Author Archives: Cool Mum

Visiting Orlando, Part 1: Where to Buy Groceries

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cool Mum

Over Christmas, we spent five weeks in Orlando (my hometown) with friends and different extensions of the Cool Fam. When planning our trip, my first concern was food of course! What would I do without my beloved Trader Joe’s? The … Continue reading →

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It’s Cool Dad’s X5th Birthday!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Cool Mum

It’s not even 5am, and the whole crew is eagerly awaiting the day’s celebrations! I sit here in Cool Dad’s “office” downstairs, trying with all my might to keep Cool Newbie from busting into the bedrooms where everyone else is … Continue reading →

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The Night We Didn’t Sleep, and We Liked It! [photos, video]

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Cool Mum

Thanks to a Cool Grandmum and Aunt staying with us, we got to leave the kids at home to sleep while we took Manhattan by storm! We’ve lived in NYC for over three years, but I’m sure we looked like … Continue reading →

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So Long, SoHo! I’d Rather Shop at Target.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Cool Mum

I finally found the perfect dress! And it was only $25 at Target! This month, on three separate occasions, I spent hours scouring the stores in Soho. H&M, Uniqlo, Banana Republic, random boutiques and all. I even tried on dresses … Continue reading →

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My Post-Fashion Week Creation: The No-Sew Dress Made from a Curtain

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Cool Mum

I’ve been dreaming of the perfect dress. To wear as a near-daily uniform over my Uniqlo legging pants. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to sew. But, I do have some old curtains! When I turned to Google for advice on … Continue reading →

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