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rainbows strike the hearts of many

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Happy Post Mother’s Day Monday everyone! I suppose there’s a little bit of that back in the trenches feeling today? Hopefully that’s partially thanks to a lovely Mom’s Day had by all of you! I know we certainly deserve it. Maybe these sweet faces will cheer you some. Manka‘s sweet handmade creatures – monsters? aliens? [...]

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gween toys with a “w”

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There is a gorgeous simplicity to the best wooden toys, and Gween Toys clearly joins that awesome crowd.  Their new solutions to key learning concepts like spelling and counting are fascinating! Plus, it means your basic stacking/sorting toy will last years longer. And of course, with a name like Gween Toys, you know they’re using [...]

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tell stories with your best stickman/woman

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I just found this silly little website, Draw a Stickman, and they have episodes for your iPhone/iPad too. It would be loads of fun with kids who are at the stage where they can draw their own. Once you provide your stickman, the site – or you iOS App – animates the drawing into a [...]

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skip, skip, skippity hop to my lou

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There are days – many days, as of late – when I dream of a future where I have time to make my own toys Lots of them.. I’m fairly positive some of them would happenstance to look like Skippity Hop Creatures. The little sweaters and shoes, the funny high pile fur collars and crazy [...]

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Swoop Bags:
swoop up every kid-made toy mess

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Toys. Messes. They kind of go hand in hand. When you’re in the glittering toy store dreaming of your kidlet’s countless happy hours playing contentedly and lovingly with all those beautiful toys, one forgets the harsher reality: toys everywhere and underfoot, literally! I’ve had my eye on Swoop Bags for awhile actually, they’re such an [...]

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girl pirates should take over the world

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It could happen. And now that Birdie has to wear an eye patch for a couple hours every day – to strengthen her weaker eye – I am a firm believer in pirates, particularly the girl variety. In fact, she was my inspiration for my most recent guest post over at Houzz.com. (her eye patch [...]

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charlie & nell are like you & me

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It’s like clockwork, my need to find good dolls! I had another post in mind for today, but in the end I had the itch. So I started trolling the net for a new doll to call my favorite. I think Charlie & Nell’s sweet dolls will fit the bill. I’m giving into the urge [...]

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around the world – but let’s start with sam

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Pals, I’m so excited. I’ve finally convinced my good friend Sam to join us on this little blog. I swear, if I haven’t seen the coolest thing, she’s seen it instead. We met thanks to grad school – shout out to MCAD! Helloooo! – but actually we really became friends when we moved in to [...]

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to my 1:00 am owl buddy

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Luckily I find the sound of “Whoo whoooooo … Whoo.” soothing and calming at 1:00 in the morning. Luckily it makes me think of midnight breezes, rustling spring leaves, and maybe a little moonlight. Because that big owl sitting outside my window every night might be a problem otherwise. I’m now going to also assume [...]

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worth 1000 words: stealth grassy bunny bank

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Would your kid find this in amongst an Easter Egg Hunt? Grass Flocked Rabbit Bank, $22, available at Green Grass Design – there are other grassy animals too! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

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hop on the spring train: little korboose

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Little Korboose lured me to her shop with the promise of those adorable bunny pillows($19 and $25) up above.  But her entire line is so in the mood for Spring Love. Brightly wise owls ($25), springy green robots ($25), energetic bicycles ($22), and friendly little chirps ($12) – available on your choice of pillows, onesies, [...]

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raising a little librarian

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Now here’s a unique way to help kids stay in touch with heavy, paper filled books that smell of ink and libraries (so much better than smelling a Kindle). Get them the Little Librarian Book Kit, (&19.99). Some of my fondest memories, best craft projects, and largest imaginings are thanks to my local library. Maybe [...]

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every bunny needs some bunny

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I’m a little concerned. I just realized that Easter is less than 3 weeks away. I’m always excited for this rite of Spring, but wow, I’m woefully unprepared! Whether you celebrate Easter or prefer to revel and romp around all those magically green bits that are starting to appear in your yard, it’s definitely time [...]

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spend springtime in a Parisian book

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Any time I can find a children’s book for Birdie that also doubles as graphic design inspiration for me and a little history lesson for both of us, you better bet your bottom dollar that I’ll be getting a copy! Henri’s Walk to Paris, is the sweet story of a little boy in a small [...]

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areaware dovetail animals

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I’m coooing over Areaware’s new Dovetail Animals, ($19). Each animal is made of three pieces – and the pieces are interchangeable. So, a fox with a llama head? Yes please. What a great birthday gift – two or three animals make an instant collection. I’m imagining Birdie puzzling through these animals She’d love the playmates [...]

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