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Cookie: Picks of the Week

DLL Rainwear Umbrella
This umbrella will have your little ones praying for rain, and leave a grin on every passerby's face. $15, DLL Rainwear.

Merin Designs Tote
When mom Kea Rensch couldn't find just the right tote for family outings, she decided to design one of her own. Perfect for beach trips and days at the pool, this bag has a waterproof base to keep its contents safe from stray puddles, as well as waterproof interior pockets to protect cell phones and books from wet towels and swimsuits. Available in five fab color combinations, including Belltown, shown. $88, Merin Designs.

Yellow Duck Bath/Shower Timer
This useful little ducky (with real-time clock and programmable countdown timer) will hold fast to any nonporous surface and help the whole family save water. $16, Zwello.

Joy Mangano Go Mini Steamer
We've all had one of those mornings-the kids were up at five a.m., there's no coffee in the house, and you realize you forgot to pick up the dry-cleaning, yet again. There's no shame in giving last week's blouse another go-round, especially with the Joy Mangano Go Mini steamer. Compact and lightweight, it produces steam within two minutes, so you'll still make the bus, and no one will suspect a thing. $24, HSN.com.

Yellow Owl Artwork
The good craftspeople at San Francisco-based Yellow Owl Workshop spend their days creating limited-edition paper goods, wedding correspondence, and special items for the home. Each is made by hand, using nontoxic, water-based inks; 100 percent post-consumer-waste recycled paper; and their own mitts for screen printing. We love everything they make, but we're particularly keen on this happy little bicycle painting for the nursery. $19, Yellow Owl Workshop.

Dwell Studio Cocktail Napkins
Casual summer entertaining does not have to equal Dixie cups and takeout napkins. Consider Dwell Studio's new cloth cocktail napkins, sold in satisfying little four-packs. Choose from six graphic patterns, or get a few to mix and match. We believe in treating our guests to good food, good friends and good design. $28, Dwell.

Owl Warming Pillow
For the little night owl who has trouble falling asleep, this spelt seed–stuffed pillow can be tossed in the oven for a few minutes, resulting in a cute and cozy bedfellow. And who doesn't sleep better next to a warm body? $48, Zimmer360.

Stainless Steel Water Bottle
This playful primate will have little ones drinking their fill in no time. And avoiding plastic bottles will ease Mom's carbon conscience. An aluminum water bottle that keeps the whole family happy? We'll drink to that. $18, Blue Q.

Eileen Fisher Lacy Knit Mohair Throw
This lacy, lightweight mohair blanket will transition seamlessly from breezy summer evenings at the beach to chilly autumn afternoons. Now all we need is a good book. $168, Garnet Hill.

G Diapers Glory G
gDiapers consist of a washable cotton cover and a removable biodegradable liner, creating a virtuous, eco-friendly diaper without the hassle of using (and cleaning!) cloth. Even better, the brand just released a line of cute new designs with ruffles, stripes and pretty little patterns. Diaper duty never looked so good. $19, gDiapers.