There are so many ways to count down the days to Christmas, from beautiful artistic calendars, to fun DIY printables, to even 24 punk-rock tunes that'll have you oi-ing around the kitchen. But if you want an advent calendar with loads an…
With Christmas just around the river bend (how very Pocahontas of me), the search for festive ornaments is underway. I like to hunt for ornaments, especially handmade ones, in unpredictable places, and my first visit is always Etsy . It'…
I may still be full from the Thanksgiving feast, but I'm already thinking about decking those halls, trimming the tree, and getting my hands on an Advent calendar before December 1st rolls around. But no worries: You still have about a w…
We're all about supporting small businesses here at Cool Mom Picks, so as you might guess, Small Business Saturday is one of our favorite days! Even though we already rounded up some of the best Black Friday deals from lots of our favori…
We've been proud supporters of Small Business Saturday since it began in 2010, and we're so happy to see it take off in a big way. (Pun intended.) Then again, are you surprised? Every day is pretty much small business day at Cool Mom Pic…
My kids have always been obsessed with arts and crafts. (I don't really know of a kid who isn't.) And as a parent, I've always tried to create fun spaces for my kids to use their imaginations to the fullest. Now this desk is at the tippy…
Right now, enjoy your families, sleep off the tryptophan, call dibs on the last slice of pie. You've earned it. But starting tomorrow? Cool Mom Picks is your holiday shopping 4-1-1. We've got you covered with the best discounts and deals…
I kind of love everything from Jonathan Adler. Especially the scents of his new candles, which are sure to make your home smell greenmarket-fresh, even if you're just cracking open canned...whatever. Don't expect the traditional nutmeg, …
[Don't miss a huge $250 Minted holiday card giveaway below PLUS an exclusive discount code for our readers!] There are those of us moms who swear we'll get our holiday cards together in plenty of time this year, not have to race for a su…
With winter upon us and a chill in the air, warm, snuggly blankets, soft pillows and cuddly toys are officially a hot commodity in our house--the cuter, the better. Betcha you and yours will be smitten with this adorable, sunny-bright nu…
When you think of custom photo gifts, most people probably think of calendars for Grandma --sweet, but a bit predictable. So why not use photos to make gifts for the littlest members of your family too? Kids love to look at faces--especi…
N is for...nitrogen? And: nerdy niftiness. We're not about to quibble when N stands for something far more unusual than nest . We brought you the Periodic Table Blocks, and now we've got something to hang on the wall over Little Miss Cur…
If you don't know Elizabeth Mitchell's music, you're missing something special. She invokes a vibe of simple joy that's been part of our daily soundtrack as a family for the past few years. Daniel, Elizabeth's husband, and Storey, her be…
My son has been obsessed with the alphabet since he was two years old--so much so, that he was the alphabet for Halloween two years in a row (ask me how I pulled off those costumes). And his nickname? Letter Boy. I kid you not. So you ca…
As we head toward the season of celebration , I'm so excited to see the new fall flavors come in from CMP's favorite little handmade custom ice cream shop, eCreamery. And to hear that they're not too overwhelmed on shipping, now that the…
With Halloween behind us, it's time to let the holiday cooking season begin! Which means stocking up on the cookware you need. Even if you're not normally a cook, chances are you may be doing your fair share of cooking and baking over th…
I don't know about you, but I've seen enough red state outlines and blue state outlines to last me a lifetime. Today, I wanted to feature a message of unity--if there's any to be found today--in this purple US map . Maybe hanging one of …
In light of Hurricane Sandy, I think a lot more of us are thinking about preparedness and safety precautions our families. Not that it's such a fun thing to think about. But when I saw this kit created for blackouts, I liked the balance …
Sure, we love fancy candles as much as the next mom trying to cover up the smell of a yogurt pop hidden under the couch for two weeks. But men need candles, too, and we think they're really going to love this collection of masculine scen…
With Halloween an entire day behind us, our thoughts at Cool Mom Picks already turn to the best holiday gifts . (We can't help it!) So when I saw these beautiful little Japanese bowls on sale, I thought, ooh...hostess gift. The modernist…
When I started searching for furniture to fill my kids' bedrooms, I was on the lookout for pieces that were kid-friendly yet well designed. I wanted something that didn't feel predictable. And above all, I wanted something that didn't lo…
My boring ol' to-do list may grow hourly, though it's way more fun to think about my "want to do" (often more morbidly called a bucket list) which is filled with all those things that sound like fun, an adventure, or just something I kno…
As a mama, I have big dreams: making cute-yet-healthy snacks, being a role model , kissing boo-boos like a champ. As an employee, I have the same dreams (except maybe the boo-boos part). I want to do it all...but I'm not always sure wher…
Pantone just announced their hot spring colors for 2013. While we're barely into fall, I think those of us who care about such things (me!) have a few more reasons to think about the end of winter. While all the colors range from what th…