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Thinking of you, Japan.
"Thinking of you" is most definitely what our hearts and minds are saying about our friends in Japan, so why not our shirts? Or our kids' shirts, for that matter. The Japan Appeal T-shirt by Caramel Baby + Child of London is just brilliant. What I love most...
Cute kids’ underwear, hold the licensed characters
As those of us past our post-potty training days (hooray!) can attest, cute underwear is a brilliant incentive for kids to ditch the diapers. But a quick look around your local "we sell six-packs of kids' underwear" store, and it's clear that the briefs are either...
The perfect pint-sized party clothes
We have a bunch of special occasions coming up--Father's Day, our favorite sitter's graduation, the grandparents' anniversary. My eyes have been open to some especially special occasion clothes for the kids. You know--something fancy. Without sauce on it.CMP...
Poems for new parents that even the sleep-deprived can enjoy.
I say we all need more poetry in our lives, but poetry so often seems to be one of those tricky things, like an exotic fruit. You enjoy it when you come across it, but it's not part of your regular consumption, especially when you are a harried mom. Which is a shame,...
A beautiful excuse to get those photos off the computer
I'm always on the lookout for ways to actually use the 15,640 baby and kid photos stored on my laptop. And after Mother's Day last week, you probably added a few more. I mean, I make sure to email them on to the respective grandparents and so on, but it would be a...
How Boys + Books = BFFs
Pam Allyn knows books, and she knows boys; she also knows, as a literacy expert, that for a variety of reasons, our boys are more vulnerable to being left behind academically and succumbing to undesirable behaviors if they're not proficient readers. That's why...
Wouldn’t it be great if all the Monopoly money were real?
I am completely geeking out on the idea that you can buy Monopoly money refills. Seriously, why did no one ever tell me before that this was possible? For one, the extra $16,550 in Monopoly money means we can play major high stakes knowing the bank won't run out....
Quite possibly the most comfortable pants ever
There have been many times during my pregnancy that I've been tempted to leave the house naked. Not to flaunt my maternal form, but rather because wearing clothing during pregnancy can be so darn uncomfortable. Sure maternity jeans are forgiving, but until I stepped...
From the folks who brought you the Nook Mattress, a baby playmat that’s spot-on
My baby has reached the flip-over-at-every-opportunity stage. Which means two seconds after we place him on his back on his playmat, he's rolled off the mat and is face down on the bare floor. And then two seconds after that I'm freaking out that he's going to...
Shel Silverstein, the next generation
Hi. My name is Delilah, and my preschooler is a poetry addict. From Shel Silverstein to Robert Frost, she's as likely to drop a tome in my lap as to beg to watch Tangled for the fiftieth time this week. So when I tell you that she loves this book, I mean she sleeps...
3 dresses under $17 you’ll be seeing my girls in this season
This past weekend, I hoofed it to Old Navy to get my girls' spring/summer wardrobe up to date. While I'm devastated to learn that once you hit size 6, the dresses get a little...racier than I'd like (seriously, a six year-old does not need ruching at the chest to make...
A Quinny for Jenny (and you, and Beth, and Ann)
We started Cool Mom Picks because we just had to share all of our amazing finds with someone besides each other. It's all about sharing-- deals, discounts, splurges, handy helpers, giveaways, and so much more. Our subscribers have an extra chance every month to win a...
Oh Lucky Day! A new cd from Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
I've been looking forward to a new, full-length release by Lucky Diaz since I got a little sample of their sound on the EP Luckiest Adventure. C'mon, the band that created the infectiously fun Blue Bear? I knew they'd be able to put together something worthwhile.Oh...
3 cool toys for the crawling set
Now that my near 7-month-old can make her way around the floor, she can reach all the little teeny toys my older kids have grown accustomed to scattering everywhere. Aside from sending them to another room to play, I've found three toys that actually keep her occupied...
Hey! You got your beets in my strawberries!
Our good friends at Revolution Foods have cooked up a new organic taste treat for your kids that combines the health of veggies with the sweetness of fruit. Trust me when I say it's the best mash-up around-- especially since it doesn't include samples of Kid Rock...
Of A Kind – Indie design with an expiration date
Anyone who knows me well knows Rose, my best friend who has held the title since her family moved onto my block the summer before second grade. It's because of her that I have a strong respect for the role that all the BFF's out there play in our lives. This...
Mama Mio, I refuse to stop using this mighty moisturizer.
Funny story-- I almost didn't want to feature this (utterly amazing) facial moisturizer. "I don't think I see a difference," I said to myself. "I look great, but surely that's just me." So I stopped using it. And then I noticed that my face didn't look as young. My...
Touch Mummy’s Alice doll, and I’ll introduce you to the Jabberwocky
I'm such a huge Alice in Wonderland fan that I spent no less than five days trying to come up with just the right title to pay homage to this amazing Etsy find. And I love it so much that threatening my children with imaginary monsters was my final choice. And I stand...
Let disco save your sanity with this groovy Baby Loves Disco CD
When the late-afternoon crankies hit all three of my kids, my quick-thinking remedy has always been to put on some fun, danceable music to give us just enough of a mood boost to make it to dinnertime. And with a new kid-friendly disco CD by longtime Cool Mom...
A tooth fairy keepsake to help you fill in the gaps
The tooth fairy made another visit here this weekend, and while we've been pretty satisfied with her---she's only been late twice with three kids---I'm not so happy with how lackadaisical I've been about keeping track of the moments that represent the transformation...
Vintage upcycled luggage makes travel fun again
We all know that any time you go on the road with kids, it's not really a vacation, it's a trip -- but that doesn't mean you can't pack in style. In fact, the right suitcase can really get you in the vacay state of mind. Even if you are filling it with sensible shoes...