Babies' and kids' toys and gifts on major sale just in time for holiday

Don't miss a big discount and a special offer just for our readers We're always sad when one of our favorite indie shops close, but it's nice to wish the owners well as they are off on other pursuits. It's also nice when we get to pass o…

Kids toys and gifts on sale at Cattiwampus
Don't miss a big discount and a special offer just for our readers We're always sad when one of our favorite indie shops close, but it's nice to wish the owners well as they are off on other pursuits. It's also nice when we get to pass on big savings to all of you, as they clear out their baby and kids' gifts. Cattiwampus has been a top pick of ours for years now, and now you have a great chance to scoop up some cool deals--as in, 30% off, plus an extra $10 off if you spend more than $50. Which is easy to do with cool picks from some brands we adore. And psst...they're giving Cool Mom Picks readers the very first access. Whoo! Some favorites at the shop include the Green Toys Dumptruck regularly $28 now $19.70; a sketchbook regularly $9 now $6.30; a Schloss Fairy Castle Craft Kit regularly $18 now $12.60, and a hand-knit baby mobile from BlaBla formerly $52, now $36.40. The stock is limited of course, so go now. Trust us. We're already shopping for ourselves. -Liz Save 30% on kids' gifts at Cattiwampus while inventory lasts, with code FINAL30, plus get an extra $10 off orders $50+. FOR CMP READERS: Get free shipping on orders over $75 too. Good luck to everyone at the shop on future endeavors! Thanks for bringing so many beautiful things to parents for so long.

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