September 2015

timeless classics for your birthday invites

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We’re all trying to do the best for our kids. Never is that more apparent than when their birthday rolls around, am I right? The perfect theme, the perfect location, the perfect presents … the list can get a little out of hand and it all adds up so fast! Luckily there are easy answers in the midst of […]

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roll these cars away to your own candylab

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I’m low on words today. These cars are awesome. What else is there to say? Candylab Toys creates oversized, gorgeous, modern, wooden street rods, I mean, cars. Ok, my job is done, now you can check out these sweet rides!

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A Frightfully Fun Monster Candy Wrap Printable

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I’ve just finished this sweet printable for a project, and wanted to share it all with you toute suite. Especially considering, you know, that Halloween is on its way. It’s the perfect size to wrap around all kinds of fun-sized candies. Give them out to your teachers, your neighbors, your relatives, yourself. It’s ready and […]

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round about: two-sided lollipops & geometric kiwi birds

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Every time I think I’ve learned my lesson, I catch myself falling into old habits. Right now, it has everythign to do withm y workload, procrastination, and learning to say no. Anyone else have this problem? I’m trying really hard to not think of that quote about the definition of insanity: doing the same thing […]

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if you like jeans, you’ll love these guys

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Denim. It’s everywhere. Yet, it’s really rare to see it done well in toys – unless you’re looking at a Bratz doll, maybe. It seems Evie Barrow has found a way to make denim and stuffed toys look just right. The Sweet Dreams characters are each one of a kind, with faded, well-loved denim and […]

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worth 1000 words: bouncing bridge

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An imaginary bridge that was never built, and yet it’s a viral pin on everyone’s must-see list of destinations. Seems to me they should really build this thing. Read more about the Trampoline Bridge.

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perfect baby toes deserve perfect baby shoes

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This is such a perfect combination of gorgeous handmade gift and those old-school sew your own moccasin kits, I’m shaking my head at the brilliance of it all! Baby moccasins are becoming a required accessory for new kiddos in the know. There are tons of styles to choose from – as well as colors, materials, […]

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the lost files of nancy drew

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We were wandering through one of our favorite bookstore slash yarn shops this weekend. Birdie had found the fairy books and was asking to buy several, my husband was looking at brewing books, and suddenly, amidst the Egyptology and Dragonology books I found this gem. The Lost Files of Nancy Drew is one of those heavy, over-sized books […]

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worth 1000 words: marvelous mustachioes

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Sometimes I wish we all lived in a slightly more silly, impossible, 3D animated world. See more of these guys via Costume 3 Pieces and Olivier Goka.

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a treehouse better than your dollhouse

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Let’s start with the fact that Land of Nod has just announced their Holiday assortment of toys and other goodies. And I’d like pause for a moment to absorb the reality that the Holidays really aren’t all that far away. Sigh. Okay, now that we’ve had our moment of silence, we can enjoy the cuteness that […]

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munching with your munchkins

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Toddlers and food. They may be cute, and say funny things, and squish you tight over and over, but toddlers can be little terrors when it comes to food! I can’t guarantee that the Munch Eco Hero Feeding Set will calm the savage beast that is your toddler saying nononononono. But, at least it’s cute enough […]

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these toys are meant to fray

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My 6 year old’s blankie is turning into one of those childhood relics: frayed edges, holes in the corners, and threadbare spots. She keeps asking me to sew it up, but I can’t, it’s not the kind of holes you can repair. But it’s also a memento of a childhood full of love and comfort, […]

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round about: rikisha & midsummer maidens

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How did this first week of September disappear on me? On the plus side, I finally feel like i got something done, but of course on the other side, it wasn’t enough. Is it ever enough? I think I’ll go get back to it! Meanwhile, round about the internet: Because I’m still in love with […]

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worth 1000 words: diy giant beads

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This is a tutorial you can’t fail, and the results are so much fun for kids and grown ups. I need an afternoon off so we can make these asap. Giant Beads tutorial via Babble Dabble Do.

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monster alphabet

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Usually a stuffed menagerie of animal letters makes me think of kids rooms – let’s write their name or add their initials, right? Somehow, I think the Monster Alphabet creatures would be better suited to something a little loftier. Perhaps it’s the extremely unique handmade approach to each individual letter. Or maybe it’s the price, […]

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