Happy 5th Birthday, Cool Mom Picks! (And prizes!)

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Happy 5th Birthday, Cool Mom Picks! (And prizes!)

KRISTEN: Back in early 2006, a few months after I started blogging, I thought it might be fun to start another blog that highlighted the cool, handmade goodies I found so many online moms making and selling to help keep their households afloat. It’ll be cheeky! And fun to read! And it’ll save moms time! And it’s called ‘Cool Mom Sh*t, I said in an email to a few of my newfound online friends and writers I admired.

Liz emailed me back with a few ideas for the blog and asked if I wanted a partner. Then she told me to change the name.

And that’s how Cool Mom Picks was born.

My first post was as sloppy as it was heartfelt and authentic, and it went live 5 years ago today. There were no thoughts of sponsors. Or Real Simple. Or appearances on NBC’s Today Show. To us, it was just a fun little diversion, and a way to help make moms’ lives a little easier and a little more fabulous.

Wonderfully enough, it’s still all of those things.

LIZ: I still remember telling a professional colleague about this blog we were going to start. I explained how much I adored my partner and how much fun it would be. His response: What are you crazy? You haven’t even met her yet! Why would you do that? Are you getting paid for it?

My response: Um…no? I just think it sounds fun.

It’s been a crazy wonderful journey, and I’d be hard-pressed to name the best part. I love getting to know so many incredible artists and small business owners. I love walking the aisles of trade shows and sneak peaks at so many beautiful things that will make parents happy. I love that we opened comments on posts and started a Facebook Page and a Twitter Account to give voice (and sometimes face!) to our incredible community of readers. But most of all, I’ve loved working with the most wonderful partner, and the most dedicated, thoughtful, talented team of contributors that anyone could ask for. We couldn’t do it without them.

SO…On this, our fifth birthday, and our 4000-something post (holy…!) we wanted nothing more than to celebrate you. The amazing readers who make this all so fun for us every day.

And what’s a birthday celebration without goody bags?

Related: More about Cool Mom Picks

That’s why we’ve put together a week’s worth of phenomenal ones, filled with some of our favorite things–with a hat tip to La Oprah. No, no Lexuses; we’ll save that for when we turn ten. (Ha.) But you will find a whole lot of the coolest products for moms and kids, generously donated by some of our favorite picks over these years. It’s our way–and theirs–of saying thanks to all of you.

YAY YOU!

Every day this week, we’ll be giving away five (FIVE!) goody bags to each of five lucky readers. That’s 25 bags. And 25 winners. And you can enter one time each day through Sunday.

We are so excited about our very first goody bag. Because it just so happens to be a gorgeous Baby Kaed Jacey bag, filled with:

1. A hand-knit BlaBlaKids Boogaloo doll
2. A Little Alouette handmade wooden teether
3. A $50 Gift Card towards Julian & Co keepsake jewelry
4. A Cool Mom Picks exclusive gift pack of essentials from the MD Moms and diapers.com

Congratulations to our five lucky winners: Crystal G., Amy M., Caroline L., Deborah B. and Ashely L. Enjoy your new goodies! 

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1,166 Comments

  1. Tracy Fish on February 22, 2011 at 10:34 am

    I’ve just discovered your blog today via the pioneer woman. So can I say my favourite blog page would have to be today. I’ve bookmarked your page and your tech page. :-}

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  3. Tina on February 22, 2011 at 10:48 am

    I love your Editor’s picks & Gift Guides posts. I don’t read every day but I consult those posts often.

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  4. Laura on February 22, 2011 at 10:52 am

    I’ve been following Cool Mom Picks for about 3 years now, which is about how long I’ve been a Cool Mom! 🙂 A friend recommended the blog and I’ve enjoyed hearing about the cutest and coolest gadgets, gifts and more. One of my favorite finds is the company Motherhood with Attitude. I learned of the cool stationery on the CMP blog, here’s a link to one of the posts about this cool company and the cute and hilarious stationery they make!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/08/thank_you_cards_with_attitude.php

    I’ve ordered a couple different times from here and am always pleased! Thanks for introducing this product!

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  5. Leigh Ann on February 22, 2011 at 10:53 am

    My favorite post was the one about MealBaby, well, because that’s where I work and that was exciting to be featured on your super awesome website! 🙂

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  10. Erica on February 22, 2011 at 10:57 am

    My favorite links are those of your personal blogs. I enjoy the funny stories, the witty anecdotes, and how I can relate with each of you…despite the geographical differences. (AL & NY are quite a ways away from IN)

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  11. Farrah on February 22, 2011 at 10:58 am

    This is my favorite post:
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/06/key_to_an_awesome_fathers_day.php

    This was the year I became a mom, and my husband a dad. I remember seeing these keychains and longing for the day when our little son would something I could have made for him. WE now have three boys. Thats a lotta keys 🙂

    thanks!

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  12. Melanie on February 22, 2011 at 10:59 am

    As a Mom of a hip little boy (if I do say so myself), I am always on the hunt for fun boy’s clothing. It is becoming more readily available, but I love finding out about new to me websites, especially when there is a sale or promo. This post was a favorite because I love the website & I ordered some cute stuff for my son when I saw the post using the promo to save some money. Great one! https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/05/let_it_be_a_stegosaurus.php

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  13. Lucy Henard on February 22, 2011 at 10:59 am

    I would have to say that one of my favorite posts was about The Family Dinner. I immediately purchased the book and have enjoyed adopting new tips and techniques to our dinner style.

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  16. Christine J on February 22, 2011 at 11:02 am

    This has become my standard Baby Shower gift.
    As a rookie Mom it never occured to me that I DIDN’T know the words to our favorite songs… that is until I started singing the BradyBunch theme song out of desperation!!
    This is a TOTAL must.
    Humpty Who?? Thanks CoolMoms!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/01/humpty_dunce.php

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  18. Jill GD on February 22, 2011 at 11:09 am

    I love these tooth fairy pillows. I purchased one for each of my daughters. My oldest just lost her first tooth last week and I broke it out and she loved it. The tooth was completely lost (in before dinner, out after dinner and we weren’t going to search far), but she wrote a teeny tiny note to the fairy to put in the pocket. “I don’t no where my tooth is.” The tooth fairy understood. Thanks CMP and Happy Birthday!

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  19. Christina on February 22, 2011 at 11:09 am

    My favorite thing about Cool Mom Picks is that I get to work with some of the best women out there and tell people about amazing and awesome things I love. My life became a little brighter 3 years ago when I started writing here.

    Please don’t enter me in the contest though! ; )

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  21. Nadine on February 22, 2011 at 11:12 am

    I just found your site today as well. Will come back often! But in browsing, I just love the tech gadgetry Holiday guide, since I am not too techy, but would like to be!
    Happy 5th anniversary!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/the_cool_mom_tech_holiday_gift.php

    Huzzah for mom-to-mom communication (even if I’m just a pet mom…)

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  23. michele yoder on February 22, 2011 at 11:15 am

    My most recent favorite which made my day was the angry birds valentines, hopefully I attached the link right to this! Our family ages 3 to 35 loves that game. My sister got us hooked on it.

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  26. BettyC on February 22, 2011 at 11:16 am

    The muslin swaddling blanket was one of my favorite links. When our 7th grandchild was expected I bought these for her & my daughter-in-law absolutely loved them! And now, at the age of 2 1/2 yrs., our little granddaughter insists on having one of them as her “Blankie.” So thank you for this link:
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/08/aden_anais_go_organic.php

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  28. dina on February 22, 2011 at 11:20 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY Liz, Kristen and all of our friends at CMP. CONGRATS!!

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  32. Tiffany on February 22, 2011 at 11:23 am

    How hard was it to pick my fave?? I love all the cool boy stuff you find; I only have two boys, at opposite ends of the age spectrum (12yo and 14mos.) but it’s so hard to find cute non-preppy stuff (I’m so not into suspenders and sweater vests) and I love that you turned me on to several different cute boys’ clothes designers. Also the stroller accessories, and the cool wooden toys, and I love the eco-friendly stuff you find all the time. But I think my favorite would be this post: https://www.coolmompicks.com/newsletters/FatherDay0609.html It’s hard to find something different for my husband; I can fall back on the old standby gift (Wii games) but that gets so old. You find the coolest stuff, and such a wide variety, that I’m sure to find something my husband will like and be surprised by. So glad I follow you guys (I mean gals 😉 !!!!

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  33. Sasha Tweel on February 22, 2011 at 11:24 am

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/12/print-at-home-gifts.php

    This post with free printables from Salt & Pepper totally saved my bacon at Christmastime. I had no idea you could find such adorable free things on the interwebs- and when I was hard pressed for a gift, because of that post, I had something up my sleeve! Thanks so much!

    Also- I loved when you announced Cool Mom Tech. As a tech geek mom it is awesome to have a link to tech related items that are helpful to parenting! Congrats on 5 years here!!!

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  38. sharon on February 22, 2011 at 11:27 am

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/04/polarn_o_pryet_hits_the_us.php

    Love the POP post because I had never heard of this swedish clothing before, and I love it now..
    Plus it really inspired me to buy as much organic clothing as I can, esp. for my daughter, and I have since discovered many other sources as well..

    LOVE YOUR BLOG, happy bday!!

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  40. Meagan Paullin on February 22, 2011 at 11:27 am

    https://coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/

    This is one of my favorite posts! I get discouraged when shopping at Toys R Us and similar stores… I long for more unique toys that encourage a child to use their imagination, instead of being so automated that they almost play with themselves! My baby girl is almost 7 months, so our toy shopping has been limited, but I plan to get most of her goodies at craft shows, the farmers market, or Etsy!

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  43. Nicole on February 22, 2011 at 11:31 am

    Happy 5th birthday! Love the site and I have so many favorite posts. I have thrown umpteen showers so I am partial to The Baby Shower page. Thanks again for sharing all of this wonderful info and here’s to 5 more years! 🙂

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

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  46. RachelAnn on February 22, 2011 at 11:33 am

    I discovered Cool Mom Picks from Liz’s appearance on the Today Show, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

    Here’s the link.

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  48. shelly on February 22, 2011 at 11:35 am

    We are a major Lego house and this thing rox!

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  51. Sabrina on February 22, 2011 at 11:38 am

    I’ve been following you for two years now and can say that there’s something every day that i find adorable or useful or necessary! it’s hard to narrow it down to my favorite but my latest favorite would have to be the chew bead necklace as i have not worn a necklace since my favorite one was yanked right off my neck! https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/mom_jewelry_we_would_actually.php

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  52. Beth on February 22, 2011 at 11:38 am

    My favorite link of all time: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/06/the_sony_alpha_dslra_300k_cool.php

    Why? Because it was this review that convinced P to let me get a Sony instead of a NIkon (which is my dad’s preferred camera brand).

    Here I am almost 3 years later and I’m a photography obsessed nut :). In the most charming way possible, I’m sure.

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  53. deborah l quinn on February 22, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Congratulations to cool moms and to cool picks! I’ve found so much great stuff on your pages in the last years–stuff that, when I present it to my friends they say “gosh you’re so cool!” So I have to thank you for allowing me to seem cool in front of my friends (and isn’t that really the name of the game?)
    And yes, eventually, I pass along the address of your fab site to all and sundry, lest I be accused of hoarding the fabulousness.

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  56. Christina R on February 22, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I’m fairly new to Cool Mom Picks (been following for the last few months) and so far my favorite posts have been the Holiday Picks.

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  59. Jennifer Ladd on February 22, 2011 at 11:51 am

    I find so many great things through Cool Mom Picks! I turn to you every year for your Chinese New Year picks – this is a holiday often overlooked in our country, but highly celebrated in my family (we call it “Tet” since my daughter is Vietnamese). Internet searches don’t turn up much, but I always find gift ideas here.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/02/year_of_the_tiger_baby_gifts.php

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  63. Tara Jane on February 22, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Happy Birthday! I am a daily reader and love the info and stuff you find. One of my favorite posts was Two Tinas. I was lucky enough to win the blanket for my little guy who was born the same week as the post. It felt really special to have this beautiful, specialized item for my second baby. The Two Tinas blanket became an essential baby item for us and a go-to gift.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/05/two_tinas.php

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  69. magpie on February 22, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    don’t enter me, but congratulations. it’s a great resource, spunky and cool. i can’t believe it’s five!

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  71. Megan K. Bickel on February 22, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    I just found you today via a Parents Magazine tweet that was retweeted by Pic Pocket Books! What a fantastic site! Looks like I have a lot of reading to catch up on. I’ll have to say today is my favorite post, but I’m sure I’ll find another soon! Happy Blogiversary!

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  72. Lisa Thakkar on February 22, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    This is the post that comes to mind: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/carving_initials_in_tree_valentines_day.php I have been searching for the perfect gift for a friend battling cancer. I loved the initials on the tree necklace from Lisa Leonard and went to check out the site. I found the perfect gift there for my friend (not the tree necklace!) – all thanks to you!

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  74. PsychMamma on February 22, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Happy Birthday!! What a fabulous celebration!

    I have so many of your posts bookmarked that it’s almost impossible to chose a favorite!! This is the one that popped immediately to mind for me though

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/12/mermaids_by_artists_not_animation.php

    because it was my first introduction to Stubby Pencil Studio which I absolutely LOVE and, now, frequently shop! They have so many wonderful things for my budding artist, but I also love shopping for gifts there.

    Thanks so much for the chance to enter!

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  86. Inbal on February 22, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    Happy 5th birthday! My daughter is 5 1/4. I discovered your blog early on during one of our all night nursing sessions, and I’ve been following and loving it ever since! 🙂 Congratulations!

    I do live in Canada so sadly I can’t enter the contest. We are moving to the US for a yer in July because of my work. My husband is convinced it’s for easier access to my fave on-line vendors and contests. 😉

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  93. Sarah B on February 22, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    I’ve been reading this blog since becoming a mom in 2009, and love the products and suggestions. The coolest moms on the block even had an email question from me about a baptism gift…so I am a loyal fan. But the post that has saved me the most money was in the best of 2010 technology and apps – the Price Blink add-on for Firefox! It is amazing and will find the best price on the web for anything for you or your little one!

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  96. Charissa on February 22, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Happy 5th Bloggieday! Love you guys! My graphic designing husband used to laugh at me wanting to be a “cool mom” but I love that you sift through all the internet goodness to bring me only the best “designer approved” goodies. I had been coveting Lisa Leonard’s designers since this post
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/04/lisa_leonard_necklace.php
    and finally my mom (love our moms, right?) asked me if she could splurge on me for my bday. My lovely hubby helped me pick out the perfect design for me and I love it. It doesn’t have little feet on it (like my mom would like) but it has helped me come to terms with enjoying out single child family! Oh and the chain replaced one that my sweet girl broke when she was ~4 mo. Thanks for keeping me cool or at least my girl that way!

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  101. Jaime on February 22, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    I love it all!!! The baby shower gift guide is always a go-to for me……and I get mucho kudos points for being soooo original with my baby gifts for friends. All cause of CMP! 🙂

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  102. Michelle Bergstrom on February 22, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/
    This is my favorite post, link, campaign – all around good stuff you do in addition to just finding cool picks – you support those who make it too. Thanks for keeping us up to date on this important issue and for all the great handmade and etsy finds I’ve found on this site. Thanks to you, I’ve been totally addicted to courtneycourtney from wayyy back.

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  107. Brittany on February 22, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    I loved the Celebrity loot bag tags and stickers. Too cool!!!!

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  108. Karen on February 22, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    My favorite link (so hard to choose) is this one. . . https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/10/cute_boy_clothing_-_yay.php, because as the mom of (soon-to-be) three boys, I’m always searching for cute boys’ clothing! The web is flooded with adorable dresses, hair bows, etc… but so little for my adorable sons.

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  109. Charissa S. on February 22, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    My favorite has been the one about saving handmade items. My mom, my mother-in-law, and myself are all crafters and it’s really upsetting that we would be lumped into the same category as corporations who decide to cut corners and only care about money as opposed to our children’s safety.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/

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  114. christine on February 22, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    my son is 5.5, and i too discovered the blog, pretty new then, just as i was sort of re-examining myself in my new-mom role – its like we’ve “grown” together! the site is a must-check everyday as its smartly-written, has amazing variety, and has kept me “in the know” about so much, well, cool stuff. one of my favorite things has been the friday roundup posts of “Web coolness.” one can really get time/life sucked away via the internet. i’ve tried really hard, especially in the last year or so with 2 kids now, to keep things simple and not fall into the trap of endlessly surfing and reading and discovering online. its fun, but it does take me away from actually living sometimes! and because i’ve grown to love and trust your editorial eyes, i super appreciate a quick hit list/summary of some other stuff out there worth checking out. this friday roundup featured the family manifesto via Alpha Mom – never would have crossed my plate otherwise, and it was truly an inspiration!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/09/fab_fall_design_inspiring_your_family.php

    so happy birthday, keep doing what you do so incredibly well, and know that through you i feel like i have become a more informed consumer and certainly a hipper parent! (but note, i have yet to win a giveaway 🙂

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  116. Emily R. on February 22, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    I personally loved the “Better Than Duct Tape” post about the Drop Stop. I have a friend whose perspective is that we should “simply” teach the toddler that their behavior is unacceptable as opposed to buying some new gadget that just made things easier on the mom! I snubbed that craziness and invested in a few of these Drop Stops and life was good again. Icing on the cake? When that friend found herself at her wits end because her second would not stop tossing his sippy, I passed down all my Drop Stops to her. If I’m being honest, that’s the REAL reason I love this Cool Mom Pick so much!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2006/08/better_than_duct_tape.php

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  118. Lisa on February 22, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/07/aden_anais_little_77_american_eagle.php

    I totally bought the navy set and the orange set of washcloths after seeing these on CMP!

    (I also discovered Yellow Label Kids from your site and have bought both the donut rattles — https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/07/doughnuts_for_babies_homer_simpson.php — and the sushi rattles — https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/03/baby_loves_sushi.php — for my son. If he doesn’t drool on them so much as to turn them gross, I see myself framing them in cool shadowboxes and hanging them in the kitchen, eventually.)

    And did I mention that I was totally psyched to win these from CMP? I got the e-mail telling me that I won when I was in the hospital, having given birth to my son!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/06/name_bubbles.php

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  119. Mcaplan on February 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    My favorite CMP feature is the Baby Shower List! Before I had a baby it helped me to find fun gift ideas for friends and family. Now that I am a mom too, I have found lots of thing my daughter adores!

    Thank you ladies so much for all the hard work you do, and for being two of the sweetest mommas in the blogosphere! Happy B-day!! XO

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  121. Sara on February 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    I have loved reading this since the blog went from service project reviews of sending soldiers goody bags of junk food to becoming what is now CMP. I read my way through my first pregnancy 5 years ago with your reviews and tips. As excited as I was that you tipped me off to “NuturMe” organic foods, the first product I bought almost immediately after your review was the Belly Bandit. Loved it! Happy Birthday, thanks for 5 great years blogging.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/08/getting_your_postbaby_figure_b.php

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  122. Kellie on February 22, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    This blog is full of fantastic ideas, tips, and companies to help the busy mom! I have found countless treasures through you but I would have to say that one of the best was featured in this link
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/01/ultra_comfort_especially_for_t.php

    Having two boys with sensory issues means that dressing is a nightmare at times. These clothes are super soft and Carson and Elias NEVER complain when one of their items is laid out in the morning before school. Thanks for the tips as always!

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  131. Molly on February 22, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/carving_initials_in_tree_valentines_day.php

    I only found this site recently and I’m so glad I did. Especially because of the post above where I found a link to Lisa Leonard’s BEAUTIFUL jewelry. I am in love with the Sweetheart Tree necklace and all of her mommy necklaces. Now if DH would only get the hints I’ve been dropping and buy it for me!

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  132. Ursula on February 22, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Happy Birthday, Cool Mom Picks!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/04/got_me_in_stitches.php

    Thanks for introducing me to the Etsy Shop, Got Me in Stitches. These quilts are absolutely stunning and Bird on A Line was my starting point for creating a gender neutral nursery for my third little one. Great inspiration!

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  133. Jamie Guardi on February 22, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    My favorite post was the 2010 holiday guide:
    https://coolmompicks.com/holidaygiftguide/

    So many wonderful gifts for friends and family. All of the companies were so easy to work with. Thank you for all the work that you do!

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  135. blueka on February 22, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    I don’t know which post I read first (as I search, I find a couple) – but my favorite has to be learning from you about Wooster Street Meats. My husband is IMPOSSIBLE to buy both gifts and clothing for, nothing ever seems to be quite the perfect fit… but those shirts spoke to me and it’s been his go-to for everything since I got it – best. idea. EVER. THANKS!!!

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  141. Stacy on February 22, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Happy Birthday! Love you guys! My favorite post (have only been visiting for about 2 years) was the bumps and bruises tees post…it’s so hard to find hiphop inspired clothes for kids, and equally as tough to find super cute gear for little boys in general. I’ve bought from them on many occasions now and always get compliments!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/07/hip_tees_for_boys.php

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  144. Martha C on February 22, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    It would be Julian and Co. hands down.
    https://www.julianandco.com/

    Why?

    I have a charm with my son’s birth stats on it, as does his father. We loved ours so much, we gifted one for my child’s birthmother.

    And, I wear mine everyday, close to my heart as it makes me feel close to my son even while he’s away at kindergarten.

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  149. rachel on February 22, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    I am a faithful follower of CMP and definitely think the CMP tech guide and holiday picks are the best! Happy 5th!

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  152. Amelia Sprout on February 22, 2011 at 10:51 am

    If I hadn’t read CMP, I would have never learned about See Kai Run, which were my daughter’s favorites shoes until she outgrew their sizes. LOVE them. I have more favorites, of course, but that one sticks out because I am excited about having another kid to outfit with SKR shoes.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/09/toddler_shoes_on_a_budget_read.php

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  153. stacy hancock on February 22, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/time_to_pull_a_jamie_oliver_on.php

    hancoci_s at msn dot com

    I loved this post because we are huge on getting the plastic out of the playroom(and our whole house)- and are quite close! We buy some big box wooden toys and things, but truly delight in purchasing as many handmade items as possible from small work at home moms. Our play food is all hand knit or crocheted. Even the cat likes it! ;0)

    Hopefully more people were inspired to get the plastic out of their play kitchen after your post!

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  160. Liz Anderson on February 22, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/10/because_even_busy_families_sho.php

    Relish! changed my meal-planning life. I subscribed, hoping to find some calm amidst the chaos of meal-planning for a growing family, and wow I found it. I’m still a subscriber two years later, although I find I now have the confidence to go beyond their weekly list, bringing in things I think look cool from Cooking Light and other sources. But I always come back to this great site – and my filed favorites!

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  165. Tally on February 22, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    This post about meal planners, is just what I needed, on that particular day! But really, I love all your posts that are aimed at making my life easier! and I don’t even know you!

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  167. Jamie Tadlock on February 22, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    Love the Paper Doll App – this was the blog post that re-purposed my iphone for my daughter’s entertainment.

    Thanks and Congrats on 5 years! That is quite an accomplishment!!

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  173. Kirsten on February 22, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Happy birthday! I can remember finding CMP when I was pregnant with my first daughter. I was in awe of all the amazing baby/kid things that were out there. This is one of my favorite posts because I love Avalisa art and decorated my daughters nursery around it. Thank you!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/08/zebras_and_hippos_and_horses.php

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  174. Mika on February 22, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Loved the one about Little Aloutte joining Seventy Seven because I love hearing about small companies that produce sustainable, eco-friendly products doing well!

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  179. Valerie B. on February 22, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    LOVE the jewelry finds…great way to give subtle hints to the hubby!

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  180. Natalie on February 22, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    My fav post is this one, because it means you have come a long way. congrats and happy birthday.

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  182. Amy Walker on February 22, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    My favorite blog is the one from August 23rd about the Belly Bandit. That is where I learned about the belly bandit, purchased one and LOVE IT!! Thank you cool mom picks!

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  185. casey on February 22, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    I was a big fan of this year’s gift guide. I purchased a lot of gifts based on your recommendations.

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  186. Jennifer on February 22, 2011 at 3:59 pm

    This was my first exposure to online printables. Changed my life. I had no idea there was so much creativity out there, especially that was so accessible. Thanks CMP!

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  187. Carolyn Sorkin on February 22, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    My favorite was a not-that-recent note about lead in lunchbags (not in favor, obviously) and the fabulous and safe ‘lunchbugs’ by Mimi the Sardine. Oilcloth with funky, contemporary designs? Needless to say, I saw the tablecloths and backpacks and was hooked.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2006/03/make_mine_a_bologna_on_white_h.php

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  188. elisabeth@itsyfactor on February 22, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Congratulations Kristen and Liz on your fab blog and your successes.

    One of my favorite recent posts was your post on saving handmade: https://www.coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/

    I adore Etsy and can’t imagine the internets without it. I love that you don’t just stick with straight commercial picks but branch out into other things for mothers and families as well.

    I’m sure you’ve helped to inspire many a young mom (like me) to start their own blogs as well. It is just too fun, so thank you!

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  194. Carrie on February 22, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    I just love your blog and especially this page . . before I started following you on facebook, I used to check your page daily!! Congrats on your 5th Anniversary!

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  198. Therese on February 22, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/carving_initials_in_tree_valentines_day.php

    So, I’ve purchased so many items based on your suggestions the past few years that it’s not even funny. I looove your site and recommend to everyone I know. My most recent favorite link is from this Valentine’s Day. I purchased one of the Cozy Blue embroidered tree pillows as a fun gift for my husband and it was a hit. I love the fact that I can find great suggestions on your site for just about any person/occassion in my life!

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  201. Cindi on February 22, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    I enjoy giving to various charities and want to trust that my donation is truly helping the cause!
    Your Post entitled “/favorite_charities_for_end_of_year_deduction.php,”
    in January was fabulous…
    Many thanks, Cindi

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  213. Leah G on February 22, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/08/hobbit_shoes.php

    So many choices for my favorite post, but I love Livie and Luca shoes. I didn’t know about them until I read your post. My precious baby looks so cute in her navy London boots! And I love your great ideas for on-line shopping – easy for me and gives me more time to spend with my baby girl! Amazing how a blog makes me feel connected to other moms too. Thanks for all you do for moms like me!

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  215. guarros on February 22, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    I think this was one of the first posts I read (I cheated, did a little searching box action) https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/12/editors_best_of_2007_blankets.php

    Why did I love it? It introduced me to Rockin’ Baby – and not only did I like the sling, but they used to do bedding, and my kid’s bedding rocked because if it. She still uses it now, 3 years later.

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  218. AustinMochi on February 22, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/yes_to_tomatoes.php

    I love the writing style of the whole blog, and the title of this post caught my attention. I can say that I tried the products based upon this review, and have been so happy. Thank you for all that you do, and happy birthday!

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  219. Kim Palmer on February 22, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Love links on boys fashion particularly this one.. Happy Birthday!!

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  226. Mary Marraccini on February 22, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    I read your postings first thing every morning. I am actually a cool grandmom, but Cool Mom Picks keeps me up to date on all the latest and greatest ideas for my grandchildren and my daughters! I just always feel so hip after my daily reading!! Thanks for a great read…keep it up!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/

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  228. grace on February 22, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    congratulations you guys! i remember when you guys just started… look how far you’ve come! congrats 🙂 xo grace

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  229. Traci on February 22, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/04/polarn_o_pryet_hits_the_us.php

    This post introduced me to Polarn O Pyret — one of my favorite clothing sites. My kids had already been wearing Hanna Andersson and PO.P clothes are a great alternative. (Plus I think it is funny that CMP anticipated that I would remember that I “read that at Cool Mom Picks first!”)

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  230. Heidi Tryon on February 22, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    One of my MANY favorite posts is this one about Jack’s Harvest baby food from waaaay back in 2008. I had been struggling with baby food and my local options and Jack’s was exactly what I was looking for. It cured my ‘working mom’s guilt’ for a little while knowing that my baby was getting nutritious, fresh tasting baby food that I did not have to lose precious sleep to make. THANK YOU!

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  231. Sarah K on February 22, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Birthday! This site is not only entertaining for the senses, but also so informative! I really appreciate how you all are concerned parents and have our best interests at heart….especially when it comes to health-related issues. I think one of the major topics that you all have covered so well are bpa-free products. Thanks for covering all the bases.

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  232. Beanie on February 22, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    Where to begin — my most recent spending of money due to Cool Mom Picks would have to be the post on Red 21 boys ( https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/swim_trunks_for_skinny_boys.php ) — FANTASTIC clothes for both quality and style for my son — and the company, especially Eric the Red, gets an A+ in customer service. Have recommeded it to others, as well. Just one of many greats from you.

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  234. Dusty B on February 22, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I’m sure I’m not the only one who has said this, but it’s hard to pick just one. I’ve discovered so many great items via your site. One of the posts that sticks out was the Great Clothes uner $20! https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/09/back_to_school_clothes_for_und.php

    It’s so hard to find cute back-to-school clothes for a bargain!

    (Happy Birthday)

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  235. Krista on February 22, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    As a mom of twin boys I’m often have my eyes peeled for cute boy clothes (there are a ton of cute girl outfits out there) and your site has been instrumental in helping me find super sweet boy outfits! Thank you and I also love this link below. What a great way to keepsake your kids! Thank you cool mom picks!

    https://julianandco.com/index.php

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  236. Jess on February 22, 2011 at 11:11 am

    I’m pretty new here, but I love the Tech page because I am a techie. and the emails, Love them too! This site is awesome! Keep up the great work!

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  241. Wenlei Johnson on February 22, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Congratulations on 5 years! I’ve been following this site since my first baby three years ago. When we were decorating our second baby’s nursery, we were really inspired by the wallpapers featured on your site. Ultimately, we ended up going with wallpaper-esque curtains, but definitely considered getting these beautiful wallpapers.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/11/fall_leaves_on_etsy.php

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  243. KAM on February 22, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Happy Anniversary! I love Cool Mom Picks – I always find the best stuff on your site. It’s hard to pick a favorite. One we really love and use every week is Relish:
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/10/because_even_busy_families_sho.php
    Such a great site and even though they charge a fee, it’s minimal when you think of all the yummy recipes you get! Thanks Cool Mom Picks!

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  246. Libby Martin on February 22, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    CommentsE-mail ThisRetweetShare on FacebookAdd to kirtsy

    absolutely love, love, love momAGENDA!!!

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  249. Lindsay R on February 22, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/02/sleep_training.php

    This article brought sanity back to our lives!! We called Katie & worked with her to get my son to finally sleep … and now he’s the greatest sleeper 🙂 Thank you thank you thank you!!

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  250. Sam on February 22, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    Loved this t-shirt!

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  254. Ailis on February 22, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    I really liked the one about the grass drying rack. If I’d seen that when I had my first, I totally would have opted for that instead of the boring, round one I have. But I recommended it to my sister when she was pregnant and she loves it. If I have another, I may be switching out so I have this cute one on my counter instead – https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/02/grass_baby_bottle_drying_rack.php

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  258. Linnea on February 22, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    For me, it’s definitely the BlaBla Birdie rattles post:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/05/birds_of_a_feather_rattle_toge.php

    I’ve been on a bird kick for a good long time, and for whatever reason this particular post always stuck with me. Honestly these BlaBla rattles may have started my bird passion, which is the inspiration for my daughter’s nursery!

    I just love this blog. 🙂 Thanks for bringing a smile to my face for many years now!

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  264. Allison on February 22, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    I have loved the “Beyond Goodnight Moon” post because at our house we have one motto: you can never have too many books! And a book with long lists of kids’ books?! LOVE IT! https://www.coolmompicks.com/2006/06/beyond_goodnight_moon.php

    I’ve been a loyal reader since I was pregnant with my firstborn back in fall 2006. I love you guys and recommend you to every pregnant or new mom I meet!

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  265. Heidi Tryon on February 22, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    I am so glad that you posted this fave!! I couldn’t remember where I read about this book and I really, really wanted a copy…now I can get one! Thanks!

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  266. Claire on February 22, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/valentines_printables_and_crafts_for_kids.php

    This is my favorite recent post. It’s like you guys read my mind! Last minute valentines? Adorable and unique ones to boot?? Too good to be true! I’ve been following your blog for several months and have recommended it to all my mom friends. It’s always a great place to find great gift ideas, activity ideas for the kids, etc. Keep doing what you’re doing and happy birthday!! 🙂

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  268. Brenda Shults on February 22, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    This has to be my fav column! Even though those days are over, the cheeky way you introduce some of the fun new styles is hilarious! Like this one…https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/04/let_them_wear_cake_lingerie.php
    Never thought I would ever see a lingerie post for preggos! LOVE IT!!
    Thanks so much and CONGRATS GIRLS!
    Brenda

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  269. Heather on February 22, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Since I just got this new backpack for my son and love it…this is my favorite one right now!

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  270. Iris H. on February 22, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Your post about the trunki was my all time favorite- mostly b/c it’s the most useful thing I’ve purchased that I only learned about thanks to CMP! We live overseas so we are frequently traveling with our 5,3, and 1 year olds- it’s a huge hit and I don’t know how we would have survived all our travels w/o it! Thanks CMP!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/01/gives_dragging_them_through_th.php

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  271. Antoinette on February 22, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    I love your holiday gift guide… and there are so many others that are in my top 5 – but I am making dinner, playing with my son (aquadoodle rocks!!)… and reading todays Cool Mom Picks… so can only find the link to one!!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/2010_holiday_gift_guide.php

    Thanks for 5 yrs of fun! Many more to come!

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  273. Michelle on February 22, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    i love this site which my sister turned me on to. i loved your link to jewelry company, vintage pearl. i ordered necklaces for me, my sister and sister-in-law. everyone loved them; great gift ideas. check your site often for more cool picks!

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  274. Adria on February 22, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Happy Fifth Birthday!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/09/launch_of_cool_mom_tech.php

    The moment I saw this post, I was like ‘OMG! now I can get my daily dose of tech from the place I learned to become a cool stylish mom! This is awesome!’

    My life in the digital world has become so much easier thanks to CMT. Now whats more awesome than being a cool stylish mom who’s super techy at the same time?

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  276. JC on February 22, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I’ve been a regular reader of Kristen’s personal blog for some time now, but had never ventured over here before last week. See, last week we found out we’re expecting baby #2 and while googling good baby blogs, this one popped right up. My first stop was your shower guide that I thoroughly enjoyed.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

    I can’t wait to dive into the archives and start making lists of everything we need. Thanks!

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  279. Jennyroo on February 22, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    One of my favourite posts ever was the one that introduced me to (swoon!) Serena and Lily.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/message_to_serena_and_lily.php

    But I have lost count of how many great posts I’ve seen, how many websites that I’ve clicked on over to have a better look at, and how many posts I’ve forwarded to friends with wee ones for them to discover, too!

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  281. mamawelters on February 22, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    I have this awesome baby shower gift guide bookmarked and at the ready.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

    So many great ideas and I have so many friends that keep popping out babies!

    Congrats on 5 years…what a great site you’ve created!

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  285. Ashley Peters on February 22, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Fanny pack 2.0
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/05/fanny_pack_20.php

    I came across this article while reading up on diaper bags, and it immediately captured my attention. You see, I subscribed to Cool Mom Picks a while ago even though I’m not a mom yet…Nor am I expecting.

    I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in August, and I’m currently in the process of getting my blood glucose numbers down into the normal range so I can get the go-ahead to start a family and have a safe, healthy pregnancy and baby. In the meanwhile, I’ve kept myself busy researching all things baby-related, just so I can get ahead of the learning curve…hopefully!

    I love this article because this little pack would be a life-saver for me. I have to carry so much stuff (blood sugar meter, fast-acting glucose tablets, medical i.d., etc.) whatever I’m doing, but particularly when I’m exercising. I’ve been looking for something I wouldn’t have to actually carry for a while now, to no avail. Then I came across this article, and the rest is history!

    Not only will it come in handy now; it will be super, super helpful once I do have a little bundle of joy of my own down the road. Not having to carry around all of my diabetes-related supplies will free up my bag space (and my hands) for the other important stuff…and for loving on my happy, healthy baby that I’ll have worked so long and hard to safely bring into the world.

    Thank you so much for the amazing product reviews and recommendations and all that you do to make our lives a little easier!

    -Ashley

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  290. Piper Rose on February 22, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    I so much enjoy checking out your awesome emails that come to me. There are always phenominal stuff that is not of the ORDINARY. I have feel head over heels with some of your items you have blogged about, one of my favorites is the awesome bandaids that made any boo boo feel instantly better from Cynthia Rowley, they are the next best thing to a RockStar energy drink. My daughter thought her mom was the best thing that walked the earth when I gave those to her. She began using them at first just to look pretty and cool and once they were gone she realized that even though they are cool looking that she needed to only use them when she had a Boo Boo. She also started putting them under her eye to look cool like her older brother does when he plays football. She and I love them….thanks for sharing

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  292. Mimi on February 22, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Shengri kuaike (happy birthday)! I only recently discovered your blog but have had a lot of fun over the past few months browsing old posts and getting inspired by great ideas. I especially love your Chinese new year/zodiac theme posts. I’m expecting a little rabbit in just a few weeks so this post was especially cool:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/baby_gifts_for_the_year_of_the_rabbit.php

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  294. Natalie on February 22, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    I love all of them, but the gift guide was good and Happy birthday!

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  297. Nikki on February 22, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    After reading here about Lisa Leonard Designs I went to her website and ordered gifts for my daughter, mother-in-law, two nephews and, of course, one for me. Everyone has been so pleased with their gifts and it is now one of my go-to places for special, artistic, personalized gifts..and I wouldn’t have found it without Cool Mom Picks!

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  300. Shannon on February 22, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    how can I pick just one? I feel like I have been reading your recommendations for ages. Has really only been 5 years? Congrats nonetheless!

    This was a fave cause I have a rambunctious redheaded little lady at home who likes to see her likness anywhere
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/08/a_female_pirate_ahoy.php

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  304. Linda on February 22, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I love your blog! I have been a reader since I brought my first little guy into the world 3-years ago. There are many postings that would classify as favorites, so picking just one…
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/03/allergen-free_easter_candy_rea.php

    I discovered my youngest has food allergies and this post regarding allergy-free Easter treats was a godsend! I love that she is able to enjoy all the treats of the holiday and that none of the other children will notice the difference. Now if she wants to share with her friends or sibling, I do not worry!

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  307. Sara Riley on February 22, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I absolutely love these swaddling blankets! The have become my new go to gift for new moms! Or for any new baby. I have a set for my daughter and have already bought a set for when we have another baby!

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  308. Ann Marie Hankins on February 22, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    I was never a big fan of the photo cards as cards to send to friends and family for holidays. I just felt as though it wasn’t personal and honestly I didn’t like any of the options a lot of the card companies offered. That was until I saw your post about Paper Culture. Love them! Love that they are as “green” as you can possibly be plus the designs they have are more our style. Now I don’t have to include a picture of our kids in our cards, but can still make them personalized!
    Thanks for turning us on to Paper Culture!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/05/cards_from_paper_culture_desig.php

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  309. anne on February 22, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    happy birthday!

    i loved being introduced to the flip & tumble bags b/c they are in great colors, hold a ton and are easy to keep in my purse so i don’t forget to bring one into the store! plus, reasonable so i was able to take care of a holiday giftie for everyone in the office in one fell swoop!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/03/flip_and_tumble.php

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  314. Marci P on February 22, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    love your movie reviews but I can’t believe not ONE of you said “The Notebook” OMG that is my fav movie.. even my husband likes it (and his idea of romantic movie is the Godfather.. lol)

    https://coolmomtech.com/2011/02/favorite_romantic_movies.php

    Happy 5th anniversary! 🙂

    buddhistmom at gmail

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  320. Amy on February 22, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    I love the annual holiday gift guide! The past two years I have just sent family members the link because I know anything on there will be great!

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  323. DAB on February 22, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    There are so many posts I love and take acation on each week. So just one favorite is a wonderful photograph I had framed that I purchased at the MOM 2.0 art auction to raise funds for Hiati. It’s a great shot of kid feet at the edge of a diving board.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/03/heart_and_art_of_a_mother.php

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  324. Kate Clark on February 22, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Hi Ladies,

    Thanks for your fantastic blogging! My favorite post has been the one for new moms because it helped me find aden + anais blankets. My daughter is wrapped up in one right now! Here is the link:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/5_new_mom_must_haves.php

    Keep up the good work,
    Kate

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  325. Lisa S on February 22, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    My favorite post was the baby shower gift guide! I was a new Mom this year and this totally made it fun to thikn of beginning to register and find new stfff 🙂
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

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  326. rose on February 22, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Well, I’m too busy momming to find the link, but I swear it was you guys who found Nelle & Lizzy jewelry!

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  327. Annie on February 22, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    I came across Ecoleeko a couple of years ago through this post–https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/09/eco_dolls_not_eekoh_dolls.php. There is something SO adorable about these animals; I want the whole collection.

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  333. Deirdre on February 22, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    I have been reading your blog for a little over a year, and I have given many gifts based on your suggestions. My favorite post was:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/say_it_with_braille.php

    I fell in love with the idea of braile jewelry, so I *subtly* informed my husband that when I give birth to our second child (he is due in two weeks) I would LOVE one of Jess LC’s necklaces. I can’t think of a better push present.

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  335. Christina Mc on February 22, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    I love book posts! As a mom of 2 boys who fortunately are readers, I’m always on the lookout for books of interest to them. At 9 and 11, they are well into challenging reads, but picture books to break things up are right up my alley. So I was excited to see this suggestion of THE BUTT BOOK, on this post last month:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/no_ifs_and_but_lots_of_butts.php

    The boys thought it was hilarious, and I did, too.

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  337. Kristin on February 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Happy 5th Birthday! What an exciting 5 years you have had. I have been following you for most of that time, so it’s great to see how far you have come!
    As an expecting first time mom, I must say that there have been multiple cmp posts that I not only loved but found useful. One that stands out from last year is:
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/08/philips_avent_video_baby_m.php
    Thanks for all your great information and here’s to another great 5++++ years!

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  338. Kirsten D. on February 22, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/08/sunscreen_citronella_bug_blend.php

    I have so many favorite posts bookmarked, it is difficult to choose just one. Your post about California Baby sunscreen and bug spray is very close to the top. All those chemicals are scary, and I love that I can use California Baby products liberally and not worry.

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  341. Jamie Delight on February 22, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    My favorite post this past year (2010) was your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide– I got SOOO many amazing ideas from this and it was so detailed, which was wonderful.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/holidaygiftguide/

    I only found you this past year, so I didn’t have a full 5 years of posts to choose between, which I know would’ve been an even harder challenge 😉

    jamiedelight @gmail.com

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  344. Jana S on February 22, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/12/10_gifts_that_give_back.php

    The creative gift ideas really spark some thoughtful suggestions and ideas. I loved this one because lots of my list did not “need” anything but it felt right doing something that gave back. I used two of these ideas! Thanks Cool Moms for making me COOLER!

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  347. Katherine on February 22, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    My favourite post was about Kitchen Witch cookies, scones, brownies, etc. (https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/kitchen_witch_brownies.php). I remember this one because it was the first thing from CMP that I didn’t just drool over but actually ordered. The scones were delicious and Casey was lovely to deal with.

    Sadly, CMP has outlasted the Kitchen Witch. I hope Casey is doing well in her current endeavour.

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  348. Jessica H on February 22, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Always looking for hip and fun baby clothes! Loved this post about Kids Ink (love the hoodies!)! Shared it with several friends who loved it too! Thanks for always finding the coolest stuff.

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  352. Julie on February 22, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Wow Happy birthday! I love everything I read on here and it’s hard to pick just one. One that sticks out in my mind that was fairly recent was your help with organizing all the toys in my house. I got some really good ideas and am pleased to say we are still organized!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/toy_storage_solutions.php

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  358. Amy Peters on February 22, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Hi there! I have to say this is one of my fav’s for 3 reasons;
    -I’m a Halloween freak
    -I’m a candy freak
    -now that I’m a mom I’m super careful of what ingredients are in food

    thanks for all you do!

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  359. Shannon on February 22, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Mary is one of my favorite local artists, as well. Her felted ponchos are fun, warm and unique. And, it’s how I found out about you over a year ago. Wow. Time flies. Happy, happy!

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  361. Kathy on February 22, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    I learned about Vintage Pearl through Cool Mom Picks and was able to get my sister-in-law a beautiful personalized necklace for the holidays – she loved it, and it made my shopping easier! Great finds all the time! 🙂

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  362. Mrs. Q. on February 22, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Happy Birthday to the coolest moms on the web!

    Mwah!

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  365. Susan on February 22, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    I love the baby shower guide because it’s an easy go to! That said, it’s dangerous unless you actually have a shower to go to because you’re sure to find something for yourself that you absolutely “need”!
    https://coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

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  367. Marlena on February 22, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    I loved this post and ordered one for my little guy. He loves it and his head doesn’t fall to the side and he seems happier when he is riding in the car. Then again I find usefull things just about with every post.

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  369. n shah on February 22, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/12/editors_best_of_2010_the_coole_3.php

    i love the lil davinci frames. after seeing it here i went out and bought 2. i was trying to figure out a way to display my son’s art work but allowing me to change it out and this was the perfect way to do it. it looks nice enough to have on display in the living room but it allows me to share my son’s skills.

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  370. Kathleen on February 22, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Two favorites come to mind for very different reasons – ironically, neither is truly kid-related, although I do looove the many things I’ve learned about through you all (THANK YOU!)
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/03/green_beer_for_every_other_day.php
    Green beer: because I love the eco side of things and I love beer. No one ever talks about moms drinking good beer (martinis, yes, but not good beer). So thank you!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/thats_right_honey_you_cant_win.php
    The shopping bag for my husband was the most recent one to crack me up – because, well the bag is right.

    THANK YOU! Here’s to at least another five great years!

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  372. Kim on February 22, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    I’m new to CMP, but in searching around recently, I found this Q&A post about online meal planners. This could be a lifesaver! I am not a cook by any means and am always struggling to find easy and healthy recipes for my family. I can’t wait to try some of them out! Congrats on 5 years!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/online_meal_planner_recommendations.php

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  373. Tara on February 22, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I have so many favorites from this site, but I’ve become addicted to following Courtney Chu designs. Between her fashion sense, the “green” nature of the product, and the awesome things photographers have done to showcase her stuff and the adorable kids that wear them, its so much fun. CREATIVE MAGIC!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/04/courtney_chu_tee_dresses.php

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  375. Ryland H. on February 22, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Congrats on 5 years!

    I’d have to say this is my favorite post because I won the giveaway — the only thing I have ever won! I keep telling my husband it’s my “major award” a la Christmas Story. It arrived over the weekend by the way and it’s a really nice upgrade to the older BOB Revolution model.
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/bob_strollers_new_se_revolution_for_2011.php

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  378. Nikki on February 22, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Congratulations on 5 years of awesomeness! My favorite CMP post is definitely the Cranky Pants post. As soon as I saw them on your site, I headed over to her site and was on the wait list for-ev-ah! I eventually got a pair while my daughter was still small enough to fit in them and they are among a select few pieces of clothing I saved for Kid 2.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/12/crankypants.php

    I also love that she’s become so successful and is now outsourcing some of her work through fair trade in Peru.

    Thanks for continuing to post the Cool Mom S*!t!
    Nikki

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  380. Aimee on February 22, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    To narrow it down to one favorite post is just about impossible! What you guys do is amazing and amazingly well done. One post that sticks out in my mind is this one for Little Capers https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/04/step_aside_batman.php

    At the time, my twins were just getting into super heroes and these shirts/capes were perfect. I bought these for birthday gifts for nearly every preschool birthday party last year. Our whole preschool is outfitted in Little Capers now!

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  382. Shari on February 22, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    I would have to say my favorite post would have to have been this past October 28 (not because it was posted on my oldest’s birthday lol) but because of the product. VIOlight wow can I say that this is a wonderful product!! Now that I’ve said that I know that germs are always something I’m worried about (as it is with all mothers) and since all of my children have either iPods, Earbuds, Cel phones, ect…what a better way for me to take care of them without them thinking I’m fondling over them or treating them as a baby!! I currently have this on my wishlist for the hubby to buy for me but after this past winter and a house full of flu I do believe it will be on my next online shopping purchase!! Thank you ladies for all of your continued hard work!!

    Just a Mama!!

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  393. Karla Kramer on February 22, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    My fave (lots, however…) https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/06/bravado_nursing_bra_bliss.php
    It’s my favorite because it seemed no one knew about Bravado. I heard about them from a friend and splurged on the products since I was a hard to find size. They of course had it and they were made to last. I nursed for a year and can definitely reuse my nursing bras and tanks from Bravado. Truly the best!

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  395. Staci on February 22, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    Happy 5th Birthday! I love your CMP!
    From you I learned about:
    – The Tooth Fairy Pillow, just waiting to fill it…cannot wait!
    – Babystyle (miss that store)
    – Etsy downloadable Valentines that my daughter could color and give to her classmates, benefiting The Children’s Heart Foundation.
    – I live for your Gift Guides!
    – Cool Mom Tech is Fabulous!
    – and so much more!
    Thank You for 5 fabulous years, and Many More!

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  396. Allison Smith Bennett on February 22, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/09/toddler_nap_mats.php

    Toddler Nap Mats!!! It is impossible to find mats without characters or that are plasticy (sp?), much less organic ones. I bought the SewnNatural mod eco kids nap mat and could not be happier!: https://www.etsy.com/listing/64227965/mod-eco-kids-nap-mat-natural-blue-orange

    I live in Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii and the pickings for Cool Moms are slim at best. Thanks Cool Mom Picks, for finding the best of the best and for doing the online shopping work for me!

    Congrats on 5…you ladies are GREAT!
    Aloha, Allison

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  398. Helpful Sister on February 22, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I LOVE you guys. I have been following you forever and have loved pretty much everything you put out. Going back just this past year though, I did find an article that I loved for gift ideas for teachers. My husband is a teacher and so are his parents so I had to share. https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/05/retirement_gift_for_teacher_re.php

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  400. Laura Lou on February 22, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    My favorite post was your 2007 holiday gift guide. My son was born that year, and in the midst of the lead painted toy scare, I was super-worried about what he’d get (did I mention he was my first?). That post turned me on to so many great sources for toys, and I sent it to everyone likely to buy him gifts.
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/2010_holiday_gift_guide.php

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  402. Angela P on February 22, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/07/cool_aunts_deserve_some_lovin.php
    This was my favorite link because you introduced me to Mitetees products. I sported the cutest production tee while pregnant with my last son and I purchased one of their adorable onesies for my really good friend’s baby. I love this product line and your website! I may never have discovered them without you!

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  405. robyn h. on February 22, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    i LOVE your website and newsletter and have found the best gifts and b-day party ideas and just inspiration for this journey through you. we’ve grown up together… my oldest is 5 now, too- happy, happy! i remember when the whole handmade debacle started on etsy and i was having a difficult time trying to figure out what i could buy, make, sell, etc. you had the best article on sorting it all out. thank you. https://www.coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/

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  406. Anne R on February 22, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Happy 5th birthday!!!! I started following you this past year and wish I would have found you sooner. I loved the holiday gift guides. PLus, you gave some great advice on selecting a Wii game (just dance Kids) for my son (and me) this year.
    https://coolmomtech.com/holidaygiftguide/

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  415. Amy Sullivan on February 22, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    This post from just a month ago is already my favorite: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/my_own_little_story.php

    As a new mama, I have almost no time to write down anything about my daughter–it’s far too fun to spend the time playing with her. The gorgeous baby book I bought before her book sits empty, but at least with the email prompts I get from My Own Little Story, I’m logging the info and stories that I can use to fill her baby book. Maybe sometime in 2025…

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  417. Paula Caudill on February 22, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    I love reading your I love your Editor’s picks & Gift Guides posts, it tells me all that I need to know about the best things to buy. Thanks 🙂

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  426. Kara on February 22, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Happy 5 years! I’ve enjoyed your site for several years! It’s hard to remember ALL my favorite posts. The most recent being Red21Boys. I love the brand Wes & Willy and the company offers fantastic customer service. I am happy to have found them thanks to one of your posts.

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  427. Ana on February 22, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I love the Editor picks.

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  430. Kara on February 22, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Happy 5 years! I’ve enjoyed your site for several years! It’s hard to remember ALL my favorite posts. The most recent being Red21Boys. I love the brand Wes & Willy and the company offers fantastic customer service. I am happy to have found them thanks to one of your posts.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/red21boyscom_-_the_motherlode.php

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  431. Teresa Williams on February 22, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Hey. I loved the link to Livie and Luca shoes. I buy them all the time and get great comments from all the other moms. Thanks for the insight all these years!

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  437. Melissa on February 22, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Seriously?? A favorite post. That’s difficult. I’ve only been a fan for a short while but I think my fav post would be the ones where you link to various tech sites! 😉

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  442. Laura on February 22, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    How difficult… so many good posts to choose from! Ones that definitely pop to mind are the music ones while we’re trying to force cool music on our two year old. Here’s the first music post we turned to:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/09/indie_lullabies.php

    Happy 5th!!

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  444. Cheri Anderson on February 22, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    My fav is this one from last summer…
    TEGU BLOCKS!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/05/tegu_building_blocks.php

    Now my go-to gift. So lovely and creative and good for whatever parent/kid is on the receiving end!

    Thanks Liz!
    And congratulations on a fabulous 5 years!

    I am due with #2 in a few weeks…searching for that posting you had on staying organized the first year! Ahhhhhhhh!

    Cheri

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  451. Heidi Anderson on February 22, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    I love your tech posts! Thanks for always doing a wonderful job and keeping us informed and entertained along the parental way!

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  454. Brooke Higham on February 22, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Happy Birthday. I love so many of your posts. You find the best products for moms.

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  455. Brooke H on February 22, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Happy Birthday. I love so many of your posts. You find the best products for moms.

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  457. Lauren on February 22, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    I was thinking, “How can I pick just one favorite?” Then I realized I could pick one a day from now to Sunday. So here’s one favorite:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/12/a_mellow_baby_is_the_very_best.php

    As a new mom, I was overwhelmed by choosing a bottle for daycare. But this post caught my eye, and I ended up using Target gift cards to stock up on these fabulous bottles. I felt confident enough in your recommendation that I was able to go obsess over OTHER new mom things!

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  458. Rb on February 22, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Because you taught me that parenting can be hip and stylish too

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  463. Andrea G. on February 22, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    I Love being the one that brings the “new” “cutting edge” baby shower gift and here is where I get all my info! HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE your site have been a fan since my niece came into this world in 2007! THANK YOU!!!
    Andrea

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  468. AA on February 22, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Love, love, love (did I mention love) the emails and this link will take you to one of the funniest books! Thought it was hilarious and I must say that I enjoy the site! Thanks!

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  469. Cindie on February 22, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    I’m a new reader, but I stumbled in by finding your baby shower guide. I already had my baby shower (and my baby) but I loved browsing through the guide, and then the rest of the site. I will now be a loyal reader, and a cool mom!! Thanks!

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  470. Aura on February 22, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    There are WAAAY too many posts that I loved and bookmarked. However, this one saved my walls, my kids were coloring on them anyways, at least now I can wipe them off. https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/09/idea_paint_dry_erase_paint.php
    lately these https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/05/duct_tape_goes_designer_and_me.php have become a fad in our house as my neice taught my son how to make bags and wallets out of them
    My husband is not too thrilled with the price but I’m dreaming of getting these bunkbeds for my boys https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/modern_kids_furniture_weego_baby.php and my dh wants me to throw out my bear from childhood but I refuse until he buys me this https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/02/turn_your_kids_object_of_affec.php (oh and I told him he had to get a few, one of my bear and one of each of my kids lovies)

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  471. carol y on February 22, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/ruined_for_regular_chocolate.php

    I love this info on raw chocolate. We buy raw milk and raw cheese but have never heard of raw chocolate! Now see what you have done! Shh! My hubby has a real chocolate problem, and if he knows about this…………….oh boy! We might end up broke because of a new habit!
    spencer1953 at gmail dot com-carol.

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  472. Mari on February 22, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    How can I pick just one?! You have given me so many ideas lately on baby shower gifts. I go to your baby shower gift guide a lot lately for ideas, as it seems everyone, including myself, has been having brand new bundles of joy the past 2 yrs. Love you gals!~XO

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  473. Melissa on February 22, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    My absolute favorite post of all time is this one here

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/07/giving_credit_where_credit_is.php

    It is where I discovered mitetees! They are now my go to gift when I find out a friend of mine is having a baby. I wish I’d had a shirt for my girls with my maiden name on it when they were born.

    You wouldn’t believe how much everyone seems to LOVE seeing their names on a onesie for their new little bundle of joy!

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  474. Nicole Balick on February 22, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/lets_pretend_spring_is_here.php

    I LOVE so many things about your website/blog!! See Kai Run is my all time favorite find… but these flowers from February are amazing and look beautiful in my daughter’s room!!

    Thanks for all your hard work and bringing our house such fun stuff!!

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  476. Laura on February 22, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    Every year I spend ages taking in your holiday gift guide — following the links and passing them on. You guys have such a unique and fabulous style, coupled with such an ethical take on the stuff that pepper the cosmos of parenthood. I hope you keep it going another twenty years!

    https://coolmompicks.com/holidaygiftguide/

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  482. Dayna Schoonmaker on February 22, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    Happy 5th Anniversary! My favorite post was about Julian & Co. The awesome people at J&C helped me make a piece for a friend who miscarried. *https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/04/keepsake_lockets_moms.php

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  484. Tracey @ Honeydumplings on February 22, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Congratulations Cool Mom Picks. We love your site. No need to enter us in your contest. Just wanted to say we think your great and love all your posts.

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  488. Anna Claire on February 22, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    There have been so many good posts in the few months I’ve been a reader, but I loved the video of Liz and the author of NurtureShock talking to Katie Couric about parenting. I actually gave my husband and entire run-down of the interview. Liz had a great way whenever she spoke about boiling everything down to the essentials and giving a lot of insightful comments!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/talking_parenting_with_katie_couric.php

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  489. Amy on February 22, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/03/just_let_me_lie_down.php

    One of the first things I do after my toddler is in bed is read Cool Mom Picks. It’s one of my “me” moments in the day. What has kept me coming back for 2+ years is not only the awesome products, ideas and info, but the, as you put it, “cheeky” writing. Love it, and I love when you feature parenting books full of the stuff! So thanks, and congrats!

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  493. Kalani on February 22, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    I couldn’t find my favorite post. it was the one I won! Probabaly one of the first blog contests I won… It was for a School Days organizer manyyy years ago when pre-school was still a distant possibility. Now my son is getting ready for kindergarden! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    I like this post too…
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/10/mommy_cards_get_smarter.php

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  495. Jennifer on February 22, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    You started your baby in Feb 2006 and I had my first baby in July 2006, so I spent many, many days on your site researching cool stuff so I could be a cool mom and maybe no one would notice that I had no idea what the hell I was doing.

    This was one of the first bookmarked pages for me. See? Cool. I’m glad we both turned out to be great. Cheers to us.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2006/04/misogynists_read_no_further.php

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  496. Rachel on February 22, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I love the holiday gift guides! Very helpful to have such thoughtful compilations!

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  497. Jennifer Lockridge on February 22, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    I just love bunnies and so all these year of the rabbit suggestions are just my thing. I don’t know how you find all this cuteness, but thank you! And Happy Birthday!

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  500. Newbie Mum Melissa on February 22, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    https://coolmompicks.com/holidaygiftguide/

    I am still using this list as a guide – need I say more? I think you covered everyone for the holidays. Thank you!

    newbiemumintraining at yahoo dot com

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  503. Nicola on February 22, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    And congratulations!

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  506. Courtney Satkoski on February 22, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    First off, CONGRATS! I have you as my homepage because I don’t want to miss a single post 🙂 I love your ideas- and especially appreciate your shout outs to Etsy 🙂

    My favorite post is: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/11/woodours_bears.php

    I am always on the hunt to find quality products that honor the Daddy-Baby bond that is often marketed through stories and toys in a Mommy-Baby format. These bears are wonderful. My little one loves climbing into her dads lap- each with their Woodour Bear to read a bedtime story! And we own a ton of Deglingos too- we love the funky critters they come up with 🙂

    THANKS again!

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  507. Kate on February 22, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    While it’s not technically a post, I’m going with https://www.coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/ because I first started reading as the CPSIA was being amended and I appreciate(d) your efforts to save handmade!

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  508. Sara on February 22, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    We made these little monsters last week and they were a big hit! Happy Birthday

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  510. Rita Dawson on February 22, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    My fav is the music recap in this post – so helpful in getting grandparents gifts for the kids!!

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  514. Kiran Younus on February 22, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    I really liked the site from the beginning because it always had original and fun items. But, when I read this post, I was hooked to the site and will always check it in case it introduces me to some amazing product or cause such as this one. Keep up the good work and happy birthday!

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  517. Julie on February 22, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    I have to pick one?! Ha. Wish I could remember the first post I read ’cause I was hooked then. It was sometime around October of 2006 I think (maybe??) when I returned to work from maternity leave. But to pick one for now, I’ll choose this diaper bag that I thought about and thought about and…https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/09/vegan_chic.php (along with the Crystalyn Kae or Baby Kaed bags.)

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  527. Eil on February 22, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    I loved the holiday gift guide – so many great ideas, it made my holidays so much smoother!

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  529. Elana on February 22, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Foodzie was a favorite. I love the great products and companies that you introduce us to.

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  536. Roni Orlina on February 22, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    I have been reading your blog for a long long long time! Yay for the birthday.

    This is the post that made me add you to my google reader:
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/12/crankypants.php

    I had to see if they made them in adult size 🙂

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  541. Marilyn on February 22, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    The best ever pick was the Santa Video! My daughter was 5 last Christmas and she was at the perfect age for it. I only wished I videotaped her watching the video to capture her expression. It was truly priceless. Thank you!!

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  544. Kiki Parry on February 22, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    Happy Bday CMP! (or CMS as it might have been if I helped decide)

    Thanks for your support over the years of Alternate Greetings mom-centric cards. Thanks MJ for mentioning it as a fav post so I don’t have to. But wait, I do. It’s honestly my fav subject to see come up on cool mom picks. THANKS a zillion! Moms rock – and YOU help!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/05/when_your_baby_cares_enough_to.php

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  546. Melissa Ann on February 22, 2011 at 11:37 pm

    I particularly love all the gift guides – at christmas, mothers day, etc – I depend on them now, as a matter of fact! But my favorite featured items I’ve found through your site are all from the vintage pearl – I love love them – thank you! (you’ve featured them a couple times…)

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  548. Heather Koopman on February 22, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    My favorite posts was one of the first I’d seen as a new reader. The 2010 Mother’s Day Gift Guide. I was searching for a good first mother’s day gift for my mom and mother-in-law as grandmothers. The custom silhouette plate of my son turned out to be a perfect grandmother gift. I’m even thinking about doing the plates again this year of my daughter. And yes, that math is right–I’ve got 2 under 2. Well, my son turned 2 a month ago, but almost…

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/mothersdaygifts10/

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  554. deborah on February 23, 2011 at 12:02 am

    i love your site and can hardly begin to pick a favorite. you have helped me find so many awesome retailers i would not otherwise have known.

    your posts about vincent shoes have helped me give my daughter happy AND fashionable feet.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/02/whats_better_than_cute_kids_sh.php

    i love that you featured courtney courtney back in the day. i love all the etsy shops you link to. you rock. keep it up!

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  559. veronab on February 23, 2011 at 12:16 am

    Congrats and keep the picks coming !!! This post is my favorite !!! Tthe birthday giveaway . Do not know how to attach link :(.

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  561. Nancy on February 23, 2011 at 12:25 am

    My favorite was your pick of Hallmark’s new personalized announcements. Since seeing this back in July, not only have I ordered my DD’s announcements but our holiday cards and my in-laws 50th anniversary invitations. Thank you for introducing there awesome service!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/07/hallmarkcom_launches_personali.php

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  565. Caryn Putchat on February 22, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    This helped turn me on to photo books. I love giving them as gifts, and it brings me back to my scrapbooking days.

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  566. Maureen on February 23, 2011 at 1:06 am

    It has to be this one… https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/03/ohdeeoh_cooke_clutter_contest.php

    as I had a bunch of the ViaToy boxes but then this was the first time I saw the awesome playtable (in the picture!) that you could make from them (which I then promptly did and LOVE and have used for my boys for a good 2+ years now.

    Thanks!
    Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)

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  569. Michelle on February 22, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    My favorite post is the Techie post. It’s the reason I started following. SO glad I did! 😉

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  570. Janella S on February 23, 2011 at 1:37 am

    I love the guides! I obsess over reviews before buying anything for my kids (as if the wrong backpack for preschool will somehow keep them out of a good college). I loved that the last Back To School guide included tissue to dry mom’s tears. https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/08/the_2010_cool_mom_picks_back-t.php

    Btw, second would have to be the pronunciation guide for brands.

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  572. Celeste Stanley on February 23, 2011 at 1:51 am

    I love all the Etsy items you promote on your website. Purchased the mini portrait last year for my husband with a pic of our son – lovely. Happy 5th Birthday CMP!

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  575. Allison on February 22, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I’ve been stalking this blog almost daily for four years now but my all-time favorite entry was about Vintage Pearl. Hubby bought me a beautiful necklace from them after our second daughter was born (I gave a huge hint LOL I posted a link in his favorites list).

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  577. Danica on February 22, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    I love the Wubbanubs post because I wouldn’t be able to get through the night without it. It worked for my first and now for my second. I liked them so much I opened an online store to sell them plus some of my other favorite items 🙂

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/03/sucking_face.php

    Congrats on 5 years!

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  579. Twin Mama on February 23, 2011 at 2:50 am

    I really enjoy all the various posts because they all provide fun new info but I really enjoyed this post because not only does it give me great gift ideas but I usually end up purchasing some of the items for my babies as well!

    https://coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

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  581. Jesyca Greene on February 22, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    As soon as I saw this I knew that I had found the best gift my husband could give me. Then I visited the site! It was so hard to choose. It is the only time in our marriage that I said. “Honey, give me your credit card, you and the kids are buying me a Mother’s Day gift.” I LOVE my necklace and wear it EVERYDAY…best gift ever.

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  583. Chris Willow on February 23, 2011 at 3:14 am

    Happy B-day! I would have to say the post you have done on CPSIA and saving handmade have been my fav’s- such great work spreading the news and word!https://www.coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/

    thanks for such a wonderful give-away- fingers crossed!

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  586. candi on February 23, 2011 at 4:55 am

    this was the best post i ever read because daughter #2 was conceived with it on my nightstand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! noa sends her thanks and happy 5 years..

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  589. christine on February 23, 2011 at 12:52 am

    I’ve been following your site for the past 2 years and I love it! I especially like the “Latest in Parents Lifesavers” posts. The free “All Recalls” app ensures that anything me and my hubby want to buy is safe for our family.

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  590. sara hauser on February 23, 2011 at 6:16 am

    I love the coolpicks/archives.com Well, I think that the link–I see things I like but presume I’ll remember them and don’t! So it’s off to the archives and amazingly it finds what I’m looking for . . . keep up the good work.

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  591. Emily on February 23, 2011 at 6:22 am

    One of my favorite blogs was this one (https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/12/tummy_control_yoga_pants.php) about the comfort of yoga pants. I wear them all the time: around the house, running errands, exercising…..you name it. I had never tried yoga until a friend of mine introduced me to it while I was pregnant. Practicing yoga is relaxing and I feel like I de-stress at the end of the day. When I practice in the morning it gets me ready for the day and helps stretch all of more sore muscles from carring baby all day. Yoga pants are so comfortable. Love them!

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  593. Katie Kneisley on February 23, 2011 at 6:32 am

    Over the last few years I’ve been thrilled to learn of sites such as the one below, for Over the Rain Dough. I try to be as conscientious as possible in getting safe, healthy clothing, toys, food, etc. for my kids, and your site has continually pointed me to so many organic and natural resources that make this endeavor SO much easier. Thank you and happy anniversary!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2006/09/almost_good_enough_to_eat.php

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  594. Sara on February 23, 2011 at 6:45 am

    I love the Pee Wee’s perfect playhouse! The kids can create a fort without using all the couch cushions and blankets! I love that it clean up quickly and can be stored away without taking up much space! Great idea for kids of all ages!

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  595. Wendy Armbruster Bell on February 23, 2011 at 2:20 am

    I’ve been a reader for about three years now. My favourite post was the Julian & Co jewellery and I’ve been coveting it ever since!

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  600. Kristin Paull on February 23, 2011 at 7:50 am

    I just found your blog today via Girl con Queso- the famous or is it infamous Laura! Love it here! Way to go on the blog and congrats. I love today’s post with a cheeky look back at how it all began. Way to go on taking the leap, and I can’t wait for my Lexus!

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  605. Sharon on February 23, 2011 at 8:24 am

    Happy Anniversary. I love your site but I loved your ireward app post. It was just the thing I was looking for in getting my kids and their chores and rewards organized. They love it and I love it.

    https://coolmomtech.com/2011/01/chore_charts_20.php

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  607. Gabby on February 23, 2011 at 8:29 am

    “Cool stroller liner!” “I know.” because I live in HOT and humid Texas so this will be great for the summer!

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  614. Alicia Shawhan on February 23, 2011 at 9:37 am

    I loved the holiday gift guide! I viewed it consistently when I was shopping trying to figure out just what to get! Love your blogs!

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  618. STACEY SARROS on February 23, 2011 at 9:44 am

    We celebrated BIG for my husband this year, because he was truly a hero to me and our daughter. He didn’t have any plans to deliver our baby in the car on the way to the hospital-solo I might add, and his love, strength and loyalty is something we’ll cherish forever! Thank you Cool Mom picks! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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  621. Suzi on February 23, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Happy Birthday!!! I’ve been following you guys for 3 years and recommend to all the moms I know. While I love so many of your posts, your article about Universal Studios actually helped us to plan our vacation in January! We would never have thought to head to these parks if it weren’t for your suggestions, and sure enough, my 3 year old loved it! Thanks:
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/12/universal_orlando_vacation_for_younger_kids.php

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  622. Linnea on February 23, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Here’s my second entry!
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/09/whos_the_cutest_rattle_of_them.php
    Another birdy rattle because I love birds!
    This was my runner up yesterday for favorite post! 🙂 Then again, you’ve had a lot of amazing posts over the years! I’m sure I’ll find more to share for successive day’s entries!
    Congrats again!

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  626. ChristyP on February 23, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I have found out about so many great things over the years (I think I’ve been a subscriber for over 4 years!) but one of my favs has to be the one about Little Capers. My son L.O.V.E.S. his superhero shirts! https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/04/step_aside_batman.php

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  629. Patricia on February 23, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Love the holiday guides. Happy Birthday Cool Mom Picks!

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  630. Alma on February 23, 2011 at 9:59 am

    I’ve spent the last 10 minutes searching in vain for the link, but my all-time fave Cool Mom Pick is the personalized bookplates in the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. I bought “_______ Really Loves This Book” for my sister and my daughter’s 1st grade teacher.

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  631. Jennifer on February 23, 2011 at 9:59 am

    All of the times you mentioned anything from Etsy. You started my life-long love affair with it. Thanks for introducing us.

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  635. Annie Johnson on February 23, 2011 at 10:01 am

    I’ve been following CMP since before the permalinks were up! So my new fave is this one: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/celebrity_style_loot_bags.php

    But my true fave was the Indie Fixx post you did which featured my now go-to gift for kidlets – personalized fabric snack bags by Bleu Roo. They look like a million bucks but they are really affordable.

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  636. Meghan on February 23, 2011 at 10:03 am

    Happy Birthday!

    You are one of my favorite websites and I get the best ideas for gifts and really neat stuff for my son that I get complimented all the time on. Picking a favorite “pick” was hard but if I have to:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/youre_the_onesie_that_i_want.php

    I love giving this to a new mom. It is the sweetest personalized onesie that I have ever seen and even when outgrown its a great keepsake. It is my go-to 1st/2nd/3rd baby gift.

    Thank you for making my gift giving that much easier!

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  637. Jodi Y. Theirl on February 23, 2011 at 10:04 am

    First of all, I must say……Happy 5th Birthday!!! I have enjoyed your emails, posts, newsletters for almost 5 years now!! I can rememeber subscribing to the magazine Cookie….that is were I found your site….and I have been hooked ever since. I have also been delighted with the online sites/stores that you have listed in the past. A few of my favs being Psychobaby, MomAgenda and Resa Design-which I am so sad they have closed their doors. I have placed numerous orders from the stores above and LOVE THEM!!!! Thank you so much for all your information!! Your contest asks to include a link from a previous post — well there would be way to many to list but I can say that my favorites are the guides. I love the back to school and the baby shower guides!! You guys are doing an awesome job and I bet it has been a fantastic ride! I wish you all the best in the future!! ~Jodi Theirl~

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  640. Kris B on February 23, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I love that you can make personalized books – thanks for bringing that to the readers! Happy birthday!

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  642. Ashley on February 23, 2011 at 10:09 am

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/02/fancy_nancy_meets_bob_ross.php
    This is one of the first posts I read from your site, and one of the first times I ever won something in my life!
    I won the kit to make the hair clips, and my daughter still wears them almost every day in her hair!
    So much fun to make. Even for this creatively challenged mommy 🙂

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  646. Charlene on February 23, 2011 at 10:20 am

    I always love your book suggestions, may they be for baby or parents. I have a huge list of “editor picks” children’s books that I’m slowly working on acquiring. So far they’ve been perfect. But the best was when you suggested this book. I got it for my husband for father’s day (like you suggested), when our daughter was only a couple months old and my husband thought it was a complete waste of time to read it. He was so wrong and now he actually lets his friends borrow it. He wrote his name inside to make sure he gets it back 😉 haha “DADDY NEEDS A DRINK”. https://www.coolmompicks.com/2006/06/make_it_a_double.php

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  648. Yvonne From El Paso on February 23, 2011 at 10:23 am

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/12/editors_best_of_2009_the_coole_6.php

    I have enjoyed your blog. They great Ideas and the cool gadgets. You guys are awesome and look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you guys.. Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you Happy birthday Cool Moms Picks Happy birthday to you…. Yeah….

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  660. Amanda on February 23, 2011 at 10:40 am

    I love ALL of your gift guides, but especially the baby shower one: https://www.coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

    Baby showers can get repetitive, especially when all of your friends are in the “baby years” and I love being able to bring something fresh and fun that my mom friends treasure!

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  663. Diana on February 23, 2011 at 10:41 am

    I’ve been a mom for 5 months, and that’s how long I’ve been in love with CMP! My favorite…holiday gift guide! I discovered Julian & Co and it’s my new favorite jewelry place! I bought the dog tag with our new daughter’s birth details on it-it’s his most treasured item. Thanks CMP-for all the great daily info!

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  668. Anne-Marie Somers on February 23, 2011 at 10:46 am

    Four years ago, I traveled to Philadelphia for a conference with my finance (now my husband!) Near the convention center I purchased, what would be become, my favorite pair of earrings. They were so light and so cute. When I found this link, I was in 7th heaven. These were my earrings. Now I own four pairs and not only were they a fantastic deal, they only charged me $5 for shipping (from Australia!)

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/7_great_picks_you_missed_this_week.php

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  673. Tara on February 23, 2011 at 10:56 am

    My favorites are the holiday gift guides. They are really helpful and cool.

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  681. Nana on February 23, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Happy birthday and congratulations on the 5 year milestone! I love SO many of your posts, but the one about the FAMILY MANIFESTO print really stuck with me because I thought it was wonderful to set out family values in writing and be reminded of them in such an artistic way each day. I even contacted Aardvark for a pricing but it was a little steep for a personal commissioned one. We may still do it some day. But it got me to write down what we, as a family value.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/cgi-bin/admin/mt-search.cgi?search=family+manifesto&x=0&y=0&IncludeBlogs=1&limit=10

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  684. An Nguyen on February 23, 2011 at 11:21 am

    My favorite post was about winter boots!

    I live in Prescott, AZ and we’ve had a few more snow days than we generally do and those boots were a lifesaver!! Thanks for all your insight.

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  689. Melanie Britton on February 23, 2011 at 11:34 am

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/shoes_with_hearts.php

    I have only been privy to your site as of this year. However, I sooooo love these little shoes. I want my 2 little ones to have a pair and my niece as well!!! There are sooooooo many wonderful things on your site. Thank you!! And good job on making it for 5 years folks.

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  690. Katie C on February 23, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Okay, so I’ve loved this blog for years! I discovered it when I just had one baby boy (now I have three)! I’ve loved so many products I first saw on this site, but my favorite is the Joyababy diaper clutch. I love mine and have given tons as gifts! Happy 5th Birthday, congratulations, and thanks!https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/08/ode_to_joya.php

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  691. christine on February 23, 2011 at 11:36 am

    I couldnt find the link, but loved your blog about dream sakes that preserves art work. I did one for my daughters 21 year old birthday. Great gift!

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  693. Trina on February 23, 2011 at 11:37 am

    I would have to say that this is one of my favorite posts. It introduced me to ThinkGeek! I recently bought an amazing set of bedsheets for my son, at half off, from ThinkGeek. So thank you!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/07/sucking_it.php

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  703. Melissa Dobbins on February 23, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I love ALL of the holiday gift guides! Such great ideas.

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  704. Leslie on February 23, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    I received SO MANY great gift ideas from CMP. I honestly can’t count the number of “where did find such a PERFECT thing?” and “I’ve never seen anything like this (in a good way)” comments I get from CMP finds. This was a great find for that reason: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/fairy_tree_house_actual_size_o.php

    Thanks so much for helping us all out over the past 5 years!

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  708. Linda humes on February 23, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    I am a happy grandmother who loves your website. Your suggestions are fabulous every time. Particularly loved the idea of children learning foreign languages (little pim series)
    The best thing you did was quickly answer my email to remind me of a discount which I received when I ordered Spanish for the 2 yr old and Mandarin for the 5 yr old. By the way they both love it and are learning so fast!!
    Many thanks and congratulations and keep up the good work,
    Linda Humes

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  712. Kym Ohnå on February 23, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    This post showed up just as we were trying to find a baby gate that has form and function. Thank You!

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  714. Wenlei Johnson on February 23, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    I really liked the various posts about saving handmade goods, as supporting our local artists is so important. After receiving the post, I forwarded it to my moms’ group and got the word out.
    https://coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/

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  720. Sharon Mathelus on February 23, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I love everything from Olliegraphic including this growth chart:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/10/oh_how_fast_they_grow_1.php

    Right now we are using the old school pencil mark on the door frame but would love to upgrade as we are also thinking of redoing my daughter’s room. Have since shared this link with 3 other moms-to-be and saved the site as an icon on my iPhone so I can remind myself to order something from here sooner than later!

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  724. Wendy on February 23, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Sharpy the phone # on the kids belly on trips…..love it, every trip to Disney mine has got the mark! Love the gift guides too!

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  727. stacy hancock on February 23, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/time_to_pull_a_jamie_oliver_on.php

    I loved this post because we are huge on getting the plastic out of the playroom(and our whole house)- and are quite close! We buy some big box wooden toys and things, but truly delight in purchasing as many handmade items as possible from small work at home moms. Our play food is all hand knit or crocheted. Even the cat likes it! ;0)
    Hopefully more people were inspired to get the plastic out of their play kitchen after your post!

    hancoci_s at msn dot com

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  730. A. Turner on February 23, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Happy Birthday Cool Moms! Happy birthday Kristen and Liz! I wish you many more blessed years! I just love this website! You always feature the coolest products and the best tips. THANK YOU!
    P.s.: Love the black and white picture with the birthday hats!

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  733. A. Turner on February 23, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Happy Birthday Cool Moms! Happy birthday Kristen and Liz! I wish you many more blessed years! I just love this website! You always feature the coolest products and the best tips.
    One of my favorites links is: https://coolmompicks.com/safertoy08/ named The Cool Mom Picks Safer Toy Guide 2008
    The reason I chose this one is because it helped me to educate myself about what would be safer to get to my one year old baby, and also to other small children. So THANK YOU!
    P.s.: Love the black and white picture with the birthday hats!

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  742. Abbey on February 23, 2011 at 9:19 am

    As a new mom (Big D turned 5 months yesterday & it took me about 3 of those months to resurface and start enjoying the internet again, using it for other things than just googling “is _____ normal for a __ month old?”!) I’m newish to your blog. But I loved your recent Valentine’s post… I printed the Style Crush – you are the cheese to my maccaroni – card, and snuck it in my hubby’s lunch from Dax. He’s not a mushy guy but that melted him a little!

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  749. Helen on February 23, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Every time my back starts to spasm after wearing my 26 pounder on one hip (in my sling) I curse myself for not buying an Action Baby carrier (or any other ergo type carrier I suppose) sooner. With an 18 month old it seems like a waste of money … though I have been wishing I just manned up and spent the month since he was 9 months old. Whoops

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/yes_virginia_there_is_a_baby_c.php

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  757. Melinda M. Barry on February 23, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I am not at the age that a lot of my friends and myself are having babies. The post on the the perfect baby showers posted 3/15/2010 is perfect. I saved it to keep referring back to it. I have kept numerous posts for future use on presents for my nieces and nephews. Cool Mom Picks is the best post I have ever signed up for. They have amazing ideas and helpful hints.

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  763. Liza on February 23, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Ooops. This was supposed to be here:

    My fave post is: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/09/calling_all_atlanta_and_nyc_co.php

    The reason is I got to meet SEVERAL of my favorite women in the blogosphere, AND it was at that awesome space on Peachtree St that is like a live Etsy shop, AND it was the first time I left the house with Josie when she was like a week old.

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  777. Sharon on February 23, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    I love the Momma’s Jewels teething necklace. I had my parents buy me one for the holidays last year, my daughter loves it and I get compliments on it all the time. A great purchase!

    https://mommasjewels.com/index.html

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  786. Sara Smith on February 23, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Happy Birthday! I just love you guys! I have been reading daily almost since the beginning, and always refer people to you for, well, just about anything!

    It’s impossible to choose a favorite, but I chose a representative shoe post with a fab title b/c I love that you guys introduced me to all the amazing, super cool kids’ shoes options out there: Livie and Luca, Vincent, See Kai Run, Robeez Tredz…obviously I could go on and on. Thanks!!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/01/princesses_climb_monkeybars_to.php

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  797. tracy on February 23, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    I love getting your newsletters that focus on handmade anything or crafting. One of my favorite sites is Wee Wonderfuls, thank you for the excellent editing, I don’t have time to find all this great stuff,
    Happy B-day

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  799. Amy on February 23, 2011 at 11:49 am

    I really like a lot of the postings in the tech space and I really liked the blog regarding the organizational app. It took a while to figure it out, but it’s coming in handy. Thanks CMP for all the great info – keep it coming! You’ve been an inspiration to me to start my own small business! Cheers!

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  800. Heather on February 23, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    I just love Sarah Jane’s artwork! Its so timeless I just had to get one (or maybe 3) for my daughter’s room. Now I am patiently awaiting her fabric line to come out in May so I can make a quilt for my daughter’s rooms with it!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/10/illustrating_childhood.php

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  803. Nancy on February 23, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    My favourite post would have to be the review of my album on Cool Mom Picks! I remember exactly where I was when I read it…we were on holiday, in the west of Ireland and I went to an internet cafe in Castle Gregory on the Dingle Peninsula to check your website to see if it was up yet and there it was! Very proud moment for the band, as it was to me, the Holy Grail of Mommy Blogs and OUR LITTLE RECORD was featured for the world to see! Thank you Christina!!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/07/lullabye_music_updated.php

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  809. Wendy on February 23, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Love this blog, it’s the only one I check on a consistent basis. Love the “chapstuff” you introduced from Mayron’s Goods. All natural and works great!

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  811. Mikelle on February 23, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    It’s a bit hard to find my favorite, but I did love the sunscreen you recommended. We don’t use a lot of sunscreen, but while on vacation, it was awfully nice to have one that I trusted. The link is:https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/06/sfp_vip.php

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  812. holly on February 23, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    oooh what goodies! Thankyou

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  815. Brittany on February 23, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/ask_cool_mom_picks/
    I just discovered cool mom picks last week and I love everything I see but if I had to pick, the post on online meal planning resources was quite helpful!
    Looking forward to more from cool mom picks in the years to come!

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  820. sarah on February 23, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Just learned about this site, and am loving my first week! Happy 5th!

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  825. Kendra Grafing on February 23, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/holiday_photo_cards_with_flair.php

    Hi,
    I have been following this website for about a year. My favorite post had to be the one above recommending different companies for Christmas Cards. I ended up using Minted, and I received compliment after compliment from people who received our family Christmas card this year. I had people even say they were going to frame the card, they enjoyed it so much.

    Thanks for all your tips and suggestions.
    Much appreciated,
    Kendra

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  827. Kendra Grafing on February 23, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/holiday_photo_cards_with_flair.php

    Hi,
    I have been following this website for about a year. My favorite post had to be the one above recommending different companies for Christmas Cards. I ended up using Minted, and I received compliment after compliment from people who received our family Christmas card this year. I had people even say they were going to frame the card, they enjoyed it so much.

    Thanks for all your tips and suggestions.
    Much appreciated,
    Kendra

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  828. Kendra Grafing on February 23, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/holiday_photo_cards_with_flair.php

    Hi,
    I have been following this website for about a year. My favorite post had to be the one above recommending different companies for Christmas Cards. I ended up using Minted, and I received compliment after compliment from people who received our family Christmas card this year. I had people even say they were going to frame the card, they enjoyed it so much.

    Thanks for all your tips and suggestions.
    Much appreciated,
    Kendra

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  839. Laura Upton on February 23, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    My favorite item by far was the Nerdy Baby Flash Cards. I bought the ABC set and the Let’s Count to Ten set for my twin girls for Christmas, and they were a big hit. We go over them just about every day! I had to actually look up a few of these! Impress your relatives!
    https://www.tiffanyard.com/ohCOOL/ABC.htm

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  840. Andrea on February 23, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    There are so many to choose from…but since my memory has been reduced to very short term (due to children), I have to go with this link: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/art_that_tells_it_like_it_is.php

    It’s my favorite because it’s one example of many of the posts that get forwarded to my friends or co-workers. My co-worker often says “Shut the Front Door” and this was just perfect for her plus it was from a local artist. Thanks!

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  843. Michelle M. on February 23, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    My favorite post was the recent Cool Mom Tech Holiday Gift Guide: https://coolmomtech.com/holidaygiftguide/
    Because it gave me 2 gift ideas (the Expressive Photography book & Angry Birds Tshirt) for Christmast and a thank you present. I tried getting the texting gloves for my sitter, but they were so popular that they were sold out by the time I went to purchase them.

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  846. Sara on February 23, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    I loved your post about the “Yes To” product line. I am a first time mother to a 15 month old and I check your website everyday. I love all your posts, but I was in need of a new skin care line and after reading this post, I decided to give it a try. Now I am a huge fan and am very thankful for you helpful reviews. Here is the link: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/yes_to_tomatoes.php

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  854. Kathy Buckner on February 23, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    I love all your gift guides.

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  855. Melissa Ann on February 23, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Now that I’m preggos with my second, I love love love the whole category of ‘maternity clothes that don’t suck’ – because my oh my are there a lot that do suck! I was particularly excited about Kristen’s post with the nursing tank:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/glamour_mom_nursing_tanks.php

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  864. Erin W on February 24, 2011 at 1:18 am

    I subscribed to CMP on Wed, June 13, 2007. I’m obsessed with stationary and your recommendation of Paperless Post was awesome. Ever since reading about them on CMP:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/06/online_invitations_paperless_post.php

    I’ve used them for several birthday parties, Valentine’s Day, special occasions, etc. I even PAY to use them as I think they are that great. Probably would have taken me a lot longer to discover them without CMP.

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  865. Brenda on February 24, 2011 at 1:45 am

    Ok here i go again i just did this and something happened so i will try it again!! Happy Birthday we are just a few days ago on the birthday.My favorite is the Cool Mom Tech here is one from 11/2/2010 https://coolmomtech.com/2010/10/peace_tech_harmony.php It was very good as they always are.Thanks for the super nice giveaway!I meant apart on the birthday since mine is this coming Saturday that was a typo error ok!

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  866. Stephanie Ratner on February 23, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    This was one of the first posts I remember reading, as I was trying to do research about baby gear because I was due a month later with my first child.

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  884. deborah on February 24, 2011 at 10:51 am

    i love your site and can hardly begin to pick a favorite. you have helped me find so many awesome retailers i would not otherwise have known.

    your posts about vincent shoes have helped me give my daughter happy AND fashionable feet.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/02/whats_better_than_cute_kids_sh.php

    i love that you featured courtney courtney back in the day. i love all the etsy shops you link to. you rock. keep it up!

    Read more: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/happy_5th_birthday_cool_mom_pi.php#ixzz1EtMsmugn

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  888. Melissa Wisniewski on February 24, 2011 at 11:14 am

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

    I love the baby shower gift guide. My gifts are always a hit at showers. I keep some small things on hand in case I go and visit a new mom and baby as well. I’m never empty handed!

    Thanks!
    Melissa

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  896. shannon on February 24, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    love the guides

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  900. Karen on February 24, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    My favorite link (so hard to choose) is this one. . . https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/10/cute_boy_clothing_-_yay.php, because as the mom of (soon-to-be) three boys, I’m always searching for cute boys’ clothing! The web is flooded with adorable dresses, hair bows, etc… but so little for my adorable sons.

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  902. Leslie on February 24, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    I received SO MANY great gift ideas from CMP. I honestly can’t count the number of “where did find such a PERFECT thing?” and “I’ve never seen anything like this (in a good way)” comments I get from CMP finds. This was a great find for that reason: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/fairy_tree_house_actual_size_o.php

    Thanks so much for helping us all out over the past 5 years!

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  905. corinneyb on February 24, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for the purl bee’s heart hair clip post! I am not usually up for crafts, but I made a couple of these for my daughter (as well as the rose clip they did last year), and have gotten so many compliments on them! Now I make them for gifts for all my friends who have little girls, and even made a rose cluster pin for a friend of mine. CMP, you made me crafty!

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  911. STACEY SARROS on February 24, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    LOVED the gift guide. The gifts were super unique and versatile!! I definitely utilized this during my Christmas shopping!

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  912. Catherine on February 24, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    I love the annual baby shower guide–and refer to it often throughout the year. Thanks!

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  913. Laura on February 24, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    One of my favorite posts that you guys did was Kristen’s, a while back, about her other blog, the Shredheads. I clicked over, and saw how effective the video had been for her, so I gave it a shot.

    As the mom of a 1 month old and a 4.5 year old, it’s super hard for me to fit in the time to get the exercise I need in order to stay cheerful and healthy. I love that you guys know that, and find solutions that actually work.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/jillian_michaels_6_week_six_pack.php

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  919. Beanie on February 24, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    WHOOO HOOOOOO —- loved these envirosax ever since these came out — especially with the sesame street characters : https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/05/sesame_street_goes_green.php

    So very excited that these are in the day 3 giveaway!!! Totally cute, totally practically — but most importantly, washable and portable!

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  922. AustinMochi on February 24, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/08/im_in_love_with_a_sunscreen.php

    I used this product all last summer, and no sunburn for either me or my child — hoorah! I really liked the ease of the spray bottle (first sprayed it on my hand then applied it to my child so that the fumes wouldn’t be inhaled) and how quickly it dried. No goopy mess!

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  923. Sharon on February 24, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    My favorite Cool Mom pick is this one…

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/04/cool_dog_productions.php

    I admit, it’s mine! You picked me!! And I am so grateful.

    As my business model becomes a bit of a dinosaur I can sit back and reflect on all the lovely people that helped me when I was just starting out. It helps the transition process a lot.

    Thank so much Cool Mom Picks for all that you do 🙂
    xo

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  925. Hilary S on February 24, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    I have to say that I am all about this Disneyland piece. Mainly because I have never been to any of the big theme parks and am hoping to have a chance to visit DL later this year. There is lots of stuff out on Disneyworld, but hardly anything on Disneyland. So, thank you!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/07/the_cool_mom_picks_guide_to_su.php

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  929. Christina on February 24, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    I don’t know if I could ever pick only one favorite post. There are too many and too much great information. But, I have been recently looking for playsets and playhouses for my little one as I am dreaming of warmer weather. I just love this post for the crooked houses. If only I could afford it now…..
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/04/kids_playhouses_that_make_your.php

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  938. Kris B on February 24, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Love these necklaces – thanks for bringing us great jewlery choices!

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  947. J Lang on February 24, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    The most important post to me on CMP was the information on sunscreen ratings by the Environmental Working Group. It really impacted how we thought about sun protection and I think gave us really important information. We changed to some of their recommended brands and bought long-sleeved shirts. Anyway, it helped our skin-cancer and incredibly pale family a lot.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/06/protecting_yourself_from_sun_p.php

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  948. danette on February 24, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    I love coming to Cool Mom Picks for different scrapbooking ideas and seeing all the handmade goodies.

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  952. Amy K. on February 24, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    I loved the adorable kids’ clothes!

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  963. Laura on February 25, 2011 at 9:50 am

    I love the posts you guys do on travelling with kids. Our family doesn’t have a lot of discretionary income (my husband is a grad student), but we use most of it to travel (we have close family in Europe). So I look at your travel posts with energy — both the ones we can afford and do implement, as well as the ones that will be on our maybe-when-he-graduates-and-gets-a-job-with-an-income list. Here’s one of those:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/08/boltholes_draft.php

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  969. Brooke on February 25, 2011 at 11:04 am

    So many favorite pages, it’s hard to pick just one. There was a time when I had to stop visiting your site each day because it was killing my budget. Literally, I was buying something I saw on your site almost every day! Anyway, one of my all time purchases was from Crankypants. I got so many compliments on them any time my first daughter wore them. Now my second daughter is almost big enought to wear them too!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2007/12/crankypants.php

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  978. Karen on February 25, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    My favorite link (so hard to choose) is this one. . . https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/10/cute_boy_clothing_-_yay.php, because as the mom of (soon-to-be) three boys, I’m always searching for cute boys’ clothing! The web is flooded with adorable dresses, hair bows, etc… but so little for my adorable sons.

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  980. Liza on February 25, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    My fave post is: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/09/calling_all_atlanta_and_nyc_co.php

    The reason is I got to meet SEVERAL of my favorite women in the blogosphere, AND it was at that awesome space on Peachtree St that is like a live Etsy shop, AND it was the first time I left the house with Josie when she was like a week old.

    Kristen, your daughter was so cute about wanting to see the baby. And so was Mir. But at least Mir was tall enough to peek without making my c-sectioned body squat down.

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  981. Liberty on February 25, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    Happy birthday!! I have a 5 year old too – not a blog, a boy!
    I loved this article about Ipad cases – I just got one for my hubs – and useful helpful info is exactly.what.i.need. And that’s what y”All provide!
    Blessings!

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  982. Ashley Peters on February 25, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/5_new_mom_must_haves.php
    It’s so nice to have recommendations from real moms when it comes to what us newbies do (and don’t) need for our babies…I’m still in the “planning” stages right now, but I read everything I can to try and get prepared for what’s coming (hopefully soon)…

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  985. Pamela black on February 25, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    “Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happppppy birthday to COOL MOM PICKS! happpy birthday to YOU!!!”
    wishing you a very happy birthday and much success in the coming years to follow, and say you don’t look a day over 1;)
    I been following,subscribe to your site/blog for the past 5 months and enjoy every post every email everything about CMP!!!! keep up the good work! look for your shout out at my blog. https://www.lifeasamomnwife.blogspot.com

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  986. Sara on February 25, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    This was also one of my favorite posts: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/09/paper_dolls_app.php
    about the Paper Town Friends app. Before that I hadn’t thought of downloading apps for my kids to my iPod, but I bought this one and they loved it. Since then I’ve downloaded other apps for them and now I think they use my iPod more than I do.

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  989. Kam on February 25, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Another favorite of mine has to be these:
    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/09/fun_first_aid_always_on_hand.php

    I bought one as soon as I saw this post. Thankfully, I haven’t had a lot of cause to use it yet (knock on wood) but I love going to the park and play dates knowing that I am prepared for the inevitable injuries of a toddler!

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  995. Allison K on February 25, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Another post that made my bookmarks’ page was the one about an Etsy store that made felt crowns.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/02/crowning_glory.php

    I bought my nephew one for his birthday, and he loves it. I think I’ve found all my birthday gift ideas for my nephew from you guys.

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  1001. Heidi Tryon on February 25, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Another one of my favorite posts is from when the Save Handmade campaign started. I would not have heard anything about this without CMP.

    I love, love my handmade stuff and must protect it! Really, if good people aren’t allowed to make good things, then all we will have left are the mass-market products that meet regulations but squash individuality and creativity needed in children’s toys.

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  1009. Andrea on February 25, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    There are so many to choose from…but since my memory has been reduced to very short term (due to children), I have to go with this link: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/art_that_tells_it_like_it_is.php

    It’s my favorite because it’s one example of many of the posts that get forwarded to my friends or co-workers. My co-worker often says “Shut the Front Door” and this was just perfect for her plus it was from a local artist. Thanks!

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  1013. Vanessa Liu on February 25, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    I love your gift guides (the baby shower one just as an example). I don’t know how you ladies find the products, especially on Etsy, but they are consistently gorgeous / useful / unique. You guys are my go-to site for gift ideas!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/babyshowergifts10/

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  1015. Megan C on February 25, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    My second entry (I also entered on Tuesday). My second favorite post is Curly Q Cutiies – my six year old has a monster (“Tiny” as she named him) we purchased after reading about Curly Q here and she has slept with him every night for, what, two years now? GREAT find.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/10/design_your_own_monster_on_a_b.php

    megancrose at gmail dot com

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  1017. Beanie on February 25, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    What did I know — I was a new mom and first experience with a toddler in daycare — and somehow, despite my belief in sharpies, labeling my son’s things was, well, impossible — then, I read about Mabel’s labels — LIFESAVER!!!!!!! need I say more.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/06/mabel_camp_labels.php

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  1018. Lauren on February 25, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    How cool is this post about using cloth wipes for adults? I just love that you “went there.” We switched fairly quickly to cloth wipes for baby, but we are so far from thinking about potty training at this point that I hadn’t even thought of that. And while I do lots of other eco-friendly things, I just hadn’t thought of this one! https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/09/cloth_toilet_paper_i_dare_you.php

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  1019. Leslie on February 25, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    I received SO MANY great gift ideas from CMP. I honestly can’t count the number of “where did find such a PERFECT thing?” and “I’ve never seen anything like this (in a good way)” comments I get from CMP finds. This was a great find for that reason: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/fairy_tree_house_actual_size_o.php

    Thanks so much for helping us all out over the past 5 years!

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  1029. Lori Z. on February 26, 2011 at 7:23 am

    My second comment of the week–I still love all the posts highlighting union flags for kids.

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  1035. Kim King on February 26, 2011 at 11:12 am

    The Disney Dream Cruise – is it actually dreamy?
    was a great article. I found it practical, honest, and the author and her family were relatable.

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  1043. Leslie on February 26, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    I received SO MANY great gift ideas from CMP. I honestly can’t count the number of “where did find such a PERFECT thing?” and “I’ve never seen anything like this (in a good way)” comments I get from CMP finds. This was a great find for that reason: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/fairy_tree_house_actual_size_o.php

    Thanks so much for helping us all out over the past 5 years!

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  1053. Christie W on February 26, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I love your site. I’ve been following you about a year and half now. I love this post with the modern bunk beds: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/modern_kids_furniture_weego_baby.php

    Having twins who are toddlers now I found this while looking for a way to keep them in one room. I love that it’s modern looking and not little boyish.

    Happy Birthday! Thanks for all you do and the great finds!

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  1058. Ashley Lankey on February 26, 2011 at 11:43 am

    I am a fairly new follower. I LOVE your baby shower gift guide. I am in the season where all of my girlfriends, and my sisters, are having babies. I always have the best baby gifts thanks to you!

    Congrats on many successful years and many more to come!

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  1063. Dana Kroh on February 26, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    I don’t want to be a downer, but I REALLY appreciate all of the posts on various recalls. (here’s an example https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/10/breaking_news_graco_stroller_r.php ). You guys post the info SO quickly and I retweet it, and post to my facebook for all of my mommy friends. It has been very helpful, and I really appreciate you guys sharing!

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  1064. Simi on February 26, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    To be honest, i LOVE all your tech posts. I was so excited when you started Cool Mom Tech. I am a total gadget fiend, and your tech info is fabulous!

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  1065. Jen Linkous on February 26, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    I loved this post for kids book apps! 🙂 Thanks ladies!

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  1068. Lauren on February 26, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    I love this post on taking a look in our kids’ lunchboxes. My kid isn’t school-aged yet, but I work at a school, and some of the lunches I see appall me. Tortilla chips are not veggies! Pizza and ice cream every Friday makes me cringe. Besides the ready-made snacks, I’d love to see some related ideas on how to put together healthy snacks in big batches for families who might not be able to afford the organic, smartly packaged snacks. https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/10/national_school_lunch_week_ideas.php

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  1075. barbara on February 26, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    I love ALL the posts so it’s hard to pick! I think I love the Gift-Guides because they’re a compilation of LOTS of links. 🙂

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  1078. angela howard on February 26, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/02/happy_5th_birthday_cool_mom_pi.php

    THis post has to be my favorite! What mom doesnt enjoying winning the things she thought she could never have? lol I see so many wonderful things on coolmompicks.. but can’t really afford to go crazy.. Having giveaways allows every mom, no matter her circumstances, a chance to own some wonderful things she wouldnt have otherwise for her kiddos!

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  1081. Missy on February 26, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    Nothing beats the “Best Of” lists

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  1083. Karen on February 27, 2011 at 12:14 am

    My favorite link (so hard to choose) is this one. . . https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/10/cute_boy_clothing_-_yay.php, because as the mom of (soon-to-be) three boys, I’m always searching for cute boys’ clothing! The web is flooded with adorable dresses, hair bows, etc… but so little for my adorable sons.

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  1085. Meg T on February 27, 2011 at 1:14 am

    I love this post and the others that include info on carriers/slings. The moby saved my life with my SERIOSULY fussy 2nd baby, but I am looking for something new with this third (hopefully NOT fussy baby. Thanks for all the info!

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/11/5_new_mom_must_haves.php

    gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com

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  1090. Deirdre on February 27, 2011 at 8:32 am

    It is very important to me to use organic and natural bath products on my toddler. Now thanks to your post on Babo Botanicals (https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/03/babo_botanicals_organic_hair_body_products.php) I have a bottle of the Berry Primrose shampoo sitting in my daughter’s tub. She loves that it makes her hair smell like her Strawberry Shortcake doll, and I love that I know she is not being lathered with chemicals.

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  1115. corinneyb on February 27, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Some of my favorite posts are about kid’s music – the not sucky kind. Yes, like today’s post on Lunch Money’s new CD. Thank you for making my children’s playlist listenable!

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  1123. Lisa on February 27, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Well, I’m going to repeat my previous post because you said I could enter each giveaway once a day… https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/07/aden_anais_little_77_american_eagle.php

    I totally bought the navy set and the orange set of washcloths after seeing these on CMP!

    (I also discovered Yellow Label Kids from your site and have bought both the donut rattles — https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/07/doughnuts_for_babies_homer_simpson.php — and the sushi rattles — https://www.coolmompicks.com/2009/03/baby_loves_sushi.php — for my son. If he doesn’t drool on them so much as to turn them gross, I see myself framing them in cool shadowboxes and hanging them in the kitchen, eventually.)

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  1132. Julie on February 27, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    I LOVE your holiday gift guide. I got so many fun and original ideas from this. My friends and family think I come up with the most creative gifts! Thanks to you! And yes, I did share my secret with them ALL. The secret is you, cool moms!
    Oh and I need to mention, that I love the keepsake jewlery and would love to win this! I so badly want a necklace with my boys names on it. I’ve wanted one for so long, but I don’t buy anything for myself. It’s all about my kids, so I would love to spoil myself with this!

    https://coolmompicks.com/holidaygiftguide/

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  1136. deborah on February 27, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    this post and others on the same topic:

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2011/01/save_handmade_update_one_year.php

    have been really helpful to me. i think it is absolutely wonderful that you educate readers about this, and help them know how to get involved in keeping handmade products available. you have such a huge readership – i think it speaks greatly about you that you take the time not just to promote large companies, but spend just as much – if not more – time on the smaller artisans & underdogs. thank you!

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  1144. Laura McMullan on February 27, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    I found you when I was writing my own blog Babybuyproducts.com (which is now no more because I am now working full time)
    I always love your christmas list posts.

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  1151. Leslie on February 27, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    Happy Birthday!!

    I received SO MANY great gift ideas from CMP. I honestly can’t count the number of “where did find such a PERFECT thing?” and “I’ve never seen anything like this (in a good way)” comments I get from CMP finds. This was a great find for that reason: https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/12/fairy_tree_house_actual_size_o.php

    Thanks so much for helping us all out over the past 5 years!

    Reply
  1154. Amy B on February 27, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Back in 2008 while I was looking for a breast pimp, I turned to CMP to see what they recommended. I figured who better to help me figure out this large purchase then you guys. Thanks to this post, I purchased the freestyle and loved it. I used it for a year with my 1st and now using it with my second she is now 7 months.

    https://www.coolmompicks.com/2008/05/the_medela_freestyle_hands_free_pump.php

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  1157. Karen on February 27, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    My favorite link (so hard to choose) is this one. . . https://www.coolmompicks.com/2010/10/cute_boy_clothing_-_yay.php, because as the mom of (soon-to-be) three boys, I’m always searching for cute boys’ clothing! The web is flooded with adorable dresses, hair bows, etc… but so little for my adorable sons.

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  1159. LeAnn on February 28, 2011 at 12:31 am

    This is my favorite post because it’s the reason I discovered your site!

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  1163. Jenny on February 27, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    This is really hard! But of all the cool, clever things I have learned about through CMP, right now (probably because I am newly pregnant again and have a zillion first time pregnant friends), this very practical CMP discovery comes to mind! Will be buying several more tanks in about 7 months!

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  1166. classified ads on August 25, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Did you hear about the Scottish drag queen? He wore pants. -Lynn Lavner

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