Exquisite gifts that give back from a shop you need to bookmark, stat.
I mean wow! One bowl is made of woven grass. One bracelet is crafted from a parachute cord. And there's so much more! These gifts are truly unique.
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gifts for kids
New play kits for kids make playing doctor a respectable endeavor
These are medical pretend-play kits designed by professionals... for kids!
Scaring your friends: The best part of summer!
If you thought Michael Phelps racing a great white was the summer's biggest shark-in-a-pool news, that's because you haven't seen this hot water accessory yet. Yes. It's a wearable shark fin . We know our own aquaphiles will get themselv…
Oh, please please tell us they'll come out with one for adults.
Since unicorns show no sign of going away -- nor would we want them to -- I couldn't wait to share the most adorable baby gift ever : The soft, cuddly new unicorn hooded bath towel from Pottery Barn Kids . I saw it at a recent press even…
Paint it forward: How to turn rocks into random acts of kindness
Kids like rocks. Kids like painting. Kids like giving gifts. So it's pretty brilliant for Creativity for Kids/Faber-Castell to come out with the brand new Hide & Seek Rock Painting Kit which brings all three together. Admittedly on first…
14 cool, creative summer camp care package ideas for your happy campers
If your kids are headed to sleepaway camp -- or already there -- you're probably already planning out a great summer care package, filled with items your kids will love, to help ease the anxiety, keep them busy during quiet hours, help t…
The new personalized books for kids that make the best birthday gifts
We discovered the cool parent-run company that creates personalized Lost My Name books for kids nearly four years ago, and became instant fans. From the gorgeous art to the compelling story, and the clever customization that makes every …
The Beyond Tablet: Is this cool new screen-free gaming system worth the price?
When my kids get bored over the summer, their go-to entertainment, other than the Xbox (of course), is board games . So when we got a chance to try out the new Beyond Tablet -- an electronic, but screen-free, tabletop gaming system -- in…
Every kid doesn't deserve a trophy. But they might deserve a merit badge.
This is a new take on the old idea of positively rewarding your kids. It's 2017. It's a new type of merit badge.
So smart! A new board game subscription box to keep family game night fresh.
My kids' playroom has a bookshelf with piles of board games taller than me. So yeah, you could say we're fairly avid tabletop gamers at our house. But, even so, we're still always on the lookout for fun new games. If they're really affor…
The Rebel Girls are back, and they're more badass and inspiring than ever.
It's hard to overstate how excited I was about the first volume of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls . A whole book full of the biographies of stereotype-busting sheroes? Illustrated with gorgeous portraits from female artists around th…
The new Ken dolls are here, some with big muscles in case you're thinking of mocking their man buns.
In light of last year's big launch of the curvy Barbie dolls in three curvalicious body types , Mattel is following suit with a whole new series of next gen Ken dolls , A.K.A. "The Fashionistas." Let's just say, they've come a long, long…
A fun board game for summer that our kids can't stop playing.
Last week, my son and I visited the Innovator's Fair here in Philadelphia and discovered our newest board game obsession: Maze Racers . It combines creativity and building with mazes in a super fun way. Let's just say, we're all addicted…
Target's new Pride tees for kids: Because love is love, and parents are parents
But did you know that Target offers these kids’ tees that support their #takepride initiative?
Cool Wonder Woman gifts that boys and men will love too.
Wonder Woman -- let alone an exclusive all-female screening of the Patty Jenkins-directed Wonder Woman movie -- does not frighten the boys and men in my life, and for that I am grateful. I mean, what kid wouldn't want to look up to a bad…
No way: Custom plush animals that look just like your actual pet.
A few years ago my kids tried out the cool service Budsies , which turns kids' drawings into stuffed animals . They were so excited when their creations arrived, and they still have them in their beds today. So, when we heard that Budsie…
The cast of Hamilton gets bigger and cuddlier
Of our entire 2016 holiday gift guide , by far one of the most popular gift ideas were the genius handmade Hamilton dolls by Christina of Etsy's Bobeena Shop . What can we say, you all have good taste in artists -- and game-changing Broa…
7 of the coolest, most covetable fidget spinners. Because OMG, kids are obsessed.
Cool fidget spinners and fidget cubes are absolutely taking over the world these days. In fact we've compared notes here on team Cool Mom Picks and yep, kids across the country are collectively losing their ever-loving minds over these f…
How your princess can win her own set of wheels! White horses not included. | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Dynacraft In celebration of #PrincessWeek, Dynacraft will be giving one lucky little princess her own Disney Princess Carriage . This way she can hit the road in royal style, whether she's racing around t…
Organic kids and baby clothing: 7 labels we love in every price range
The spring cleaning bug has hit, and I'm getting ready to tackle my kids' closets. It's a big job. And today of all days, being that it's Earth Day, I'm inspired to think greener when it comes to my kids' clothes. While I'm not a fan of …
Gap just launched a Star Wars 40th anniversary collection and we are here for it!
While I want to be a little cynical about the brand new GAP collection of Star Wars 40th anniversary clothes and accessories for kids and adults , that just launched today I have to admit here...it's awesome. Like, design snob seal of ap…
Launch Ladies: The new children's book all about the trailblazing women of space exploration.
We're all about women in STEM here at CMP, so I was stoked to discover Launch Ladies , a new children's board book celebrating the inspiring women who've pioneered in the field of space exploration but may not be household names like the…
Hooray for Birds! The much-awaited new picture book from Lucy Cousins | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press If your kids adore the charm and fun of the beloved Maisy series of books, they'll be thrilled with the brand new Hooray for Birds! , an irresistible new children's book just out from aut…
Keeping little hands busy without a screen in sight
While you're getting those Easter basket toy ideas together for the kids, we've shared a ton of fabulous ideas, including plenty of non-candy Easter basket gifts if you're trying to go easy on the jellybeans. And now we've got one more: …