More coolness from recent weeks…
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.
Chocolate Goes With Everything
Lately I’ve got a thing for brown and pink on my little girls. I find brown to be less severe than black and less expected than navy.
Aesop 2007
The artistic potential of fables and fairy tales is often obscured by the pedestrian illustrations that accompany them. Those classic stories are so full of vivid characters, I’m actually surprised that more artists aren’t inspired by them.
Oh, Kaed!
I finally came to grips withhavingto carry a diaper bag for the next year, if not more. So instead of pining after the hot leather bags for Fall that you don’t want anywhere near a leaky bottle, I found one that’s actually made for carrying them.
Pavarotti Lives On
The passing of opera great Luciano Pavarotti this week has taken a wee bit of sunshine out of the world. In his honor, we found the Barefoot Book of Stories From the Opera by Shahrukh Husain, at one of our favorite publisher’s sites.
Making Al Gore Proud
I wince every time I take that double plastic bags home from the grocery store, but remembering to bring my own bags, let alone ones that can carry more than a few apples, seems unlikely.
Calling All Anal-Retentive First Time Moms-To-Be…
Everyone knows that designing the nursery is one of the most painstaking endeavors of pregnancy. That is, the first nursery. Once you’re on your second kid you’re like, eh, this crib that someone left on the side of the road looks okay.
It’s Good To Be the King
With Texas Hold-Em having taken over the world–let alone our living room one night a month–it was only a matter of time before it made its way into nurseries too.
Hey Bud (Or Cadyn), Let’s Party
Being a minimalist where it comes to children’s birthday parties, particularly those early ones, I applaud Lilybeans for creating these fabulous all-in-one party packs.
My Fellow Germaphobes, I Salute You
For all the snickers I get from my friends for owning and proudly using a shopping cart cover, I am dying to say shut up! I love it.
The Amazing Letterwoman
"We’re all for girl superheroes!" responded my co-editor, Kristen, when I forwarded her the url for the new animated series, Word Girl. My response: "Totally!"
Congratulations! It’s a Pig!
I always have trouble with those baby gifts you need to get when the parents want the sex to be a surprise. Don’t they know what a burden their surprise is on their generous friends? Don’t they know it’s all about me?