Kristen and I are both old school bloggers, going back to 2006 when our kids were tiny. Back then, we were a small, passionate community of writers who shared our lives, our joys, our many challenges and even some painful losses. Many of…
We talk a lot about how to create more kindness and empathy in our kids, when it comes to all sorts of people they encounter in their lives. But top of mind right now for so many of us, are immigrants. I feel so grateful that my kids are…
The self-deprecating mom advice book is a genre I can get behind, but it's not always done well. I'm still recommending the edgy Sh*tty Mom series and the offbeat Let's Panic About Babies , but a lot of the other titles start to run toge…
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…
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…
One of my favorite go-to blogs for design inspiration, whether it's a fun kids' bedroom, an unexpected party theme, or a cool DIY project is Oh Happy Day . Jordan's impeccable taste and fun use of color just makes me, well, happy. And no…
I recently tried to figure out how many food blogs populate the internet. The answer: A lot. I couldn’t find an exact number—not a recent one, at least—but it’s big enough to demonstrate that yes, there can be too much of a good thing. W…
We're longtime fans of Meagan Francis of The Happiest Home here at Cool Mom Picks. Beyond Baby , her latest guide and accompanying workbook, makes another wonderful resource for parents, offering productive and calming exercises to help …
Last month when we heard we were nominated for the first annual Iris Awards for Outstanding Blogs in the Best Sponsored Content Campaign category, we were thrilled to be recognized for our Baby Shower Gift Guide and Celebration of Mother…
As we move to empower our daughters, to help them find strong role models (you know, whose accomplishments don't include "twerking"), and to get them excited about their potential, I'm so delighted to find a new website that helps do tho…
Our kids are easily the most photographed generation ever . While we have to settle for maybe a few old snapshots to help recall our summer holidays--like the ones our favorite parent bloggers are sharing below-- our children will have s…
With school out and summer almost officially here, say hello to 4000 new smartphone photos and videos of our kids being adorable at Kindergarten graduation, on the beach, watching fireworks, and running through the sprinkler on the lawn.…
As the Big Day approaches (and that's Mother's Day with a capital M ), our thoughts turn to mothering: our own mothering, how we were mothered, and "holy mutha, did you see how expensive greeting cards are now?!" Of course, the internet …
Some of you may already know Jennifer Perillo, the food writer and recipe developer behind the wildly popular food blog In Jennie's Kitchen . If you don't, allow me to introduce you to one of the most talented and expressive bloggers--an…
When we first heard that Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks and Christine Koh of Boston Mamas , two of the women I love and respect most in the world, were putting their clever heads together to write a parenting book, well there was no doubt…
We food bloggers are a prolific crop. Here, I've narrowed it down to my favorite nine (and, yes, I've shamelessly included myself), and I've asked them to all share a favorite recipe that they posted this year. Some of them are moms, som…
At this time next week, I'll be traveling through Ethiopia with the wonderful humanitarian organization ONE . Yes, I'm excited. Yes, I'm nervous. No, Bono won't be there that I know of. And yes, you will be hearing more about it. But whe…
I love paging through home-furnishings catalogs and feeling that combination of envy and absolute astonishment. Have you ever looked through a spread and thought: "who the heck lives like that?" Of course you have. Well get ready to laug…
If you're a design blog fan, you are surely familiar with the fabulous Joy Deangdeelert Cho of Oh Joy. This graphic designer, mega blogger, and food enthusiast has done it all from designing her own wallpaper to co-writing a book. And no…
Anyone who's familiar with the uber popular blog The Bloggess , by Jenny Lawson, won't be surprised in the least that her new memoir Let's Pretend this Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir ) is spit-bourbon-out-your-nose funny. You won't…
It's exciting for us when our favorite design bloggers become new moms (or aunts!) themselves. Because that means more cool products, design, clothing and gorgeous inspiration for parents everywhere. Here, 4 phenomenal design blogs that …
I remember the time I told a friend that I was pregnant with my third child in less than four years. She shook her head and said sagely, You're about to be outnumbered. Good luck with that. While there are definitely times my husband and…
As a long time fan of blogger and cookbook author Ree Drummond (and a contributor to her homeschooling blog), I've had the date marked on my calendar to catch her new Food Network show, The Pioneer Woman . So this past Saturday, my kids …
How lovely to discover that Cool Mom Picks was voted the #10 best pregnancy blog on Babble.com. Let's just say we're blushing! We're thrilled to be included in Babble's Top 50 Pregnancy Mom Blogs list with some of our own faves, like Ohd…