Cool Mom Picks - Travel and events

Monday 19 October

Top babymoon destinations for that last adults-only hurrah

babymoon I think all mamas-to-be should try to treat themselves to a day or more of ahhhhhh before their lives change forever. Its one of those things people suggest you do - and for good reason. ... [More]

Wednesday 14 October

Tweet your dream trip. No seriously. Like, now. Do it.

Beach Chairs So I just got home from Barcelona. Yes, that Barcelona - the one with the chorizo and the Gaudi buildings and the people saying grathiath. Believe it or not, I won a trip there and you can too. ... [More]

Friday 09 October

Family travel, cheaper? Priceless!

American Express Destination Family Travel Travel is essential to keeping one's sanity after having kids, but in this economy every little discount and special deal helps. ... [More]

Wednesday 30 September

Cool Mom Picks and Vogue Bambini - Magnifico!

Pageants? Not really our thing. But fashion shows - ooh la la! ... [More]

Tuesday 22 September

Attention Frugalistas - we may have $1000 with your name on it.

If you haven't noticed, it's become increasingly cool to be savvy about money these days. So we're really honored to be among the judges of the Savvy Supermarket Cents contest in the next couple of weeks. ... [More]

Monday 21 September

Expressing Motherhood - The good, the bad, and the OMG I can't believe she just said that.

Mom's Night Out is an all too rare occasion. (Who's with us?) So Cool Mom Picks co-founders Liz Gumbinner and Kristen Chase are excited to be part of three good excuses to get out in NYC this week, when we perform along with a group of super talented writers as part of the off-off Broadway play, Expressing Motherhood ... [More]

Tuesday 08 September

9/11 - a very good day for doing very good

community garden We love opportunities to get our kids involved in community service, so we're so delighted to hear that 9/11 is now officially a National Day of Service and Remembrance. ... [More]

Tuesday 25 August

Arthur Ashe Kids Day at the US Open - Definitely not just for kids.

Arthur Ashe Kids Day at 2009 US Open I have such fond memories of scoring US Open tickets a kid, roaming the grounds, and sitting slack-jawed in awe of all the incredible talent. (This was the McEnroe days. I'm that old. ) But back then, they didn't have anything like the annual Arthur Ashe Kids Day, which is coming up this Saturday. ... [More]

Thursday 20 August

Who wants to come see the Rockettes with me next week? No, seriously.

radio city rockettes One of the fun things about what we do here is getting the occasional invitation to an event so cool, we have to pinch ourselves. ... [More]

Wednesday 27 May

Free movies for kids all summer. As in, free. No catch. I swear.

Regal Entertainment Free Family Film Festival Call me frugal, or cheap, or just a big old party pooper, but there's just no way I can rationalize taking three young kids to the movies these days when all they really do is gorge themselves on popcorn and bounce around in the big seats. ... [More]

Sunday 24 May

When you aren't leaving on a jet plane...yet

Cheapflights.com travel guide Nothing can turn our family vacation sour faster than arriving at the airport only to find out it'll be five hours before we can board the plane. That's why I could kiss the people at CheapFlights.com for thinking of parents like me when they put together a comprehensive, absolutely free, online 2009 Kids' Airport Diversion Guide. ... [More]