Last year it was cowboys, this winter it was skulls. But today, the motif of choice for stylin' boys (and a their princess-averse sisters) are bugs. Whether squeamish moms are on board or not.

If you've got a future entomologist on your hands, start with the organic Future Entomologist tee from Little Green Stars ($24)

Get 10% off your order with code "coolmompicks" until August 31st.

Eight3One has a super-stylish selection of tees and onesies featuring beetles, ladybugs and ants (in the $25 range)

If you like the bug studying to involve less digging through the garden, the Antquarium is a way cool update on the old ant farm. ($24.95)

We love National Badger's painted plywood artwork to hang on bug-lovers' walls. Check out the ant, the bug (is that a praying mantis?), and the ladybug. ($16-30)

Then after all that touching of things creepy and crawly, wash up little hands with the insect glycerin soaps at Flower Peddler. ($5)

Get 10% off your order with code "COOLMOM".

This month, Celebrity Baby Blog gave us a look at new again mama Julia Roberts carrying Henry on her chest - although probably not to hide her gut like the rest of us do.

She's got him snug and secure in a dad-designed Belle Baby Carrier which plenty of parents swear by for transfering the weight from your back to your hips. Underneath, we catch a glimpse of an Aden+Anais muslin swaddling blanket--a CMP fave!--from the blue muslin collection. Muslin helps keep babies cool, even when their mamas run at breakneck speed from camera-wielding fans. Now there's a torture test.

One of our favorite tricks to a wardrobe that rocks is to stock up on next year's threads at this year's sale prices. These are all too good to pass up.

Girl Charlee - up to 80% off their spectacular vintage-inspired kids clothes like the floral smocked tops, now $20.40

Baby Dagny - 50% off every single thing through midnight Monday, like the kids Doomoo bean bag chair, now $45

Schone Maternity - up to 30% off clothes that make you feel beautiful when you need it most, like the black jersey hoodie, now $68

Chittypulga - up to 55% off their funky kids gear and gifts like the boys Tea Collection snake tee, now $13

Arte Bebe - Up to 40% off must-haves like the crocheted Bla Bla baby blanket, now $55

Small and Medium - Up to $25 off cool kids duds like the Appaman muscle car tee, now $20

Vincent Shoes - Up to 75% off rad footwear like the soccer-inspired Hampus trainers, now $19.95

Style Kid - Up to 70% off innovative kids clothing like the denim crawling pants, now $18.75

Clearly I won't be making my way to Paris anytime soon, so I'll take a Rian Tower Mommy Bag instead. Can you say "Ooh-la-la?" -Kristen

I love the felted butterfly necklace from Little Violets--they're girly and age-appropriate, and inexpensive without screaming "cheap."  And not a plastic piece in sight. -Nancy

It's hard to mourn the end of summer when you've got awesome Fall clothes to look forward to like the gorgeous handmade designs from Mammamade. If I could fit into their spider jumper in 2T, I swear I would. -Liz

My almost two year old is obsessed with babies.  So why not bring a huge group of babies home?  Babies in all shapes, sizes, nationalities and colors like the ones found in Global Babies. -Laura

We're always up for music that makes long family car trips go more quickly. Let's just say if you've got Labor Day plans get a copy of Make Your Own Someday from kids' band The Jimmies now. -Staff

I am totally digging these Soothing Blankets from Luna Lullaby.  They are big, comfy, muslin swaddling blankets that cure my little girl's night-time fidgeting.  Now, if they only made one for husbands. - Tina

Considering that I'm a die-hard planner who is now unexpectedly pregnant with her third child, the (oops) tee from Jestations is just what I need right now.  That and all of the baby gear I already donated.  Oops! -Julie

Romance Awareness Month

August 1-7 -- Breastfeeding Week

8/1 -- Respect for Parents Day
8/4 -- Champagne Day, Chocolate Chip Day
8/6 -- Peace Day
8/11 -- Sons and Daughters Day
8/13 -- Left Handers Day
8/25 -- Kiss and Make Up Day
8/31 -- Debbie Gibson's birthday (partyyyy!)