Cool Mom Picks - November 2008

Sunday 30 November

Holiday cookies way better than the ones you'll make. Trust me on that one.

There are definitely some folks on my holiday list who deserve better than the lopsided bells and gingerbread amputees that pass for holiday cookies around my kitchen. In other words, everyone but Grandma. The holiday cookies from Better Bit of Butter are exactly what you're looking for if you want holiday cookies that make a serious impression. ... [More]

Sunday 30 November

Glass Bottles That Don't Look Like Glass Bottles

Can you imagine there are actually people out there who don't coordinate their baby's bottle to his blanket, bib, and onesie? Heh. But seriously, if you're a glass bottle user or just want to take the plunge from plastic, make sure to check out Smitten Baby's cool new line of glass bottles, ... [More]

Sunday 30 November

Fresh Air Fun

I am constantly looking for: 1) Winter clothes for kids 0-12 2) Clothes that are designed to stand up to the rigors of hard play 3) A way that kids won't get suited up in and announce they need to use the bathroom. ... [More]

Sunday 30 November

If you don't know Jack. . .

I love receiving a birthday card in the mail, but when it's my time to send them out, I usually resort to a hastily typed email. Forgive me, but taking three kids anywhere near a rack of greeting cards is just asking for a headache. ... [More]

Saturday 29 November

Designer stroller pads turn even that third generation MacLaren into a swanky ride

Stroller pads seem to be the new hot thing now and we totally see why. It's a smart way to keep from investing in a whole new stroller when money is tight--says the mom who's now on baby number three. ... [More]

Saturday 29 November

The Coolest Advent Calendars

I'm always the one in the drug store on December 5th shopping for an advent calendar--and wondering why the selection stinks. This year, I vowed to start earlier (albeit by just a few days) and wanted to share three options that I think are way cooler than anything I'd find in my local CVS. ... [More]

Saturday 29 November

Custom Christmas ornaments, delivered on doves' wings

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Saturday 29 November

Ingrid & Isabel Leggings - A maternity wardrobe essential we'd swear by

If you had told me that I'd be wearing leggings almost every day during my pregnancies I would have laughed at you. Well, politely of course. But when I realized how great they felt and looked, I got over myself and gave in to the trend. ... [More]

Friday 28 November

Applique tees worth the double take

I know, I know, another appliqued t-shirt for kids. Or at least that's what I was thinking until I got my hands on the adorable creations by sisters and moms Autumn Durbin and Erin Payne of Noodle and Meatball. ... [More]

Friday 28 November

fin + roe: For parents who still get to pick out the Christmas cards

Since I've got a house full of kids, it's a safe bet that my holiday cards are going to feature photos of those kids. But I still want those cards to reflect my taste--which means no cards with ice-skating penguins or dancing candy canes. ... [More]

Friday 28 November

Because a screaming baby in velvet doesn't say "holiday cheer"

Even though my mother-in-law insisted on photos of my then 6-month old daughter in this ridiculous lace and velvet number, when it came down to holiday parties and Christmas day, we stuck her in a comfy, festive one piece. ... [More]