I've been watching an amazing story unfold on my Facebook feed over the last month. And because we love a good heartwarming story, we knew we had to share this story of Michael Strahan's act of kindness with you all too. It started a mon…
If you're not yet aware of Lingua Franca , well come right here, my friends! Rachel Hruska's luxury, celeb-approved, hand-embroidered cashmere sweaters and accessories have blown up certain circles of the internet this year -- the main o…
After the past week we've had , spotting these illustrated political women icon stickers on a friend's Facebook feed kind of made my day. Let me just say, this is a tiny grassroots effort by artist Gabriela Indivero -- it's not an Etsy s…
If you're familiar with Cool Mom Picks, you know that we started this site to help discover cool new businesses and products, support women entrepreneurs, and share their amazing stories. That's why I'm so thrilled to tell you about some…
Ever since turning into the kind of a woman who wears slogan t-shirts with abandon (thanks, state of the world!) I have tried to work hard to know who the company is , and not just what the t-shirt says. That's why I adore companies like…
In 2014, more than 21 percent of adults who were eligible to vote, didn't, because they weren't registered . It's especially true of y oung adults 18-30, whose turnout is about 38 percent lower than voters over 60 in midterm election yea…
We are all fans of Malala Yousafzai (isn't everyone?), so I was so thrilled to learn about Malala Day, which is today, July 12th. The day celebrates and honors Malala's tireless work in ensuring education for girls all over the world, es…
This year, a lot of readers and Facebook fans and even some of our own team have mentioned that they feel different about July 4th this year. You too? You're not alone. In 2018, Gallup released a poll stating that fewer people feel proud…
We're far from alone in our outrage and heartache about the thousands of kids torn from their parents at our borders without due process, thanks to the administration's new policy. Far from alone. And despite the Executive Order that the…
Well, that was fast! It hasn't been six hours since Melania Trump was photographed wearing a Zara bomber jacket with the questionable message, I Really Don't Care. Do U? on her way (of all things) to meet migrant children who have been d…
Father's Day is a joyful day. We love honoring all the outstanding dads , stepdads, and granddads in our lives in all the wonderful ways we can. But this year feels different. With the world's attention trained on the families being torn…
Last night, I attended the Friday night sabbath services before my niece's Bat Mitzvah. As the Rabbi asked us to quietly send a prayer or good wishes to anyone hurting or in pain right now, all I could think of was the incredibly difficu…
Those full-time parents that couldn’t previously run for a federal office because they’re, well you know, being full-time parents, now have the chance to utilize campaign funds to cover childcare so they can actually campaign for a federal office.
If you have a tween or teen (or you're just a cool mom) you probably have a pair of Vans in your house . How many are gathering dust in your closet? Five? Ten? Forty? Van’s Custom Culture program might just inspire you to give those shoe…
These are tough times, which is why now, more than ever, we need to remind ourselves – and teach our kids – to keep up the good fight about all the things we care about. But it can be exhausting getting inspired if you’re on a steady die…
When I discovered the Chalk of the Town t-shirts at Toy Fair 2018, I was so excited! The basics: chalkboard shapes like talk bubbles or hearts on a tee, that kids can write on with chalk markers, wash...then start all over again. Right a…
This is a sponsored message from St. Mary's Kids At a time that we are all looking for the helpers, and trying to find goodness in the world , St. Mary's Kids is providing it daily for thousands of kids. And while some children's hospita…
Yesterday, being able to march in the second Women's March with my mother and daughter and a group of incredible like-minded women, I feel re-energized and empowered to do what I can to help make this country the best one it can be for m…
Over the years, we've shared some of our favorite activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Reading outstanding kids' books about activism , getting messy with some inspirational family craft projects (we're still loving this DIY mural …
We love giving back all year round, but right now, we find ourselves especially drawn to those organizations working so hard to make positive changes for girls and women in 2018. If you're looking at a way to maximize your giving right n…
This is a sponsored message from St. Mary's HealthCare System for Children Families with children who have special needs, or have been hospitalized for an illness or injury, face so many challenges. And this season, there are so many org…
When we discovered the remarkable org, Daymaker , Kate literally rushed for a chance to share their website with our readers. Click over and you'll see throngs of gift wish lists for low-income and at-risk kids, often put together (for a…
We were pretty excited when we discovered and tried Kidbox last year, which we described like Stitchbox for kids newborn to 14 . What's especially cool is that Kidbox is giving back in a big way. For every subscription purchased, a new i…
Ken Burns called our national park system, "America's Best Idea." And I have to say, the president's decision yesterday to eliminate more protected public land than ever before in US history -- nearly 2 million acres -- is absolutely dis…