It's Back to School season . . . and if that means it's finally "Back to Pickleball" or "Back to Pilates" season for you, now that your kids are in school, you're going to want to check out Title Nine . Some activewear is designed to loo…
If you’re shopping for a family that doesn’t slow down just because it’s winter, Nike is your MVP. When kids have winter sports, mom has yoga classes, and dad insists on running outside no matter the temperature , finding gear that actua…
Let’s be real— “ me time ” often ends up at the bottom of most moms' to-do lists, somewhere between “clean out the fridge” and “fold the laundry.” But that’s exactly why ClassPass is such a game-changer. It’s not just about fitness—it’s …
Can one bra support a 32A, A 34D, and a 36C all at once? We found ones that can! Thanks to our newest partner, the cult-favorite affordable luxury lingerie brand, NEIWAI. Nearly every woman knows about the array of bras in multiple sizes…
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going strong . And one of the most popular picks with our readers from our roundup of 10 ½ incredible Nordstrom Deals has been the high-waist leggings with pockets. Because, pockets. But say you're…
We're always fans of finding gifts that give back to meaningful causes during the holiday season (or all year long, really) and one of my favorite new finds is a woman-run businesses that's also supporting one of my favorite causes: help…
We're always on the lookout for maternity clothing that honors woman, of more shapes and sizes than some of the designer labels. Not all of us look like all the size 2 models in maternity catalogs, ya know? As for me, I basically lived i…
We've all been seeing our social feeds fill up with amazing "OMG THIS IS FREE RIGHT NOW!" posts from friends, and it's hard to keep track of it all! Between the online story time for kids, the Club Quarantine virtual dance parties , the …
My local YMCA is shut down for the foreseeable future, which means I've been on the hunt for handy gym alternatives I can try at home. While a simple walk (or run) outside works perfectly fine, if you're missing the extra zing you got at…
A few weeks ago, I decided I really needed to start working out again. As a 40-something-year old mom of four kids, I know how important fitness is to my health and wellness. But, I'm also a busy working 40-something-year old mom of four…
When you've got middle and high school aged girls who may be feeling awkward or uncomfortable in their changing bodies, getting into athletic clothes for gym or dance or after school activities that give them a little more confidence is …
When Brittney Hogan's husband was killed in action in Afghanistan, she found herself coping in not so healthy ways. That was until a friend convinced her to go for a run and everything changed. From that experience, her 503(c) non-profit…
I realize that a fitness New Year's resolution is a bit of a cliche', but in my case, it's a choice I need to make for my health. After losing 25 lbs last year with a change to my eating habits (and no exercise), I've been needing to add…
I've been trying to re-kickstart my yoga habit, and there's nothing like a fresh new yoga mat to get me motivated. So when we saw that yoga mats in tons of fantastic designs from independent artists are now available as limited editions …
When it comes to physical activity, my kids probably have something in common with yours: They're running around too much when it's homework time, and not running around enough when it's video game time. But I've found an awesome gift th…
This is a sponsored message from Kiddo If you want a way to keep track of your child's health and well-being in real time, meet Kiddo , a new wearable health tracker designed to do just that. This wearable gadget gives you real-time insi…
If you've never tried yoga, I get it. I was there once too. From the outside, it either looks like a torturous exercise regimen for slender, flexible folks in really expensive stretch pants...or, a hippie-dippy religion that will demand …
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Our whole staff pshaw-ed the idea of a smart water bottle until our Editor Kate gave it a try for a week. Turns out, it can actually help you drink more water, which so many of us really need to do. Not only does the Hidrate Spark track …
If you're looking to drop some pounds in 2017, there are no shortage of diet plans out there, many of which we've tried ourselves. (Hello, Whole30 ). But when we saw this new diet in which all you do is eat tacos, well, you can bet it go…
The winter can definitely put a damper on anyone's fitness routine, which is why we're putting together some really helpful, realistic, cold weather fitness tips to help you out as things get chilly. Between the can't-resist holiday food…
I spent a few solid months tightening up my buns thanks to Barre3 barre workouts a couple of years ago, so when I decided to hit the workout circuit again after a very long summer hiatus, I gave Pure Barre a try instead (thanks to a very…
No matter what size your chest is, a sports bra is an important -- if not the most important -- part of a workout wardrobe . But, so many women, including plenty of us at Cool Mom Picks, don't really have an idea of how to pick the right…
Back in 2014, Kate spent some time with the original Taga Bike with some pretty stellar results, and I'm not the least bit surprised she fell for this cool family bike. It's brilliantly designed, can ferry up to two kids in the front com…