Australian brand Cotton:On Kids makes some really cool kids' clothes , and they may have just outdone themselves with a new line of 100% cotton scratch n' sniff tees , PJs , and accessories like a fun popsicle pencil case and jelly bags …
It would hardly be 2017 -- or heck, the 21st century as a whole -- without a look at the coolest unicorn school supplies as part of our annual back to school shopping guide . Because if there's one theme our kids show no sign of getting …
Looking at all the space-themed school supplies and cool gear we're this year, we were thinking...wow, we could do a whole post on this! So, that's just what we did. In fact for this year's annual back-to-school shopping guide we decided…
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…
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…
With the much-anticipated release of the new Power Rangers movie tonight (!!), we're not sure if kids are more excited -- or those of us who grew up with them in the '90s are. Which is why we've had the best time browsing the cool new Po…
After years in a job for which I'm forced to click past baby tees with slogans like "I get my mom's looks and my dad's ability to nap all day" (not even kidding) what a joy to find this new Strong Like Mom t-shirt at Target. The best par…
Like the rest of the country, I've been a little Hamilton -obsessed lately. So when I found these hip, historical t-shirts for kids at Wee Rascals that have that same hip, historical bent as the musical that's on everyone's mind these da…
I am an unabashed Athleta fan after being introduced to their clothes by a friend a couple of years ago. I practically live in them, mostly because I can wear them to workout and then for the rest of the day without feeling like I'm wear…
In honor of Flag Day today, which commemorates the adoption of the American Flag, I rounded up some of my favorite interpretations of American flag t-shirts for kids. I know that when I was a kid, I absolutely adored my denim vest printe…
Though I've heard a lot of people joke that they'll be shipping themselves over the Canadian border if this year's presidential election doesn't go the way they hope, I know that for the vast majority of us, there's no place like home. E…
I hate to admit it, but every once in a while I find myself fussing at my kids, "Put that book down and come on!" But, I have to say, I truly love when they're nose-deep in a book. And I'm on a lifetime quest to forever encourage my kids…
It's hard enough to get the kids up and ready for school most days, but when your morning routine also includes a lengthy struggle with buttons and zippers, it's extra frustrating. This week, some of my friends and their fashionable tots…
Supporting amazing artists and designers we find at cool, yet undiscovered indie shops we find is so important to us -- in fact, it's why Kristen and Liz started Cool Mom Picks in the first place. So when we find a shop like Small Appare…
RJ Palacio's Wonder is one of those rare books that simply stays with you for a long time. At least for me and for my daughters, who often bring up this phenomenal YA novel in the course of everyday conversation, and refer back to it whe…
We imagine that nothing makes a teacher happier than seeing their students light up about a subject, ready to learn more. Whether you've got a number lover, a big reader , a mini scientist, or an artist-in-residence -- or maybe a mix of …
Gender neutral clothes for kids, or unisex, or whatever you want call it -- if you are a regular here you know we are all for it. We are always on the hunt for whatever gives kids (and their parents) as many options as possible, from the…
We've all been saddened by the story of Cecil the Lion this week, and we know a lot of you feel the same way. It's an especially hard thing to explain to kids who may have heard the news too, since children always have such an an innate …
I was a two-year Brownie, a Girl Scout for less than a year and then...well, I okay, so I was never much of a joiner to begin with. It all came down to the dress in the end; I didn't want to have to wear one -- this was the 70's after al…
If my preschooler had his druthers, all of his shirts would be emblazoned with construction vehicles or superheroes. Luckily, he doesn't have 100% control over his wardrobe, which means I can introduce fun prints and patterns. And this s…
Shopping for t-shirts for my 7-year-old daughter this week, I can't believe I'm still seeing so many with slogans like I'm so fancy! , Me, my selfie, and I , and—worst of all— Boy magnet . Oof. Why? The last thing I want is for my smart-…
While I'm all for buying a few special items for my kids, like a crazy pair of polka-dot Doc Martens or some fun fuzzy vest they're coveting, mostly their wardrobes consist of affordable basics that can mix or match with the rest. Like, …
While a ton of kids and babies are going to end up with "Kiss me I'm Irish" shirts today, we thought we'd take a slightly different tack and track down some cool kids' t-shirts featuring some of our favorite Irish rock bands. Because St.…
It's hard to find a kid who doesn't love customizing things to make them their own, from a blank notebook to their bedroom walls. And while I'd rather not have the interior of my car "customized" with stickers, I do want to foster my kid…