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Cosmopolitan finds for modern moms, pops and tots.

About this blog

Maria Pilar Clark is a mom times two and Windy City-based writer who works as a social media consultant for Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide. She also acts as VTech Mom and is a contributor to Examiner.com and Mommy Tracked. Email her at mariapilarclark@yahoo.com for submission guidelines or tweet @mariapilarclark.

Cosmotot does not accept pay for play. Featured products, services and interviews are chosen by the writer and reflect editorial opinion.

 

 

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Cosmotalk: Jane Seymour


August 29, 2010 12:27 AM

See Jane. See Jane play. See Jane rock an oversexed cougar, a pioneer doctor and a lamé-clad Bond girl. When it comes to iconic actress, Jane Seymour, anything and everything she takes on never fails to make an impression.
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Cosmotalk: Joe Lando


August 25, 2010 3:18 PM

He may be best known for his buckskin breeches and brooding, long-maned mountain man character on Emmy award-winning series, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, but there's much more to Joe Lando than the brawny bearded fellow that shared our living rooms from 1993-1998.
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Wear it to London to visit the Queen


August 16, 2010 12:30 AM

The Queen's Guard have always prompted tourists to try and get them to crack a smile. With Little Boy Chic, they just might.
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Cosmotalk: Sean Astin


July 13, 2010 12:50 AM

Whether you're partial to his official debut in the cult classic, The Goonies, or all about his fantastical character in Lord of the Rings, anything father to three, Sean Astin, has played has been nothing short of epic. As Disney Channel's Special Agent Oso, Astin plays an unlikely, cuddly panda hero a la James Bond lite.
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I'm not staring at you, I'm pooping


July 13, 2010 12:49 AM

We've all gotten unwanted parenting advice in the most unlikely of places (ahem, the grocery store line). Answer the nosy well wishers in your life with cheeky messages from gabbybaby that really speak to what parents wish they could say.
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Dry baby bottles in style with Skip Hop


July 13, 2010 12:48 AM

Baby bottles are no longer the simple nipple + ring + milk-holding vessel contraptions they once were.
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Lifefactory lets babies live green


June 15, 2010 1:31 AM

Lifefactory is raging against the toxin machine with green products that look good, but are also good for baby's health.
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Cosmotot's Dadtacular 2010: A Father's Day Gift Guide


June 15, 2010 1:23 AM

Batman, Superman, Spiderman and Iron Man are the stuff of legend. So are dads. Cosmotot has a comprehensive list of goodies and gadgets ranging from cheap to steep and campy to fancy that will go great with that macaroni art and kid-made breakfast dad loves.
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BellyLaf lets parents throw bawls out with the bathwater


June 15, 2010 1:23 AM

Throw out those bathtime bawls with the bathwater and keep baby giggling with BellyLaf's Grippees and MiniMitts wash mitts.
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Go rockabilly with Lover Dovers Clothing


June 15, 2010 1:23 AM

For lovers of timeless classics like "I Love Lucy" and "Leave it to Beaver," Lover Dovers Clothing is all that iconic Americana with just a little bit of rockabilly edge channeled into unique, hand-sewn clothing for babies and toddlers.
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eight3one appeals to urban eco tots


June 15, 2010 1:22 AM

When Fifth Avenue and global-mindedness meet, the result is a cache of 100% cotton, sweat shop-free, certified fair trade onesies and tees bedecked with whimsical designs, like Partridge Family-esque birds, old school bikes and cars from eight3one.
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Fagus offers parents naturally unleaded toys


June 15, 2010 1:16 AM

Lead is scary. Come to think of it, a lot of things seem to be getting scarier these days, especially when it comes to toys. Natural Pod features an extensive range of 100% naturally unleaded toys, accessories and woolens for pretend play and daily living.
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Calling all Dinosaur Train fans: Get on board at the Field Museum


May 25, 2010 2:12 AM

Calling all Dinosaur Train fans! Learning Curve is hosting a great event for kids at the Field Museum this Saturday, May 29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. called: Dinosaur Train: Play the Day Away.
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Sage Creeks Organics offers natural clothes that don't skimp on style


May 25, 2010 1:55 AM

Natural duds have come a long way since the peace-sign flashing, moon-bead wearing, granola-eating age, and when said clothes come from Sage Creek Organics, there's no skimping on style either.
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Toddlers tackle independence with PBK's Anywhere Chairs


May 25, 2010 1:54 AM

Help toddlers tackle their "I do it" ideal with soft seating from Pottery Barn Kids.
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