Cool Mom Picks - Like You Needed Another Reason to Buy More Books

Saturday 30 June

Like You Needed Another Reason to Buy More Books

At the request of my husband, I have curtailed my purchases of hordes of children's books for my avid little reader. And while being relegated to the library isn't such a bad thing, there's something about a crisp new book that I just can't let go of.

Thanks to artist Susie Ghahremani of Boygirlparty, I've got a fantastic new reason to ignore my husband--Susie makes adorable Mother Goose book plates that I just have to have for christening new books. Grab some for your own favorite reader in the house or as a sweet gift for someone else's.

Considering I could start a library of my own, I should probably invest in a truckload of them. Besides, they're way cuter than a bar code. -Kristen

Congrats Beth -- winner of her own set of book plates!

Find More: Misc Paper Goods

sales, whoo!

- Limited edition Halloween charms from PakNak are 10% off through 11/1 with code PAK10

- Petit Luxe is having a blow-out sale. Plus, save 60% on non-sale items by entering LUXE60 at checkout.

- Save 50% Off All Plum Denim fall accessories.

- Snatch up a beautiful chenille blanket at Mairzey Dotes for 30% off while supplies last!

- Use code JACK for 20% off all the cute stay-on socks from Snapdragon Baby to celebrate the arrival of Baby Jack to the Snapdragon family.

Ask Cool Mom Picks

With the cold weather upon us, my son's cutie pie cheeks are getting chapped. Do you have any suggestions for moisture sticks? -Lisa

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Nothing's worse than dry baby cheeks, so you might want to check out TruKid's Hero Stick. It's great for cuts and scrapes, but also works on chapped skin as well and is made with all natural ingredients.

Also, the Cheeky Baby Butter from Baby Bear Shop works well on moms and babies. It's doesn't come in stick form, but it's definitely thicker than a cream or lotion.

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

Here's Something Cool

Australian Miatom is offering a raffle for a custom $180 ipod with any purchase of their cute tees.

Lucky Duckies in the NYC area: Princess Katie & Racer Steve's Halloween shows are a-boo-t to start. Their Harvest Festival is October 19th, quickly followed by a Central Park Pumpkin Patch on the 25th and a Halloween Night event. Check out their website for details.

If you have a few free minutes in your day and would like to spend them laughing, check out the irreverent online sitcom The Motherhoodlum portrays parenting via a performance artist who found herself thrust into motherhood after a J-Date one-night stand.

Rookie Moms is having their 3 year anniversary, check out the new site and leave a comment to be entered to win a $200 package.

Attention all junior artists: Help Kideko design their next line of cool kids bedding and win some cool stuff, including possibly the first produced work for a design portfolio. All the details here.