This is the week, mamas. The week that your kids are going to have to bring in Valentine's cards for every single kid in the class, the teacher, the assistant teacher, the art teacher, the dance instructor, the janitor, and probably the neighborhood dog. But we've got you covered with our affordable Cool Mom Picks printable, color-your-own Valentine's Cards at the Etsy Store. Find More: Announcements, Invites and Cards, Causes and General Do-Gooding, Holiday Picks
When I was in Japan a few years ago, I tried desperately to pack my suitcase full with as much adorableness as possible. But lucky for me (and you), I don't have to endure the super long plane ride to stock up on imported Japanese goodies thanks to new find Japanistic. Find More: Baubles & Bags, Misc Paper Goods
I love little prints of little girls (as anyone familiar with our art archives probably can garner). So when I saw an entire of gallery them from Kirsten at Tollipop I immediately started bookmarking. Find More: Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy)
I've coveted Shiraleah's handbags after spotting them on CMP favorite Darlybird, and I recently scooped up a forest-green pleather style which has gone with me everywhere. Find More: Causes and General Do-Gooding
Congratulate me. As of today, I've officially survived another full football season of Sundays home alone with the kids, never knowing whether my sigOth would come home from the bar happy or Stay away from me, they lost again.Find More: Baubles & Bags
Of all the things to gawk at, at the sprawling Atlantis Resort last weekend, there was one thing that seemed to catch the eye of every editor there--the bright, kid-friendly cooking utensils in the Kids Club.Find More: Around the House
I know that there is no text or email worthy of taking my eyes off the road while driving, especially now that I'm carrying precious cargo in the back seat. But, the urge is strong, oh so strong, to see what message has just popped up, and I'm such a good driver, there's hardly any traffic, I'll just grab my phone and take a quick peak, only for a second. . .
Download DriveSafe.ly for free at DriveSafe.ly.com. If you want more options---like the ability to read longer messages--- upgrade to DriveSafe.ly Pro.Find More: Causes and General Do-Gooding, Tech, CMP-Style
I have to appreciate any shop with the cajones to put out something called the Child Labour Collection; but then again, I'd expect nothing less from our irreverent friends across the pond at Twisted Twee. Find More: Around the House
There's no shortage of Valentine's Day attire for little girls (like the Kideko heart pajamas we found this week) , but when it comes to boys, it's pretty slim pickings. And I get it. Dressing a boy in a rose-colored heart shirt is a tough sell, even if there is a Spiderman on it too.
But the adorable Love Pirate sleep sack from CMP fave Baby Burrito is the perfect festive nod to Valentine's Day for both baby boys and girls without smothering your little one in pink. Made from organic cotton and bamboo, and featuring a simple heart and cross bones, this sleep sack is a welcome change to the typical baby pastels and barnyard animal themes. There's a matching baby blanket too.
Once February 14 has come and gone, you'll still get plenty of use out it, without anyone thinking otherwise. -Kristen
Check out the lovely handmade baby gifts at Baby Burrito.
EXTRA COOL: WIN IT! We've got this very sleep sack up for grabs. Send an email to contests@coolmompicks.com with "PIRATE" in the subject by midnight PST tonight and tell us the name of the three other sleep sack designs at the shop. US & Canada welcome - Good luck!
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Here are some of the things we've been reading around the web this week. We hope you'll like them too.Find More: Link Roundups