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Wednesday 22 May

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

babyGap Lawn Collection on Cool Mom PicksThe 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. ...

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. ...

Tuesday 07 May

The 2013 Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash: We'll be a part this year, come join us!

Jessica Seinfeld at Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash | Cool Mom Picks

When I first discovered Baby Buggy, the remarkable organization that helps new mothers most in need, I was instantly captivated. As a new mom myself, I wanted to know what I could do to help.

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Saturday 13 April

Bike and Roll: Explore Washington DC with the family on wheels

Bike and Roll in Washington, DC | on cool mom picks ...

Wednesday 27 March

Subscribing to CMP is a dream. A dream vacation from the Four Seasons Costa Rica, if you win!

Subscribe to win a dream vacation to Costa Rica!Each month, our lovely and clever newsletter subscribers get access to many perks and goodies you won't find on our site. Like exclusive deals and discount codes, and sometimes even something as fab as a dream vacation to Costa Rica. Oh, yeah, we're that good. ...

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 best new movies for kids? The NY International Children's Film Festival lets you find them all in one place.

Studio Ghibli on Cool Mom PicksWatching The Academy Awards always gets me excited to watch more movies, but maybe not the best movies for kids. In fact I'm sure that 99% of them are way too much for little ones (and, often, me) to handle. ...

Sunday 17 February

This past Valentine's Day, love was spread!

cool mom picks spread the love partyWe had the best time this week in New York, spreading a little love at our Valentine-making party. ...

Sunday 16 December

Sometimes a little pampering is in order: the natural indulgence of Tata Harper Skincare

Tata Harper SkincareLuxe alert: I was introduced to the 100% natural, nontoxic Tata Harper Skincare at Canyon Ranch this summer. It was a moment of seriously posh pampering in my otherwise ordinary life, and an incredibly soothing experience. Luckily, it's a splurge you can enjoy at home, too. So if you know someone who could use some pampering and serious self-care after a long year (including you!), you might just want to give Santa the heads-up. ...

Friday 09 November

Annie the Musical is back on Broadway! The sun is out, people.

Annie on Broadway | photo via Vanity FairI am old enough to remember the original Annie on Broadway, starring Andrea McArdle. That show had me and a zillion other little girls dreaming of living in a mansion with a swimming pool and a cute dog--although maybe keeping our own parents. So when I heard Annie was coming back to Broadway this year, I jumped at the chance to bring my daughters to a preview. ...

Sunday 04 November

Buy one, gift one, make someone's day: kindness comes in travel size

We adore this new trend of "buy one, donate one" products, in the model of TOMS Shoes. And now there's one more, from a mom of two who took a personal tragedy and turned it into a truly inspiring company. ...

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