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Sunday 19 May

Jewelry perfect for Bat Mitzvah gifts and other special occasions (And no zillion dollar price tags, promise)

Rucakids starlocket on Cool Mom PicksTwenty years after my own Bat Mitzvah, the world now caters to the preteen universe in ways it never did. Still, finding the right gift for a young adult's special occasion can be tricky in a market that usually consists of accessories that are overly mature, overly expensive, or just...uh, not very nice.

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Wednesday 08 May

Making your own Mother's Day jewelry with a little help from Martha. (And Darcy.)

DIY charm pendants from martha stewart crafts | cool mom picksThis week I discovered the very cool Martha Stewart jewelry craft collection while guest pinning for the Martha Stewart Living Pinterest board--which, by the way, has been so much fun. ...

Friday 26 April

Peace never goes out of style

Peace Warrior kids' t-shirt  | Cool Mom PicksPeace is something I believe we need to promote all the time. I want my children to wear it on their sleeves and on their chests.

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Tuesday 16 April

April showers bring 7 of the cutest kids' rain boots

Bogs rain boots on Cool Mom PicksPlaying in the rain isn't as much fun with wet feet, so along with a styling raincoat, grab your kids some keep-dry boots for their fast-growing feet.

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Saturday 13 April

Bike and Roll: Explore Washington DC with the family on wheels

Bike and Roll in Washington, DC | on cool mom picks ...

Wednesday 10 April

Life's an organic bowl of cherries

Shelissa Organics Lip Balms | Cool Mom PicksMy girls have this ridiculous obsession with lip balm. Considering how it's actually on their lips (and thus, entering their digestive system, let's be honest) I tend to be more conscientious about lip balm ingredients than even things like kids' nail polishes.

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Tuesday 02 April

A puzzle piece barrette that just fits for World Autism Awareness Day

Autism Awareness French Barrette on Cool Mom PicksToday is World Autism Awareness Day, and though most people are probably pretty "aware" of Autism, more needs to be done to raise both money for research and family aid, and for increased tolerance ...

Tuesday 19 March

¡Hola Mis Amigos! Hilarious Dora the Explorer miniseries begins today

Dora the Explorer College Humor on Cool Mom PicksWhen I saw College Humor's "fake" trailer for a live-action Dora the Explorer movie, I joined the chorus of voices across the internet begging that this hilarious two-minute trailer be made into a real movie. And that wish has come true. ...

Thursday 14 March

Sweet and simple spring bling: whimsical wood pendants

Wood pendants by Twine on Cool Mom PicksMove over, cold metals and frosty stones. Spring means warm wood, pretty flowers, snuggly bunnies, and dreamy dragons.

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Saturday 02 March

The best new movies for kids? The NY International Children's Film Festival lets you find them all in one place.

Studio Ghibli on Cool Mom PicksWatching The Academy Awards always gets me excited to watch more movies, but maybe not the best movies for kids. In fact I'm sure that 99% of them are way too much for little ones (and, often, me) to handle. ...

Wednesday 27 February

The Dot Girl First Period Kit: a lifesaver for moms of tween girls

Dot Girl First Period KitEven though my oldest daughter is still a little young for the official period talk, that doesn't mean I'm not prepared. ...

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