We're getting down to the wire on Mother's Day gifts , and if you're looking for last minute inspiration , we always love gifts that give back. When you buy a beautiful, artisan gift from Given Goods this Mother's Day, like the gorgeous …
If you’re a procrastinator like yours truly, you just got lucky because there’s still time to order up this delicious last minute artisan gift for the foodie mom in your life in time for Mother's Day. The champions of indie, small-batch …
My favorite Mother's Day gifts from the kids are homemade gifts they make with their own two hands, whether it is a sweet card, a homemade breakfast, or an item they crafted especially for me. And it's especially wonderful if that item i…
I'm a huge fan of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black , and I'm also partial to gorgeous jewelry that supports a great cause. So I was pretty excited to discover this lovely limited edition Orange is the New Black locket …
If you have a mom who responds more to humor than sentiment, here are some of the absolute best (IMHO) funny Mother's Day cards, all created by independent artists and small companies on Etsy . Warning: some are not safe for...well, for …
We're thrilled to launch our 8th annual Mother's Day Gift Guide . Eight! We can't believe it either. This year, we've rounded-up over 100 of the coolest Mother's Day gifts for every mom in your life. New moms, seasoned moms, homemade DIY…
I dare anyone to tell me that Mother's Day chocolates are cliché, especially if you're giving the kinds of gourmet chocolate that a mom might not buy for herself every day. (With all due respect to the good folks of Hershey.) I will happ…
I've seen my fair share of personalized jewelry for moms, and I tend to lean towards more unique pieces that don't have me wearing my kids' engraved names, birth dates, and shoe sizes around my neck. (Well, maybe one, but not all three t…
There's nothing like jewelry hand crafted by an artist who's passionate about her art, but the prices can often be really—well, splurgey. So in time for Mother's Day, I'm so happy to find Freshie and Zero handmade jewelry that's perfect …
I bought a few felted wool bowls a long time ago and while they seemed a bit of a frivolous purchase at the time, they turned out to be really useful. They sat on my dresser to catch all my rings, dainty bracelets, and tiny necklaces jus…
As you can tell, we're gearing up for Mother's Day around here (our gift guide will be up soon, promise!) and just in time, we got wind of this exclusive collaboration between Shopbop and the fashion elite to support a brilliant cause. B…
While we tend to giggle at the cliché of "World's Greatest Mom" mugs around here, the truth is, anything our kids get us (or make us) at all is appreciated. Mother's Day in particular is one time of year that sappy and sentimental is on …
So let's talk popcorn. Specifically, gourmet popcorn. More specifically, White Truffle Cheddar organic popcorn from Pop Karma . Or wait--you talk a minute, because my mouth is still full. A friend recently sent me some of this stuff from…
One of my favorite Mother's Day gifts--or Father's Day gifts or holiday gifts, for that matter--is taking my kids' artwork and having it turned into something custom and special, whether it's jewelry or a key chain. I've now ordered cust…
We all love to give photos as gifts here at Cool Mom Picks, and they're especially wonderful when you have really nice photo albums to put them in. I feel like the only way I see pictures anymore is through Instagram or custom photo book…
As modern as my tastes tend to be, I have a thing for personalized silhouette gifts for Mother's Day, especially when they can be customized with your own family members' profiles. For years, we've included the indie shop Le Papier Studi…
While I'm happy with flowers or a hand-scribbled card, custom jewelry for mom has always been a great go-to gift on Mother's Day . One of our favorite jewelry shops, Charm & Chain, has some great modern custom jewelry options, but there'…
If you've been searching for a fun, vibrant watch that looks just the way you--or your kids--want it to, we found it. Visit Modify Watches , a small business specializing in custom watches that lets customers to mix-and-match from over 3…
With Mother's Day just a few days away, it's time to focus on the little handmade touches that make the day so special and heartfelt. Along with breakfast in bed ideas , we've got a bunch of ideas for very special handmade cards and litt…
Here are 5 of our favorite picks from this past week just in case you missed them. 1. The coolest Mother's Day gifts for camera lovers. Aren't those necklaces awesome? 2. We bet you'll love these Mother's Day tech gifts for under $30. An…
Once upon a time there was an online store filled with beautiful gifts from all over the world: bags, scarves, jewelry , quilts, stamps, and decor. Every purchase helped transform lives and make the world a better place. It's not a fairy…
Diamonds are forever, flowers are for this week, and heavenly spiced cookies are for the best ten minutes of Mothers Day. The Mothers Day Cookie Gift Box from Whimsy and Spice on Etsy is the Tiffany's version of baked goods. Each collect…
If you counted the number of times my reviews have stated that moms love being pampered... well, it might start to sound like a cry for help. As we all know, motherhood is a 24-7 job, and when we finally get some down time, we deserve th…
Custom jewelry inspired by children's artwork is probably one of the most popular gifts that we feature for Mother's Day each year. And now, there's one more option that's way more funky mom jewelry than sweet grandmother jewelry. Should…