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The Best Mother’s Day Gift of All Time: Time Itself
Oh, the poor new dad. Not only does he have a demanding new baby at home, he's probably got a demanding new hormonal mom around the house to contend with too. Really want to make her day next Sunday? Forget flowers and perfume - just try taking that baby off her hands...
One of These Kids is Just Like the Other
Having been on the search for unique twin gifts, I admit to succumbing to the totally uncreative "two of the same thing." So before you moms of twins boo me off your screen, wait until you see my sweet redemption: the Copy and Paste twin set from Baby's...
Missing Marker Tops, No Longer the Bane of My Existence
Whoever invented magic markers was not a parent. While it's bad enough that crayons end up in teeny little shards all over our floor, at least there are no caps to lose - and then find again. In the baby's mouth. As I race towards her yelling, Choking hazard! Choking...
Bugaboos: The game, not the stroller
The thing about computer games for early-elementary kids is that there is a precarious balance to be struck between learning and fun. You want it to be educational (justification, justification) but if it's too difficult or dry it won't hold their attention. My kids...
Quilts as Cool as Your Taste in Baby Clothes
I have a terrible time parting with my baby's clothes when they're outgrown. I end up tossing favorite ones in a bag for, um...stuffed animals? Dolls? Quiet moments alone with a bottle of Chardonnay? I don't know. But I don't want to get rid of them. So of course I'm...
Like answering questions? Like getting free stuff? You’ve come to the right place.
Cool Mom Picks is partnering with Munchkin to find a wee bit more about all the cool parents of the world. Stuff like what kind of toys you like, whether the sigOth is a better housekeeper than you are, what TV mom you best relate to. (Us=Peggy Bundy) If you'd be...
The Elfin Way
Maybe I'm a weirdo, but I was so happy the day I realized my baby was old enough to hold her own in a crib full of toys. Not only does it give her a way to keep herself occupied in the wee hours of the morning, but it is a handy place to store the stuffed animals. Now...
Just Add Cake. No Really. I Mean It.
If there's anything I like about throwing a party (other than the actual partying part) it's the amassing of all the themed goodies. Apparently my inner Martha comes out and I end up searching high and low for the plates that match the cups that match the invitations....
Getting Funky for NOLA
Do you ever listen to music and think, "Seriously, how do people make these kinds of wonderful sounds?" Me too. And I just did when I checked out Funky Kidz: Kinda lame name, but pretty great album. Funky Kidz features a collection of nostalgic favorites...
Wrapping the Baby Like a Burrito. An Organic Burrito.
I've been a champion of swaddling since my first baby. Transforming a wiggly little newborn into a baby burrito does wonders to settle him--and me--down. Since my new baby boy is the wiggliest of all three of my kids, I keep a swaddling blanket handy at all times. The...
A New Bugaboo for 1/10th the Price
Okay so I admit to a little stroller remorse with my Bugaboo. Not that I don't love it (I really, really love it) but I'm getting a little tired of the red after three years. Which is also why it's a good thing that I never got a tattoo. But wait, maybe I can...
What’s In a Name?
Our friends at Sk*rt, soon to be known The Website Formerly Known as Sk*rt, are in a bit of a pickle. It seems they want a new name, stat. We suggested Pilot Inspektor but rats, it was already taken. Maybe you have a better idea? Head to their What's In a Name contest...
An Organic Carrier With the Soul of a Backpack
Back when I was carrying my babies around, if you wanted an earth-friendly choice you could've gotten a really ugly hemp sling. If you wanted something earth-friendly in a structured carrier, well, you were completely out of luck. Today's green moms have it easy...
A Silver Cross stroller we B-listers can afford too
When I had the chance to try out the new Silver Cross stroller, the Dazzle, I jumped at it. This is the stroller brand ("pram" if you're fancy) favored by the likes of Jennifer Garner, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Lopez...you might have heard of a couple of...
Laying Down Roots for Mother’s Day
Not every mama wants something on Mother's Day. Plenty of mamas are very happy with just a phone call, a handmade card or a contribution in her name to a decent cause. For that latter group, TreePeople is a great dot-org that does some good in the actual US of A.Since...
Simple words. Simple necklace.
While I'm definitely a sucker for jewelry with lots of bells and whistles (okay, diamonds too), I was surprisingly taken with the simplicity of the concentric circles necklace by Lisa Leonard.The smooth sterling circles hung from a dainty ball bearing...
Feeling Glam in L&D. If That’s Even Possible.
In the final weeks of my pregnancies, I was alphabetizing my CDs, scrubbing out the kitchen cabinets, and laundering everything in sight. I most certainly was not thinking about packing my hospital bag. If I'd known about the ready-packed Mom to Be Bags from new shop...
A Baby Blanket Just for Their Heads
I confess, I'm one of those "crazy" moms who's taken all three of my newborns out and about right away. If they can come home from the hospital, then they can come to the grocery store, the mall, and the park too. I refuse to be stuck with cabin fever,...
Go Ask Alice When She’s 10 Feet Tall
I've always had a thing for Lewis Carrol but most of the Alice prints that would be cute for a little girl's room have a 19th century feel that doesn't jibe with my modern decor. Then I came across the Tea With White Rabbits print from artist (and mom of two) Lindsay...
International Man-Child of Mystery
My daughter regularly has twice as much in her closet as her brother does. But shopping for a boy doesn't have to be boring anymore, as CMP is constantly assuring you. One more example: mom-run Ochanga, which features boys-only hip international fashions that can hold...
Baby Shower Invitations That Come With a Makeover
I was That Person who spent like six hours online creating my Simpsons avatar. (Yeah, so I'm a 14 year old boy at heart. Gotta problem with that?) Needless to say I got completely sucked into playing around on the Pose Prints website, which lets you do that very thing...