Even though we are way past the baby stage at our house, we still do a lot of laundry. I cringe at what I'm doing to the environment (and possibly our clothes) when I forgo natural laundry detergent, let alone tossing in another load of …
Count me in the camp of Valentine's Day cynics. It's not that I object to the sentiment and the sugar, but I don't need to set aside a special day to cover my family in kisses and stuff my face with chocolate -- both are everyday occurre…
Growing up in the age of The Official Preppy Handbook, I coveted Izod shirts and monogrammed sweaters. While my mother agreed to the Izods, she argued that a monogrammed sweater was a waste, since we knew no one else with the initials JR…
I have a little boy who never stops making noise. Like, ever. I know, I know, being noisy is a common affliction among little kids. It's their thing . And though it can drive me crazy when I haven't yet had a full cup of coffee, I think …
If you're like me, there's a bunch of people to whom you'd like to give a little something for the holidays, but they aren't quite up to the level of say, a cashmere sweater . I usually whip up some handmade holiday food gifts in the kit…
I miss many things about working in New York, but today I have a totally unexpected and thoroughly awesome reason to miss my old office. Or one in Seattle and San Francisco too. Because today it would have been filled with kittens and cu…
Sure, Halloween is coming up, but around here we're zombie fans all year long. So it's no wonder these bold, fun prints caught our attention. All those times we've watched our kids perch on the diving board and refuse to jump in? Maybe t…
We all have our pet peeves, and one of mine happens to be spelling and grammar. Even a text message with they're/there/their used incorrectly is enough to make me cringe. (To say nothing of all the pitches we receive daily that assure us…
Our family moved to Colorado in 2005, and as cheesy as it may sound, I fell in love with the natural beauty of this state . We've camped in Glenwood Springs, hiked in Rocky Mountain National Park, and zip-lined at YMCA of the Rockies. I …
We've been huge supporters of the amazing charity Baby Buggy since we discovered them in 2011, and we're always ready to help spread the word about the wonderful services they provide. They've got a huge challenge ahead of them this fall…
We're big fans of supporting fair trade at Cool Mom Picks, and it's always fun to find new artisans whose creations we adore. Personally, I love buying fair trade items because responsible purchases make me feel even better about shoppin…
We love it when reeeeeally wonderful things go on sale ...especially when we've been eyeing them for months. Naturally, we want to share the joy with our readers, and this fantastic opportunity is one we'd hate for you to miss. The gorge…
It's still a little toasty outside for me to consider baking, but I'm busy lining up recipes for when the temperature takes a dive. And because I usually bake more than my family can eat, I'm also collecting creative ideas for sharing my…
I love to throw parties for my kids, especially with inspiration from all the great party ideas here on Cool Mom Picks. In particular, I'm always on the lookout for activities where our guests can make cool stuff that they'll actually wa…
I'm a huge fan of email, instant messaging, text messaging , direct messaging, and wishing people happy birthday on Facebook. If there's a way to reach out and touch someone with kind words, hey, I support it. But a handwritten note is s…
After learning about HelloFlo.com earlier this year, I'm happy to say that I'm no longer caught off guard on a monthly basis. In fact, you may have have seen the hilarious HelloFlo Camp Gyno video that's circulating this week--but behind…
My kids are finally at the age where I can outsource most of the tree decorating duties to them and still be pretty darn pleased with the results. It's true: I haven't tweaked a single strand of lights or rearranged the glass balls. But …
At Cool Mom Picks, we've long been champions of causes and advocacy programs that benefit moms, kids, and families . So we're thrilled to tell our readers that today is the very first annual International Day of the Girl Child, created b…
I confess to an enduring love for all things skateboarding. Perhaps I'm just subconsciously clinging to my youth, but I still dig the style--especially when it's sharp and functional. We found some cool kids' shoes that are perfect for f…
At Cool Mom Picks, we get a kick out of finding cool stuff to make moms' lives easier. Then along comes a community partnership like ONE Moms that's helping make moms' lives easier in a truly profound way: Keeping mothers and babies safe…
My interest in politics has ebbed and flowed over the years, but since I've become a mother, public policy has taken on a whole new personal relevance for me. I've got three kiddos whose futures will be affected by the decisions of polit…
After the fun of dressing two little girls , I was pleasantly surprised to find that outfitting my baby boy was pretty darn fun too. So much for the myth that little boy clothes aren't nearly as cute as little girl clothes. I do struggle…
I can hardly believe that Earth Day is older than I am. (Ah, feeling young -- what mom doesn't love that?) Begun in 1970 as a means of demonstrating broad public support for the environmental cause, Earth Day is a reminder that this plan…
Any suggestions for a good baby book? I saw the "Baby's First Year Journal" in your Ultimate Baby Shower Guide but I'm wondering if you have any other cool things you've found out there? -Janet First of all, our all new 2012 Baby Shower …
