We’re entering birthday party season in my house, and as my kids’ party requests are growing more and more over-the-top (rein it in, kiddos), I’m feeling emotional about an amazing charity we discovered just this week, which provides bir…
We've always been big fans of trick-or-treat for UNICEF, but this year, they've got limited-edition Peanuts boxes to make collecting donations extra special. This weekend, kids can collect candy and collect donations for UNICEF while the…
Today is the International Day of the Girl. And while we talk so much here about how important it is to empower and educate our girls every day, if they're not even in school, both of those things are nearly impossible. So we thought one…
If you ever pick up a newspaper in front of your children, turn on the news, or even have an adult conversation about the day's events, there's no doubt that they are aware in some way of the tensions, divisiveness and frankly, ugliness,…
This past Sunday, August 9, marked one year since the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent uprising in Ferguson, Missouri. Despite the many months that have passed, trying to make sense of the heartbreak and horror of everything tha…
Sharing, liking, or commenting on this post donates one life-saving vaccine to a child around the world. Please read on for the full story. One of the most wonderful things about social media is that it gives every single one of us a voi…
This year, April 24-30 is World Immunization Week, and based on the screams emanating from the pediatrician's office on my last visit, I'm guessing this isn't one my kids are thrilled about. But as they get older, they'll know why they 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 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.…
Oh, how I would love to see bright beautiful flowers arriving at my doorstep for Valentine's Day, especially midway through this cold winter where everything outside my window is frozen. And those of us who are planning to give or hoping…
When I asked my friend at the park about her water bottle and she told me it was, and I quote, the best water bottle in the world, obviously I had to know more. She introduced me to S'well , a line of insulated water bottles that keep dr…
It's a good thing when a new snack bar helps you feed your own children healthfully, but it's even better when it also helps you feed a hungry child. NOURI is a new snack bar company with a big social mission to help end hunger. For ever…
There are moments in stories I heard as a child -- lots of them in fact -- that have stayed with me my entire life. Charlotte's spider babies, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's wonderful cures, Peter Rabbit losing his jacket in what, at that time in …
We've all found that one dirty, stinky water bottle lost at the bottom of a kid's backpack after a week of non-use, right? (At least I hope I'm not the only one.) Well, I've found Bottle Bright , an incredible solution from an incredible…
We are big fans of Project (RED) here at Cool Mom Picks, so we're really excited to eat out in June (zomg it's June already) in support of EAT (RED) DRINK (RED) . From June 1-10, restaurants, all those trendy food trucks, and bars around…
I'm a huge fan of the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black , and I'm also partial to gorgeous jewelry that supports a great cause. So I was pretty excited to discover this lovely limited edition Orange is the New Black locket …
While I have finally come around to accept my daughter's affinity for American Girl Dolls , suddenly Saige and Marie-Grace have serious competition with Rahel, the Ethiopian doll from the Heart for Heart Girls dolls collection . I cannot…
We celebrate the hard work and contributions of women every day here at Cool Mom Picks. For this year's International Women's Day today, we are standing with ONE to applaud the essential work of one group of women in Africa: farmers. You…
We love FashionABLE (now Able) scarves. They're gorgeous and well made--some of the most stylish scarves we've seen anywhere--and their human touch makes us even more devoted fans. In fact, see our editor Liz sporting the Genet Scarf alo…
Before the ball drops and the bubbly pops, don't forget those last-minute charitable contributions that help your year-end tax bill and a worthy cause. Here, one of our favorite annual traditions: a list of our own staff's favorite chari…
Some of our favorite ornaments this year are more than just pretty baubles for your tree . They just might cure breast cancer, save an endangered species, or transform the life of women living in extreme poverty . Pretty impressive. The …
Mamas, get ready to handle all your holiday shopping in one place. Our pals at TOMS have done the hard work for you, curating a delectable marketplace of jewelry, accessories, bags, apparel, home decor, tech, and more. This is the good s…
Three years ago, a small company was founded that would forever change the lives of so many women and mothers in Ethiopia. You may already know how much we love FashionABLE, their beautiful handmade scarves and leather goods, and everyth…
When two of our favorite peeps get together to raise awareness of two of our favorite animals with fun, free DIY kids crafts , the results are four times the fun. Our pals at Moomah and Tea Collection have joined together to work with th…