It's been a while since we found a cool toy strap for babies and their strollers--as in, so long, that item isn't even available anymore. So it's nice to discover Lil' Sidekick , which keeps any item tethered to wherever your baby is sit…
Travel journals for kids are such a brilliant idea. I mean, what kid doesn't want to remember every detail of a family vacation in his or her own way? A little drawing of the world's largest yoyo you saw in California, a ticket from the …
My kids do really well drinking out of actual cups, but sippies and cups with straws are a fixture for my little ones who still tend to spill a little. Or, on bad days, more than they actually get in their mouths. That's why I'm really d…
Oh, those shiny, shiny cans of soda pop that your children look at so longingly. Wouldn't it be nice if they could have the shiny outside without the sugar inside? Well, thanks to the clever design of these Cozy Cans reusable drink cups …
I was never a colorful carry-on luggage gal; I've spent most of my life fairly satisfied with black, until recently when I was forced to check a bag--then watched at the carousel as about six people picked up my bag and put it back down …
Having recently spent oh, a good twenty minutes at a luggage carousel in a panic that my bag wasn't out yet and that it happened to be the exact same shade of black as every other, with a black luggage tag that blended right in, it's tim…
Getting ready for baby #3 has required many a trip down to the basement to dig up all the gear we used with babies #1 and #2. Our old car seats were the size of woolly mammoths, though, ugh! Fortunately I've discovered two incredible new…
My kids are increasingly fascinated by travel and different cities around the world, but alas, I've yet to find that spare million in my old jacket pocket that will allow us to travel the globe every year. Still, this new book series for…
This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! We city mamas know that getting around the city with a baby is a wee bit different than hopping in …
I consider myself a pretty light packer, but traveling with kids can make an overpacker of the best of us. Especially if a baby is involved. Those tiny people sure don't travel light. Luckily, the wise folks at Phil & Ted's have found a …
Back to school shopping season gets earlier every year, doesn't it? I have to say, there's something about a shiny new backpack ready for new learning and new adventures that makes the season more fun. I mean, for the kids. Of course. We…
My family and I are hitting the road soon and, having learned the hard way to never be caught empty-handed on a long trip, I'll be prepared with an arsenal of travel snacks. Ideally healthy ones. Since you might be traveling soon too, wh…
It's not a secret that we're big Kids Place Live fans here at Cool Mom Picks. In fact, I'm pretty sure there would be a mutiny in my care if I tried to change the channel, especially during the Absolutely Mindy show, our afterschool stap…
This post is part of a monthly series with our Baby Shower Gift Guide sponsor, babyGap celebrating motherhood firsts. And there are lots! The first time you travel with baby doesn't have to be horrible at all. (Or...as horrible as you th…
I tried carrying a tube of sunscreen in my purse once. Once . And then I got a new purse. So I'm head over heels for individually packaged, safe sunscreen for kids that even I can't spill. Bonus: it works. And smells great. [Don't miss a…
The first thing I learned about summer camp was that kids take a LOT of stuff with them. And all of it needs to be marked with a label if you ever hope to see it again. Here, four cool summer-camp themed label sets that will cover everyt…
I love that more and more, coffee shops, including Starbucks, are offering discounts for bringing in your own cup. But these might be the most distinctive ones I've ever seen. And? On sale. Of course i'm a retro-modern type gal, so the b…
This post in our Father's Day Gift Guide series brought to you by Dove Men+Care . Next up in our series of Father's Day Gift ideas , some of our favorite swanky gifts for the stylish dad. You know the one--trousers pressed, hair always i…
Even though it's not quite summer feeling everywhere just yet, it's the official start of summer, which means picnics. Yay! We recently featured this post with our top picnic tips for parents with new babies, and number one: Use a waterp…
Whether you need to organize LEGOs, corral Polly Pockets, or secure squirrely Squinkies, the Swoop bag has been our go-to recommendation for smart, easy toy orgnization. And now they've got a new to-go version made just for travel ,that'…
While there's something to be said for sipping wine out of those big red keg cups in the summer, I admit I always feel a little fancy when my Albarino is an actual wine glass. Unfortunately, if you're picnicking, glass isn't going to cut…
Summer break starts in two weeks down here in Atlanta (yes, two weeks!), so I'm already stocking up on cool kids' games and activities to keep my kids occupied. My go-to stop on the web: mom-owned Cattiwampus, where I always find a few k…
Here are five of our favorite picks from this week that you might have missed. 1. You'll want to bookmark these smart tips for monitoring your kids' screen time. 2. A brilliant way to keep track of your luggage, or your gadgets, or anyth…
A passport case is one of those small indulgences I've always wanted but it never seemed necessary. But with a few international trips under my belt recently, and seeing how ratty mine is getting compared with my kids' less-used passport…