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Zack’s New Cardboard Playhouse

You know that you have a great toy when you see smiles on your kid’s face. Zack is at an age where kids are constantly on the move. He likes to get in and out of the doors of his new playhouse, sit...

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Three DIY Toys that You Can Do with Your Kids

photo: cupcake or ice cream truck by Martine Camillieri Crafting projects let you pass quality time with your kids. I wanted a project that I could do for my boy, who adore trucks. I found three...

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Fun and Funky Medical Alert Bracelets for Girls and Boys

sourcing: Fruit Punch Medical ID Bracelet $49.95 | Tropics Stainless Steel Medical ID Cuff $39.95 at Lauren’s Hope I bet that you will not to fight with your kids to wear their medical alert bracelet...

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Qubis Haus: from a coffee table to a dollhouse

Qubis Haus by Amy Whitworth £400 (approx. $650 USD as we speak) at Southbank Centre. One thing about young kid toys is that they tend to overtake your living room. Parents often wonder where to hide...

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Holiday Gift Guide: What to Give to a Two-Year-Old

This guide is made of things that my 20-month-old son already has and plays with everyday. These educational toys are sure bet for little boys and girls. Ok, the first item is not a toy but this...

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Circle Time Mats and Tiptoe Rugs

photo credits: Tiptoe Rugs Tiptoe Rugs is a brand new collection of children’s rugs and custom rug possibilities from Alyssa McMurter, the woman behind AliStar. McMurter created a line of awesome 100%...

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Kids Can Make their Toys Do Things with ATOMS Building Blocks

on this photo: Michael Rosenblatt of Seamless Toy Company, the maker of ATOMS Express Toys. Technology seems to be a recurring theme today. This time, I like to talk a cool project that was funded via...

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I Want: DIY Play Kitchen for a Boy

photo credits: Becky Voboril of Preparing for Peanut My husband can vouch how much I am dreaming about a play kitchen for our son. Most play kitchens on the market are too girly or won’t nicely fit in...

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Must Watch: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

photo credits:  PBS and Angela Santomero, the series creator and executive producer I want to talk today about a spin-off series of the character from our own childhood, Mister Rogers. I discovered...

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Things that Work: The Fatboy Original for a Child Bedroom

One Sunday morning, my husband suggested that we went shopping for a Fatboy for our son. At the time, Zack was 1 and a half years old. I initially wanted to get him a Fatboy Junior but when we arrived...

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I Like: Liberte Baby Yogourt

Since it is a know fact babies needs fat for their brain development, I was surprised when my son reached the solid feeding stage to see that the food industry doesn’t provide parents many options....

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Education: Why I Expose my Toddler to Design

photo credits: Hélium In six words: to prepare him for the world. It has nothing to do with the fact that I’m a visual person or the fact that design is in my bones. I found my style at 6 years old. I...

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My New Faves: Boon’s Snack Boxes and the Coolest Bottle Feeding Gears

Being a stylish modern mom means that my son’s gears can’t be an eyesore and they must perform well. But more importantly, it teaches my son about good design. Snack Boxes photo credits: Cargo Snack...

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Ultra Modern Reading Nooks in the Playroom and by a Kid’s Desk

photo credits: HGTV – design by Randy Weinstein This is more than a post about one iconic chair and four looks that were inspired by it. It is a quick lesson about chic and fun ways for decorating the...

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Five City Life Wallpaper and Decals for a Little Boy Room

Now that my son is a toddler who expresses his like and taste, I started to decorate his room around him. They are already three drawings on the walls that I used for teaching the primary colors to my...

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Packing Tips for a Simple Family Picnic

photo credits:  Thomas J. Story for Sunset Magazine I intend for a summer filled with sunny picnic at the park. So far, the weather does not collaborate with us. The sun shines during the week and the...

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OTO Makes Cardboard Food Trucks for Kids, with your support

photo credits: Amie Lin for OTO Here is a fun pretend play alternative to the cardboard fruit and vegetable market. The best thing for busy parents is that you only have to fold it for your kids to be...

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I Am Proud to Be An Older Mom

I became a mom after 40s. I gave birth so late that my age group doesn’t appear in fertility tables. I was 47 years old when I gave birth to my beautiful son. For readers who are aware of the...

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Toys I love: Schleich Trucks

Schleich is known for their figurines. I like them for their trucks. Last year, we bought the farm truck with the trailer at the Biodome gift shop. My son played with them all the time. He enjoys...

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Why Prescholers Need Some Time Off as Much as You Do

We sometimes forget that our little ones have a busy life. They have a lot of fun at daycare but, like you, having a break from their weekly routine is beneficial for them. Why should we confine their...

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