If you've been hearing about Sudan, or seeing friends turning social media avatars blue, but aren't sure what it's all about, allow us to help. No guilt, no shame, if this is new to you. There's so much going on in the world right now th…
Plenty of comic fans and geeks of all kinds are counting down the days until November 8. That's they day you can get your hands on the much buzzed-about Blessing in Disguise by award-winning Nigerian-American writer Nnedi Okorafor. It's …
When we're browsing the seemingly endless soap aisle at the grocery store, it's easy to forget that the basics for good hygiene can still present a big challenge in many parts of the world. A bar of soap can literally save lives, prevent…
While I may still be desperately combing the summer sales racks for swimsuits that fit my girls, I've also got an eye toward fall fashion, and I am so happy that CMP beloved maker, fashionABLE , has extended their line of wearable scarve…
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…
I admit that like a lot of you, that it can get really hard, day after day, learning about yet another violent incident around the world; another area facing political unrest, turmoil, and terrible conditions, especially for women and ch…
Recently I was honored to attend the ONE.org Girls & Women Initiative's AYA Summit , in which my eyes were opened to so many remarkable ways that people devote their lives to women and girls around the world who are disproportionately af…
When I was a kid, my mom put me in sewing camp for a week one summer. My style has since progressed from the neon purple and pink poufy overalls I made then, but I still craft -- and I still need some inspiration from time to time. For a…
I've been deeply committed to supporting FashionABLE since visiting them in Ethiopia on a humanitarian trip with ONE nearly two years ago. These guys get it right, producing gorgeous handmade scarves and accessories that are not only inc…
As you can tell, we're gearing up for Mother's Day around here (our gift guide will be up soon, promise!) and just in time, we got wind of this exclusive collaboration between Shopbop and the fashion elite to support a brilliant cause. B…
Safari prints are going to be a big trend this spring, but that doesn't mean dressing your kid like a wannabe Real Housewife. (I'll stop there. I've said too much already. ) There are some really adorable prints and patterns on kids' clo…
While I have finally come around to accept my daughter's affinity for American Girl Dolls , suddenly Saige and Marie-Grace have serious competition with Rahel, the Ethiopian doll from the Heart for Heart Girls dolls collection . I cannot…
We celebrate the hard work and contributions of women every day here at Cool Mom Picks. For this year's International Women's Day today, we are standing with ONE to applaud the essential work of one group of women in Africa: farmers. You…
The history of Black Americans is filled with stories of inspiration and strength, so in honor of Black History Month, I was so happy to find artwork inspired by one of my favorite poets, Maya Angelou. Each piece features quotes that hav…
There are a lot of things we can take for granted living in the US, like the fact that our children are probably not going to lose their limbs to bug bites. But now that I've found this incredible organization called Sole Hope that helps…
We wanted to find the best books for kids in 2013, but over 1350 books are published every week! It's easy to miss a story your kids would love . So we've rounded up 15 of the best round-ups on the internet from all kinds of writers, edi…
Some of our favorite ornaments this year are more than just pretty baubles for your tree . They just might cure breast cancer, save an endangered species, or transform the life of women living in extreme poverty . Pretty impressive. The …
As it turns out, the hottest gift this holiday season might actually be a goat. And her name is Stella. Don't worry--she's not coming to live with you. But she can do a world of good for a family in need. We're already excited about Fash…
Three years ago, a small company was founded that would forever change the lives of so many women and mothers in Ethiopia. You may already know how much we love FashionABLE, their beautiful handmade scarves and leather goods, and everyth…
Kids don't need much to dream. But they do need a few basic, important things to succeed: education, food, exercise and clothing. So we're happy to support a company that aims to give one million pairs of shoes to underprivileged childre…
Picking a nursery theme doesn't have to be hard--but it doesn't have to be boring, either. We always say, skip the easily outgrown cartoon characters and go for something you won't have to change so fast. We know it's hard to imagine whe…
Anyone who knows me knows I love FashionABLE . And I am entirely, 100% biased. I've visited the factory in Ethiopia, I've seen firsthand how their gorgeous scarves are helping at-risk women rebuild their lives , I'm currently living in t…
When I found Help Ink I was happy. Tees, prints, stationery and notebooks all designed by artists, all affordable, and all to help one of several great causes . So many of the prints feature positive quotes and imagery perfect for childr…
Once upon a time there was an online store filled with beautiful gifts from all over the world: bags, scarves, jewelry , quilts, stamps, and decor. Every purchase helped transform lives and make the world a better place. It's not a fairy…