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Meet the Double Duty Divas on Twitter
Posted on August 23, 2010 5:54 AM
Cool Baby Kid editor by day, Double Duty Diva moderator by night. You may have heard about the network Bridgette (Experimental Mommy) and I run with help from Renee (What Mommies Need). There are so many fantastic blogs in our network, and Twitter is a great place to connect with other Divas. I’m happy to introduce [...]
BlogHer 10: Recap Part II, Company Spotlight
Posted on August 11, 2010 12:14 PM
With some great blogging tips under my belt, I set out with partners in crime Bridgette and Renee, fellow Double Duty Divas, a blog network we created after BlogHer 09, to make connections, discover new companies and network with the best of them. This second conference roundup highlights companies that stood out from the crowd [...]
BlogHer 2010 Part I: Conference Sessions {& Diva Pic}
Posted on August 9, 2010 1:27 PM
In 2009 I attended BlogHer in Chicago and forged a relationship with Bridgette and Renne that launched the Double Duty Divas. Incidentally, since 09 the Diva network has grown to include over 200 bloggers and the ladies in this pic are those who attended BlogHer 2010 at a very nice Coffee with the Divas meetup. [...]
Heading to BlogHer 10: Ditto Experimental Mommy
Posted on August 4, 2010 9:24 PM
I planned on writing a pithy post about how Cool Baby Kid will be taking a review hiatus to hit the Big Apple for BlogHer 2010 tomorrow. But after thanking our sponsor Corky & Co. kids coats on our Double Duty Divas blog network site and reading Bridgette’s excellent infto post, I’ve only one thing [...]
Attention Bloggers: Escalate Media Affiliate Network
Posted on August 3, 2010 1:51 PM
I’ve had varied success with affiliates and affiliate networks over the years. Choosing the right one for your site is important since all are not created equal. As we prepare for BlogHer 2010, I wanted to highlight one of our sponsors and Cool Baby Kid partner, Escalate Media. Trying to keep the site clean is [...]
Bloggers on Bourbon: NOLA…My New Favorite City
Posted on July 27, 2010 4:35 PM
Thanks to MomDot and Bookieboo who dreamed up a unique event called Bloggers on Bourbon and the hospitality of my friend Bridgette from Experimental Mommy and Renee at What Mommies Need, last weekend one one to remember. A history buff, food lover and people person, it seems New Orleans was made for me. I loved everything [...]
Birdie’s Resolution Blog Design Contest by Gisele {Giveaway}
Posted on January 7, 2010 6:00 AM
We’re back with a bang! After a brief hiatus from cool picks and giveaways for the holidays, we’re proud to present an exciting contest from our very own Gisele Jaquenod and Birdie who designed Cool Baby Kid, From Potty Training to Weight Training and a new site we’re launching in 2010. Enter to win your [...]
Picnick: Photo Editing Site With Tons of Bells & Whistles
Posted on December 22, 2009 4:32 AM
I was first introduced to Picnik at BlogHer this summer, though it was a few months before I had the chance to try it out. Looking for a fun way to spice up the Cool Baby Kid contributor page, I remembered seeing some cool things Picnik offered and decided to use two photo editing features: [...]
Top 5 Blogging Tips for New Bloggers
Posted on December 11, 2009 1:00 PM
1. Revise, Edit and Proofread: Every blog improvement site I’ve read mentions good content. Write well, and they will come. But as an English teacher and writer, one thing I can say with confidence is that the good reviser is what makes the good writer. My top revising strategy: save your posts and come back [...]
Social Circle Cards: Business or Conact Cards That Stand Out
Posted on November 24, 2009 3:06 AM
At BlogHer 2009 in Chicago, one set of business cards stood out among the crowd. Bridget from the Experimental Mommy’s circle shaped cards set her apart immediately. Whether it was Bridgette’s unique Social Circle cards or her winning personality, we not only became real-life friends but also business partners on the blog network venture Double [...]
Give Props with Blog Popz {Summer Solstice Edition}
Posted on June 22, 2009 3:00 AM
What are Blog Popz?A blog award. A blogger recognition program. A virtual version of the lollipops you gave in school to friends and admirers. Each color represents a different theme. Get popz from authorized candy stores, receive them from admirers, and register your pop for a chance to win fantastic prizes for distributing and receiving [...]
Blog Popz *Spring Fling* Edition Winners Announced
Posted on April 26, 2009 10:56 AM
After two months and hundreds of popz given out and received, we have the winners for the *Spring Fling* edition of Blog Popz. Which blog does everyone love? The blog most popped for this round is… 3 Kids and Us Also check out these honorable mentions with lots of love spread to them by fellow [...]
Multi-Blog Summer Block Party: Get Ready to WIN!
Posted on April 24, 2009 3:04 AM
A teacher by trade, I can tell you Summer is definitely around the corner! Celebrate with Bridgette from the Not-So-Blog and Renee from What Mommies Need along with 8 other blogs including Cool Baby Kid for a “Gear Up for Summer Block Party!” From May 18-22, each blog will point you in the direction of [...]
Mom Faves: Thanks for the Challenge Award!
Posted on March 19, 2009 3:18 AM
I’m taking a break from reviews today to share some super cool news. I’ve received the “Mom Faves Challenge Award” and couldn’t be more thrilled! Mom Faves exploded onto the scene just a few short months ago and have already attracted quite a following. I posted about the Mom Faves on Ask Baby Kid but [...]
Blog Popz Are Back for *Spring Fling*
Posted on March 9, 2009 3:05 AM
The newest edition of Blog Popz celebrates the upcoming season and the blogs you love. Bloggers, give Popz, virtual lollipops you can obtain from one of five authorized candy stores, to recognize your colleagues. Say, “Yours is on of my favorite blogs,” or “Your blog is cute” and more. Fantastic prizes for the biggest popper [...]
Going to BlogHer: We’re Connecting, Not Competing
Posted on February 9, 2009 3:39 AM
I originally considered this post for Ask Baby Kid since that blog is geared toward blogging but realized some CBK readers are also bloggers. I want to be sure to connect with everyone I’ve had the pleasure to connect with over the last year and a half since Cool Baby Kid was born….AT BlogHer!!! I’m [...]
Fabulous Mom Blogs & A Swanky New Award
Posted on January 15, 2009 4:19 PM
Why thank you darling… I’m taking a break from review blogging today to display a shiny new award Cool Baby received this week. Thanks to Life Starring Ellie & Eve, a new blog friend I was lucky enough to connect with recently, I’m feeling simply fabulous today. As with all blog awards, this one comes [...]
It’s New Years’ Baby! Mom Blogger Goals & Big Blog Giveaway
Posted on January 1, 2009 3:24 AM
Cool Baby, Smart Baby and Ask Baby Kid would like to wish you a very Happy New Year. To celebrate, in addition to a neat blogger-only giveaway, I’ve asked some cool, smart bloggers to share their 2009 blog goals. To me, goal setting is the single most important aspect of achievement. Whether the goal is [...]
Cool Tip: How You Can Keep Your Kids Organized
Posted on December 7, 2008 2:00 PM
This is a great question. Reading to your child is such an important activity. It is a great time for bonding, it’s educational and instills a valuable habit in your child’s life from a young age. But, books can become clutter very easily. What is a parent to do? ~Organize books by category. In our [...]
How Do I Become a Review Blogger?
Posted on November 29, 2008 6:37 AM
1. Decide on a blogging platform (Blogger, Word Press, Moveable Type, Typepad). Simplistic, but this article by Technology Evangelist may help. I use Blogger myself. 2. Create a blog using a customized design template to stand out from the crowd. You can always start with a free template and pay for one as your blogs [...]
Baby Kid Blogs In the News!
Posted on November 26, 2008 3:53 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! Cool Baby Kid is thankful for a teriffic news story this week on the launch. On Tuesday, WNEP 16, a local TV station, ran a story about the Baby Kid Blogs. In a parenting segment by Mindi Ramsey, all three were highlighted. It was mentioned that Cool Baby Kid, the original site, helps [...]
The Baby Kid Blogs Are Born!
Posted on November 20, 2008 3:57 AM
It’s been one year since the birth of Cool Baby Kid. To celebrate, I’d like to announce two new Baby Kid Blogs today! Smart Baby Kid, like it’s mama blog, reviews products and resources for youngsters. And while cool products are fun to find, educational ones deserve their very own site. Finally I’m able to [...]
Cool Baby Kid: Holiday Edition
Posted on October 13, 2008 4:00 AM
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Moms, Babies & KidsIt’s official. This weekend I visited the Christmas Tree Shop for some fall decorations and there it was…the Christmas section, front and center. For a minute I thought they were giving away something for free with so many people buying up decorations, wrapping paper and lights. Yes, [...]
I Love Your Blog
Posted on August 30, 2008 10:17 AM
A Tribute to Super Cool Blogs In honor of Labor Day, I would like to honor the hardworking bloggers I love with my first ever non-review post. I’ll be taking it easy over the next week or so with a few less posts here and there as I get back into school mode and adjust [...]
Press Page
Posted on November 18, 2007 10:48 AM
Television Baby Kid Blogs on WNEP 16, 11/24/2008 Live: search “parent bloggers” on WNEP Online Bloganthropy Award Nominee, 7/24/10 Fab 15 Blog by Victoria, Life Starring Ellie & Eve on MomDot, 1/21/2009 Talking Story Tuesday with One Cool, Smart Blogging Mama, 12/23/2008 Props & Pans: Wednesday Websites: All About Kids, 11/27/2008 MyHeritage Interview Series: Mom [...]
Blogging Resources
Posted on November 7, 2007 9:53 PM
So many Baby kid readers ask about blogging basics I created a list of the resources I used when first getting started and continue to use to improve my blog. After creating the blog and writing quality content, your best bet is to spend some time looking at blogs in your niche, explore their links, [...]
Vote for Cool Baby Kid
Posted on March 15, 2007 12:03 PM
If you love us you will… Vote for Cool Baby Kid as a Leading Mom in Business 2009
BK Review Bloggers: Connecting Companies & Mom Bloggers
Posted on February 11, 2007 6:12 PM
The Baby Kid Review Bloggers Network is a group of top baby and kid review blogs looking for great companies to partner with on review campaigns. They’ve been in the business long enough to know what their readers want–unique products, resources and deals for their families. If your company is interested in running a review [...]

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