Cool Mom Picks From May 2009
Duct tape goes designer, and metrosexuals everywhere rejoice
Anyone with a baby knows the brilliance that is duct tape.
No! I kid! Duct tape is only for older children and only when they're very very loud.
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Kids dress clothes that make you hope for a special occasion on the calendar
We probably get more reader requests for cute wedding clothes for kids "that aren't, you know...wedding-y" than nearly any other. And now that San Francisco-based Velvet and Tweed has opened their online shop, far more parents can breath a sigh of relief when outfitting their little flower girl or ring bearer.
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Move over hippies, tie dye just got cool again
Hey, I know tie-dye. Tie-dye involves buckets, little boxes of dye, and an unholy mess, right? Not anymore, actually.
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These are a few of my favorite things (in wood)
This little wooden giraffe toy set spotted at the adorable shop My Sweet Muffin is a perfect marriage of toddler toys. First, you have the giraffe on wheels, which is adorable. Next, you have a set of domino-shaped pieces suitable for stacking or other imaginative play.
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Get an A in teachers' gifts with Khaya Cookies
I personally think that most teachers deserve a sports car and a month in Hawaii as an end-of-year gift, but know that many would just like to hear a heartfelt thank you as the kids scramble out the door for the last time. You might also add a box of the deliciously unique Khaya Cookies to make the beginning of summer break even sweeter.
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French shopping, hold the airfare
I must say, despite the CPSA I still remain most confident by mass produced toys when they're made in Europe. The standards are consistently high, and the products seem made to last more than one kid. Or more than one month as the case often is. Plus, the French know a thing or two about cute.
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Free movies for kids all summer. As in, free. No catch. I swear.
Call me frugal, or cheap, or just a big old party pooper, but there's just no way I can rationalize taking three young kids to the movies these days when all they really do is gorge themselves on popcorn and bounce around in the big seats.
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Cards from Paper Culture: Design totally within reach
The beautiful new collection of cards, announcements and invitations from Paper Culture have me as excited as any note cards we've seen in a while. And we see a whole lot of note cards so that's saying something.
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The Karaoke Channel: You'll love it, hate it , or really really love it.
I've sung karaoke in a bar once, and my face still reddens at the memory of attempting Hollaback Girl in front of a room full of strangers. My kids share none of my shyness though and since I refuse to drag them to the nearest late-night "open mike," I'm thankful we've discovered The Karaoke Channel website to scratch our sing-along itch.
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Your own personalized wine bottles - second only to your own personalized vineyard
It's like we blinked and Mother's Day is over, Father's Day is around the corner, and as always, it's darn near impossible shop for the dads in my life. Fortunately, I was just turned onto Etching Expressions, which makes custom wine bottles that I think would be awesome gifts for that proverbial Guy Who Has Everything.
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The skinny on a great slim tote bag
When the skinny jean trend began I thought, "what masochist would want to squeeze herself into jeans that are bound to make you feel anything but skinny?" Yup. I was just such a masochist. So, I've decided when it comes to the skinny trend I'll stick to things like the canvas tote bag from Ivan & Mary, and right in time for the first unofficial day of summer.
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