Cool Mom Picks - I'm This Many Years Old

Wednesday 05 July

I'm This Many Years Old

It's birthday time here at Cool Mom Picks--it just so happens that our girls (Liz and mine) will be celebrating their first and second birthdays within a day of each other. But instead of attempting to keep a tiara on the head of our tots, we're thinking these rhinestone birthday shirts from Trendy Togs are the way to go.

Even if you're not into the Bedazzler look for yourself, I can't imagine a little birthday girl (they come in numbers one through five) who would say no to both the glitz and the extra attention. Besides, unlike most birthday attire, she can sport this all year long.

If she can't go a little blingy on her birthday, when can she? On second thought, don't answer that . -Kristen

Find More: Baby Clothes, Kids Clothing

sales, whoo!

- Save 10% at the very cool BlueSky Rocket through 9/30 with code BACKTOSCHOOL

- Livie & Luca has a fantastic 2 for 1 sale going on. Buy one pair get one FREE (woo!) -- and make sure to use code cmp10off for an extra 10% off.

- Jeeto is offering their cool modern canvases on sale? Like at more than 2/3 off? Run! August 4-8.

- Check out Joyababy's great summer sale and 30% off their fantastic diaper clutches!

- CMP fave toy shop Natural Pod has selected items up to 50% off to make room for Fall stock!

- Slick Sugar is having a sale: grab the rockin' goods before it is too late. Plus, use code SAVE30 at checkout to save 30% on all regularly-priced items as well!

- Save 50% off baby clothes and great toys at the Gaga Goods liquidation sale with code summersmiles, plus get a free gift when you spend $40 or more.

-Visit Blue Poppy Jewelry's new website and expanded collection and save 15% on your entire order with code POPPYBLUE at checkout

-Amazon's also doing an amaaaaazing promo for new moms: Shop your registry through 9/30 and get six months of free Seventh Generation diapers! Click over for all the details.

-The vintage locket necklaces from Vintage Rehab are all 25% off now, and include free shipping. Get one for a truly one of a kind keepsake.

-This just in.... Moxie Kids lowers prices on all of the most hip, trendy and fabulous Summer items.

- Here's an amazing one for you: Serena and Lily is offering $250 off their beautiful cribs and dressers made through partnerships with Morigeau Lepine and NettoCollectioin! Just enter code CRIB250 at checkout through 9/1.

- Use code CMPSUMMER for 10% off your order on summer party invites at Paper Shouts through 8/15.

Ask Cool Mom Picks

I'm looking for eco-friendly party favors for my 5 year old's birthday party. Any suggestions? -Michelle

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We're betting moms everywhere would agree that if you're going to do party favors at all, eco-friendly ones are the way to go. We suggest snagging a few goodies from Stubby Pencil Studio. They've got everything from eco-friendly playdough, to cool pencils, crayons that don't break the budget.

For extra special favors, order up some Story Blox Name Crayons. Granted, you'll want to make sure all your invitees RSVP, but just these alone would make any 5-year-old super excited.

And as far as bags go, why not grab some plain canvas mini-totes at your local craft store and let the kids paint them during the party? It'll keep them busy and they'll get lots of use out of them.

Got a gift dilemma? A shopping conundrum? Write to CMP at info@coolmompicks.com.

Here's Something Cool

NYC area moms, nothing to do Saturday? Check out Xanada on bway (tickets $65) and you'll get a voucher for a free after-show family friendly party at Dave and Busters, a $10 gaming card, and a goodie bag< too. Use code XUFAM65 at broadwayoffers.com

Ooh, to be in Seattle on 8/9. Then we could hit Crystalyn Kae's trunk show and scoop up her wonderful bags. Details here.

Want to check out your favorite bloggers dishing on cool home decor for families? Check out Linden Street's Home Style Guide which just launched. This week, you'll be privy to one of Dooce's favorite etsy shops, and learn what campy piece of art CMP co-editor Liz used to decorate her daughter's bedroom.