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Original art for you or the kiddos. Maybe both. At the same time.

May 16, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Announcements, Invites and Cards, Around the House, art, art for kids, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), custom art, Home, modern kids' rooms, nursery decor, wall art

Our love of Minted goes way back to their inception. A card shop that’s all about supporting indie artists? Right up our alley. Of course their roster of artists is so talented, it was only a matter of time before customers started asking for their art…

7 adorable mermaid toys and gifts that have nothing to do with Ariel Barbie

May 7, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, children's clothing, dolls, Home, Kids Clothing, kids t-shirts, kids' accessories, kids' toys, Media, mermaids, paper dolls, Toys and Other Playthings

What’s that old adage about how spring is coming, and a young girl’s thoughts turn to mermaids? Oh right, that’s not an adage.

Honestly wonderful news for moms and babies

May 1, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, baby products, Bathtime, Beauty Picks and General Hygiene, diapers, Eco-friendly, Home, Jessica Alba, non-toxic, Organics, The Honest Company

I always love finding more choices for safe, non-toxic baby products for my family, which is exactly why I was so excited to discover The Honest Company a few months ago. But while we adore their baby product monthly subscription bundles, we did wonder…

High fashion highchair, hold the high fashion price

April 30, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, baby gear, baby gifts, design, high chairs, Home, Kids Furniture, modern kids' furniture

High chairs can really be the bane of style aficionados everywhere. Cumbersome, big, and frankly….ugly. Is it too much to ask for a high chair that looks cool, functions well–oh, and doesn’t cost $500?

Keep time in a fashionable manner

April 27, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), Clocks, design, Etsy, handmade, Home, home accessories, home decor

As a mom, I am on a constant schedule of life.  If I lose track of time, I am in deep deep trouble. So of course clocks are an important accessories in my house.

4 great design blogs for new moms – from new moms.

April 24, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), blogging, design, fashion, Home, home decor, Kids Furniture, modern kids' rooms, nursery decor, Style, Websites

It’s exciting for us when our favorite design bloggers become new moms (or aunts!) themselves. Because that means more cool products, design, clothing and gorgeous inspiration for parents everywhere.

Kids’ furniture that boosts creativity? Why not!

April 21, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), construction toys, DIY, Home, Kids Furniture, kids' toys, modern kids' rooms, Toys and Other Playthings

When designing a kid’s bedroom, it’s always important to find functional yet fun pieces to fill their space. Kids are attracted to color and texture.

The new Dyson Canister Vacuum – Watch the dust bunnies cower in terror

April 14, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, Home, home appliances, housecleaning, household chores, Tech, CMP-Style, vacuums

I had never given much thought about the old canister vacuum I used for years and years. Once my mother bought me a Dyson upright, like so many Dyson fans, I was converted immediately and never looked back. Can Dyson tempt me back to a canister with th…

Growing edibles just got easy. Like black-thumb-proof easy.

April 11, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, DIY, Eco-friendly, food, Food and Drink, foodies, gardening, gardening with kids, Getting crafty, green living, Home

Grow-it-yourself is the new do-it-yourself. Unfortunately, I tend have the touch of death for plants. But you know what? I haven’t let being plant kryptonite stop me from growing my own juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs.

The baby shower gift that’s definitely not for the baby

April 10, 2012 Cool Mom Picks Around the House, Coffee, drinks, Food and Drink, Home, kitchen accessories, tea, Tech, CMP-Style

This year, I thought one of the more inspired picks in our Baby Shower Gift guide was the Keurig coffee maker. I figure for those moms who thrive on caffeine (or will, once they start to accept their new sleep patterns, or lack thereof), it beats a six…

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