About a year ago, I realized that if I grew out my regularly dyed hair, I'd probably be completely gray, which means that about 3–4 weeks after my salon visit, I've got hella roots showing. But thanks to discovering the Rita Hazan root c…
This year, the Zika virus is on my mind (and everyone else's, I imagine) so I've been avidly researching the best bug sprays for Zika virus protection. It happens that my daughter is extremely allergic to mosquito bites, so when she goes…
Okay so maybe it's a wee bit of an overstatement to say I've tried every dry shampoo -- but definitely enough that I can state with all confidence that I have discovered the very best dry shampoo. After several years sampling the dry sha…
Recently I shared my top 7 beauty splurges that I think are worth the money. And I still do. but to be clear, I think there are tons of great drugstore beauty products out there, and I don't think that everything in the world is worth a …
If your kids love mani pedis as much as mine do, but you're not a fan of the chemical-packed polishes in a lot of salons, I've put together 7 non-toxic nail polishes for kids from some of our favorite safer brands , all in adorable shade…
Okay so let's start with a disclaimer: When I describe beauty products I can't live without , I'm being a bit hyperbolic. Do they fall under food? No . Clothing? No . Shelter? No, unless we're talking sunscreen should I ever be stranded …
I discovered The Volume Mascara by Kevyn Aucoin last year when Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere raved about it, and after using it for this long (hey, it takes me awhile!), I feel comfortable saying that it is by far the best mascara I h…
As busy parent with Christmas right around the corner (ten days as of today, to be exact), I am thankful for places that make it easy to get all the last-minute stuff that I forgot to get but really, really need, in one handy place, like…
As a busy parent, I greatly appreciate the idea of a one-stop shop for, well...everything. But as a busy parent during the holidays, I really appreciate it. This is why we've all been huge CVS fans around here, and we're so happy they're…
The team at Cool Mom Picks always makes fun of me because of my strange aversion to nail art. (Seriously, do you see any nail art on our Pinterest boards ? Exactly.) The way some people hate feet, I'm a little weird about close-up photos…
Buying a new cosmetics case isn't a bad annual tradition, at least if yours gets as beat up as mine do, with spills and smudges and that glittery who-knows-what embedded in there. It's more affordable than buying a whole new handbag, and…
When you are pregnant or have a new baby, you are suddenly super aware of all the ingredients in everything you put in and on your body. Decoding labels can be a chore and while we're all for splurging when it counts, it's even nicer whe…
I heard rumors about the CoverGirl Star Wars MakeUp line a couple of months ago, and now, it's a reality. Yep, coming this Fall, you'll be able to snatch up the CoverGirl Star Wars: The Force Awaken s inspired line at your local drugstor…
I keep being told that donuts are the new macarons , which used to be the new cupcakes , so I shouldn't be surprised that I'm seeing them everywhere. And my kids are clamoring for them. They are emblazoned on stationery, tote bags, t-shi…
I’ll admit that I was skeptical at first of a company with a nonsensical name like Meow Meow Tweet natural skin care products , but I've been quickly won over by their hand-crafted products . The small-batch skin care company makes every…
I like trying new makeup, but I'm also ridiculously picky. I tend to have a cosmetics bag full of lots of different brands because one makes a good mascara, another makes the perfect smudgy liner. You get it. However Delilah Cosmetics , …
Beauty is a delicate thing to talk about, especially as a mom raising girls. I want my girls to feel great about themselves no matter what; but I can't deny that beauty is a part of our society -- whether you define that as simply puttin…
There are plenty of online retailers (and PR emails in our inbox) declaring, " Find your mom the perfect gift this Mother's Day! " Turns out they're talking everything from hair color to bathing suits. But one site that I think totally d…
I'm known to friends as slightly (ahem) neurotic when it comes to using eco and natural products for everything from face creams to house cleaners, so a line of natural nail polishes called Play Love Laugh from Hugo Naturals for my kids?…
Other than diapers and onesies when it comes to babies, is there anything more iconic than Sophie the Giraffe ? Even my friends without kids recognize the now ubiquitous French baby teether. So so it makes sense that she's branching out …
We're digging our way out of the snow yet again this weekend, and I, for one, am soooo ready for spring. For the moment, however, looking at Pantone's cheery palette of spring 2015 colors will have to do. As much as we'd love designer ha…
I've been using BB creams since I first discovered them years ago thanks to my Birchbox subscription , and I've never gone back to using anything else, though surprisingly enough, not a lot of women I know have used one. If you're wonder…
I've been using the same awesome drugstore-brand mascara for as long as I can remember because, well, it works and costs me less than $10. But I was introduced to the Givenchy Noir Couture mascara on a recent trip to Sephora, and let's j…
I had the opportunity last year to try Bremenn Clinical , a line of mid-priced corrective skincare products and I'll be honest, nothing was exactly 100% right for my own skin type. I've heard good things about it from people I trust thou…