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by Mir | Helpful Services
My daughter chuckled nervously as the DVD from the My First Period Kit began with the image of Dr. Chrystal de Freitas facing a group of tweens and their moms. But within minutes we were both riveted. Where else were we going to see a tampon inserted into a balloon?...
by Cool Mom Team | Helpful Services
Of course the one month I think ahead and stash tampons and other “lady items” in my purse is the month I get pregnant. But most of the time, I’m a fly by the seat of my panty liner type woman, making me the perfect candidate for the TomKIT.No,...
by Cool Mom Team | Art + Decor
So you think decorating your baby’s room is hard, right? Just wait until they get older and have opinions, none of which match anything you suggest.We’re betting that any cool parent and any music obsessed tween will equally go ga-ga (or whatever...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
No, this is not another Miley Cyrus post. But with all the mixed messages our tween girls are getting in the media, sometimes it’s nice to shower them with the idea that we love them just the way they are. (Yes, I just quoted Billy Joel. So sue me.)Jan...
by Cool Mom Team | Fashion
Since we focus mainly on the under 6 set here at Cool Mom Picks, we realize that leaves a bunch of extremely cool mamas out. Truth is, most of the super indie and handmade items we find are for kids still needing their butts wiped. But when we come across a great pick...
by Cool Mom Team | School Gear
As a child of the 70s, I remember insisting that my mother sew my soccer patch, my daisy patch, and two souvenir patches from a family trip to Europe right on the top of my Osh Kosh overalls. Ah, my early days as a fashion trendsetter. Patches may have gone the way of...
by Julie | Random Coolness
As a child of the eighties, I was privy to the debut of many fads that should never have been, including parachute pants, bolo ties, and those cheesy Chia pets. If only the last one had died out along with the first two. If you want a cool plant to cultivate at home...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Who knew that a three-year-old could require accessories? My daughter has her own jewelry box, a slew of hats,and now she’s asking for belts. Belts? So luckily I happened upon the reversible ribbon belts from Monkey Foot Designs. Handmade by mama (and the...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
I’m always looking for books for my daughter featuring strong female protagonists. They don’t have to be fist-in-the-air feminist characters, but they don’t have to be princesses dreaming of marrying princes, either. So I’m really enjoying...
