If you're anything like me, the end of 2016 may have hoping that 2017 will somehow offer something better than where we feel we are now. However that's something that happens by planning and doing -- not just hoping. Which is why finding…
I know that the days before Christmas can seem unusually long, especially when kids are out of school and the presents are taunting them (my nieces' word, not mine). So if you've got a household of over-excited kids, we've got just the t…
I tend to be a pragmatist when it comes to buying baby gear . I want great, smart products that won't break the bank , so you won't find me shopping for a diamond-encrusted baby rattle or a WiFi-enabled wipes warmer (is that even a thing…
For the little girls in my life, ages 6–9 has been a craftaholic phase. One that's moving away from cardboard and pipe cleaners and more toward DIY craft kits for kids that result in beautiful finished products they can keep themselves o…
It should be obvious by now that here at Cool Mom Picks, we love presents. (We have 350 of them in this year's holiday gift guide , which we think you should check out, if you haven't already.) But even more, we love when our gifts give …
Everyone has that person on their list who's impossible to buy for because they already have it all. And while I try to opt for more meaningful gifts in these situations -- like donations to a cause they'd appreciate -- a printed receipt…
If you've already checked out our awesomely extensive holiday gift guide this year , which of course we hope you have, you know we've handpicked the very best gifts for pretty much everyone on your nice list -- from your hard to please m…
Let's face it: Some nativity sets are just begging to be played with. Their tiny animal figurines and family of little dolls is simply irresistible to little hands. And as anyone who's ever tried to convince a preschooler that these are …
While I think using an heirloom Hanukkah menorah that has been passed down from previous generations is a lovely idea, it's also nice to have a menorah just for kids, to help get them as excited about lighting the candles as they are abo…
If you've been following us this season, you know we've already discovered some amazing printables for Thanksgiving . And while these activities should buy you at least some free time Thanksgiving morning to conquer your cooking, we thou…
As a first-time pregnant lady, I've been dreaming up color schemes for a nursery for oh, the past 5 months or so. And with my recent gender reveal party (it's a boy!), I'm now even closer to honing in on colors, patterns, and styles for …
I've always loved Thanksgiving and although I have been looking forward to it for weeks now, it feels like the events of the election may loom over the dinner table like 50-foot floats in the Macy's Day Parade (except not as cute and fri…
So many shopping holidays are just around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you're busy keeping a spreadsheet of all the best deals around. (And, hey, if you're late to the task, don't worry, we'll be sharing all our best deals…
I may be the only person I know who gets excited about daylight savings time because the earlier sunset gives me an excuse to slip into something soft and forgiving for many more hours of the day. Oh yeah, and being pregnant hasn't helpe…
I truly love spending autumn weekends doing fall crafts with my nieces, and now that we're done with pumpkins and ghosts, I'm looking into cool craft projects for Thanksgiving . I searched around and found some favorites from the harvest…
If you follow the magical baby portraits at Wengenn in Wonderland or the instagram glory of Laura Izumikawa , you know that naptime photography is no joke. I'm mesmerized by the way these moms create whimsical worlds for their babies and…
Finally escaping the morning sickness and extreme fatigue routine of the first trimester of my pregnancy has been a big reward in and of itself. And while I'm finding the second trimester and its nesting phase to be so much more enjoyabl…
As a parent, your head banging days may be over. And at five months pregnant, mine are coming to an end pretty soon. In fact, lately I've been spending much more time agonizing over the perfect lullaby playlist than attending music festi…
For those of you still mourning the final installment of Elephant and Piggie , there's good news. Mo Willems has delivered to us a new heroine who's equally lovable. His newest children's book Nanette's Baguette follows Nanette as she em…
If you've been following our Halloween coverage this year, you won't be surprised that we've been seeking out cool Sharpie Halloween pumpkin decorating ideas. After all, we're busy! So we're all about cutting down on fuss , days of exces…
Welcome to the no-stress portion of our Halloween coverage, as we track down some of the coolest, most creative no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas that are perfect for kids. After all, for me, Halloween's swarming bats, cackling witches, …
Since becoming pregnant with my first child, I'm trying to absorb all the advice, dos and don'ts of taking care of a baby before I have the baby. (Fortunately, working with all the moms at Cool Mom Picks is a huge help!) One of the thing…
This year, with all five of my nieces dressing up as Star Wars characters, I couldn't think of a more perfect Halloween craft than creating Star Wars Halloween pumpkins together. So I've searched the web for them -- and all of you! -- an…
As a first time mom-to-be, I am already thinking about creating a household where my child can be whatever they want to be. A doctor, lawyer, sandwich artistan, or even a Silicon Valley techno mastermind. And given that my husband's an I…
