Save Handmade!

We've received an incredible outpouring of support on our recent post about the new CPSC Safety Improvement Act that is jeopardizing the livelihoods of the small businesses and artisans that we love. So what did we do? We created our own…

Save Handmade!
Save Handmade Toys We've received an incredible outpouring of support on our recent post about the new CPSC Safety Improvement Act that is jeopardizing the livelihoods of the small businesses and artisans that we love.

So what did we do? We created our own Save Handmade! resource page to let you know how you can help (it's easy) and where you can go for more info. We'll also try to keep you up to date on any breaking news.

We also invite you to add this dandy button seen here to your own blog or website to help get the word out.

Thanks so much for your help mamas.  Because we'd really hate for Cool Mom Picks to turn into Mass-Produced Crap Made From Plastic in China Because That's All That's Left in the World Picks.

[cute bear via bumblebird, cute button via laurie smithwick]

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