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Get your backyard ready for spring at Walmart
Spring officially arrives next week, which means two things: the kids suddenly want to be outside all the time, and your backyard might be looking a little… overgrown. Before you panic and start pricing out a full patio makeover, take a …
Here's why the Nightside bedside lamp is an actual marriage-saver
It's no exaggeration to call a good bedside lamp a marriage-saver. And we found just that in the new Nightside NS01 lamp , a thoughtfully-designed, high-tech table lamp, as well as our newest cool sponsor. Let's just say the Nightside is…
Modern luxury gifts for less: Where the insiders shop for stunning home and fashion essentials at great prices. (Plus get an exclusive discount!)
If you're a fan of discovering luxury quality goods without the outrageous prices, there's one destination you must know about: Italic. They're the insider's secret destination for beautiful, high-end home and fashion essentials minus th…
Our favorite steals from Anthropologie's 50% off sale ending today. Including holiday gift ideas under $10!
Today is a fantastic day to score big deals at Anthropologie , thanks to a pop-up 50% off sale that ends tonight. Here, a few terrific 50%-off steals that are worth checking out. Keep in mind these are all sale items reduced by an additi…
Your summer lifesaver, now on sale. Or is that my summer lifesaver?
Browsing through the early Prime Day deals on Amazon and looking for some camp care package gifts for my kids, I came across a deal that was made for me: The hands-free, USB-charged neck fan I have been craving for ages. After sitting th…
You can pry this heated, weighted blanket from my not-at-all-cold, dead hands
February is hard for me in a zillion ways. Low light, cold temperatures, the biological imperative to eat all the Oreos. (Didn't Darwin mention Oreos somewhere in his writing? I could swear I remember that from 7th grade biology.) Oh, an…
15 Columbus Day sales worth checking out right from home
If you plan on taking advantage of the big Columbus Day sales today, our advice remains the same as it does on Black Friday or Cyber Monday or any other sale day -- stay home! Or...go out, shop from your phone while you avoid the crowds …
Fun metallic desk supplies to help glitz up your work space
Take a quick peek at these fun metallic desk supplies and if you're feeling the winter blahs like I am, you'll know exactly why I've been scouring the web for them. I know that in a few short weeks we'll have a little more daylight, but …
The best crowdsourced ideas for making a guest room feel more welcoming
If you're wondering just what to put in a guest room to make your guests feel more welcome, I can help! Whether you're lucky enough to have an entire room dedicated to guests, or you're just trying to figure out how to turn your kids' be…
The 125 Collection: Candles that illuminate how dope you are
Inspirational? Check. Sassy? Check. Funny AF? You bet. The 125 Collection candles cover all the bases. I'm so happy to discover these 100% natural, premium scented soy candles that were created by two entrepreneurial women in Harlem, NYC…
Small Business Saturday deals that make your heart grow three sizes today.
Way back before Small Business Saturday, there was Cool Mom Picks. Kristen and I originally started our site as a way to support cool small businesses, mom-run companies and makers (F.K.A. "artisans") that could use a signal boost. So wh…
Plum Print will digitize your kid's artwork and turn it into keepsakes you'll love. Hooray for custom holiday gifts!
We all have talented spawn, which means we all have an old box stuffed full of artwork or a tower of papers threatening to flood the closet. And, we've been (and still are!) big fans of services that allow you to take photos of doodles a…
Newly gives old materials new life in the most beautiful way
It used to be that clothes and gifts made from recycled materials compromised on style. But these days, companies are finding creative ways to make fabulous products using resources we already have, making a huge, positive impact on the …
Brooklinen: Amazing modern sheets when you don't have the zillion hours it takes to look for amazing sheets
As someone who dreads sheet shopping with the fiery hatred of a thousands suns (seriously, why why why are 99% of all the sheets online so darn fugly?), I breathed a sigh of relief when I first clicked over to Brooklinen , a new site off…
Target Pillowfort launches today, with adorable and affordable kids' decor that parents will love too.
The exciting new Target Pillowfort collection of kids' decor launches today at last, and has come along at just the right time. There's something about being cooped up inside all winter that makes me want to redecorate. Every room. I'm g…
A fun tissue holder to get kids smiling through the phlegm.
Kids will always have runny noses. Always. So I'm all for adding a little fun to the dreaded Parental Nose Wipe with this adorable Whale Tissue Holder we spotted at Etsy shop ShopSparklyPony. We think that kids' tissue holders can be a l…
Modern holiday table setting tips: A huge array of ideas to keep it easy, affordable, and fun!
Let me first be totally upfront: The idea of setting a holiday table kind of terrifies me. I am not someone who can just effortlessly whip up an Elsa's castle centerpiece made of handmade gingerbread, or pick up a calligraphy pen and go …
Gorgeous modern home accessories that give you an excuse to redecorate
In a galaxy far far away before I was foremost a wife and mother, I managed a gallery of handmade artisan crafts and I adored it. I still miss being surrounded by beautiful handcrafted pieces every day, but sometimes I come across an art…
Cool hostess gifts: Handmade tea towels you'll want to keep for yourself
You know what's awesome? When a favorite artisan or etsy shop of mine decides to brand out a little beyond their regular spate of offerings. That's exactly what happened with Foxy and Winston , whom I loved for their cool letterpress and…
Stockholm Syndrome
My parents' kitchen is entirely black and white, so whenever I see a standout piece, I have to pick it up for my mom. I'm hoping that my recent finds in the Stockholm kitchen accessories collection from Rosanna Inc. will have me in the r…
Cool umbrella stands: From modern to traditional, glam to just doing my job, ma'am.
I remember getting that last big piece of furniture for my house--years after moving in, of course--and thinking, "Finally, this is it!" It took no time to realize that a house truly comes together in the small, pretty details--at least …
Going coastal; better than going postal.
I am a sucker for kitsch, as long as it's clever. My apartment is filled with funky knick-knacks that I believe add to its charming--or what my mother likes to call "eclectic"-- style, so these witty coastal Reed Wilson Design coasters a…
10 of the best essential summer wine accessories to keep your vino fresh, cool and portable.
I love a good glass of wine any time of the year, but especially during the summer months. There's something about sipping a good rosé on a picnic or starting dinner with an effervescent, chilled dry Lambrusco that brings out the wine lo…