I still remember how special it would feel to get a brand new box of 64 Crayola crayons just for myself -- and that was before Crayola My Way , a super cool new way to create a box of totally custom Crayola crayons . Not only can you per…
I've always been a big advocate of keeping my kids' games and videos put away at the dinner table. Especially in restaurants, which is why I have a special place in my heart for those that provide crayons to kids -- in particular the sma…
Thanks to my mom, who put me in sewing camp when I was a kid (for real), I know a little bit about patterns, pleats and patchwork. While sewing doesn't evoke some kind of longing for the carefree days of my youth, I do get pretty sentime…
Need some last-minute help planning a deliciously sweet Valentine's Day menu? We've put together all our favorite easy Valentine's Day recipes that we've been sharing on Cool Mom Picks and Cool Mom Eats -- from breakfast to dessert -- in…
If you're the type willing to seek out creative, responsibly made , well-designed gifts for your kids -- or for one of the endless stream of birthday parties they get invited to -- then you have to check out Treehouse Kid & Craft . We ju…
Each year, we search high and low for the best printable Valentine's Day cards for the classroom, to make is so much easier for kids (or, ahem, their parents) to get all those heartfelt wishes ready for friends, families and classmates. …
I love looking for crafty DIY Valentine's Day gifts that my kids can make, and I hope you like when I look for them for you. Because my criteria, I think, are fairly straightforward, and ones I bet a lot of you can relate to as well: 1) …
While I'm not sure I'm ready for my house to look like it exploded in hearts, Valentine's Day is coming sooner than you think. And since my kids' own language of love is craft projects, I've been looking for some easy Valentine's Day cra…
For years we've been letting kids color in their own bags, t-shirts and coloring books, so why not give adults a chance? Now LILLEbaby has jumped all over that, with the clever new LILLEbaby Color Me Carrier . This is more than a gimmick…
My kids can easily spend an hour at the kitchen table working on a good DIY project, so I'm always on the lookout for cool crafts kits that will pique their interest. Lately, it's been the globally-minded kits from Festive Roots , which …
Over the years, we have shared our favorite books, videos and websites that help our kids learn about the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And now, along with learning about his life, we can add an interesting art project that our kids …
As someone living in Massachusetts, I've always gotten the appeal of having a great playhouse for kids. For many of us, our kids' primary playtime through the winter will take place indoors where it isn't 20 degrees and icy. So if you're…
As your kids get older, you realize you don't have to ply them with gifts or offer extra ice cream at dessert just to be The Cool Parent. (And despite what you may have learned from Amy Poehler in Mean Girls , you don't have to serve the…
It's amazing how many printable 2016 calendars there are online now -- although admittedly they're not all style. Now that I've finally investing in some good thick paper and become like a printable maniac, I spent a ton of time looking …
When you think back to the best toys of the year (and other playful gifts for kids) you probably think about tech, tablets, and things that require cords and batteries. And yet there's so much more, from wonderful board games, to handmad…
Are you still looking for a few awesome last-minute gift ideas for Christmas? We know you're out there, and we're here to help. So if you're like us, and you're still finishing up your Christmas shopping, do not panic. Heck, do not panic…
Though I spend an awful lot of time picking out the perfect gifts for the people on my Christmas list, there are many times when a gift card really is the perfect gift, which is why I've rounded up ten DIY gift card holder ideas to dress…
Okay, so the world is obsessed with Star Wars right now in light of the premier of The Force Awakens . And hey, we count ourselves among you all. Now we can't exactly say we've covered Star Wars "since before it was cool" because 1.) no …
As we parents start counting down the days to the December break, some of us are also realizing that whoa! It's time to figure out teacher gifts , stat. I still really love our post about the best teacher gift ideas according to actual t…
Oh, bless you paper snowflakes! For all we need to make them are scissors, paper, and if you want to get fancy, some very cool snowflake patterns. It's the perfect holiday craft for those of you, like me, who are enthusiastic about doing…
My kids were in a museum gift shop with friends this summer and of everything in the store, all four spent the entire time fighting over (I mean, taking turns with ) what's best defined as a handmade voice or music recording gadget from …
I have had such a great time this week looking for ideas for DIY ornaments for the kids. After all, one of my favorite parts about decorating for the holidays is seeing the Christmas tree ornaments my kids have made over the years and he…
H i Cool Mom Picks! Can you put to gether some unique holiday gift ideas for creative kids that go beyond the same craft kits I see everywhere? Thanks so much! Ooh, I love this question. We know that all kids have creativity in them, so …
Paper jewelry kits are a pretty awesome gift, giving your crafty kids something wonderful they can make and wear -- even when you're sure you want one more little bead, button, or plastic charm strewn about your house. I adore paper jewe…