My boring ol' to-do list may grow hourly, though it's way more fun to think about my "want to do" (often more morbidly called a bucket list) which is filled with all those things that sound like fun, an adventure, or just something I kno…
In Italian, "Etsi, finalmente!" translates rather perfectly into, "Oh, yes, finally!" Which was pretty much my exact sentiment upon hearing that the famously uber-cool online marketplace Etsy is now offering gift cards , just in time for…
It's no secret that we're big fans of Kiwi Crate here at CMP. We love the concept: a subscription service for kids that sends out monthly boxes filled with superfun, educational activities. But now, we can also benefit from the creative …
I'm of the mindset that nearly every mom I know inspires me in some way. Even so, there are some that simply live in a way that is inspirational to many. That's why I'm so excited that our friends at mom-run Tea Collection have created t…
With all the attack ads on TV, the l-o-n-g debates, and the lack of cartoon characters, it's no wonder that my kids aren't exactly enthralled with politics and the upcoming presidential election. But there's now a cool, non-partisan webs…
What is that pagoda of power in the photo? What's even better than Pinterest? Where the heck is my iPhone? To answer these questions, we present some of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. If you're in…
Even as a lifelong New Yorker (more or less), I love that there's always something new to do in Manhattan. Not just because there are new shops and museums and restaurants popping up all the time; but because there are so many old ones t…
The Cool Moms (me especially) always check EWG's Skin Deep Cosmetics Database before reviewing a product to make sure the ingredients meet a persnickety mom's health and safety needs. Now we're excited to announce that EWG is going furth…
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…
You know how it goes: your kids wear their clothes for a ridiculously short period of time. Sure, there's always hand-me-downs, or consignment and Craigslist, if you're motivated enough to try to make some money. But those routes require…
It's abundantly evident to readers of this site that I'm in love with Fab.com. That love only heightened when they launched weekly kids sales. And now--a back-to-school pop-up shop with lots of fun goodies for preschoolers, teens and eve…
We've been so obsessed with Pinterest lately, we thought we'd try something fun this month and welcome a guest pinner: the amazing Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte . We've been huge fans of her design blog for ages now, in fact, we f…
With so many of us parents of school-aged kids, we were surprised that we didn't realize just how big the impact of bullying can be. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, about 160,000 kids won't go to school each day for f…
The realization that it's already July is being made much easier knowing that it's also the start of Magic Beans' 31 Days of Giveaways. If you're not familiar with this wonderful mom + pop owned shop, this is the perfect opportunity to m…
It's no secret that my Cool Mom Picks cohorts and I are fans of the smart folks at Martha Stewart. (And it's not just because they're fans of Cool Mom Picks, too!) So you can imagine how excited we were to learn that they've launched a f…
When looking for decor and something lovely for my home, one of my first stops is Design Public . If you love modern, contemporary design, this is the site for you to find a wide variety of home accessories, furniture, art and much more.…
We imagine that anyone who's ever read Design Mom has instantly fallen in love with Gabrielle Blair, her adorable brood, and her positive approach to beautifying life. So we're thrilled to be able to announce Gabby's exciting new video p…
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 …
This spring, we're all about getting re-energized, and so are these top picks that you might have missed from the last week. 1. Finally, a quick, easy way to get your photos organized. Your hard drive will thank you. 2. Give your regular…
We may be beauty and fashion fanatics to some degree, but chasing after kids and working full-time means that we have less time than we like to spend on taking care of ourselves. Why do you think we're such fans of online shopping? The o…
My mom is one of those people who is always coming up with one great invention after the next. But she never really moves beyond the idea phase. We know a lot of our readers are brilliant inventors and entrepreneurs too, which is why I w…
When it comes to teaching our kids about money, we've learned that the most effective--and easiest--trick is teach by example. In other words, the better example we can set for them, the more prepared they'll be to tackle their own budge…
Many a mom has dreamed of running her own craft business-- me included. My Etsy shop never got big enough to merit any sort of organizational system, but if it had, I suspect I would be totally lost, much like Lucy was in that candy fact…
Another members-only flash sale site, you ask? Well, yes. But this one's got an awesome charity aspect to it, plus the kinds of kids' brands for up to 70% off , that we'd happily buy at full price. The new flash sale site, Treehouse Tyke…