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what shall we play today?

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That’s what Collette Bream asks across the top of her Etsy shop, and it sums things up perfectly. I know around this house that question is asked many. many. many. times during the day. Her shop doesn’t give any kind of straightforward answer either. Instead, it feels like I’ve stepped into a perfectly curated little [...]

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have a little watermelon cat

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Wood plus whimsy plus the Netherlands plus a super silly fabulous name? That’s Watermelon Cat. There is a timeless quality to the designs that makes them feel decidely mid-century, in all of the best possible ways. I’m a big fan of any toy that doesn’t dumb it down for kids, and these toys are cool [...]

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grow your own hideaway

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Where the heck is Spring?! I’m getting desperate over here, and it sounds like much of the Northern half of the US is feeling the same way: cold. It has me double-duty daydreaming of plants in an almost obsessive way. I caught myself huffing the dirt of one of my houseplants the other day. Honestly, [...]

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best bunnies for spring

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I suppose I’ll have to stop eventually, but I love giving Birdie a stuffed bunny as part of her Easter festivities. But I’m a toy lover! Give me any excuse and I will exploit it to find the perfect stuffed animal to fix the situation. I suppose if I don’t stop, we’ll be overrun with [...]

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toys built for wandering

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It’s fitting that a toy brand called The Wandering Workshop has several toys that are ideally suited to wandering. These toys, made in Greece, are a beautiful example of what a small shop devoted to child-safe, imagination-friendly toys can do. I think the designs speak for themselves: the rich colors, the natural wood, the attention [...]

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making new (stuffed) friends

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Have I really not talked about Kase-Faz before? It looks like that’s the case. I even pinned Maria’s amazing dolls on Pinterest. Well. I guess it’s high time we remedied this situation, isn’t it? Kase-Faz dolls are handmade with the most adorable features. I’m partial to the hooded woolen capelets, and the pig tails that defy [...]

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move-in ready home (for the dolls)

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Oooh boy people. My Mondays and Tuesdays are long days right now. My husband teaches both nights (after working all day), giving me some extra er, quality time, with Birdie. Which means that when I’m writing your Wednesday post the night before – Tuesday night – I’m a little extra brain dead. Let’s see if [...]

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putting the mobile mojo in mobiles

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Travel-sized musical mobiles have always been the ugly cousin, at least the majority of them. While it’s possible to find some stunning beauties in the ceiling-hung variety of nursery mobiles, somehow travel-sized models are always lacking. Like, severely. So Ferm Living’s Music Mobiles are , heh, music to my ears! And to my eyes, because [...]

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best collection of exclusive dolls and plush like, ever

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I’ve fallen and I can’t get up. Gobsmacked by awesomeness. I sat down for a casual flip through Land of Nod’s new holiday catalog and started hyperventilating. I mean, I always love their holiday collections, but this year they’ve got the best plush I’ve ever seen all gathered in one place. There are the obviously [...]

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little puffballs of remakerie love

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Though I don’t want to push Fall out the door (especially knowing how long our winters are around here), I’m waiting rather impatiently for cooler weather because I’m just dying to get out my big cozy winter sweaters. It’s kind of like these adorable Sock Animals from the Remakerie. Whether it’s a SockRabbit or a [...]

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worth 1000 words: wee alphas for halloween

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Wee Alphas is sharing some adorable DIY paper bag costumes for Halloween. I can’t wait to show these to Birdie – I know she’ll want to make one right away. And, sigh, she’ll want to make the pink one. Good thing it’s an owl, which we both love! Once you’ve made your own, make sure [...]

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channel the lovable furry friend inside you

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It has arrived. I think Birdie’s life has changed forever. Did you know bunnies have claws and say “roar” with a big fat grin? Well, when she dons this hood, they do. Did you know a cozy furry hood can make a kid giggle like crazy? Oh yes. I’ve always liked the look of the [...]

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and so the haunted season begins …

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I was up way past my bedtime all weekend long, and now Birdie has an exploded case of the heebie jeebies (fear of the dark!) and it’s keeping all of us up at night when she joins us in our bed. I’m a little worried about Halloween actually! But right now, I’m beat. So very [...]

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twoosies for onesies

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Welcome to the updated Small for Big! It’s not a complete overhaul, but I wanted to freshen things up a bit. What do you think? No really, please let me know! I do have some other changes up my sleeve (some small, some big, ha.) but this is a great start. You’ll just have to [...]

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wooden gumballs are still fun to play with

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Bubblegum. The stuff of legend for my 3.5 yo. We keep telling her she’s too young, while she keeps seeing it all around her, taunting her. Followed by severe begging, pleading, and cajoling. This girl is a master negotiator. But, I will remain firm. Maybe we’ll add this amazing wooden Gumball Machine from Kaz Shiomo [...]

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