Cool Mom Picks

7 sizzling summer burger recipes

2013-05-22T18:00:00Z

Fire up the grill! Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and that means burgers, people.

To kick off burger season, we've rounded up a collection of 7 sensational, mouthwatering recipes. There's something for everyone: griller or broiler, carnivore or vegetarian. Sizzle on! -Stacie

A celebration of motherhood firsts: 7 smart tips for the first picnic with kids

2013-05-22T14:00:00Z

The official start of summer is just around the corner and that means time for playgrounds, parks, and that very first picnic, one of our very favorite rites of passage for new babies.

Dad's Book of Awesome Projects. Yep, dads are crafty too.

2013-05-22T10:00:00Z

I like to think of myself as a closet crafter, someone who secretly loves DIY projects but can never find the time to do them. Well, now that my kids are almost out of school for the summer, I'm determined to roll up my sleeves with them, and I found just the book to help me do it.

How to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes

2013-05-21T04:30:00Z

Our hearts are heavy with the news of the devastation caused by yesterday's tornados in Oklahoma. Along with keeping those affected in our thoughts, we have pulled together a list of resources that will bring much-needed help, both now and in the near future.

Sewn Natural: handmade girls dresses that can clear away the May showers

2013-05-20T18:00:00Z

I've always loved peppering my daughters' wardrobes with just a few special handmade pieces from indie artists, from Courtney Chu to Ses Petites Mains and Baby Bean. Not only do they freshen up an otherwise ordinary wardrobe of leggings, tunics and tees, I find they are constructed amazingly well. When my two girls are done with them, Kristen's younger daughters get a care package!

Wooden bowls + color = fabulousness

2013-05-20T15:30:00Z

I have a special place in my heart for wooden bowls. My Eastern European grandmother used to make these beautiful and elaborate green salads and serve them to us in small wooden bowls, so I've been looking for bowls that remind me of my sweet Bubbie ever since...to no avail. Until now. Why I didn't think to look to Etsy is beyond me.

7 of the coolest swim trunks for boys. Bring it, summer!

2013-05-20T10:00:00Z

Our neighborhood pool opens at the end of this week (whoo!), so I'm busy tracking down stylish, swim trunks for my son that will last us all summer long. While last week we found some great swimsuits for girls, for those of you with a boy like me, here are some of my favorite picks for the upcoming pool days and beach trips in your near future.

5 Tech Picks You Won't Want to Miss This Week

2013-05-19T20:00:00Z

Here are 5 of our favorite picks from this week just in case you missed them.

A maternity dress you can really live in

2013-05-19T15:00:00Z

It's pretty well established at this point that we curvy girls are ever grateful for the wrap dress as a wardrobe staple. And now when those curves extend (and extend and extend) to your baby bump, there's a cool maternity dress that will get you through months of pregnancy and back down again.

Jewelry perfect for Bat Mitzvah gifts and other special occasions (And no zillion dollar price tags, promise)

2013-05-19T10:00:00Z

Twenty years after my own Bat Mitzvah, the world now caters to the preteen universe in ways it never did. Still, finding the right gift for a young adult's special occasion can be tricky in a market that usually consists of accessories that are overly mature, overly expensive, or just...uh, not very nice.

The Novogratz family takes us to Brazil. And you're invited.

2013-05-18T18:00:00Z

The prolific designers and TV faves Bob and Courtney Novogratz are taking their small CB2 home collection to new places. Specifically Brazil. And I want to go.

Yes, nursing clothes can be fashionable

2013-05-18T15:00:00Z

I'm hoping to nurse this baby of mine after it arrives in the fall. So I am mighty pleased to see that nursing attire has come a long way since the last time I wore it (five years ago). No more zip-up hoodies for me, that's for sure.

Straight from the leather markets of Europe to your accessories wardrobe

2013-05-18T10:00:00Z

If you're thinking about some splurge-y accessories or gifts that you can easily justify for fab craftsmanship, super practicality, and timeless elegance, I may have found just the thing.

5 of our favorite pins on Pinterest this week

2013-05-17T20:00:00Z

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This summer an eco deck chair is the place to be

2013-05-17T17:00:00Z

With patio season finally here, my thoughts turn to warm summer days lounging in the backyard, sipping margaritas while the kids play cooperatively in the sandbox. Sure, the last part is but an impossible dream, but there's nothing to stop me from making the lounging and the margaritas happen.