Nanny always said sweet tea is the thing for frayed nerves. (And we think Black Friday weekend might fit the bill, eh?) That means elegant teas are a fantastic gift for the holidays, especially when troublesome relatives like Cousin Isob…
Winter is coming, but it's going to be much shorter than usual. Or at least the characters will, and not just the Imp. We're seriously freaking out over these amazing custom Lego Minifigs inspired by Game of Thrones. MiniBIGS on Etsy dra…
If you're waking up this Monday morning with a busy preschooler to entertain, we've got some good news for you: PBS Kids has added a smart new show to their roster that isn't just adorable to watch, but also will feed those growing brain…
Ah, the 90s. It was a time of tight-rolled jeans and cell phones the size of a couch cushion. But we will always have a soft spot for the TV shows that kept us company after school every night. If you loved Saved by the Bell, Full House,…
This morning, our editor Liz Gumbinner joined the TODAY Show along with a super smart group of women to talk hot topics on the Woman To Woman: Moms Get Real segment. Click over to catch Nathalie Morales with Liz, Rene Syler, Dr. Evelyn M…
In case you missed them, here are five of our favorite tech picks from this week! 1. Our lucky Editor Kristen got the scoop on Ethan Hawke's favorite app. It's perfect for Father's Day! 2. Are you as excited about Arrested Development as…
It's Sunday which means another episode of Downton Abbey airs on PBS tonight, and you can bet that I'll be on the couch, ready to see what happens next in the lives of the Crawley family and those around them. For those of you who gather…
The idea of a bucket list of sorts is wonderful, although the name itself has always been a little morbid. Still, I've been really like the idea of making lists for myself that don't include things like "lose weight." And now there's a n…
Schoolhouse Rock for me, is more than just a part of my childhood, it's a part of my family. As a kid, my dad worked at the ad agency with creator David McCall, and the other writers and art directors who brought us this genius education…
It may be so very middle-class, but as a Downton Abbey addict, I'm so happy to see that season 3 is kicking off tonight--and along with it, some awesome Downton Abbey goodies on sale at Fab.com. For a limited time, Wonder-Shirts' Downton…
Yo Gabba Gabba captured our indie-loving hearts from the beginning. But if I had to pick a favorite character, DJ Lance Rock would be up there. The polyester suit, the glasses, the big hair...and of course, those awesome orange shoes . V…
Calling all Game of Thrones addicts: Whether you took the Facebook quiz or already had a favorite character, chances are you feel an affinity for one of the seven Great Houses. Personally, I'm Team Khal. For those of you with official mo…
Sitcoms have to be seriously good to get my attention at the end of the day. The kids are asleep and the house is quiet, so if I'm going to watch some telly instead of calling it a night, then it had better be worth my time...and crack m…
Anyone who caught the Emmys last night probably oohed and ahhed over Modern Family's adorable Aubrey Anderson-Emmons. In case you're wondering where she got that awesome little purple dress, it's none other than Tea Collection, believe i…
Volcom is my kids' absolute obsession around these parts. They're hardcore skateboarders, and Volcom represents everything that is awesome about skater culture. One of my sons insists on only wearing shirts emblazoned with their logo. He…
If you caught our Editor-in-Chief Liz Gumbinner on NBC's TODAY this morning talking about the coolest back to school gear for kids, you've come to the right place. You'll find all the items featured on the show, plus over 100 more awesom…
We're so thrilled to tell you that we're celebrating the launch of our Back to School Shopping Guide on NBC's Today Show tomorrow morning. Whoo! Our Editor-in-Chief Liz will be highlighting some of the coolest picks from our guide, like …
Well here's something we're kind of thrilled about--you may have heard about the new Katie Couric Show that's launching September 10. And since we're huge fans of hers at Cool Mom Picks (she really is the ultimate cool mom), we're all so…
Long before I had children, I fell in love with the clay stop-motion characters of nerdy inventor Wallace and his lovable dog Gromit. And now that I've succeeded in bringing three more over to Wallace & Gromit fandom, I've found a fun li…
Last summer, our editor Liz gushed about the wonders of Circus Smirkus, the amazing single-ring circus whose performers are all kids. And for those of us in the New England or upstate New York areas, every summer brings us another chance…
The minds behind Yo Gabba Gabba! are not content to settle with one successful kids show. In fact, they have just hooked themselves a certain daughter I know with a brand-new show--and some truly awesome rock music. And I'm betting a lot…
In case you missed our Editor-in-Chief Liz's recent Martha Stewart baby shower show appearance, here's the online clip so you can watch the whole thing right from your computer! [Updated to add: The clip no longer is on the Martha Stewar…
I want to live at Downton Abbey. I want a Mrs. Patmore to cook dinner and a fleet of Annas to clean up and a closet of gorgeous, beaded dresses. Unless my husband ends up being a long-lost heir, I doubt all that's in the cards. But at le…
Our editor Liz Gumbinner practically skipped out of the 26th Street studios after her taping of the Martha Stewart Show this week. (Okay, she did skip, according to some reports. Just a little.) Please catch Liz on Martha's big baby show…