I'm in love--with closet dividers . I know, it's weird, but I am. I don't derive much pleasure from organizing, but these Lucy Darling closet dividers actually make me want to organize my baby's closet. They're so, well, darling. Availab…
I have toted diapers, work stuff and even my computer in Orla Kiely bags and have become an avid fan, so I was shocked to find out I was not the first of her cult followers to learn that the popular designer had partnered with Target for…
We've featured no shortage of kid-friendly storage bins here on Cool Mom Picks, but now that my kids are getting older (sniffle), I'm in the market for a little organizational help that's a little more my taste, like these stylish storag…
When are utilitarian storage units for kids the most stunning pieces of furniture in the whole room? When they are these gorgeously original Amsterdam Cabinets from This is Dutch. Modeled after Amsterdam's iconic canal houses, these 78" …
My parents' kitchen is entirely black and white, so whenever I see a standout piece, I have to pick it up for my mom. I'm hoping that my recent finds in the Stockholm kitchen accessories collection from Rosanna Inc. will have me in the r…
One of the biggest questions we see around the web is when to replace makeup. And I totally get it. I have a drawer full of makeup--like that cool auburn eyeliner that I might wear some day, or a pale pink lip gloss that was awesome over…
With back-to-school comes backpacks and baseball caps and sweater and jackets and scarves and WHY DOESN'T ANYONE PICK UP THEIR THINGS FROM THE FLOOR??? (Yes, I just used multiple question marks. On purpose.) If that sounds familiar, I th…
I have two girls sharing one small closet, which means I spend a lot of time mediating: No, that's your sister's, not yours. No, that's a dress for winter, you can't wear merino wool when it's 90 degrees out. You hear me. So I was really…
As we prepare for baby #2, I dug out our old, flattened diaper bag, and I'm suddenly revisiting the idea of ditching it and just working with a cool tote . Luckily someone has gone a step further and invented an adaptable solution. Check…
As soon as both of my kids got on the school bus for the first time, I couldn't wait to get back to work in the delicious silence of an empty house. Reclaiming my home office is my first step in getting back in the zone, which means I ha…
As organized as I may be in other aspects of my life, I consider myself a bit organizationally challenged when it comes to my handbags. No matter how big or small it is, I always manage to lose things I need in the black hole of my tote …
It's the time of year that I can go for a nice, beautiful little indoor herb garden on my urban windowsill. I love the idea of always having fresh basil for pesto, and fresh mint for lemonade or iced tea. A Click and Grow Smart Herb Gard…
I bought a few felted wool bowls a long time ago and while they seemed a bit of a frivolous purchase at the time, they turned out to be really useful. They sat on my dresser to catch all my rings, dainty bracelets, and tiny necklaces jus…
This is the day, my friends. Tax Day. Which is more than simply the day that you cringe as you drop that massive check into the mailbox or break open the bubbly to celebrate a refund. At least for me, it's always the day I vow to get my …
If your little monsters can tear up a room in under 15 minutes , check out how the new P'kolino line of monstrous Mess Eaters storage units are ready to put it all back together again in a snap. And now that we can find this playful line…
Let's face it: clutter happens. And I'm always looking for new ways to get our stuff (er, my kids' stuff) organized at home . Since I don't have a line item in our family budget for custom crates labeled toys and blocks , I've been using…
My toddler loves to help out around the house. It makes him feel big, and like the needed part of our family that he is. I want to respect his efforts, even like that time he completely emptied out the closets when he "brought me the lau…
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular posts from Cool Mom Tech this past week. 1. Safety technology goes high fashion . You won't believe what these bracelets can do. 2. Here's how to borrow a Kindle book for free . You…
These might be the coolest pushpins we've ever seen--no lie. And they're handcrafted with the same care Gepetto used bringing Pinocchio to life. The good news is that instead of running around, causing mischief with a cricket and smoking…
T here are so many train tables out there! Can you help let me know what's the best choices? Storage is an important factor for me. Looking more like a low coffee table than a cartoon-colored train table, I love Pottery Barn Kids' Caroli…
Taking four kids to the grocery store is like a full-on workout. But really, taking even one cranky toddler shopping can be no easy task. Especially in this weather. So when Instacart offered Cool Mom Picks an exclusive first look to try…
Sure, we like pink and girly decorations for our daughters' room--unless they're too much like visual cotton candy. That's why I love these personalized wooden hangers from the Etsy shop RedHandGang ; sweet, but not saccharine and dare I…
Yes, we all hope our love will be as everlasting as engraving our initials into a tree . But let's lay off the trees and opt for a more modern approach, shall we? Check out this sweet little monogrammed ring dish from the oh-so endearing…
In case you missed them, here are 5 of our most popular Cool Mom Tech picks from this past week. 1. Some of the coolest custom jewelry we've seen because of how they're made. Valentine's Day gift for geeks perhaps? 2. Our new favorite ca…