It's been a tough year, mamas. We all know it. But we also know how absolutely incredible and giving and generous this here community of parents always is for those in need. While our holiday gift guide has a whole category of terrific c…
Now that I'm in the thick of holiday gift-wrapping, and starting to look for finishing touches, nothing warms my heart more than the words free and you don't have to go to the store for this. Which is why I love these awesome gift-worthy…
I don't need to tell you that it might be handy to be able to program calls from Santa into your phone, for when you want to remind the kids that he knows when they're naughty or nice. Or to be able to pull, right out of your pocket, vid…
Last night I was yapping with my sister-in-law about holiday dresses, when I clicked over to the Noko Baby site to show her some of my all-time favorite dressy dresses for girls . And wouldn't you know it, I get an email this morning, le…
Every December, I take stock of the state of our coloring, drawing and painting supplies and weed out the lost-caps, tiny crayon bits and crusty paints so they can be replaced. It's a great tradition that both keeps us organized, and pre…
I learned long ago that the best way for my son to learn about "boring" things was to find creative ways to teach him . Although I personally am fascinated by Modern Art, he could probably not be able to withstand an extended visit to th…
There's only one week of holiday shopping left, mamas, but do not fear! In addition to our handy Holiday Gift Guide and our daily holiday picks , we've got a few extra last minute shopping tricks up our sleeves that we'll be sharing all …
Seeing the kids make a beeline for their stockings is a favorite moment on Christmas morning. But, even though this is their first taste of Santa for the day, "he" can't afford to spend a small fortune on their stockings. So I thought I'…
I've just learned at the very last minute that my daughters need a dressy dress for the holidays . So I've been checking frantically to see if one of my favorite labels, Ses Petites Mains has anything new and fabulous, and wouldn't you k…
Every year it becomes a challenge as to how to make my daughter's artistic talent into an awesome holiday gift. This holiday season's winner is the design your own chocolates from Rogue Confections which I had the chance to taste test at…
We at Cool Mom Picks may be great at finding stuff, but that doesn't mean we're so great at remembering to actually buy it ourselves in a timely manner. With an uncompleted shopping list that includes a newborn, a few toddlers, some kids…
Every year we send special holiday cards to our close friends and family, so I'm always on the look out for cool, unique alternatives to the traditional Hallmark cards - like these festive letterpress and wood cards from Night Owl Paper …
I've reached that time of the season when I hit the wall when it comes to Christmas carols, and yet I'm not ready to totally go cold turkey. Let's just say I need a little holiday music palate cleansing, and The Hipwaders' new A Kindie C…
I've long been a fan of the wooden, pedal-less early rider bikes which get kids more confident and more able to ride a real bicycle than anything I ever had back in the Stone Age. But the prices? Holy heck. And by heck, you know - I don'…
I still remain firmly in the camp that believes that My First Christmas onesies are a total waste of your hard-earned cash. And I'm not being a Scrooge, I swear - I just prefer to get a little more longevity out of my kids' clothing than…
The ordinary rubber duck received a needed makeover a few years back, when BUD luxury rubber ducks started invading bathtubs. Funky and fun, they didn't just look cool, these Australian born duckies ditched the phthalates long before any…
My husband and I are having our first born, a girl, next year. I want to get him something Daddy related for Christmas this year that is sentimental but not cheesy. . . Any ideas? -E Congratulations! We love this question and there are s…
I haven't yet tasted the Organic Dark Chocolate Snowmen from Sjaak's , but I'm really hoping they are as good as I hear they are because they look like such a fun last minute holiday gift . Especially for a vegan on your list. But I'd im…
I know friends who have a holiday tradition of giving the kids a new pair of pajamas every Christmas Eve. It makes for fantastic photo ops on Christmas morning -- but then I visit in the spring and those poor kids are still walking aroun…
I am beyond grateful for all the pretty boxes and gift bags out there because I am 1. Totally spazzy with wrapping paper (seriously, it's sad) and 2. Totally impatient with long gift wrap lines at department stores. Let's also add 3. Tot…
My grandmother wrote recipes on flowery little cards expressly for that purpose, and my mother rebelled against the cute by using nothing more than plain index cards. Me, I fall somewhere in the middle--plain cards seem kind of depressin…
There is nothing that beats the convenience of digital photo cards printed out at your local drugstore, but for something a little more distinctive, you have to check out the new digital holiday cards from Hello Lucky . The Moyle sisters…
When the makers of the popular Wave skateboard asked me to send their much buzzed-about new Whiplash Scooter for a test drive, I was like uh...not on your life. But I have a 12 year-old nephew named Brodie who I knew could give me the sc…
Normally, if you were to call me lazy at this time of the year, you'd find a candy cane in a most uncomfortable place, but the kind people at The Lazy Baker are my new best friends for creating gourmet baking mixes, like their Gingerbrea…