We love making dinnertime more fun while keeping the kitchen clean. Voila! A washable tablecloth that also serves as gigantic piece of paper for your table of pint-sized artists. This Doodle tablecloth by Stitch in the UK is a fun way to…
I love the song Brave by Sara Bareilles. Seriously, how often do our daughters hear music on the radio that encourages them to be bold and smart and to speak their minds? Same goes with girls' clothes and their messages. If you're still …
We have a saying in our family: sticky is icky. It applies to gooey hands and chunks of granola bar in the car, but it also applies to labels. I hate scraping sticky sticker residue off anything. Ever. Which is why these labels are so co…
See ya, summer chaos. It's time to get organized--with some fun style too. The modern Twiggy Hooks from StudioLiscious on Etsy are a pretty twist on your basic wall hook. Each one is made by hand in Ontario using only birch plywood and t…
What's cuter than a dad reading to his kids? It's a dad reading to his kids while wearing an adorable shirt featuring this distinctive artwork by the ever awesome Edward Gorey. Edward Gorey is known for his delightfully creepy drawings a…
You can't buy your kid a life-sized AT-AT or landspeeder. But you can give them the coolest Star Wars-themed book shelf we've ever seen. This AT-AT Imperial Bookcase from WhittledinWood on Etsy is a masterpiece of engineering. Handmade o…
The coast is clear. We checked under the bed, in the closet, and behind the curtains. The only monsters we found are these utterly adorable ones framed on the wall. And they look friendly. Well, except maybe for the chupacabra. If you ha…
Our pals at Tea Collection say their latest round of boys' pants can stand up to dragons, thanks to reinforced knees, durable material , and the look of denim without the zipper issues. So they'll probably survive the playground, too. Wh…
Light switches are boring. Mostly. But thanks to our clever friends at Graphic Spaces, we've now got these fun switchplate covers in shapes like owls, octopi, and a rocket ship. So it's a little more fun to turn off the lights for bed. "…
Browsing through Fab today (we can't stay away), we found out you've still got until tomorrow to snatch up eco-conscious, high-end baby furniture and stylish crib bedding from Argington during this flash sale. And even if you're not in t…
If you're going to bake together, do it in style. But do it quickly! These gorgeous denim aprons from Oh Joy (yes, really) are going to disappear faster than a hot stack of chocolate chip cookies. We dig the beautifully curated goods on …
Your baby shower might be your last chance to party without a teddy bear under your arm and a spit-up cloth over your shoulder. If you're not down with the pastels and fuzzy-wuzzies, here's a cool and clever baby shower invite from one o…
Let's face it. Once our kids hit the age of 2 or 3, our days of choosing adorable outfits for them are pretty much over. So squeeze in all that clothing cuteness while you still can. We loved the Artoo onesies and buntings from The Wishi…
Can you feel it? There's been a great disturbance in the world of footwear, as if millions of Ewok-sized voices had just cried out in excitement: "Mommy, those shoes breathe like Darth Vader!" The Star Wars by Stride Rite Vader Light & S…
If you love both Star Wars and the beautiful design elements of China, we've got excellent news for you. And a discount code, too. {A discount code for Cool Mom Picks readers awaits after the jump!} We fell for the cool movie prints in t…
If you love the idea of toys that represent kids of all sorts , we think you'll dig the way one of our favorite indie companies is Kickstarting some even more fun mix-and-match block sets. And the higher-level rewards might just blow you…
You know how it goes. You spend an hour rocking the baby to sleep, carefully tiptoe to the crib, nail the arm-to-mattress transfer, and slip out the door. You're home free. You're almost downstairs to the brownies, wine, and Hannibal. An…
There comes a time in every parent's life when the cat knocks over the cheapo 10-year-old lamp in the nursery and it's time to make a tough decision. You want something sophisticated, but still soft. You could pick something like the las…
It's a clever storage container, a cozy chair, a toy, an ottoman...and it looks just like a giant French cookie. What's not to love? The Storage Bean Bag from Mimish Designs combines almost everything we look for in furniture: hip design…
We like classic cars for kids' gear, but in this case, it's "cars" with a lowercase C--more Soho than Radiator Springs. If you're in the market for an eye-catching stroller and you happen to love Andy Warhol's trademark style, check out …
Sweet little bundle of joy? Yeah, right. Anyone who's already a parent knows exactly what's swaddled in that cozy blanket. I salute our pals at Hello Lucky for telling the truth about that adorable new baby with this stylish card : she's…
We can pick our friends, our noses, but not our families. But thanks to this kit? We can pick exactly what the fam looks like and what they're wearing. Including ninja relatives. Here's what I love so much about this DIY Fair Trade Woode…
If you love showering your children with all-natural goodness in a rainbow of colors, you'll love this veritable smorgasbord of vibrant veggies, scrumptuous sushi, and fruit fit for a king. Just don't let them eat it. Because it's all ha…
I always look for facial moisturizers that are oil-free and chemical-free. So that basically leaves...uh, water. Until now. This amazing, natural, one-ingredient spray not only treats eczema and dry skin for babies, kids, and adults, but…
