As much as I love incredibly crafty Valentine's cards for kids , I know my limits in time and ability, especially when I need about twenty cards for each of three kids. And yet, I can't quite bring myself to snag those boxes prepackaged …
We've seen a ton of heart jewelry leading up to Valentine's Day, but the one that's stolen my heart isn't flashy, blingy, or loaded with diamonds. In fact, it isn't even shiny. I discovered designer Andrea Panico's Pico Designs at the gi…
We are so excited to welcome Stacie of One Hungry Mama to the Cool Mom Picks team! We've admired her common sense, approachable, clever posts about food and cooking for ages now. This is the first of her weekly niblets of food-related co…
2012 may be the year of the dragon, but the penguin still needs some attention. And just in time for Valentine's Day, we're found one of the cutest ever ways for a baby to wear his love for penguins--or his love for love--on his chest. […
My husband and I do Valentine's Day Lite, meaning that we will not be forking out $200 for a fancy meal, or buying each other expensive jewelry or electronics as a sign of our devotion. But that doesn't mean I am totally comfortable with…
My four year-old can spend an entire afternoon playing with rubber stamps. And I must admit, I never thought of using them much myself until watching her and seeing some of the results. (She's good!) So when I came across Mollie Flatley'…
There's something I need to get off my chest with Valentine's Day nearly upon us. As much as I cherish my spouse, sometimes this girl needs her space. In bed. I know you know what I'm talking about. Well CMP fave Twisted Twee clearly get…
As Valentine's Day creeps closer, I've been looking out for treats that don't list corn syrup or "chocolate-y" filling among the ingredients. One ingredient I do like: Felt. And that's pretty much all these adorable fortune cookies are m…
Just in time for Valentine's Day, and plenty of parents' quests to steer clear of cavity-causing treats to pass out in the classroom (not that there's anything wrong with it!), our friends at Tatt.ly do it again, with a totally fabulous …
I want my kids to be book lovers , as in sneak a flashlight under the covers, beg for a nighttime story, know their way around the library kind of book lovers. So along with a sturdy bookshelf packed with favorite childhood titles and th…
Happy Chinese New Year, mamas, or as my Chinese relatives say: Kung Hei Fat Choi . I'm doing a little extra celebrating this year because it's the Year of the Dragon, which just so happens to be my own Zodiac sign. For those of you with …
O, G. Can it B? Y, yes, I can C that a rainbow of letters is waiting for U. Seriously, though. Aren't these recycled felt letter pillows too adorable for words? The Personalized Letter Pillows from MableDear on Etsy are big, snuggly, and…
Labels are a necessary part of school life, but don't go to the dark side and use marker on masking tape. With these free Star Wars printable tags, you don't have to. Whether your kid goes to the Jedi Academy or PS 81, these labels will …
No one likes taking down those holiday decorations, but mamas? Trust us, you don't want to be "that one house" with the lights still up on Valentine's Day. That's why we've got 5 great ideas on how to store your winter holiday decoration…
One of the cool things about ordering printable calendars from Etsy artists, is (besides the whole money saving thing and the whole support an indie artist thing) that you can discover cool things from all over the world. In this case, t…
You could cover my house with all the leftover wrapping paper I have accumulated throughout the years. But, for some reason, my gift tags have a way of disappearing right when I need them most. Fortunately, I've uncovered a ton of cool p…
Okay, Cool Mom Picks is a safe space where I feel like I can admit this freely: I'm starting to panic a little. The gift-purchasing isn't going as planned. I keep seeing all these amazingly fabulous personalized gifts--that I should have…
I always feel more social during the holidays. Maybe it's the cooler weather and festive music that inspires me to finally bring out the welcome mat and throw a party. (Fine, the fact that the house is finally decorated doesn't hurt.) Bu…
My boys love woodworking. It certainly helps having a super handy husband and grandpa to keep them busy and tinkering away in the garage. But I have to admit, seeing them wielding heavy tools does frighten me some. A while back, I search…
Back before I had kids, I was actually pretty crafty. But add four bundles of joy and I'm struggling to think of something to make for dinner, let alone what to do with empty egg cartons. Well, thanks to this new book from one of our fav…
Yes, there may be a tiny person attached to you at all times. But this month, if you're creative or crafty , that could mean some amazing DIY babywearing Halloween costume opportunities, just for mamas (or dads!) with slings. So grab a s…
Whether you've got a tiny horse fanatic, a country themed shindig, or just some really unruly cake pops that need to be rounded up like little dogeys, we've found the perfect cupcake wrappers for you. Bonus: Hello, ponies! I've got a cas…
If you know kidrobot , then you know its team of artists create masterpieces of culture. Lots of words have been used to describe the appeal, and I love all of them: quirky, pop-art, Warholesque, cartoonish, comical....the list goes on. …
Around our house, homemade popsicles are the treat of the century--a huge score for mom since they're a relatively healthy dessert. Well, now that I've found this amazing new gadget, they're not just a treat for my kids. My husband and I…
