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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…

Maurice Sendak lives, through some of the best books ever

May 8, 2012 Cool Mom Picks art for kids, Books for Adults, Books for Kids, children's books, Home, Media, Tunes

Live your life. Live your life. Live your life.That quote is from Maurice Sendak’s last interview on NPR. We’re so sad that the great curmudgeon, writer, and artist has passed away, but his books will live on in our hearts–and bookshelves–forever.

Some alphabet art is more equal than other alphabet art

May 1, 2012 Cool Mom Picks alphabet, art for kids, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), custom, Home, modern kids' rooms, nursery decor, wall art

Alphabet art is everywhere, as Cool Mom Picks readers surely know. We’ve covered dozens of interpretations of the alphabet from all kinds of artists, but there’s always room for another.

You oughta draw on pictures

April 26, 2012 Cool Mom Picks art, art for kids, art supplies, Books, Books for Kids, coloring books, Getting crafty, Home, homeschooling tools, photography, Travel essentials, Tweens + Big Kids

From the moment they could successfully maneuver a crayon, my kids have loved open-ended coloring books like Taro Gomi’s finish-the-picture Scribbles book. So, it’s no surprise that they adore a new rule-free coloring book with an interesting twist: In…

3 new monthly gift subscriptions for kids that keep on giving

April 25, 2012 Cool Mom Picks art for kids, art supplies, craft kits, Eco-friendly, family activities, Getting crafty, gifts for kids, green toys, Home, homeschooling tools, LEGO, subscriptions, Toys and Other Playthings

With three kids and an ever-growing number of nieces and nephews, it seems like I’m on the lookout for a “wow” birthday gift every month, and a monthly gift subscription is always a great idea.

Preserving kids’ artwork has never been so pretty (or organized)

April 20, 2012 Cool Mom Picks art, art for kids, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), cool stuff, Doodads and Random Bits of Coolness, Getting crafty, Helpful Services, Home, Kids-Art, Misc Paper Goods, scrapbooking

You should see my car–or actually, you shouldn’t. It’s filled to the brim with my daughter’s preschool artwork.

Yes, girls like dinosaurs too.

April 5, 2012 Cool Mom Picks ABC, alphabet, art for kids, art prints, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), dinosaurs, Etsy, Home, modern kids' rooms, nursery decor, posters

Both of my kids were huge dinosaur fans from the moment they discovered the magic of the enormous T. Rex at the Museum of Science in Boston. One look at those glinty eyes and tiny hands, and they were hooked.

The next big fashion designer: your kid

March 30, 2012 Cool Mom Picks art for kids, Causes and General Do-Gooding, children's tees, cool kids' clothes, custom, design, DIY, Getting crafty, Home, Kids Clothing, kids t-shirts, personalized

The greatest thing about kids fashion is not only can kids get away with being whimsical but they can make statements that adults can’t necessarily make. If your kid wants to go crazy in the clothing department, here’s a really wonderful new option tha…

Electric Mayem Band touring posters. 1975 was a very good year.

March 24, 2012 Cool Mom Picks animal, art for kids, Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy), Home, Muppets

With
so many kids having rediscovered Muppet Mania with the release of the
new Muppet Movie this past year, it’s not surprising that everyone’s 
favorite Henson creations are making a big pop culture comeback.

Natural craft supplies that are as beautiful as what your kids create

March 18, 2012 Cool Mom Picks art, art for kids, art supplies, craft kits, crafting with kids, Easter, Eco-friendly, Getting crafty, green parenting, Holiday Picks, Home, non-toxic, Organics, Toys and Other Playthings

As a mom, some of my fondest moments with my kids are creating arts and
crafts together.  I’ve never met a kid that doesn’t like to get their
little hands involved in a project–all the more reason I care about
what ends up on those little hand…

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