Cool Mom Picks From November 2009

Friday 20 November

Eco play dough - is it worth the dough?

Mama K's Aromatic Play ClayWe've all got play dough connoisseurs for children at Cool Mom Picks, so I know that a few of the organic versions I've had a chance to try out recently have some tough standards to live up to. ...

Friday 20 November

Shutterfly Photo Books Contest - Keep those entries coming!

Shutterfly Photo BooksWe've been blown away by the awesome entries to the Shutterfly Contest so far. We love seeing your families and your amazing books - so keep 'em coming! ...

Friday 20 November

Web Coolness - Thanksgiving crafts, Modern family trees, and the return of Kurt Cobain

Thanksgiving Centerpiece from Design*SpongeRight now, we're thinking about family, food, fall...and turkey. Here's some stuff we liked reading this week, and maybe you will too. ...

Friday 20 November

Paper dolls that will blow you away, not the other way around

Totem Figurine Cardboard Paper DollsI've become a strong advocate of paper dolls since realizing that my girls can spend hours entertaining themselves with them. The only issue? That whole paper thing. ...

Friday 20 November

Children's games still made with wooden pieces and great design? It's true.

Haba Orchard GameNext week is Thanksgiving, and if you're like my family, that means lots of little kids around. The cousins are all getting to the age where they can entertain themselves (hallelujah!) which means we're stocking up on craft supplies and games. ...

Thursday 19 November

They've Got Mail

Letters to Grandma and Grandpa play setIt's no secret that mail is cool. I'll bet I'm not the only person who still gets a little flutter of excitement when I come home to see envelopes poking out the top of my mailbox. ...

Thursday 19 November

Make your own holiday ornaments - so awesome

make your own holiday ornamentsIf you're looking to knock off a half-dozen of teacher gifts or cousin gifts or classmate gifts in one fell swoop, I love the idea of the ornament kits from CMP fave, Thomas Claire. ...

Thursday 19 November

Holiday plaid for Christmas and beyond

Holiday plaid boy's shirtWith my family spread out around the country, we often spend the holidays alone, which means I don't have the greatest excuse to buy my kids fancy holiday best. So instead, I tend to look for festive clothes that still work the other 364 days ...

Thursday 19 November

The Ringley teether family just got bigger and better

Ringley junior teething toyConsidering my youngest is getting all her molars and eye teeth in at the same time (no kidding), the super smart Ringley teether, a mom-invented natural wood and organic terry cloth teething toy, is in regular rotation around my place. But now the Ringley teether family has expanded, ...

Thursday 19 November

National Family Volunteer Day - one of the few made-up holidays we're really okay with

Especially this time a year, we love opportunities to get our kids, even the really little ones, into the idea of doing nice things for other people. ...

Wednesday 18 November

Cool Gifts for the Holidays? Look no further than our Holiday Gift Guide!

Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift GuideSteer clear of the fruitcake and stinky pine candles, mamas! If it's cool holiday gifts you're looking for, then we've got you covered with our brand spankin' new 2009 Holiday Gift Guide. ...

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