Eco play dough - is it worth the dough?

We've all got play dough connoisseurs for children at Cool Mom Picks, so I know that a few of the organic versions I've had a chance to try out recently have some tough standards to live up to. ... [More]

Baby's First Christmas Gift - Ringo the red nosed teething reindeer

We all know that babies usually get the short end of the stick when it comes to Christmas presents, mostly because they'd just as soon spend hours chewing on a big red bow than playing with a bunch of expensive toys. ... [More]

XBox 360 makes holidays more fun for everyone. Including those who need it most.

*Note: Make sure you read down for one of the coolest contests we've ever run.

Deep down, I'm a 13 year-old boy with a thing for video games, as any of my friends who have ever seen my "drum face" when playing Rock Band will tell you. So I am totally coveting the new Microsoft Xbox 360. ... [More]

A teaching clock that also teaches kids "Go away. Mommy's sleeping."

I'm not much for toys with vchips and dolls that talk - in fact, they kind of scare me. But I will say I'm making an exception for the Teach Me Time clock for children which blends form and a lot of function. ... [More]

One sure way to get kids to eat broccoli

Just six months ago, my daughters planted seeds from their organic growing kits, re-potted the shoots in Grandma's vegetable garden, and late this summer, they were eating their own little yellow teardrop tomatoes. ... [More]

Jewelry making kits that might just make your holidays too

This year we're teaching the kids more about the joy of giving, so I wanted them to think of something they could make for their (mostly girl) cousins. Then along came the jewelry making kits from Bijoux in a Box and bam, problem solved. ... [More]

The Plasma Car - You need one now. I mean, your kids need one.

Recently I was introduced to the Plasma Car at a friend's house. I had to beg my four year-old to get off..and give me a try. And once I did, she had to beg me to get off. ... [More]

Bowling night

Ever since we got a Nintendo Wii, my kids have been hooked on bowling. Okay, try completely obsessed. But I figured instead of having them beg to play the virtual version every day, they could do the real thing right at home. ... [More]

Falling for Fall Leaves - CMP does etsy

Fall is my favorite time of year because I love to wear jeans, sweaters and boots. I love chocolaty browns and ochre yellows and dark pumpkin colors. The latter two don't look very good on me, but I don't care. It's fall, Y'all!  And in its honor, some of our favorite fall-like picks from Etsy this week. ... [More]

Herman Miller tops [pant pant pant]

Let's say you've got a mid-century modern design freak on your holiday shopping list - you know, the kind of person who has everything already, and what he or she doesn't have, you probably can't afford. ... [More]