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Friday 17 May

Swoop bags for LEGOS get more portable. Whoo!

Swoop toy bags at Cool Mom Picks!Whether you need to organize LEGOs, corral Polly Pockets, or secure squirrely Squinkies, the Swoop bag has been our go-to recommendation for smart, easy toy orgnization. And now they've got a new to-go version made just for travel,that's just as sturdy and brilliant as the larger version. ...

Wednesday 20 March

A Passover gift to keep kids from bogarting the matzoh

passover peg dolls setPassover is creeping up on us before we know it, and while it's not really the giftiest of holidays, I'm loving this sweet handmade toy set that can get little ones through an entire seder with minimal fussing. ...

Monday 18 March

13 of the absolute cutest Easter gifts for kids

Cutest Easter gifts for kids on Cool Mom PicksHold the jellybeans! Well okay, don't hold the jellybeans--maybe just supplement them with some of these adorable Easter gift ideas for little kids. ...

Sunday 17 March

This Waldorf rainbow toy just needs a pot of gold

St. Paddy's Rainbow at Cool Mom Picks!If you'd like a pretty, sturdy, and long-lasting rainbow to celebrate the sweeter part of the leprechaun myth, we think this toy is worth its weight in gold. ...

Wednesday 13 March

Cuddly plush Easter Peeps: still pretty sweet

Plush Peeps on Cool Mom PicksWhile I've been known to consume a whole flock of marshmallowy Peeps in one sitting, I'm not as eager to see what happens to my kids when they're all hopped up on the sugary treats. So this Easter, I think I'll tuck a different kind of Peep treat in their Easter baskets. ...

Thursday 07 March

InPieces puts LEGOs in the most unlikely places. (No, not under your feet.)

InPieces LEGO art exhibit on Cool Mom PicksIf you're a LEGO fan, a fine art photography fan, a kid, or just a cool adult (which, of course you are) you're going to flip over this exhibit.

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Saturday 02 March

The coolest dollhouse for kids isn't a dollhouse at all

Playhouse 3D carpet dollhouse on Cool Mom PicksWith a house full of girls, you can bet that I've seen and owned my fair share of dollhouse toys, all of which have been some of my kids' favorite gifts from us. Or uh, Santa Claus.

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Wednesday 27 February

From Brooklyn, with love

Brooklyn Makers ABC dolls on Cool Mom PicksI am an advocate for shopping online. As a mom, I rarely have time to visit the mall or shop at my favorite local stores. So it's always a treat for me to come across new sites with an effortless style that's as fun to browse as it is to actually shop.

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Tuesday 19 February

What if LEGO pieces were made of wood?

Want wooden LEGOs? Try Mokulock blocks!
It's hard to imagine a world without little plastic bricks, especially if you have a kid who's obsessed. But what if LEGO were made of wood? ...

Thursday 14 February

See yourself in LEGO

Ah, LEGOs, you who are so much fun to play with and so painful to step on in bare feet, it appears that you have reinvented yourself again. Now you can create a custom LEGO mosaic portrait? Seriously, you are just too versatile. ...

Monday 11 February

Eep aap ork ah ah, that means I love you

Love Robot Finger Puppets | Stay AwakeLast week I discovered the adorable world of finger puppets from Lindy Brown of Stay Awake. ...

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