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A crocheted gift set for those who can’t really crochet
Of the many talents I wished I possessed, crocheting is at the top of the list, right along with singing in key and being able to sketch something other than stick figures. Since I don't expect to inherit any of those talents any time soon, I look to outside sources...
Have a heart on Valentine’s Day
We were first introduced to the Children's Heart Foundation when we donated the proceeds from last year's color-your-own Valentine's Day card contest to their worthy efforts. So this year, we figured it was timely to remember their fantastic cause on a day that is all...
Hunter rain boots that stand out from the crowd
When the weather in New York City involves any sort of precipitation, it's hard to open an umbrella without hitting a pair of Hunter boots on the sidewalks, my own chocolate brown pair included. In fact the waterproof wellies are so ubiquitous in my neighborhood, I...
Go ask Alice
For all the eye-goggling special effects and "3D everything" in kids' movies nowadays, the 60-year-old Alice in Wonderland will still leave your kids' mouths agape as it still does mine, no funny glasses needed.If you want to take your kids down the rabbit hole, now...
Warning: Reading this book during pregnancy will make you pee yourself. Even more.
We have eagerly been awaiting the Let's Panic About Babies book every since we first became pregnant with our own babies. And that's saying something. Because back then, we didn't even know anything about authors Alice Bradley and Eden M. Kennedy, how funny they are,...
Lovely printables for Valentine’s Day
If you're a mom, you could pretty much rename Valentine's Day, Lots and Lots of Random Paper That My Kids Won't Let Me Recycle Day. Wouldn't it be great if you could start with a PDF and just print the paper you actually wanted? And wouldn't it be even greater if that...
Lift a leaf and learn about a tree
I have a soft spot for good quality wooden toys. I like them so much I find myself decorating my daughter's room with them, and these handmade, wood puzzles from Just Hatched are no exception. They're much too pretty to keep in a drawer with a variety of lovely colors...
SAVE ELMO!
Here's the bad news: In the next few days, Congress will vote on a bill that could completely eliminate all federal funding for public broadcasting. That's not an exaggeration.Here's the good news: There's still time to save Elmo.The government spends only $1.35 per...
A kids’ party that gives books back. (Plus: cookies!)
Despite light-up toys, dolls that talk, and, um, iPads, at the end of the day, nothing holds a candle -- or backlit touchpad screen -- to a good kids' book. It's a lesson my 3.5 year-old daughter has already learned, and I'm sure your kids are totally on board with...
The ugliest chocolates you’ll ever love
I have Joe Cocker in my head right now. He's singing You Are So Beautiful to Me, and I'm getting all choked up when his voice cracks at that one point at the end. He also happens to be singing the song to the unbelievably amazing treats from Ugly Truffles (at least in...
Threadless and Baggu are a tote bag perfect match
Does this rainbow umbrella design look familiar? It probably does--it's just one of the designs you'll find over at Threadless, which recently teamed up with Cool Mom Picks favorite Baggu to produce a whole series of recycled cotton canvas totes (Baggu's "duck bag")...
Consider It Done. No, really.
On any given day, I might have to drop off a neighbor's kid at his piano teacher's house although he doesn't know her last name or the name of the street on which she lives, clip a finch's toenails, and negotiate with an international credit agency for an...
Bah lovebug.
Let's face it, at some point in time, everybody ends up staring at the last flower petal, thinking, He loves me not? FINE. I've been there. In fact, I spent an entire Valentine's Day in college wearing all black as my anti-Valentine statement after a harsh break-up....
Sweet Valentines for the classroom that even a dentist will love
My kids are no strangers to candy, though I have to admit that the amount of sweet stuff they collect at Valentine's Day is over the top. I may not be able to stem the tide of lollies, pixie stix and chocolate hearts that come their way, but I've found a...
Zarbees – Natural cough syrup for children that alleviates natural worrying of parents
This may not be a popular stance, but I curse the day that a bunch of dodos couldn't figure out how to properly medicate their children, leading to a ban of all those fabulous multi-symptom cold medicines and over-the-counter cough syrups for kids. I keep swearing I'm...
My valentine is one sexy bastard
My husband is definitely one to give the spicier Valentine's Day gifts, and you won't see me complaining. Unless he happens to buy the wrong size negligee, in which case I just try to act flattered that he thought I was an extra-small. This year, I'm thinking about to...
Organizational tips from Sarah Welch of Pretty Neat and Get Buttoned Up
I consider myself to be a pretty organized person, save for the junk drawer and my backpack graveyard of a hall closet (shhhhh). But since adding another kiddo into our mix, I can use all the organizational help I can get. That's why I was anxious to get a copy of...
Heartfelt Valentines musings, totally erasable
I love the idea of leaving sweet little notes for my son and husband on a daily basis. You know, like: You're perfect; I love you; and Put your dirty socks in the hamper. Which is why this Chalkboard Heart from Wall Candy Arts is the perfect accessory for my daily...
Go ahead. Make my cookies.
We were delighted with the Martha Stewart makes Cookies app when it was introduced this past fall for the iPad, and now there's one more reason to like all this four-color, interactive deliciousness--more yummy cookie recipes and a new lower price. At least for a...
Collaborative board games means everyone wins
When I first became a mother of two, my own mom introduced me to the concept of collaborative board games. Think less "I did it!" and more "We did it!" In other words, less "I hate you, I'm never playing with you any more ever again!" and more...well, yeah. You get...
Fine & Raw ruins me for regular chocolate
I thought I knew good chocolate. I rather pride myself on favoring the high cacao content and richer taste of the more expensive brands. But I had never even heard of raw chocolate when one of my readers was kind enough to ask if she could send me a "little something"...