The thing about kids --and I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume it's not just my own who are like this-- is that they don't always have the patience to hold yoga postures or meditate. But they certainly like stories. And excitem…
It was only upon attending an awesome preschool class a few months ago that my daughter learned there was a difference between "yoga" and "yogurt." Now, she is a huge fan of both. Presumably for different reasons. That's why I was excite…
I'm dying to make a reference to the fanny pack as being the butt of all tourist jokes -- oh wait, I think I just did. But let's be fair, there is something to be said to a hands-free way of carrying a little cash and your keys when you'…
There's a running store on my block with a BOB stroller displayed in the window. Every time I pass it, I marvel at the lean, mean, baby-transporting machine. So when I had the opportunity to give their new 2011 Revolution SE a road test,…
I have never been what you'd call a fitness guru. I never mastered downward dog, and I haven't had a gym membership in years. But about two years ago, with 40lbs of my third baby weight to lose and my sister-in-law's bridesmaid's dress t…
I have waited three months for the Ubisoft Just Dance 2 for Wii to come out. Three months! Because that's how long it's been since the Cool Mom Picks team monopolized the display model at the Blogher conference, challenged our friends at…
I love this time of year. Now that it's not grossly hot, I feel inspired to do fun activities with my kids outdoors . But in a few months when the temperature dips? Yup, it's a long winter and there are only so many times you can walk ar…
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only mom who has seen a marked decline in the amount of exercise I get since having children. Relaxing moments seem to have taken a steady dive, too. But suddenly, thanks to a wonderful new family exercise DVD…
Michelle Obama may be known for her sculpted arms, but her commitment to health and exercise goes a lot deeper. Last week, the First Lady introduced a new initiative, Let's Move! , which is supported by the newly created Partnership for …