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Where the Wild Things Are Shadow Puppet

It’s a little creepy when viewed out of context, sure, but for kids and grown-ups who know, this Where the Wild Things Are Carol shadow puppet provides the perfect way (short of sailing a ship across the ocean) to bide your time when you’re...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Oct 29th, 2009, 8:00 am
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Smear Cupcake Flavors On Your Lips

These lip balms made to look like cupcakes look good enough to eat. For a pack of four, you’ll get a raspberry cream tart, cream tart, chocolate cream puff and a strawberry cream tart. At first I thought this was a gross idea but then I’m...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Sep 12th, 2009, 6:48 pm
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Teddy Hold My Toothbrush

Seriously, who could say no when this adorable stick-on teddy asks to hold your toothbrush? Just be gentle when taking it back — teddy’s suction cup may be strong, but his feelings are easily hurt. $6 from Urban Outfitters. SHARETHIS.addEntry({...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Sep 10th, 2009, 8:30 am
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A Stapler With No Staples

Bye bye staples. This eco-friendly stapler cuts into paper and then stitches it together. It can “staple” up to 4 pages. I always thought staples were pretty dangerous for kids to handle so this looks like a good product. It’s $10...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Aug 22nd, 2009, 2:27 pm
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Big Note Book for Big Note Takers

Your kids’ biggest classroom notes are simply too massive for lined paper — so let them break the mold with this 240-page Big Note Book. Sure, it’s standard-sized at 8.5″ x 11″, but once your student puts pen to paper,...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Aug 18th, 2009, 8:00 am
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I Scream, You Scream for an Evil Icecream Plush

The saying “ugliness runs in the family” must come as a compliment to artist Kerry Horvath. Sister of an Uglydoll co-founder, she’s also half of the twisted brain behind this adorably hideous, 8″ high Evil Icecream Plush. (Darth...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Aug 4th, 2009, 1:00 pm
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Kidrobot Yummy Donut: Now That’s Sweet

Ever had a donut that was so yummy you just wanted to cuddle up with it? Okay, maybe it’s just me, but that doesn’t mean you can’t curl up with this soft, sprinkled 12″ donut plush by artist Heidi Kenny for Kidrobot. Choose from...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Aug 3rd, 2009, 10:30 am
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Super Fun Fun Plush Ninja

Ready to sneak up on anything that goes bump in the night, this super-soft 13″ ninja plush has the goods to keep your kids safe after lights-out. Okay, except for all that sharp, dangerous stuff. $20 (online only) from Urban Outfitters. SHARETHIS.addEntry({...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Aug 3rd, 2009, 8:00 am
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Retro Wall Art Letters from Urban Outfitters

It’s been almost a year since we told you about Urban Outfitters’ recycled-metal letter wall art, but if you’re still looking for a less, er, metallic alternative to metal, UO’s U.K. site also has a great-looking collection of...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jul 21st, 2009, 9:30 am
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In the Nursery: Blu Dot Collaborates with UO

Blu Dot, the fabulous design team from Minnesota, and Urban Outfitters have teamed up to create some droolworthy, mid-century modern inspired furniture at affordable prices. I think this side board would be fantastic in a nursery for toy storage. The...
Continue reading » Posted by elizabeth leach on Jun 22nd, 2009, 12:00 pm