The Coolest Kids in Town: a blog about Baltimore, DC, and the misadventures of two-city life.

It's come to our attention that our awesome-as-hell 100th post is a little on the long side, so Tex and I have decided to cut you kids a break and re-post the contest information on its own. Entries will be accepted in the comments of both this post and all prep everything . Because we love you, Tex and I want to help you on your journey to being well-kempt and adorable, so we're excited to announce that in honor of our 100th post   we're having our very first giveaway . The prize: a $20 gift certificate to Chesapeake Ribbon Co.   Purveyor of all things cute and grosgrain (belts, key fobs, dog collars, headbands, and more), Chesapeake Ribbon Co  reminds us of ribbon shopping after school, lacrosse tryouts, and also the belt  whose arrival I'm anxiously awaiting (because as any proper Baltimore girl can tell you: Pink Flamingos are clutch). To win: leave us a story in the comments that you think best exemplifies 'all prep everything.'  Entries mus...

It's finally come. The day you've been anticipating for 5 long years. The day Tex & Coda publish their  100th post ! And yes, you did that math right - we're averaging 20 posts a year . Bask in the glow of our tireless work ethic. We're celebrating with the post below and  - scroll down to see this - a giveaway! Now I'm afraid we're going to have to take a break from the celebrating for a few minutes because Tex and I have agreed that there's something we really need to talk to you about. So I'll just let her take the reins here for a bit while I have a mini-panic attack over  these shirts  selling out. -- Hello, muffin. So you're all about that age, and Coda and I have been wanting to sit you all down and have a very frank conversation. I know this might be a sensitive topic, but it's a necessary one and we're having this talk because you're all growing up, and Coda and I want to make sure that you're going to be making ...