I have been a fan of gift bags for a long time, because I truly suck at wrapping gifts. And, we all know the dirty little secret when it comes to gift bags -- what comes around goes around. And around and around. That's why I love these …
Holy weepy grandmother - I just discovered the personalized plates from Aedriel Dixon's etsy shop and if that's not going to have Nana or Bubbie or Gamma flying through the Kleenex Designer Florals on Mother's Day then I don't know what …
My kids aren't even all in school yet , and I already feel like I spend half my day in the car. As a multitasking mom, it nearly kills me to sit there and do nothing but drive. Carpool Karma is an ideal distraction for those of us who wi…
If you plan on leaving the house for any point of your 40 week pregnancy, you can't just get away with nine months of stretch-waist yoga pants and Target maternity tees. Not that I didn't try, mind you. I needed some clothes I could actu…
Okay, you can stop emailing us already! Our annual Mother's Day Gift Guide is finally here and we're extra excited about it this year. We've put together a discerning list of fantastic gifts for Mom , Grandma, your BFF and more in every …
When we finally joined this century and got a Wii, the kids received a pile of games over the holidays from family. And do you suppose that the most expensive games--the ones the kids begged for for months --are the ones that they play t…
As you might remember, once a year we ask you, our fine, beautiful readers, to tell us a little more about yourselves so that we can keep telling you about the products, services, and other picks that matter to you and your families. It …
I'm always looking for ways to get more organized, but I cannot abide the sort of "helpful" service that makes me feel like I'm a slacker just for being there. The newly relaunched Buttoned Up never skewers me with guilt; this website (f…
If you happen to get the Medela Mom Mavens newsletter which came out yesterday, you might just have noticed that your humble Cool Mom Picks editors are featured. We're so honored! We're offering up a few As to some good Qs about blogging…
I'm what you would call a dog person. How could I not be when it comes to these adorable plush sausage dogs over at British etsy shop alice apple ? These amazing stuffed animals, with their funky, retro fabrics, will stand out amongst an…
If you've got a pacifier fiend in the family, then you understand the importance of binky clips. And if you've got a shutterbug in the family, then you understand the importance of cute binky clips. The handmade pacifier clips from Cucko…
Maybe you're in the mood to daydream, or maybe you've had your near-limitless wealth stuffed in your mattress all this time (in which case: Hi! I'm available for adoption!), but either way, if you want to let your most fanciful kid decor…
So here's one for the germaphobes: My kids run around the house with their little toothbrushes, leaving them under the couch and next to the dog bowl, then put them back in the big glass on the sink right next to mine. Gak! I'm thinking …
Maybe my children have exceptionally pointy knees (entirely possible), but I'm forever pulling holey jeans out of the laundry and setting them aside for mending. But then I remember that 1) I have no time, 2) I don't sew. Oops. Thank goo…
After many weeks in the making, we're so excited to launch the Cool Mom Picks Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide ! You'll find a full 100 of our editors' favorite baby gifts to give in 2009, from the cutest organic onesies to affordable per…
I'm all for making sure my kids earn their keep around our house, but I have yet to find a system that we can actually stick with on a consistent basis. That is, until I found The Chore Board . This genius chore chart created by mom Sara…
Once you start a family, your home is in a continual state of flux-- I need a nursery. I need to turn the nursery into a kid's room . Oh shoot, I need to make it a nursery again. And ack, why didn't anyone tell me that the toys would som…
There's a whole lot of kids' clothes we feature here that must inspire the craftier moms among us to proclaim I could make that myself . Well la-di-da for you-- not all of us are so very skilled that we could "make that ourselves" withou…
When I was pregnant everyone was full of free advice, and you know the old saying: You get what you paid for. (I'm not saying it was all bad, but I'm still not speaking to my cousin who told me slathering mayonnaise on my stomach would p…
What I remember most about the early days was that the money I spent on batteries for the swing could have easily funded a semester in private college . Because my baby didn't sleep unless he was in motion. For months. Know what I needed…
You know that woman who's always at school functions, the one who walks up while you're manning the ticket table or dishing the chili, and says, "Oh, I should've signed up to help! I must have missed the flier!" Hopefully her flier is cr…
I keep looking for cute Valentines Day cards for my daughter to give out to her beloved friends and family, but the truth is, I haven't found anything that makes you go "awwwww...." as much as the handmade Valentines Day cards she could …
I have to say that the keepsake gifts for new baby boys are pretty slim pickin's. I mean, nothing says "Welcome Boy" like a big plush monogrammed baby blanket, right? So, when I spotted the Baby's First Spoon at Lisa Leonard Designs , I …
Sometimes you just see something and there's absolutely no reason for you to buy it except for the fact that it's so freaking cute you just can't pass it up. (Good thing I don't find Coach bags so freaking cute, right?) The handmade leat…