Cool Mom Picks From October 2006
It's a Nice Day for Some Black Bedding
So you had to take out your belly ring, and your maternity pants cover up your lower back tattoo. But just because you've sacrificed a little of your own rock n' roll style for motherhood doesn't mean you have to give up entirely.
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From Field to Fingers
Let's face it, some parents aren't gourmet chefs, let alone halfway decent cooks, so when it comes time for solid foods, many of us (and yes I'm raising my hand, here) struggle with the guilt that comes with feeding the kid pears out of a jar.
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The Other Hendrix
I love to find moms making great kids' music. And I love it even more when those moms turn out to be smart, funny, and cool – the kind of mom I would want to hang out with at the park or at soccer, if only she would have me.
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Heart-Felt Art
I've always believed there's something special about a child's name. While my daughter's name is not "a family name" but rather just one we both agreed on (which was a feat in and of itself), it still feels as if it were meant for her, both in its sound, meaning, and intent.
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Dressing the Bambino
I have a thing for kids clothes that just look like...well, kids clothes, as opposed to mini versions of what parents are wearing. Don't even get me started on blazers for infants and belly-baring toddler tees.
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Let's Give Them Something to Talk About
Living away from friends and family has its good and bad points. Sure, you don't have to deal with unannounced visits from the in-laws, but you do have to cope with the millions of questions pertaining to your child. Is she talking? What is she saying? Why don't you put her on the phone...?
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Dollhouse Meets 2006
I know my daughter would love a dollhouse, however, I just can't give in to buying a huge pink plastic house with frilly shutters and a white picket fence. Just thinking about it gives me a weird sugar high. Plus, I'd love my next child (perhaps a son?) to be able to enjoy playing with a cool house without having to endure all the oozing girliness.
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Keep it Simple, Silly
With all the paintings, knick-knacks, and brightly colored toys in my daughter's room, it's a wonder she can actually sleep. Combine that with the busy crib bedding patterns that most stores sell, and it's overstimulation central in there.
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Thinking Pink, Much To My Daughter's Delight
I find myself spending way too much time trying to break up the monotony of pink clothes in my two-year old's wardrobe. But I've finally found a reason to make an exception.
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The Bibless Bib
We've highlighted many a bib here at Cool Mom Picks and I am firm believer that bibs are a necessity through toddlerdom.Which is not to say that I ever remember to actually bring them anywhere.
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Ta-Ta For Now
Who does not like a healthy set of ta-tas? No, one that's who. Which is exactly the premise behind Save the Tatas, Julia Fikse's humorous tee-shirt company dedicated to promoting breast cancer research through humor.
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Here's Something Cool
L.A. Families, check out Amoeba Music Hollywood Kids Day Sunday 11/8 for a day of fun, plus enter a contest to win a trip for 4 to NYC to check out Yo Gabba Gabba live.
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CMP editor Kristen used Powerpoint to create a really great little slideshow to explain Daddy's current Afghanistan tour of duty to the kids.
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Safety is very cool: check out kidsplayparks.com to find new, yet safe, parks and playground in your area.
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Become a CMP fan on Facebook! We'll be your biggest fan right back.
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