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where the buffalo roam

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I sometimes think the best parts of my job are the moments when I find something none of us knew we needed. The things we didn’t even know existed. It always gives me a little rush to stumble on something that feels brand new. Today, it’s all about the Chuck the Bison. Yep, you didn’t know […]

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these wooden bricks look familiar

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I wasn’t even looking at the toys, I swear I’d just used a random aisle at Target as a shortcut to my real destination (the Christmas clearance items, ha!) and what did I find?! Wooden Legos. No, I shouldn’t use the L word, because these Eco Bricks from Once Kids have nothing to do with […]

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play it again with encore toys

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Aaaah, do you feel that? It’s the start of a brand new year. Clean, fresh, and unknown. Even better, it’s the start of school again! I loved having Christmas break with Birdie and lots of family time, but boy howdy we are all ready to get back into our usual routines. (though I’ll admit, the […]

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make it: claymation winter wonderland

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One more Play Doh craft for all of us over the holidays, and this one is a beauty! I had no idea that Play Doh would work so well for claymation-style scenes. We decided to make a little Rudolph-inspired winter wonderland, and then let various plastic animals and creatures from around the house traipse through […]

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small and cute and cuddly

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These sweethearts have stolen my heart for the week, I wish I could find each and every one of them under my Christmas Tree. Handmade and hand embroidered, these little guys are full of lopsided, lumpy, perfect imperfections. Stop by Woodland Tale and see them all for yourself, along with some rubber stamps and other adorable-ness […]

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worth 1000 words: last chance for mathkit games

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I’m so intrigued by this awesome Kickstarter project: MathKit. MathKit is a set of math games and hands-on learning tools for kids K-3 – and it’s beautifully designed. Head over to MathKit’s Kickstarter page stat and support them so they can reach their goal!

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the splurge-worthy baby and toddler gift

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i had planned to include this in last week’s toddler gift guide, but I forgot! That’s ok, because this Zebra Rocker by Newmakers is so cool, it deserves it’s very own spot to shine. The rocker is designed and manufactured in the Devon (UK) countryside, by designer Dan Cox. But those of us here in the […]

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worth 1000 words: lightbulb noses

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The simplicity of these creatures makes me smile. See more from Ola Niepsuj.

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git guide: 10 favorite gifts for kids 5+

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It’s crazy. When I first started doing gift guides, this guide was the biggest stretch for me because Birdie was only 1 years old. And now, here I am realizing she’s almost 7 and this guide is the one for her?! Like every parent everywhere, let me just commiserate with the universal phrase: they grow too […]

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gift guide: 10 best toys for preschoolers

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It’s a wonderful time of year! Time to think about those you love the most, and what little token of your affection might please them as much as they please you. This week Small for Big is going to be finding some of my favorite gift ideas for the season – for kids of all […]

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gift guide:10 best gifts for toddlers

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It’s a wonderful time of year! Time to think about those you love the most, and what little token of your affection might please them as much as they please you. This week Small for Big is going to be finding some of my favorite gift ideas for the season – for kids of all […]

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gift guide: top 10 best gifts for baby

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It’s a wonderful time of year! Time to think about those you love the most, and what little token of your affection might please them as much as they please you. This week Small for Big is going to be finding some of my favorite gift ideas for the season – for kids of all […]

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this cosmos is particularly magnetic

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Wood and magnets are a match made in heaven – I’ve seen several toys using them in combination and I’m always impressed. Somehow the two materials working together seem almost magical! It’s no surprise that the new wooden block sets called Cosmos have that same – ahem – magnetic appeal. The beautiful materials, lush surfaces, […]

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cushions full of kitty cats

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Birdie has just discovered the power of cat videos via Pinterest. Her squeals were cute in the beginning, she is such an animal lover. When it turned into her recounting each video with a blow by blow description, it began to wear thin! Still, it’s obvious she has a thing for cats – like lots […]

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wee designs with big impact

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Wee Gallery started small, or should I say, wee? But these days they’ve expanded beyond their early-age black and white flash cards (So good for babies under 5 months!) and added all kinds of beautiful goodies with the same graphic style. If I knew a baby young enough for Wee Gallery goods, I’d be having a […]

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