I am dying over the awesomeness that is the "Say What" personalized stationery gift sets from past CMP pick, Just Jenn Designs . Just email the designer a good headshot of your child (or dog or BFF) that can be easily silhouetted, and sh…
Are you stuck in a never-ending search for Valentine's Day cards that don't embarrass you to send to anyone over the age of five? Let's just say glossy, cheap, mass produced images of kittens tangled in yarn don't always convey the messa…
If I had to contribute one bit of mom wisdom to the new parents of the world, it would be to always have a stack of kid-friendly cards at the ready. My favorites have been the ones with space for your own children to scribble a drawing o…
So once again it is December 23, and once again I have not yet ordered my holiday cards. Which means--once again--it's New Year's card time! If you're in my boat, I happen to really like this Peace Love Joy holiday photo card which feels…
Every year we send special holiday cards to our close friends and family, so I'm always on the look out for cool, unique alternatives to the traditional Hallmark cards - like these festive letterpress and wood cards from Night Owl Paper …
There is nothing that beats the convenience of digital photo cards printed out at your local drugstore, but for something a little more distinctive, you have to check out the new digital holiday cards from Hello Lucky . The Moyle sisters…
I love how my little artists fearlessly choose their colors to create a purple tree under a green cloud, or how a bunch of stick figures can end up looking just like our family; they blow me away every time. RedStamp has one of my favori…
This year for the holidays, instead of getting your guy a remote control bottle opener or electronic book mark, I say go off the grid and surprise him with this elegant, yet undeniably masculine set of ManCards stationery for men, by Mic…
Looking for a gift that's Just Right for your child's teacher? A wee gift that says "We appreciate everything you do!" without getting too personal? Lovely monogrammed notecards are always a good bet - you know, to write thank you notes …
While you might manage your holiday-based communications via e-cards and virtual greetings, you probably, like me, have a secret print fetish. Thick, creamy paper stock, imprinted with subtle, artsy inks -- in a world of texting, a simpl…
For the past eight holidays, I've sent out standard flat photo cards featuring the kids, and I usually hear a few comments about how much the kids have grown. If I should send out Minted's new Minibook Holiday Cards , I expect my phone w…
Oh my gosh am I excited to have discovered the personalized rubber stamps from Craft Pudding. I already loved the idea when I found them earlier in the year from Vlijtig - and while hers are gorgeous, and entirely customized based on a p…
Chasing after three young kids alone is a pretty good excuse for getting out of a lot of things, but that doesn't mean I don't feel guilty about it, in particular, my tortoise-speed ability to send any kind of snail mail note. So instead…
I am so not the type to get my holiday cards picked out much before...oh, say December 26. At which point I call them New Year's cards and figure I've bought myself at least another few weeks to get them addressed and sent. But for you p…
What's that line about how a woman's work is never done? That's probably why I've always hoarded notepads and sketch books and blank journals to help keep me as organized as possible. So I love this handmade busy busy busy book filled wi…
It's starting to feel like contest judging week at Cool Mom Picks. Which is fantastic, considering how much we like giving things away to deserving people . But this time, we need your help. And you can win stuff too. One of our favorite…
I am a total Halloween loving dork, and if I had more hours in my day, I'd be That Mom who does the whole crazy haunted house thing, throws the awesome costume party, and gives out the best candy. I'd also be the mom who gets my you know…
I had three kids in under four years, but it's the parents who have twins who earn my respect for living with double the chaos. Maybe that's why I love B Designs' minimalist letterpress twins birth announcement which conveys the joy over…
Noah is playing with the toy truck. Sam wants the toy truck. Sam grabs it out of Noah's hands and bops him with the front left tire when Noah tries to take it back. Sam's mom wishes she could spontaneously disappear. The next day, Noah's…
I guess now that social media has taken over the world, it's time to redo all those mommy calling cards and start adding your Facebook vanity URL, your Twitter name, your Skype name, and whatever other way there is to reach you these day…
I am a list junkie, only the problem is that I tend to jot stuff down one place and lose it or write everything on one endless list so it looks like I need to buy bananas, milk and my pap smear results. Not good. That's why I love the Sh…
Is it too passive aggressive to get my sigOth this notepad on Father's Day? It is? Just a little? Darn. Because it's awesome. - Liz Find the I Will Do One Thing Today notepad and other cynical stationery at Pretty Bitter .
There are children, and then there are The Children Who Have Everything , and ack, I never know what the heck to get them for birthdays and holidays and weekend visits. Since I don't have the money to go bigger (no pony for you, kid) I d…
Don't you love the look on your child's face when you give her personalized pencils with her name? Now imagine the look when she gets a set of personalized note cards with her own face on it. Or at least a retro-hip illustrated version o…