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The World’s Most Adorable Buttons

Once in a while something so incredibly simple and small makes me swoon. Like the first baby tooth my son brought me, complete with his new crooked smile.  I get giddy over brightly colored toothpicks and brand new crayons with pointy ends. Yes, simplicity...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Jun 18th, 2010, 4:13 pm
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Super Cool Stamp Set: Celebrate the City

For city kids or even country kids, this stamp set is a great way for them to celebrate urban living in a eco-friendly way. Yellow Owl Workshop created this set of five molded natural rubber stamps that are mounted on reclaimed maple. The set includes...
Continue reading » Posted by SunnyChanel on Apr 22nd, 2010, 2:22 am
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Paper Craft Project: Ewe On A Boat

If you like making paper model airplanes how about creating an ewe on a boat? Just fold, glue and assemble, then turn the crank to make it move. Included are illustrated instructions which is described as being easy to follow. This is recommended for...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Apr 17th, 2010, 6:09 pm
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Vintage Alphabet Collection from Sugarbooger

Sugarbooger’s new Vintage Alphabet Collection is adorable, educational and looks fabulous in modern rooms. Unlike most alphabet inspired products, this simple design is refreshingly basic and very stylish. Collection includes Jumbo Floor Splat...
Continue reading » Posted by elizabeth leach on Mar 30th, 2010, 10:00 am
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Weekend Project: DIY Wooly Willy Table

Okay, so you can’t actually buy this Wooly Willy table as-is, but with a little elbow grease and a few trips to IKEA, you can have all the parts necessary to turn your run-of-the-mill side table into the classic kids’ magnetic toy. For...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Mar 26th, 2010, 12:00 pm
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Deciduous Puzzle Springs to Life on Your Tabletop

Get in the mood for spring with this Deciduous Puzzle from Anthropologie, which lets you add leaves, apples, birds and other natural wonders to the branches of a lovely, three-dimensional tree. Featuring 170 pieces in all, it’s made from a combination...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Mar 19th, 2010, 12:00 pm
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A Photo Display/Mobile Art Gallery All Their Own

Some of us proudly display every drawing or finger-paint creation on the refrigerator; others pay a sweet compliment before discreetly tossing out every new piece of macaroni art that comes home from school. But with a dedicated kiddie-art space...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Mar 7th, 2010, 3:00 pm
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Real Princesses Make Their Own Carriage

The wussy princess waiting for her prince to come doesn’t play well in my house, but that doesn’t mean we’ve kicked princesses out the door entirely. You can be a princess and still kick butt. Take this princess carriage kit –...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Feb 26th, 2010, 12:31 pm
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Freebie of the Week: Valentine Bag Toppers

If you’re the type of parent who creates little gift baggies for Valentine’s Day for every kid in your child’s class, first I’d like to shake your Martha lovin’ hand. Second? I’m here to hook you up. Or rather, the...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Feb 2nd, 2010, 11:29 am
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Ayumi Uyama Felt Animal Kit

This little pink felt dog is something you can make. Made in Japan, this Ayumi Uyama Felt Animal Kit supplies the material and the instructions. One small point. How to make it is written in Japanese, but I wouldn’t fret on that. Just follow the...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Feb 2nd, 2010, 11:18 am
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Finally A Use for All Those Rubber Bands

The post-holiday trash pick-up is massive enough, but what to do with all those rubber bands from the toy packaging that you can’t bear to throw away? Band Buddies turns them into snow (and rainy) day activities for the kids. Their One Pounder...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Jan 7th, 2010, 11:28 am
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Build Your Own Magical Menagerie, No Tools Required

With Magical Menagerie: 20 Punch-Out Animals for Play & Display, Japanese designer/illustrator Junzo Terada offers a collection of cute creatures that come alive in your hands. Simply punch out each animal (such as the lion shown above), and slot...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jan 3rd, 2010, 11:35 am

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