We are running out of words for the unbelievably tragic week America has had, with the latest loss of American lives being the devastating sniper attack on Dallas law enforcement officials last night, after an otherwise peaceful protest …
We're already big fans of To The Market: Survivor-Made Goods , which produces the most gorgeous accessories, home goods, and toys. A couple of years ago, our editor Liz featured the store and its mission to support causes such as the fig…
If you've been following our 2016 Father's Day Gift Guide (go! Hurry!) we've been putting together all the coolest Father's Day gifts for all types of dads. But for a dad who's already got all the gear, gifts, and grill equipment he need…
This is an update of a previously published post It's been somber mood around here over the past 24 hours, as our hearts go out to the loved ones of the 100+ innocent people tragically murdered or wounded at the Pulse Nightclub in Orland…
It's summertime, and lemons are everywhere. I'm making pie. Beyoncé's making music . And now babyGap is partnering with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), an organization dedicated to curing childhood cancer, with an exclusive coll…
You may be vaguely aware that another US presidential election season is upon us, unless of course you've been sequestered in a Himalayan yurt somewhere, totally unplugged until just this very second. (In which case, hey! Thanks for maki…
You're probably familiar with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital -- you've seen the ads with the adorably sweet, brave children, featuring Marlo Thomas, daughter of actor and St. Jude's founder Danny Thomas. You may have caught some o…
We love Mother's Day gifts that give back and so I was happy to learn about ProFlowers's collaboration with All Across Africa , an organization that handcrafts the most beautiful woven vases and baskets in crisp, colorful patterns. Every…
We’re entering birthday party season in my house, and as my kids’ party requests are growing more and more over-the-top (rein it in, kiddos), I’m feeling emotional about an amazing charity we discovered just this week, which provides bir…
Is there one kid in the world who isn't fascinated by animals? (Answer: no.) So today, Jane Goodall's birthday, is a perfect opportunity to cozy around your tablet or computer together and dig into her life just a bit. Especially if you …
If you've been reading Cool Mom Picks for a while now, you know we're strong advocates of increasing opportunity for women and girls across the globe in all kinds of ways. Sometimes it's promoting businesses that support women in need, l…
To be honest, Black History Month is year round for me. As a black woman, especially one living in the U.S., I'm reminded of and inspired by the endless contributions of black people to the collective betterment of this nation on a daily…
There are a lot of worthy causes out there, plenty of which we feature here. And there are a lot of amazing gifts that give back to support those causes through your holiday shopping . But one cause that's profoundly personal to us as pa…
Each year, we love putting together some of our favorite gifts that give back in substantial and specific ways -- not just some undetermined percentage of your purchase going to "charities." While we try to share these kinds of gifts yea…
My kids' holiday gift requests are coming in fast and while I'm sure Santa appreciates the early input, I want to make sure my kids don't forget how it feels to give to others as well. That's why Little Loving Hands is one of my favorite…
If you're a fan of great parenting blogs, you may be familiar with the difficult story of our friends Mike and Heather Spohr, of the popular site The Spohrs are Multiplying. They experienced the unimaginable after the death of their daug…
We've always been big fans of trick-or-treat for UNICEF, but this year, they've got limited-edition Peanuts boxes to make collecting donations extra special. This weekend, kids can collect candy and collect donations for UNICEF while the…
Today is the International Day of the Girl. And while we talk so much here about how important it is to empower and educate our girls every day, if they're not even in school, both of those things are nearly impossible. So we thought one…
Next Thursday, September 24, I'm so pleased to be co-hosting a Rebecca Taylor shopping event with Jessica Seinfeld, on behalf of the awesome folks at Baby Buggy . And I'd love our NYC readers to join! What? You say you can come? Awesome!…
As a New Yorker with strong emotions each year on 9/11 (not mention someone with a 9/11 birthday), I am acutely aware of how many of us are profoundly connected to today's events, even 14 years later. I still leave the TV off all day, an…
As the carefree days of summer wind down and the structure of the fall rounds the bend, its time to start thinking about curricular activities. While sports and school clubs are great, I like the idea of encouraging a teen to take on a h…
Sharing, liking, or commenting on this post donates one life-saving vaccine to a child around the world. Please read on for the full story. One of the most wonderful things about social media is that it gives every single one of us a voi…
We first featured Krochet Kids a few years back, and immediately loved this non-profit's mission of creating gifts that give back, to help provide job training and a sustainable income source in impoverished communities around the globe.…
I love the popularity of crowdfunding independent projects, especially since it's helped to launch so many companies we love on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo . And now there are two new platforms I'm so happy to learn about, b…