Cool Mom Picks From May 2008
Making an Uncomfortable Time of the Month a Little More Comfortable
Of course the one month I think ahead and stash tampons and other "lady items" in my purse is the month I get pregnant. But most of the time, I'm a fly by the seat of my panty liner type woman.
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What a Hoot
There's nothing like the smell of freshly washed baby clothes, except thanks to my kids' sensitive skin, their clothes don't really smell like anything at all.
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Baby Book, Minus the Book Part
I started with good intentions: She rolled over! Must write this down in the baby book! Then something would distract me, and I’d forget until the next milestone occurred. Which I'd forget to record as well.
... [More]Organic, Fair Trade, and Cute Beyond Belief. Score.
One of the best fashion trends to hit children's wear - no, not custom bling shirts - is the use of fair trade organic cotton. The more demand there is for it, the more companies are working hard to come up with really appealing fabrics and the designs to incorporate them.
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The Cool Mom Picksâ„¢ Father's Day Guide
Looking for a whole bunch of cool Father's Day picks all in one place? Look no further than our Father's Day Gift Guide, graciously sponsored by Diaper Dude.
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It's Official: Wear White Shoes, Iron the Linen Skirts, and Stock Up On Sunscreen
We love when two of our favorites companies join forces and do something collectively cool. So when we found out that top notch sunscreen Super Goop! teamed up with smart summer play and swim company Cabana Life...
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Keyword: Ties That Don't Suck for Father's Day
It's not that we're entirely averse to giving ties for Father's Day, it's just that for dads who wear ties to work, it seems a little...perfunctory. But for the hipster dad that doesn't have to sport the cravat daily, we love the idea of getting him something a little special in the neckwear department.
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A Children's Book That Answers Many Questions, Except What the Title Means
Ever wonder what a butterfly is worth on the black market? According to Alastair Reid, author of A Balloon for a Blunderbuss, quite a bit. ... [More]
Love, Dad
Why do men not write thank you notes? I always thought it was genetic. Or poor breeding. And then I realized, wait - it's just that all the thank you notes out there with their swoopy flowers and curlie script-y typefaces are entirely emasculating.
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Time Keeps On Tickin' Tickin' Tickin'
So you think decorating your baby's room is hard, right? Just wait until they get older and have opinions, none of which match anything you suggest.
Science Geek Fashionistas, Your Jewelry is Ready
The notion of art, science, technology and fashion colliding can be a little odd--I'm thinking a line of Steven Hawking hair accessories might not be ideal. But in the case of Nervous System, it works completely.
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One of CMP's favorite kindie artists, Symphony Space, rocks out in NYC this Saturday
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The Telegraph just named CMP one of their top 12 websites for families. Thank you Telegraph!
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Charlie's Playhouse wants you to Ask the Kids - ask your kid about evolution and save up to 20% on Charlie's products, plus your kid could end up in their video.
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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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