Personalized gifts for kids are an easy way to make a holiday gift extra special -- and it doesn't have to cost a lot either . That extra touch of personalization really makes these gifts stand out. That said, if you do want to buy a per…
This spring, we hope to see sunflowers everywhere, and that includes sunflower earrings. Especially when they're giving back to Ukraine like the ones we've just found. Indie jewelry designer, mom and art director Farah Brigante of Naaz D…
I am so excited about the concept behind Rowan , an ear-piercing service and monthly earring club subscription for kids . Because it's not just really fun, but truly useful. I'm a huge fan of subscription boxes in general to help build m…
I've had the best time searching for the coolest mermaid gifts for some of the mermaid obsessed kids in my life. After all, the mermaid trend shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. So this summer we're diving in with head-first with 17 …
These awesome mother-daughter necklace sets are making me teary. The mother-daughter relationship can be really special, especially with little ones or even those tweens and teens for whom the connection is extra important. Oh -- and of …
Like you, I'm a fan of sales. I'm also a fan of of J.Crew -- especially for kids' clothing , because it's always the perfect blend of well-made and "I wonder if they have that in my size." So when I saw that everything on the J.Crew Fact…
Finally, we have proof that taking the internet's most popular things and combining them all into one isn't just a good idea. It's a glorious one. That proof? These insanely popular cat-mermaid necklaces by AGirlAndHerCat that everyone i…
Cool jewelry for both girls and boys that inspires the makers of tomorrow? Found it. Pico Kid , a line of jewelry for girls and boys (or the young at heart), is the latest collection by Pico Design. We've featured Andrea Panico's archite…
You know what they say: If you're lucky enough to be Irish, then you're lucky enough. Yet on St. Patrick's Day, we couldn't resist posting about his adorable little wishbone lucky charm from one of our favorite indie jewelry companies, J…
Paper jewelry kits are a pretty awesome gift, giving your crafty kids something wonderful they can make and wear -- even when you're sure you want one more little bead, button, or plastic charm strewn about your house. I adore paper jewe…
We were all totally blown away last year when we began to see the daily paper-dress creations of one amazing four-year-old affectionately known as Mayhem . With her mom as her assistant (well, maybe a little more), Mayhem's wearable crea…
Your little girl might be too young to wield a power saw, but she can learn to appreciate the craft of woodworking at any age with, of all things, tiny architectural jewelry . I'm impressed by the Joinery Series earrings from Pico Design…
I love fun, fashion-forward jewelry, but I don't love when the jewelry--or my skin--changes colors after a little wear. Metallic temporary tattoo jewelry is a fun new trend and smart solution that we're seeing everywhere--the logical, fa…
They aren't as sly as a fox, as wise as an owl, or as puffy as a hedgehog, but the unassuming sloth is poised to be the next big thing for kids, as Liz and I noticed as we toured Toy Fair earlier this year. These slow-moving, surprisingl…
I bought a Rainbow Loom kit for my daughter on a whim and never even thought about looking into advanced Rainbow Loom patterns that she might do. In fact, I figured she'd get bored with it after making a few basic single-chain bracelet p…
My babies have all been big chewers. Part puppy, we used to say. So no surprise that C Chewbeads s afe teething necklaces have been a huge hit with moms of little teethers. These 100% silicone beads are the safest of safe for your kids —…
Nobody can resist a great food-related holiday gift, even the pickiest eater. We've rounded up the absolute coolest and most delicious foodie holiday gifts for kids , no matter how fussy their appetite. Tiny Hands scented food charms mig…
I will never be the mom who gets my tween daughter a Tiffany anything (besides maybe a charm for her charm bracelet that I'm still holding onto for her) but on the other end, I'm admittedly about those $4 necklaces that are probably made…
So you can probably guess what happened when my 8-year-old got her ears pierced, right? My two younger daughters freaked out and begged to get their ears pierced as well. Too bad I didn't have these cute temporary tattoo earrings back th…
October 11 is an exciting day at Cool Mom Picks, because what's more amazing than girls? Initiated by the United Nations, today is the very first International Day of the Girl Child, a day highlighting the challenges and injustices that …
My 8-year old is just starting to accessorize her outfits, which is probably no surprise considering I have a little addiction to accessories myself. If you've got a tween that's ready for something better than play jewelry but not Tiffa…
It happens again and again: one dress-up lap around the living room and the creepy faux-metallic paint on your daughter's "jewelry" is already flaking off and the molded plastic clasp has begun to warp. It's not always easy to find dress…
When it comes to giving Valentines gifts, I'll refrain from saying that my kids are "sweet enough already." But, let's face it: they'll be bombarded with candy hearts, lollipops and other sweets on the 14th. My plan is to find some non-s…
I sent my daughter to kindergarten with the new version of the slap bracelet that's out, and she was instantly the most popular girl in class. Which means absolutely nothing has changed in 25 years. Yep, slap bracelets are back. This tim…