Cool Mom Picks From February 2009
Chic. Funky. Droolproof. What more could a mama ask for in a handbag?
It's surprising to imagine that a designer twice nominated for Fashion Group International's Rising Star Award would make something that's a) accessible and still fashion forward b) affordable.
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Take a walk on the mild side
By my third child, I learned that once the walking starts, the trouble really begins. But unless I kept him in a playpen (like our mothers did with us, right?), I knew he'd eventually start toddling around, using a chair as a makeshift walker.
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Raven and Lily - Cards for a cause
While I love to send a card and a little something to our friends and family on special occasions, that "little something" can definitely add up. So if you're looking for a way to send just a card and not look like el cheapo, you'll want to visit Raven and Lily.
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Bag the plastic habit
I realize that there are about 400 different kinds of reusable grocery bags out there these days. But that just means you have 400 more opportunitites to stop using plastic or paper bags, right? Well, let me present you with option 401 - Bag the Habit.
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There's a fine line between flower girl dresses and pageant dresses
Recently a reader and friend asked us about finding a flower girl dress for a little girl, hold the poofy, froofy, pageant-y thing. Now there's another option - hipster boutique label Alice + Olivia has just launched Alice + Olivia Kids.
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A little Rat Pack for your rug rat
Some people think having a sense of environmental awareness and a sense of humor are mutually exclusive. This awesome Mench tshirt featuring Sammy Davis Jr. proves them wrong.
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Attention: Major covet alert
Do I need a big shiny gold necklace dangling over the collarbones these days to help me stave off the winter blahs? Yes indeedy. But considering the price of gold these days...
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Everybody farts
We made a trip to the emergency room recently with the wee one (everything is fine). She was scared, we were scared, and only maudlin humor would do.
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Celebrating Green Planet Parties' greening of the party scene
Green Planet PartiesI've planned eighteen birthday parties so far for my three young children and each time, my eco-friendly heart feels a little sick to see the amount of trash left behind after the last guest leaves.
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Yes, We Like Waffles
After listening to the 24 bite-sized songs on Parry Gripp's Do You Like Waffles?, I'm pretty certain he could come up with a rockin' song about any food product out there.
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Psst...I know a mom...
At Cool Mom Picks, we love to cheer on our fellow moms, spreading the word about cool stuff created by parents we know and the ones we wish we knew. Whitney Hill, founder of iknowamom.com, has brought together hundreds of those moms she knows in an ever-growing index of business owners, artists, and service providers.
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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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