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Cool Mom Picks From October 2007

Wednesday 31 October

Click. Take a Pic.

I'm beyond tickled that my daughter has taken an interest at being behind the camera. But for now, I'm thinking the wooden version from North Star Toys is probably the safer bet than my Canon. ...

Friday 26 October

Grow, Baby Hair! (Damn You.)

When I find gorgeous ribbon ponytail holders, like the handmade ones at Gazzu, I can't help but wish that my daughter had long thick hair. And I know I shouldn't complain considering I thought we'd be stuck in baby hair clip land forever.
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Thursday 25 October

Baby Jail Makeover

As a fairly frequent flyer, I've always packed my own portable play yard because, well, you know why. The thought of using a hotel crib or that borrowed play yard that's been growing mold in your friend's basement for a few years gives me shivers on top of shivers.

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Thursday 25 October

Organic? Yes Way.

While I want to reduce the number of chemicals in and around my kids these days, I still want to get them dressed in the morning and think "Cute!" before I think "Organic!" ...

Wednesday 24 October

Logs Abe Would Approve Of. Honest.

Recently I mentioned having discovered that the beloved Lincoln Logs of my youth are now mass produced in China, and a savvy reader pointed me towards Roy Toy. Score! ...

Wednesday 24 October

Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow

Whether you spend the weekend with your kids on hiking trails or just braving the sidewalk sales like me, I can safely say we have one thing in common: We want our kids comfy when we're out and about. ...

Tuesday 23 October

Murals You Can Move

As a first-time homeowner, I'm faced with the new and daunting challenge of decorating my kids' rooms. I've weighed all my options: Wallpaper? Heck no. Murals? You obviously haven't seen me draw. Decals it is! ...

Tuesday 23 October

Argyle Isn't Just for Sweaters

If there was ever a time I that I wished my son would keep a hat on his head, it is now. The leaves are turning, the wind is chilling, and Kitsel is mocking me with their fantastic selection of Born to Love beanies. ...

Monday 22 October

The Cow Jumped Over the Calico Moon

From the calicos to the bold geometrics to the disco dots, I'm a confirmed retro fabric junkie, always searching for kids clothes I won't see on every other child on line for the slide. ...

Monday 22 October

Rake Leaves? No Thanks, I'll Wear Them.

As we move into Fall and the greenmarkets in most parts of the country get sparer and sparer, it's time to start putting some of the springier floral jewelry back into the jewelry box for the next six months. ...

Sunday 21 October

Tees That Score a B+

Instead of tees proclaiming your child to be yet another Princess or Hot Shot or (gag) Future Diva, we've found a much cooler alternative in the urban style statement tees from Be Positive. ...

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