It may not be fair -- or the best system -- but I admit I give out a little more candy to the kids who come to my door in creative and clever themed Halloween costumes. And when they're cool sibling Halloween costumes that work together,…
We started Cool Mom Picks shortly after Etsy launched, and we've been big fans ever since, discovering and happily sharing some of the coolest indie artisans and their handmade goods here on our site for nearly ten years now. So as huge …
Need some last minute Christmas help? We are here for you, friends! 16 last minute ideas for Christmas gifts you can still get 40 creative stocking stuffer ideas, beyond bubbles The best gift card apps to make last-minute gifts easier 6 …
We're always looking for ways to save time and money grocery shopping, especially during the holiday season when we're all feeling stretched thinner than usual in every way. We're spending more on holiday gifts and family travel, and eve…
These days, there's no shortage of ways to save money, which is certainly welcome over the holiday season and our growing shopping lists. And it's not just about coupons, discounts, and deals, which we love, of course. Taking steps to li…
There may be more talk of picky eaters than foodie kids, but some kids really dig food. I know for sure that these seemingly rare creatures exist because I happen to be mother to one. My older son loves eating, looking at food magazines,…
As much as we love online shopping (and yes, we loooove it), shopping in person is satisfying in its own way. It can even save you money this time of year. In fact, I know first-hand (ahem) how tempting it can be to click and click on al…
Compared to last year (holy Thanksgivukkah !), it may seem like we have tons of time to prep for Hanukkah, but I have a feeling that the time will fly. Quickly. Before we know it, we’ll be on the hook for eight crazy nights of festivitie…
We love Small Business Saturday , which gives a much-needed boost to our favorite moms and pops around the US, from restaurants to shops to services. (Hey, need some dry cleaning done? Today's the day!) Here are three ways you can shop s…
Let me first be totally upfront: The idea of setting a holiday table kind of terrifies me. I am not someone who can just effortlessly whip up an Elsa's castle centerpiece made of handmade gingerbread, or pick up a calligraphy pen and go …
We are so SO excited to present our 2014 holiday gift guide , our biggest and best yet, if we do say so ourselves. You’ll find 20 pages of absolutely amazing holiday gift ideas (over 200 to be exact) for everyone on your list in every pr…
Update: Regretfully, the great.ly shop is no longer in operation. We hope you'll find other cool stuff you love throughout our site. We are so pleased to announce the launch of the Cool Mom Picks Boutique at the wonderful new website Gre…
We're the first to admit that holiday gift shopping online can be a little overwhelming. Yes, even us. So many shops, so many items, and really, no one perfect way to keep track of who wants what and who bought what. But that's why we lo…
featured partner If you're like us, then you're already swimming in holiday to-do lists. With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah running right into December, we're feeling a little behind. Or actually a lot. And so, we look for holiday shopping t…
Featured Partner If you're looking for a way to put a personal touch on your Christmas or Hanukkah celebrations this winter, we were surprised to learn that our latest sponsor, Zazzle (yay, Zazzle!), has really upped their game this year…
Our hearts and souls have always been with entrepreneurs, crafters and small labels that well, put their hearts and souls into everything they make. While Etsy is a mainstay for us, we've always loved finding new resources for discovery.…
Tech gets pretty and geography gets fun. Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in case you missed them. 1. A brilliant, easy way to get your photos off your iPhone and into a photo book, finally. 2. Need a butler?…
I still remember the very first Pixar short film I ever saw, way back in 1986. It was called Luxo Jr. and told the story of two lamps playing with a ball. Such a simple story, from the little start-up animation company that grew big . Fa…
We're all about supporting small businesses here at Cool Mom Picks, so as you might guess, Small Business Saturday is one of our favorite days! Even though we already rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals from lots of our favori…
We've been proud supporters of Small Business Saturday since it began in 2010, and we're so happy to see it take off in a big way. (Pun intended.) Then again, are you surprised? Every day is pretty much small business day at Cool Mom Pic…
I admit I swooned just a little when I saw this beautiful play food toy at longtime CMP favorite, Cattiwampus. Then I saw that they were on sale, too, with an extra discount for Black Friday --and a little extra discount just for our rea…
Right now, enjoy your families, sleep off the tryptophan, call dibs on the last slice of pie. You've earned it. But starting tomorrow? Cool Mom Picks is your holiday shopping 4-1-1. We've got you covered with the best discounts and deals…
Holiday shopping is here. Even with Black Friday approaching , I still feel not ready. Could it be the hour-long lines and giant crowds that give me this sense of panic? Ummm, yes. Well, friends, even eBay has stepped up with an amazing …
It's beginning to look a lot like Black Friday, and we have the lead on great gifts for the techie in your life--not to mention some easy ways to keep track of wishlists. Here are a few of our favorite picks from the last week, just in c…