ages 5 & up

a little name with big potential

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When I first saw these sweet little things, I wasn’t certain if they were vintage or new. That’s a very good thing if you ask me. I’m a sucker for  quality. What’s the phrase … if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it? I think we can all list some examples of toys that didn’t listen [...]

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cromaticamente: a beautiful word for these dolls

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I have dolls on the brain again. It probably has something to do with my own project for Birdie’s birthday. But even without my weekend of  doll-madness, I would love Cromaticamente’s whimsical beauties. Each gal (or beau) is full of personality – from the quirky corkscrewed felt hair to the little teeny eyes in the [...]

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a childhood favorite I never heard of

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I walk away from Christmas every year amazed and heartened by the thoughtful gifts and time well-spent with our nearest and dearest. And of course, I’m still reeling from the “krazy” amount of loot we’ve accumulated this Christmas. But the most unusual gift Birdie received this year was actually from us – and completely accidental. Birdie [...]

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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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fly me to the moon with the kiddies

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Sometimes a stuffed toy’s personality leaps out and grabs me before I can even be certain I know what animal it is. This Warthog would be a perfect example of that – her cuckoo colors, patterns, and fringe made my eyes go wide. Part animal, part sofa cushion, part reject from the Lion King (but [...]

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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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I think I found the friendly zombies

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Spoonflower held a stuffed toy contest a couple weeks ago – and the result is a plethora of quick-to-make Zombie dolls. Just order a yard of fabric, cut, sew, and voila, you’re Zombie-ified. Now, I think my Birdie may be too young for a zombie – unless I just call it a monster doll – [...]

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imaginations flying to such great heights

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These images are so amazing I hardly want to say a thing. So, I will say simply this. Such Great Heights makes gorgeous year-round dress-up capes that will keep your Halloween costume alive and well far beyond the holiday. I think that covers that. Oh, and Such Great Heights also makes some truly amazing play tents [...]

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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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makedo your Halloween costumes

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We all know Cardboard could have it’s own category on Pinterest: making things out of recyclables is such a hot topic. But the problem for little kids is finding ways to let them to do it on their own. Especially at my house, where Birdie’s independent streak is a mile-wide and 10 miles high, but [...]

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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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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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turn your toys inside out

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Okay. Bear with me (ha, unintentional pun alert!). I was browsing around Pinterest with Birdie by my side, and she went gaga for little Muku no. 01. Can you believe it? I mean, I love it, but I was fairly certain Muku’s inside out upcycled limited edition toys (each with their own number) would be [...]

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worth 1000 words: restoration elephant

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Sometimes it’s the sheer scale of a thing that makes it worth 1000 words. Or maybe it’s the price tag ($399). In this case it’s most likely both. Visit this wool felt elephant and his friend the regal giraffe at Restoration Hardware.

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