More coolness from recent weeks…
Penny Savers
I love that my daughter is getting into the idea of saving the loose change she finds.
Recommended by Doctor Mom. And Us.
When I met the delightful MD Moms behind the innovative MD Moms line of baby products, I instantly wanted to take them home with me so they could dispense calming pediatric advice even at wee hours of the morning. Okay, and free baby products too.
Announcements Worthy of the Postage Hike
Baby announcements aren’t really intended to announce the baby, nor are they a solicitation of gifts. Let’s be honest, baby announcements are meant solely to knock the socks off your friends and family.
Baby Art That the Baby Can Actually Appreciate
The trouble with baby art is that it’s generally not for the baby. Sorry kiddos, we love you, but you have hopelessly pathetic eyesight. Those sweet pastels? More for us than for you.
There’s More to Spanish Than “Vamanos, Dora!”
I’m proud to say I speak Spanish. I’m not fluent or anything, but I can handle basic conversations. OK, OK, I’ll admit it: All the Spanish I know I learned from episodes of Sesame Street. But I can count to veinte quite convincingly and order a Corona.
Looking Smart
I admit to being a bit skeptical when it comes to all these baby products that promote early learning. Is it really necessary to label a baby spoon and bowl with words and pictures?
Nursery Rhyme Art, Hold the Sheep
I admit, when I hear "nursery rhyme art" my mind automatically goes to images far too cutesie for any kid over about 6 months. Like old whats-her-name with the codependent lamb.
Pregnant and Polished
Like there aren’t enough things you have to give up when you’re pregnant (sushi, Pinot Noir, catcalls from construction workers) now people are getting all waffle-y on nailpolish. Excuse me, but give up my weekend pedicures? Not happening.
Felt Up
We’ve done our best here at Cool Mom Picks to highlight fantastic alternatives to typical baby hair clips. But what we’ve discovered is that when your kid actually gets enough hair for real accessories, it’s as though the designers just take all the creepy infant hair bows and just make them bigger.
Match.com Meets Flea Market
Perhaps you bought a few items (before discovering Cool Mom Picks of course) and realize now that you don’t want them. Here are a few solutions to minimizes your carbon footprint, as the kids say today.
The Art of Ka-Ching
Back when I was in middle school, I would put scotch tape around my lunch money change and cram it in my front pocket. Today, pre-teens, tweens and teens sport more cash than some island nations do. I say that kind of cold hard cabbage deserves to be wrapped up in some cool art.
For The Tea Party of the Season
You can hardly sit down with my two year-old daughter any more without being asked to join her for a tea party. As long as you don’t mind that Puppy gets all the food and Llama bogarts the dessert tray, I guarantee you an enjoyable time.
We Interrupt Your Shopping For A Random Act of Do-Gooding
We post a lot about lotion/potion alternatives for the kiddos that are organic, natural, and hopefully bad-stuff-free. If you care about what goes into you children’s shampoos, diaper creams and bubble baths, consider helping out the non-profit Environmental Working Group.
Clutter-free and fab
I remember really hating to pick up my toys as a child, and I can tell you it doesn’t get any better with age. I’m not a lover of the nightly toy excavation, inventory and restocking of blocks, trucks and primary-colored plastic items.
A Totally Organic Experience
We love organic kids clothes’ for any number of reasons, but sometimes I get the feeling that the companies who make them are just jumping on a trend to make a buck. Then there’s Little Green Stars.
We Came, We Saw, We Scavenged
Over the last weekend in July, the entire Cool Mom Picks staff were privileged to part of the amazing gathering of bloggers that was the BlogHer 2007 Conference in Chicago. While there, we figured what better way to get people meet new bloggers than with a photo scavenger hunt?
Charm Bracelets that Actually Have Charm
If you want to commemorate your child with jewelry that doesn’t look "soooo 2007" in the years to come, allow us to point you towards the photo keepsake jewelry from LA-area designer Patricia Hoppes of Patricia Carolyn Designs.
70’s Flashback! 70’s Flashback!
Hear that squeal? That’s me having just rediscovered only my favorite ever (ever!) toy from my childhood – the bouncy thing.
Zebras and Hippos and Horses, Oh My
For months now I’ve been clicking over to Avalisa to see what’s new as far as her vibrant, modern stretch canvases for kids’ rooms and beyond. And at last! Victory!
I’m in Luv With a Sunscreen
There’s nothing like a beach day with two kids: The sun. The sand. The 30-minute suncreen battle.It’s almost enough to make me forego the beach and just skip to the ice cream. But sincediscoveringKINeSYS I have a newfound love.
You’re Never Too Young to Accessorize
Who knew that a three-year-old could require accessories? My daughter has her own jewelry box, a slew of hats,and now she’s asking for belts.