If you spend many hours of the day sitting at a desk or working in front of a computer like we do, then you know how tough it can be on your back, your neck, and uh...even your waistline. But there are actually things -- really easy thin…
The summer crunch has been tough on my workout routine, which basically means there has been no workout routine. Sigh. But with fall around the corner and my kids back in school , I've got my eye on the gym, though I still don't want to …
This is a sponsored message on behalf of iTest For so many parents, it could be a huge lifesaver to be able to tell the difference between a cold and strep throat before taking time off of work , wrangling a last-minute pediatrician appo…
I love every single thing about Tru-Colour bandages , from their story to their packaging--but most of all, how they celebrate and honor diversity. Adoptive dad Toby couldn't find bandages to match the skin tones of three of his five kid…
This is a sponsored message from TomTom Runner Cardio It's no wonder so many people are taking up running these days. It can be a huge sanity saver, and frankly it doesn't hurt the waistline either, especially during holiday cookie seaso…
I've tried all sorts of workout routines, everything from running 5k races and a pricey gym membership to fitness classes and Jillian Michaels' DVDs , but lately I've found myself in a rut. Too busy. Too bored. And well, with the holiday…
As a mom of two boys, I have cleaned up a lot of pee in the past six years. Potty training boys involves many missed toilet bowls, thanks to potties that don't accommodate the special needs of boy parts. If only I had had a Potty Wiz , a…
My family said goodbye to our sweet and funny four-year-old friend Joe P six years ago this month. He had glioblastoma multiforme, a disease no kid should have to fight. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, which means companie…
As much as I love my sleek, fast road bike, I can't help coveting a cute beach cruiser (especially now that summer is unofficially here) -- preferably one with a basket and one of these cool bicycle seat covers from the fun shop May 28th…
When I saw Jillian Michaels had added to her suite of cool fitness DVDs with the Jillian Michaels One Week Shred , I pre-ordered it immediately. I've been a long time fan of hers since I lost 12 lbs doing the 30 Day Shred and I've tried …
If your house is anything like ours, the childrens' cold and flu season has arrived with a vengeance and you've got a revolving door of illness--or are miraculously staving it off. Somehow, it always catches us off guard, and we're scram…
So many new moms want to know how to drop baby weight and having gone through it myself--four times--you could say I have a few tips to offer. I felt extremely fortunate that I had a fairly easy time dropping my baby weight after my firs…
This year my New Year's resolution is—you're gonna be shocked, I know—to lose ten pounds. Or maybe let's just round it up to 20. Ready to talk Pilates videos ? If you're in a similar boat, I think you'll love these new ones I've found cr…
Because as fabulous as neon, ponies, and Dora can be, this line of literary bandages are a lot more fun for adults--especially those who love Poe, Shakespeare, or Jane Austen. Who wouldn't want a little Poe for that Halloween zombie bite…
We've been huge supporters of the amazing charity Baby Buggy since we discovered them in 2011, and we're always ready to help spread the word about the wonderful services they provide. They've got a huge challenge ahead of them this fall…
We're big fans of supporting fair trade at Cool Mom Picks, and it's always fun to find new artisans whose creations we adore. Personally, I love buying fair trade items because responsible purchases make me feel even better about shoppin…
After learning about HelloFlo.com earlier this year, I'm happy to say that I'm no longer caught off guard on a monthly basis. In fact, you may have have seen the hilarious HelloFlo Camp Gyno video that's circulating this week--but behind…
I tried carrying a tube of sunscreen in my purse once. Once . And then I got a new purse. So I'm head over heels for individually packaged, safe sunscreen for kids that even I can't spill. Bonus: it works. And smells great. [Don't miss a…
I grew up eating the vitamins of a certain prehistoric cartoon and turned out pretty okay. Still, now that I'm a mom, I'd love for my own kids' vitamins to be a bit more naturally sourced. And maybe not so, well, chalky. Yum-V's Multi-Vi…
I have active kids. No amount of running, skipping, biking, swimming, gymnastics, dancing or soccer ever seems to tire them out. But each year the cooler months make it a challenge for all of us to stay as active as we'd like. Organized …
We love our Ouchies, but we're more than aware that boo-boos aren't always the result of an innocently skinned knee. Whether or not bullying is an issue for your kids, we're proud to support this terrific initiative aimed at stopping bul…
This sunblock is so good, so easy, and so waterproof that my kids call it only "the good one." Well, not my three-year-old. He calls it "dat good can dat you spray." Translation: winning product. The brand is MD Solar Sciences, which bil…
Cynthia Rowley's back in the Band-Aid business, and this time, she skipped the mall and gone straight to the beach. If you recall the last Cynthia Rowley Band-Aids, you'll know how quickly these blingy bandages are going to sell out. The…
I discovered Emergen-C after my first Bikram yoga class, and I remember thinking that it was the most brilliant idea ever. It made water actually taste good, and it was healthy, too. Now they've got a special line for kids, and Purple Dr…