My oldest daughter is about to enter sixth grade and if statistics are correct, her current love of science will likely wane as society subtly spreads the message that science and engineering studies are "not for girls." But, I'm going t…
As much as we know that dads love a present on Father's Day , not every dad expects one. In fact, certain charity-minded dads might not even want one. That's why we're highlighting these four nonprofits that are doing cool things--and wh…
We've loved Rockin' Baby Slings ever since they started rockin' the baby sling world with their simple, stylish designs that are great for even beginners. And now they're doing it again with a gorgeous new line of fabrics for their ring …
With so many Father's Day gift ideas , ties aren't necessarily the first choice for a lot of offspring these days. And yet if the dad in your life actually wears ties, a tie that stands out from the crowd can be the best thing ever. So i…
This week, I was so excited to be able to attend the annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash for the first time. This infamous NYC faily carnival and fundraiser supports one of my favorite local charities, Baby Buggy (which Cool Mom Picks readers…
Now that it's unofficially summer, I'm in a white wine mindset, which also means delicious white wine cocktails. Fortunately I've got quite a few to share with you. But first, I want to share one of my favorite white wines--with a great …
Obviously, we've got Father's Day on the brain lately. Which means we're also thinking about fathers of all kinds. Like single dads. And those dads with a second loving dad at home. Evidently, Marc Jacobs is in the same place. So we're s…
This post is sponsored by Chase -- a strong supporter of the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a program that helps find jobs for veterans of the US armed forces. Learn more here : As if I needed yet another reason to love technology, it's worked wo…
Love bright prints, colorful toys, and cottons that will really breathe this summer, since they were crafted to withstand the sweltering heat of Africa? Love knowing that your purchase helps babies all over the world? Us, too. That's why…
As a music therapist working with kids in the hospital, I saw that one of the biggest challenges parents faced (among the many) was providing their kids with as much of a typical every day experience as they could. From keeping up with s…
If there are three things I was sure would never happen in my life, it would be: 1) writing the word "SeedBallz"; 2) knowing what to do with something called SeedBallz; 3) having kids who would fall in love with something called SeedBall…
When is a candle not a candle? When it becomes a vessel for love, hope, and even water. That's when. If you love gifts that keep on giving , gives that give back, and gifts that are made by hand with love, then we'd like to introduce you…
When we first discovered AHA Life a while back, it was a bit like a high end flash sale site with a new, extremely well-curated item popping up every 24 hours. Unfortunately, the prices were a bit in the "well, a girl can dream, right?" …
One of our favorite kinds of Mother's Day gifts to recommend are those that give back, because we hardly know a mother among us who isn't committed to making the entire world a better place for our babies. Now there's a new one, offering…
Hand-washing is big in our house, especially after that last bout of stomach flu, which has cured my son forever of licking the bathroom floor at Michael's. (I kid. Mostly.) It's easy to take something as simple as a bar of soap for gran…
Today, is International Women's Day. And hey, we're women! Which makes it a pretty big deal to us. It's so easy to take for granted that we can live and work in the land of the free, and hard to imagine how women have it in other countri…
It's crushing to have to write that cancer affects all of us in some way these days. That includes the parenting blog community, who recently lost Susan Niebur recently, an amazing scientist, mother, and friend to everyone at Cool Mom Pi…
Another members-only flash sale site, you ask? Well, yes. But this one's got an awesome charity aspect to it, plus the kinds of kids' brands for up to 70% off , that we'd happily buy at full price. The new flash sale site, Treehouse Tyke…
My TOMS wedges might just be my favorite pair of high-heeled spring and summer shoes, but even as comfy as they are, they're still high for chasing after four kids. And while I've yet to feel hip enough to pull off the Classic styles, th…
I believe in the essential power of reading--my kids have the stuffed bookcases to prove it. But not every kid does. So I love the idea of this website that lets you buy an amazingly cute, supersoft, combed-cotton T-shirt to get more boo…
In solidarity with the many websites protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA)--those sites we rely on every day for news, entertainment, information, and community--Cool Mom Picks will not be posting today. …
It's rare enough to see a good sale on well-made and stylish kids' shoes from brands like Pediped. But when that sale gives 50% of sales to charity, we're highly motivated to shop! Take those Jordyn sneakers up there. Regular price? $32.…
We love finding ways to make our purchasing dollars do good in the world. Now we have another one to add to the list, along with Tiny Revolutionary, Jedidiah, and do-gooder deal site Pure Citizen. Welcome, Sevenly! Each week, Sevenly sel…
When we discovered French site Tiny-Us last year, we were taken with their mission to sell paper dolls and other printables as a fundraiser for a local school for children with disabilities. And now I'm just as taken with their new 2012 …