by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
We’ve had a little discussion among the editors here at Cool Mom Picks about baby thank you cards. Written by the mom “from the baby” – yes or no? The consensus was a resounding “no,” but as it turns out, we’d definitely make...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
I cannot tell you how guilty I feel tossing a baby announcement. Not only does it stink to have to add to the landfill, but it just seems odd to put a baby’s picture in the trashcan. So I had to check out Botanical Paperworks, a Canadian company that creates all...
by Mir | Cards + Stationery, Valentine's Day
You didn’t forget that the class party is on Friday and you’re baking cupcakes and, by the way, your kid needs 24 cards to share with her friends. Of course you didn’t; you were just waiting for us to tell you where to find the best printable...
by Julie | Cards + Stationery
Creating eye-catching baby stationery is not nearly as easy as it looks. Anyone can print teddy bears or glue gingham bows on heavy card stock. It takes something special to make me sit up and say, “Awww…”Gracie Girl Notes are definitely...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
So maybe lifting a pen and sticking on a stamp doesn’t seem like hard work, but when you’re chasing after three kids, putting on deodorant is a big deal let alone handwriting a note card. If there was ever a card worth the effort, it’s the gorgeous...
by Mir | Cards + Stationery, Valentine's Day
If the big wall o’ children’s Valentine’s cards at your local big box store fills you with dread, don’t despair. You’ve heard of DIY, but have you heard of DIYBWALHFTWD? This acronym came to us from Three Wheels Design owner Vicki...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
If my four-year-old daughter can write, or well, copy an entire Christmas list and note to Santa, then I’m pretty darn certain she can send thank you notes, especially when they’re these ready-to-color thank you cards from Soda by Amy.This set of four note...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
There are three basic New Year’s resolutions the way I see it: 1. Get in shape 2. Get organized 3. Save money. I decidedly cannot help you with the first one and have the brownie crumbs on my chest to prove it. But for the rest, allow me to point you...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
Among the many things my mom was a stickler about, a written thank you note for gifts was pretty close to the top of the list. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I’ve gotten lax when it comes to heeding her word–but with these two awesome cards we...
by Julie | Cards + Stationery
I’m a minimalist where it comes to calendars. I know some moms live and die by their beloved organizers, but give me a compact monthly view calendar at my fingertips and I’m set.The 18-month Mouse Pad calendar from Ann Kelle Designs is perfect for...
by Cool Mom Team | Cards + Stationery
I may buy great gifts, but I’m severely gift-wrap challenged; my presents usually get hidden toward the back of the pile so that you can’t see my incompetence. But, this year, these bold little labels from Turtle Papers will help my gifts look more...
by Julie | Cards + Stationery
I may not be a fan of matchy-matchy outfits, but coordinated stationery ensembles are the sort of matching that I can appreciate, as long as they’re done well. No pastel teddy bears or scary clowns, please.Brella Baby has hit the mark with their new Brella...
