmasters are back , sort of, and cooler than ever. 2.These funny, sweet, and all-around gorgeous romantic ecards aren't just for Valen…
Valentine’s Day may be behind us, but I have a sweet treat for you, cool moms. My new favorite cookbook, One Bowl Baking: Simple, From Scratch Recipes for Delicious Desserts , is a revelation too good not to share. It wasn’t written for …
As the east coast gets hit with yet another snow storm, and parents everywhere slowly lose their minds looking for snow day activities, you can start with our ideas for 12 fun things to do during a snow day from games to crafts to an imp…
Let's not call us procrastinators. Let's just say...we're busy. Because we are. So we get it. if you're still looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift for a special someone, here are a few ideas that go a little further than a hast…
At first I thought that Valentine’s Day on Friday was a good thing. What a fun way to kick off the weekend. But now I’m wondering when exactly I’m supposed to make treats for my kids? I guess I should have thought of that last weekend bu…
Last year we swooned over the printable Hunger Games Valentines and while the Peeta/Gale competition still rages on, this year it's all about Downton Abbey Valentines for us. The references are clearly from Season 4--I would have loved t…
If you've run out of time to order some of the fantastic Valentine's cards we've already featured on Cool Mom Picks, don't stress. We've got your back with some printable valentines for adults. Unlike these cute 14 printable classroom Va…
I'm a huge fan of handmade gifts, but rarely have the time or the patience to actually make anything myself. But when I saw these DIY polaroid photo tea bags on Photojojo (love them), I knew I had hit the jackpot for DIY Valentine's Day …
What I want for Valentine’s Day: LOVE! What my kids want for Valentine’s Day: CHOCOLATE! Okay, I want chocolate, too, but I like fancy chocolate . For the kids, I’ll be whipping up one of these super easy, homemade chocolate treats for V…
Save yourself the last-minute crunch for classroom Valentine's Day cards by printing the cutest, most stylish Valentines now, right from the comforts of home. We just featured all sorts of DIY Valentine's classroom cards including printa…
Obsessed with Pinterest like we are? Hey we are too! Follow Cool Mom Picks and you'll find cool pins like this every day. 1. Love this DIY Valentine's heart craft your kids could make this weekend. 2. The super cool new appliance our fol…
My son's favorite activities lately are puzzles and coloring . So you should have seen his face when I hit the free printables and handed him this giant free Valentine's coloring page coloring page with a Candyland theme from Mr. Printab…
We've found such an abundance of cool jewelry for Valentine's Day lately that I wanted to throw one more into the fray. Just in case you needed even more choices: a cloisonne Je T'aime heart pendant at Poketo. I shouldn't be surprised th…
The Winter Olympics will kick off this Friday night with their Opening Ceremonies, which is possibly my favorite part of the Olympics. My family loves watching this huge party on TV, but to be honest, the kids get a little bored by the t…
If there’s one time of year you’ll find me getting crafty with the kids , it’s around Valentine’s Day. But only under two conditions: 1) I get to sip wine while we craft and 2) the craft involves treats. These printables, crafts, and rec…
