As Close to a Martin Guitar As You’re Going to Get, Kid
Seeing how we have way too many expensive guitars piling in our closet, I feel the need to put a kibosh on daddy’s new tactic for bonding with our daughter–the hugely expensive toddler guitar purchase.
Block-Heads
I’m loving linoleum block prints lately. There’s something about this ye olde time-y way of putting image to paper that actually feels really fresh amongst today’s sea of clean-lined computer generated design.
Crochet Isn’t Just for Sweaters
After surviving yet another summer, I’m more than ready for that glorious Fall sweater weather. The only problem is that I live in the South, and that crisp air probably won’t be hitting my face until late November (if I’m lucky).
Best Editing of a Motion Picture Goes To…
Like all parents in this digital age, I’ve taken thousands of photos of my two girls. I’ve captured those "firsts" both big and small, but it’s not easy to share those precious moments with friends and family without making them suffer through 75 nearly identical shots of, say, "first spit up."
Ironic Tees: Now With More Irony
There are no shortage of ironic materni-tees, a few of which we’ve highlighted here on Cool Mom Picks. But for every funny tee I come across, I can always think of my own saying that Iknowbe a winner.
A Dress You Take Out for a Spin
It’s a rare girl who can resist a bit of twirl. If you haven’t spun around in a billowy dress until you were so dizzy you staggered and fell down on the lawn, well, you haven’t lived.
The Horsepower of Babble
The only upside to the drab colors of most car seats is that bodily fluids blend in well. Otherwise, ugh. I know safety is the first priority, but car seats look and feel as if they were fashioned from Aunt Martha’s ancient sofa.
Whoooooo Has The Coolest Shirt?
Longtime readers may notice that we never feature $80 toddler jeans on Cool Mom Picks. Why? First of all, they’re stupid.
Say My Name, Say My Name
As a certifiable word nerd, I’m not a fan of children’s books that seem to be written by marketers and not authors. While I like a good gimmick as much as the next parent, I also want a book that’s worth reading once you get beyond the “look what a cool idea!” stage.
When You Think of David Baldacci, Think of My Kid
Think about how much harder it would be for someone to throw away your baby’s picture on a bookmark. Or a refrigerator magnet.Clever custom stationer, Ringo Baby, makes both.