Back in February 2006, just a few months after I started writing here at Motherhood Uncensored, I decided to start another blog, inspired by this post from a fellow blogger who was creating softies and selling them.
It was called "Cool Mom Shit."
Not kidding.
"You know, it the url reads Cool Moms Hit," Liz said.
We laughed.
I emailed a few fledgling bloggers that I knew and admired with the idea being that we'd find cool stuff for moms (and their kids) and write short, fun posts that were entertaining. Moms didn't have time for anything other than that.
So we'd support moms making cool stuff and help connect them with other moms.
Liz asked if I needed a partner and I said yes. Soon after, we changed the name to "Cool Mom Picks."
Good move, huh?
That was five years ago.
I can't quite believe where we are today. There were no "review" blogs or advertising or anything else like it. Just the two of us and then over the years, a team of amazing moms, like Julie, Christina, Delilah and a slew of awesome writers.
My passion became my business. My colleagues are now my closest friends.
And I'm thrilled to be celebrating a birthday with all of them today.
In honor of our 5th Birthday, Cool Mom Picks is giving away 5 amazing goody bags every day this week. That's 25 bags. And 25 winners. I hope you'll come visit and toss your name in our virtual hat.
The best part of all of it, is having you as a partner. I couldn't ask for more.
Posted by: Mom101 | February 28, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Congratulations! Most business don't make it to five years - and your has achieved so much with fabulous style.
Posted by: Lady M | February 25, 2011 at 06:20 PM
You are the Michelle Duggar of Brain Children.
It's been so awesome to watch it take off and FLY.
Posted by: The New Girl | February 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Isn't creating an entity that makes people happy and pays you swell? I know I'm a fan.
This reminds me of when we were at Grant Park, and a stranger complimented you about something you were wearing or carrying (I forget) and asked where you got it, and you said, "Cool Mom Picks!" Reminded me of all the times Deb gets stopped to receive compliments on our childrens' (or her) clothing she's made.
Posted by: The Muskrat | February 24, 2011 at 12:15 PM
And I'm so glad to be a part of your awesome brainchild! Here's to five more wonderful years!
Posted by: DelilahSDawson | February 23, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Aww, I so admire what you've accomplished. The fact that you are also tall without tiny feet and cuss makes me adore you.
Posted by: Amanda | February 23, 2011 at 05:13 PM
Cool Moms Hit! LOL, thank goodness for Liz's eye!
So glad you started this five years ago and even more glad to be a part of it! Maybe for the 10th, we should make sure we're all sitting on a beach somewhere toasting the past decade. ; )
Posted by: Fairly Odd Mother | February 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Congratulations! Time flies by in a blink of an eye, more blogging years to come.
Posted by: Mary | February 23, 2011 at 03:31 AM
Wow- I remember Cool Mom Shit. Congrats to you both!!
Posted by: Vicky | February 22, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Congrats! I love reading all of your quirky posts and may there be many more years to come :)
Posted by: Diurla Dube | February 22, 2011 at 02:22 PM
So many congratulations! It's an awesome site that's a go to for so many of us.
Posted by: sarah hawley | February 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM