Cool Mom Picks

Monday 17 May

Get a green nursery no matter what color you paint it

Back when my son was born, saying that you wanted a green crib meant you were literally looking for a crib that was painted green. I'm really thrilled now that more and more companies are offering eco-friendly options that are stylish too. ...[More]

Sunday 10 January

Around the world in 10 flashcards

I wouldn't say I'm the mom who wanted my babies to come out of the womb speaking four languages and then send them to a tri-lingual preschool to learn a few more. But I do think it's cool to see more and more children's items available with multilingual options. ...[More]

Monday 30 November

...and warm woolen mittens.

I love being a mom of boys, but I envy my mom-of-girls friends one wee thing: Barrettes. ...[More]

Sunday 18 October

It's baby toe warming season again.

The latest dispatch in the You Get What You Pay For department: The stunning new Kahu winter baby boots from Nui Organics, the wonderful New Zealand company that creates beautiful items from organic Merino wool using sustainable farming practices. ...[More]

Friday 01 May

Sales, Whoo! Hooray for May edition

Check in with us every Friday for the best deals and discounts of the week! Beautifully packaged tee-shirt gift sets for mom are 20% off at Cherry Tee with code "Mom09" at checkout through Tuesday 5/5. ...[More]

Monday 20 October

It's a (Semilla) Wrap

Considering my son spent the first eight months of his life in a sling, there's no doubt my new daughter will be enjoying the same comforts. But now that I'm chasing after two other ones, I'm looking at options that give me a bit more mobility, like the wrap sling. ...[More]

Friday 20 June

Organic Bedding Just Keeps Getting Cuter

Of all the splurges one can make when it comes to decorating the nursery, the one I always fantasized about was fabulous organic bedding. It's a purchase you can feel good about (good for the environment! good for baby!) plus there's little cozier than a nice soft organic cotton. ...[More]

Saturday 31 May

Organic, Fair Trade, and Cute Beyond Belief. Score.

One of the best fashion trends to hit children's wear - no, not custom bling shirts - is the use of fair trade organic cotton. The more demand there is for it, the more companies are working hard to come up with really appealing fabrics and the designs to incorporate them.
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Monday 25 February

The Drool On the Diaper Bag Will Be Your Own

While we love tracking down cool, smaller label diaper bags, there's something extraordinary about finding one that really - no, really - no other mom on the playground will be carrying. ...[More]

Wednesday 16 January

Enviro+Chic

These days, you can't throw a virtual stone without hitting a new environmentally conscious boutique. As we can attest, not all are created equal. ...[More]