It's easy to feel hopeless in today's world, like one person can't make a difference in the face of earthquakes and oil spills and families without health insurance. That's why we're so excited about Kickstarter , a website connecting do…
I'm what you'd call a crazy flea market/craft fair/art festival devotee. I could spend every weekend seeking out cool local artisans in church basements and school parking lots--provided there's also a lemonade stand or cider donuts so I…
I have already espoused my love for baby bloomers here on Cool Mom Picks. Their versatility really make them the perfect warm weather baby accessory. But with the adorable baby bloomers from CMP fave Raven & Lily, I just added another re…
I admit that baby mobiles never did much more for my kids than keep them entertained with their robotic songs and spinning cutesy stuffed animals. But moms-to-be hoping to get a modern bit of nursery decor out of the deal should be beggi…
I spend a lot of time looking at great Mother's Day gifts (anyone see our Mother's Day Gift Guide? ) but that doesn't mean I don't procrastinate right along with the best of you. Which is why I can practically smell the annual Mother's D…
You know, you think a block is a block is a block. Then something like Tegu comes around and suddenly those regular blocks your kids play with just seem you know...like regular blocks. If you haven't heard of Tegu, they're the eco-friend…
What was my favorite Mother's Day gift ever? My TomTom, definitely, because I can get lost in a wet paper sack. But I'm lucky. Incredibly lucky. Even if my family completely forgets me this weekend, I still have a home, my health, and al…
I love all the flower-embellished accessories right now, even if it's so ubiquitous that Gap and J Crew are all over it. But so are our favorite indie labels. Take a look at this sweet hand-knit rose clutch from CMP's beloved site, Shoka…
We love opportunities to get our kids involved in community service, so we're so delighted to hear that 9/11 is now officially a National Day of Service and Remembrance. It's also better than making it a National Day of Watching 24 Hour …