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Monday 17 June

Making hard floors cozy, one little tushy at a time

Bla Bla Kids Playmat at Cool Mom PicksWood floors are beautiful, easy to clean...and a wee bit hard on tiny little tushies. If your littles need a good place to get cozy, we're loving these beautiful, well-made, and perfectly sized bean bags and travel playmats. ...

Saturday 18 May

The Novogratz family takes us to Brazil. And you're invited.

Novogratz Brasil collection for CB2 | Cool Mom PicksThe prolific designers and TV faves Bob and Courtney Novogratz are taking their small CB2 home collection to new places. Specifically Brazil. And I want to go. ...

Friday 17 May

This summer an eco deck chair is the place to be

Gallant and Jones eco deck chair | Cool Mom PicksWith patio season finally here, my thoughts turn to warm summer days lounging in the backyard, sipping margaritas while the kids play cooperatively in the sandbox. Sure, the last part is but an impossible dream, but there's nothing to stop me from making the lounging and the margaritas happen. ...

Thursday 16 May

A is for aperitif. Or...apple juice? Yeah, apple juice,

alphabet city coasters by joanne dugan | cool mom picksOur admiration for NYC photographer Joanne Dugan goes way back. From her genius ABC NYC book and then her NYC counting book, to the custom name artwork made from her photography, her work is equal parts sophisticated and child-like. ...

Wednesday 15 May

A whole new kind of personalized gift from the kids from Hiho Batik

Hiho Batik personalized t-shirts and tote bagsI've been a longtime fan of the fun, spirited kids clothing by Hiho Batik since back when we started Cool Mom Picks. (Yes, even before the Obama girls were photographed wearing their tees.) ...

Tuesday 14 May

In season: tea towels as fresh as just-picked veggies

Poketo vegetable tea towels | Cool Mom PicksCooking with the windows open, wrists slightly dirty from picking fresh veggies, knife making a crisp choppety-choppety sound--not going to lie. I live for spring and summer produce.

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Saturday 11 May

Literature in bloom

Julie Lynn paper flower bouquets | Cool Mom PicksI'm not usually one for fake flowers around the house--I much prefer the real thing. But when they're as cool and crafty as these, I could easily make an exception. ...

Thursday 09 May

Inspiring words for aspiring adults

Work Hard and Be Nice poster | Cool Mom PicksI'm not generally one for inspirational quotes around the house. But sometimes there are phrases that I just want to think about all day--and I wouldn't mind my kids spending time mulling them over either.

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Wednesday 24 April

12 natural products we love that are now easier to find. Thanks Vine.com!

vine natural products | cool mom picksAs huge fans of natural products, we know first-hand that you usually have to shop at a few different stores--sometimes more--to get the exact brands that you love. So imagine our excitement when we were introduced to Vine.com. ...

Sunday 21 April

Grammar Rules. Even in the kitchen.

Grammar rules: may vs. can | Cool Mom PicksHi, Word Nerd here. You know, the type who cringes wildly every time I receive a pitch promising "A Great Story Idea For Mom's Everywhere." I'm also a little anal about the its/it's issues on my children's homework, so you can imagine how excited I am about this line of grammar police dishware.

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Saturday 20 April

Clocks with hands. Remember those?

decoylab clocks on Cool Mom PicksAs much as I rely on the digital clocks on my appliances and on my smart phone to keep me on schedule, there's just something about pretty analog clock to make a room seem more homey.

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