We've got no shortage of toys in our house, but of all the ones my kids consistently play with, their simple set of building blocks win over anything else they own every single time. So when I saw the GoodWood Deconstructive Blocks, I kn…
Remember back when lunch boxes were actually metal? I had a Holly Hobby one I adored (no cracks about my age, please!), though if I'd had the option of having my name on the box I probably would've happily chucked Holly for that. Name Yo…
My son, like so many kids, has a thing for robots, but the first few realistic robot toys he received were greeted with suspicion and trepidation: Why are those eyes blinking? and--- ack!---will it talk at night when I'm in bed?!? So, bo…
I've often said to new mom friends that if I had to do it over, I'd have spent less on the crib. Not that I didn't adore our crib for the four years that we used it; but there has to be a better way than shelling out a fortune, even for …
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, a new book weaves together all the intricate threads --biology, climate, culture, economics, evolution, food, history, and politic -- that combined, makes up the rich tapestry of our world. And it …
Ever since I can remember, my family has used cloth instead of paper , to wrap gifts. My mom was ahead of her time, I tell you, because now it's all the rage. And for good reason, really. Or should I say good reasons? Cloth is beautiful.…
A few years ago I got really ambitious and made birthday crowns for my two children. Flash forward a bit and I've now got a third child and still only two birthday crowns. Any guesses where this is going? Yeah. I'm kind of thinking these…
When we bought our first crib, we listened to everyone who told us to make sure to get one that converts to a toddler bed. But then we had another kid who needed that crib, so we still ended up getting a toddler bed anyway. Truth be told…
Now I don't have to wonder what I'm using to turn my eggs all shades of the rainbow, thanks to a super-easy-to-use natural Easter egg dying kit whose ingredients are just as natural as the eggs. For years, I have dyed my Easter eggs in w…
Every year I decide this will be the one where we will finally avoid that annoying plastic Easter grass that somehow makes its way out of the baskets and all over my house. But this time, I really mean it. Because we grew our own. Since …
My love runs deep for Green Toys and for good reason. Their sturdy, inviting toys made from recycled milk jugs never fail to make my kids squeal with delight. But the new addition to their line has me as happy as it does my kids. [don't …
Some women are shoe shoe addicts. Not me. My vice is bags. I've got a closet full of hobos, totes, clutches and now diaper bags. Storage space is tight these days, so I've had to limit myself to just browsing designer handbags on the web…
What time is it when the little hand is pointing to the chocolate cupcake and the big hand is pointing to the cherry-topped vanilla? Who cares? It's a cupcake clock that you (or your kids) can color with crayons! In a world dominated by …
Finding a meal that satisfies all members of my families is a mission impossible these days. Add a baby just starting solids into the mix and that spells H-E-A-D-A-C-H-E. But there's a new line of organic baby foods that just might do th…
Okay, I may get a lot of flack for saying this, but when it comes to cloth diapering, I think the cute factor matters. Yes, I choose cloth for a number of less, um, superficial reasons-- good for the environment , good for my babies' ski…
The only thing more adorable than a cute baby bottom in a cloth diaper is saying "Charlie Banana" whenever someone asks you where the diaper came from. Cloth is making a comeback, mainly because it's good for the environment and cuter th…
I love the idea of carrying a calling card that really speaks to me. It would give my work-at-home career some validation. And who knows... just carrying that card could open up some doors. Choosing the design is like deciding who you ar…
Last year, Nook wowed me with the launch of their incredible (if expensive) Pebble crib mattress. Natural materials, no off-gassing, water and stain resistant and--bonus--it looked totally cool. Now they have a new mattress that even mor…
Every shower needs a centerpiece, and this one beats the strained peas out of a diaper cake, or one of those Cake-Wreck-y pregnant belly confections that are a little too reminiscent of Sigourney Weaver in Alien. It's the lovely Wishing …
I have a soft spot for good quality wooden toys . I like them so much I find myself decorating my daughter's room with them, and these handmade, wood puzzles from Just Hatched are no exception. They're much too pretty to keep in a drawer…
Does this rainbow umbrella design look familiar? It probably does--it's just one of the designs you'll find over at Threadless , which recently teamed up with Cool Mom Picks favorite Baggu to produce a whole series of recycled cotton can…
I'm not the Most Neurotic Mom in the World, but some days I feel I'd make it to First Runner Up, ready to step in, should she be unable to fulfill her duties. I work hard to give my children a healthy, positive, eco-friendly environment …
While I've never taken my husband to task for only buying three lemons instead of the dozen I requested ("Who asks for a dozen lemons anyway?"), I have to confess that I avoid sending him to the grocery store because...well, whatever he …
I have a drawer in the kitchen full of plastic bags. As much as I'd like to consider myself a green(ish) mom , it's the one thing I can't say no to at the grocery store. The reason? I use the bags to transport leaky sippy cups and discar…