Having lived through hundreds of road trips with dozens of children between us all, we're no strangers to the joys (ahem) of keeping your child's car seat clean. Or at least, attempting to. So on behalf or our newest sponsor, Evenflo , m…
We can't tell you how many questions we get here at Cool Mom Picks asking us for helpful travel tips for traveling with kids, so I was pretty thrilled when Citi asked me to put together my favorite travel tips together in a video series.…
Who knew July was Family Reunion Month? Actually uh, we didn't. But now we do. And with so many families headed out for vacations this summer, it's not really a surprise. But oof, planning a big reunion can be a huge undertaking, which i…
I've owned one too many strollers in a quest for one that my child can grow with, that can handle my local terrain, and also not break the bank . So when I heard that Bumbleride , a favorite of ours, was coming out with a new "crossover"…
It probably comes as no surprise that my favorite part of camping is campfire cooking. There's something satisfyingly primal about giving up my stove and cooking over an open fire in the great outdoors. And with the right camping recipes…
When you think outrageous family vacations you probably think they're just for the Pitt-Jolie clan. French villa? Private island? Butlers? Yes please. But now with our newest partner Homeaway and their "Million Ways to Stay" Contest , yo…
With summer officially here and schools pretty much out almost everywhere, many families (like ours) are getting ready for summer travel and trying to figure out how to eat healthy on the road. With a fair share of road and plane trips u…
I don't have a beach trip planned this summer, but I really wish I did. There's something about the smell of the salt water that makes me feel so relaxed--or maybe it's the margaritas on the sand. I recently discovered Love + Salt hair a…
I admit I have been lax in the clothes labeling department, inadvertently donating way too many cardigans and water bottles to mysterious children at our school. But now that my kids are going to summer camp for the first time, it has be…
Last month the, Taga Bike began selling in the US after six years in Europe, and I've been fascinated by this innovation in biking for parents, and the whole bakfiet trend that's slowly making its way to our shores. I totally see the app…
As much as I love my sleek, fast road bike, I can't help coveting a cute beach cruiser (especially now that summer is unofficially here) -- preferably one with a basket and one of these cool bicycle seat covers from the fun shop May 28th…
It's officially the season for travel (whoo!) and whether you're planing it, driving, or taking the subway uptown for a picnic in the park, we're all for getting out with the kids. A top question from our readers is always "but what do I…
We've talked about baby carriers of all different kinds on Cool Mom Picks, but never before have we featured a product like the Kiccup , a baby carrier accessory that, shall I say, keeps all those cool baby-wearing dads' parts protected …
We have to admit: sometimes it's fun to spy into the lives of the rich and famous to see what baby gear they use . So this week we thought we'd check out a few celebrity diaper bags, should you need Halle Berry's or Brad Pitt's style gui…
It's been a while since we found a cool toy strap for babies and their strollers--as in, so long, that item isn't even available anymore. So it's nice to discover Lil' Sidekick , which keeps any item tethered to wherever your baby is sit…
Travel journals for kids are such a brilliant idea. I mean, what kid doesn't want to remember every detail of a family vacation in his or her own way? A little drawing of the world's largest yoyo you saw in California, a ticket from the …
Daytona Beach isn't all NASCAR and college kids on spring break, you know. They also have culture, relaxation, and great opportunities for family bonding, provided you know where to look and are up for adventure. If your Florida vacation…
After checking hotel prices for a recent trip to Los Angeles (yikes), I decided to finally figure out how to use Airbnb for a vacation, after hearing so much about this booming community marketplace for accommodations all over the world.…
I was never a colorful carry-on luggage gal; I've spent most of my life fairly satisfied with black, until recently when I was forced to check a bag--then watched at the carousel as about six people picked up my bag and put it back down …
When we're asked for ideas for a great gift for the kid who has everything--or even those who don't--the first thing that comes to mind for me are experience gifts . They don't have to be expensive at all, or they can be super splurgey. …
If you are going to pick the perfect time to visit New York City, you could do a lot worse than fall. The family-friendly options here seem endless this time of year. So whether you live in town or you are building an itinerary for your …
This post is part of our year long series celebrating our favorite milestones and motherhood firsts on behalf of babyGap and their new Red Wellies Collection . Some of our fondest memories of our own children are taking them to the zoo f…
We love the whole premise of Lately Lily, who teaches kids the joy of travel and worldliness--a little like our generation's Eloise, but without the bad attitude. And now kids can start joining her on journeys from birth, with these cute…
My kids are increasingly fascinated by travel and different cities around the world, but alas, I've yet to find that spare million in my old jacket pocket that will allow us to travel the globe every year. Still, this new book series for…