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Tuesday 21 May

How to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes

Our hearts are so heavy with the news of the devastation caused by yesterday's tornadoes 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.

Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press photo credit, New York Times

photo: Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press

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Monday 20 May

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

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!

Sewn Natural on Cool Mom Picks

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Comments: 0 | Find More: Baby Clothes, Kids Clothing, Organics

Monday 20 May

Wooden bowls + color equals fabulousness

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.

handmade wooden bowls | cool mom picks

 

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Comments: 0 | Find More: Around the House, At the Table

Monday 20 May

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

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 boys' swim picks for the upcoming pool days and beach trips in your near future.

 

Boys' Plaid Swim Trunks on Cool Mom Picks

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Sunday 19 May

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

Computer Desk on Cool Mom PicksHere are 5 of our favorite tech picks from this week just in case you missed them.

1. This amazing iOS app for letter writers is taking the world by storm. And us too!

2. You won't believe what this gadget does to your Android phone!

3. Big news for Amazon Kindle owners, especially if you like a good deal.

4. A bluetooth hat. Yes, they actually make one. And we found it.

5. Such a smart space saver for any home office.

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Sunday 19 May

A maternity dress you can really live in

Isabella Oliver Maternity wrap dress | Cool Mom PicksIt'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.

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Comments: 0 | Find More: Mama Wear, Maternitywear That Doesn't Suck

Sunday 19 May

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

Rucakids starlocket on Cool Mom PicksTwenty 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.

There are some companies out there that do get it right though, and Rucakids is one of them.

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Comments: 0 | Find More: Baubles & Bags, Tweens + Big Kids

Saturday 18 May

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

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. 

Novogratz Brasil collection for CB2 | Cool Mom Picks

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Comments: 0 | Find More: Around the House, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), Kids Furniture

Saturday 18 May

Yes, nursing clothes can be fashionable

Milk Nursingwear cowl neck at Cool Mom PicksI'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.

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Saturday 18 May

Straight from the leather markets of Europe to your accessories wardrobe

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.

YUE leather backpack | Cool Mom Picks

 

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Comments: 0 | Find More: Baubles & Bags, Tech, CMP-Style

 

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