If you're like us, then you've got tons of photos and videos on your smartphone that you end up texting and emailing to friends and family fairly frequently. Well, if you're looking for a safe and more efficient way to keep your family u…
We don't know about you, but with summer in full swing and later sunsets/later bedtimes a fact of life, we've been indulging in quite a few family movie nights. As we look for some new ideas, it's been super fun digging into our Netflix …
Pssst. Are you a Cool Mom Picks subscriber yet? And: Know any cute babies? Because this August, one of our subscribers will win this posh Boon FLAIR high chair, worth $279.99! But even if you don't win, hey, you still win. Because Cool M…
We want to make your life easier and breezier. And all you have to do is become a Cool Mom Picks subscriber. In addition to all the cool picks, helpful reviews, and fantastic discounts on our regular site, our subscribers can look forwar…
With school out and summer almost officially here, say hello to 4000 new smartphone photos and videos of our kids being adorable at Kindergarten graduation, on the beach, watching fireworks, and running through the sprinkler on the lawn.…
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Watching your kids learn how to ride a bike is one of those nerve-wracking yet awesome moments of parenting that you don't soon forget. For some kids, it can take a bit longer to learn this fine art of balancing. And that's where this bi…
Subscribe to Cool Mom Picks this month, and you just might win that swanky Bumbleride Indie stroller in Aquamarine (value $555). Pretty cool ride, right? But there's more. Cool Mom Picks subscribers get all our best steals, deals, scoops…
Last week, I was treated to a sneak preview of Before Midnight, the newest movie in the popular now-trilogy starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. If you're like me, you won't believe it's been 18 years since they first met in Before Sunr…
Happy Mother's Day to all the awesome mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, mothers-in-law, and otherwise essential caretakers of the world. We hope it's the best one yet. -Liz and Kristen and Team Cool Mom Picks [9 funny Mother's Day card…
There's an avalanche of recipe sites out there, and one of my personal favorites is about to become yours, too. Foodily (which appropriately stands for "Food, I Love You") is a social recipe network combining a massive library of curated…
This month, if you're a Cool Mom Picks subscriber, one grand prize winner will snag a gorgeous Jonathan Adler diaper bag from Skip Hop, plus $250 to spend at Melissa & Doug. And if that weren't enough, two runners-up will receive a $50 g…
Mother's Day flowers may be a cliche gift, but one I happen to like very much. I never turn down the chance to have beautiful blooms on my front entry table, my night stand, a bookshelf. So I'm so happy to find a service that makes sendi…
Normally this is the part where we tell you how great it is to subscribe to Cool Mom Picks, but we're so excited, we're skipping ahead to the giveaway part. Because if you're a subscriber, you have a pretty awesome chance of winning a dr…
Ok, so there's actually no wrong way to celebrate Pi Day, which is today, 3.14. (Get it?) But this option is inexpensive, functional, and calorie-free. Plus, it can help your kids learn more than the first three digits of everyone's favo…
It may be so very middle-class, but as a Downton Abbey addict, I'm so happy to see that season 3 is kicking off tonight--and along with it, some awesome Downton Abbey goodies on sale at Fab.com. For a limited time, Wonder-Shirts' Downton…
Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for spending this year with us. Here's to a wonderful 2013! -Kristen, Liz, and Team Cool Mom Picks
With more than 1000 posts this year covering the coolest baby gear, recipes, crafts, children's toys and more, we thought it was fascinating to look back at our most popular posts of the year, based on the number of visits. Turn out, you…
Merry Christmas from Kristen, Liz, and the entire team at Cool Mom Picks. We're home enjoying our families today and we hope that whatever you celebrate, you get the chance to do the same. We also hope you got to sleep a little past 5 AM…
We admit it, we're not the biggest fans of gift cards as holiday gifts . It can seem somewhat last minute and impersonal. Then again, there are some great gift cards out there, and if it's for the right store or service, a gift card may …
The only thing more exciting than a present under the tree is a big box on the front porch with a kid's name on it. Whether you're looking for cool kids' crafts and activities to keep your kids busy at home well past December, or a reall…
When my mom had cancer, one of the things that truly lifted her spirits (and ours) was when friends would drop off home-cooked meals. Beyond the comfort in knowing that people cared, the meals themselves were warm, delicious, and time-sa…
I am a frequent business traveler, an entertainment junkie (jazz hands!) and a big fan of not cooking on special occasions when a great restaurant can do it for me. That's why I've been an American Express Platinum holder for a long time…
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