Cool Mom Picks http://www.coolmompicks.com/ We find it, you flaunt it en Copyright 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:00:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comic Cons Let's face the facts: you might be Supermom to your kids, but you can't drive a Batmobile. Most of us don't want to be seen in Catwoman's black leather suit. And, much to my personal dismay, Christian Bale has yet to show up at my door, caped or otherwise.

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]]> http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/spare_me_a_tote.php http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/spare_me_a_tote.php Baubles & Bags Organics canvas totes handbags purses reusable tote bags Tue, 15 May 2012 13:20:00 -0500 Hot Dog! Caspar Babypants is back When Caspar Babypants burst onto the kindie music scene, I remember thinking it was cool that this Presidents of the United States of America lead singer had dipped his toe into the kindie pool with this little side project.

]]> http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/hot_dog_caspar_babypants_album.php http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/hot_dog_caspar_babypants_album.php Tunes kids' music kids' music CD music Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 -0500 I Never Promised You a Goodie Bag - bring tissues and optimism I've known Jennifer Gilbert a long time. Long before she was an author. Long before she was a high-powered party planner to the stars. And long before she was a Real Housewife of NYC

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]]> http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/ruggles_convertible_stuffed_animal_loveys.php http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/ruggles_convertible_stuffed_animal_loveys.php Art+Decor (Sounds Fancy) Bedding and Blankets, Burps and Bibs Toys and Other Playthings baby blankets Etsy handmade toys kids' toys personalized plush toys stuffed animals toddler toys Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500 Belated Mother's Day Gift - Up to 70% off nursing and maternity wear. The cute stuff. The sad news is that CMP favorite Polarn O. Pyret is discontinuing the maternity and nursing items from their MAMA Collection. The good news? The entire stock has just gone on crazy sale.

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]]> http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/takenaka_bento_box_colors.php http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/takenaka_bento_box_colors.php Backpacks, Lunchboxes + Bags for Kids Asian-inspired bento boxes food storage Japanese lunch boxes reusable school lunches Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 -0500 Happy Mother's Day cool moms! mom tattoo brooch
We wish a truly heartfelt, very happy Mother's Day to all you cool moms, stepmoms, grandmoms and great-grandmoms of the world.

]]> http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/happy_mothers_day_2012.php http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/happy_mothers_day_2012.php Baubles & Bags Holiday Picks Mother's Day Sun, 13 May 2012 06:00:00 -0500 5 Tech Picks You May Have Missed - Mother's Day weekend edition Cool cards for all sorts of cool moms!Hard working moms, we salute you! We've also got you covered with some of our tech top picks of the week, just in case you've been too busy dropping gift hints all week.

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]]> http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/sunny_days_kids_sunglasses.php http://www.coolmompicks.com/2012/05/sunny_days_kids_sunglasses.php Doodads and Random Bits of Coolness Kids Clothing kids' accessories summer fun sunglasses Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:00 -0500 8 Last minute Mothers Day gifts any mom will love (we've got your back!) Last minute Mothers Day gifts don't have to be an afterthought. You're just...busy. We get it. So don't panic; 48 hours is plenty of time to wow Mom with one of these last-minute-but-she'll-never-know-it presents.

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