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Ask Cool Mom Picks

I have been searching for a photo album or scrapbook that is NOT in the classic style you see everywhere that's either pink and fluffy or traditional leather. Any ideas? -Sarah

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Googling "photo albums" can definitely lead to very bad things. We always find cool stuff at Zanisa and we like the Molly West books at Chittypulga.

But lately we really dig the handmade wooden albums from Tree by Kerri Lee [pictured] with metal hinges and the funky wooden ring and strap. And the prices are terrific.

Got a gift dilemma? A shopping conundrum? Write to CMP at info@coolmompicks.com.

Here's Something Cool

SALES, WHOO!

-Chittypulga is having another one of their insane sales - up to 50% off on all toys (the good kind) through 5 /11

-Get a free Tikoli tea towel with purchases over $75 at fawn&forest when "tikoli" is entered in the comments field at checkout through May 20th.

-Save 10% on all mom products at fave shop Hazelwood Children through 5/18 with code MAMA

-Bouquets on sale before Mother's Day? Nearly inconceivable. Save $25 on Martha Stewart flowers (so you know they're nice) over $119.95 with code MARTHA25 at checkout, or $10 off when you spend $59.95.

-Great sale at Sparkability! Take 15% off sale through 5/15 - with code "spring08." Also, if you need nursery furniture, get this -- All BeBe furniture, like cribs, changing stations and dressers are all $100 off and the under crib rolling carts are $50 off. If you use the discount code, you'll save lots!

-If you're in the market for an Oeuf crib, buy one between now and 06/31/08 and receive a Posh Baby crib set ($120 Value) at Modern Kid Stuff. Only while supplies last, so hurry!

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Lucky LA readers, you get to hit the Paul Frank store this Saturday 5/10 for the Kidzapalooza line up announcement. And meet Perry Farrell. And hear a great band. And win cool prizes. And get free food.

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XM Radio's XMKIDSTraveling Roadshow is live broadcasting from children's hospitals around the country starting May 12 to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Watch the videos or donate some cash here. And if you're a lucky parent in the DC area, catch their big old finale concert May 24 featuring Lisa Loeb, Meredith Brooks and CMP fave The Jimmies.

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Check out Mamazine's 2nd annual MAMA FOCUS contest. Lots of great prizes -- entries accepted through May 31.

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Mommytrack'd is giving subscribers a chance to win a $500 gift card from Benefit cosmetics. Wow. To think we signed up for nothing.