Q: My 15 month old daughter just loves her alphabet blocks. She and my husband have so much fun with the alphabet song and letter identification. We thought it would be fun to have some flashcards around, but I can't seem to find any that I like. Have you guys ever featured alphabet or basic word flashcards that are a little nicer than the blah ones they sell at at teacher supply stores?
Sent by Anne
Name: Ashley Johnston
Website: Make It and Love It
We can't think of a better person to introduce you to during How To month than Ashley Johnston of Make It and Love It - whatever she makes we always love! Not only is Ashley a prolific creator of beautiful and useful things, she wants to help you make them (and love them of course) and shares dozens of tutorials on her blog.
The easiest way to make a dramatic change in any child's room is by using wall decals. They come in all shapes and sizes &mdash and we're sort of in love. We love them even more when they don't cost an arm and a leg and come in more designs than just race cars.
It's time to break out the food coloring again. If you're looking for a great indoor activity that the little ones will probably want to do over and over again, try teaching them about color.
We love P'kolino for their practical, attractive and affordable furniture and we also love that they've been branching out into new products especially their newest items for little artists.
Name: Ella
Birthday: First
Greeting: Happy first birthday, babycakes. We love every single thing about you: your smiles, your big belly, your generous kisses. We can't wait to see you grow into a beautiful, smart young lady.
Getting mail, even pretend mail, is fun for kids any time of the year, but even more so around Valentine's Day (just ask Charlie Brown). Tiffany of Simply Modern Mom shows you how to make a mailbox for your kids out of decorative paper and a few other simple items.
We seriously can't get enough of Made by Joel. Just last week, we featured the awesome dollhouse Joel made for his twins, and now we just have to show you his kiddo-related architecture on a larger scale: this time in the beautiful playhouse he built in his back yard.
Sometimes frames aren't needed when it comes to photo display. This kid friendly solution makes displaying your favorite ones a snap. With no glass to break, they're an easy and inexpensive DIY that can be customized in oh so many ways!
Reader Robin wrote us with this easy but very useful, time-saving home hack. Instead of searching for all those little baby socks after you do the laundry- stick them all in a mesh laundry bag before you throw them in.
Guide To: Craft Supplies, Toys, and Kits for Children (Mainly 3 yrs +)
Marketplace Link: Craft Stores
The best toys give kids the freedom to bring out their imagination and creativity as they play. Whether a simple paintbox or a more complex and customizable kit, crafty toys can encourage kids to develop their natural interests and skills. If you have kids that are old enough to participate in craft projects, we've rounded up a few ideas and sources for things you can make together.
In an era where technology reigns supreme -- even when it comes to our children -- it's so refreshing to just get back to basics. We recently saw these two darling board* games that instantly take us back to our childhood.
Q: I recently removed some wall clings from my daughter's nursery when moving. Unfortunately, I can't get them to stick again to her new walls. I live in a 1930's Spanish Bungalow and don't want to damage the plaster walls. Do you know of an adhesive that I can use to safely re-cling these stickers to the wall?
Sent by Adriennella
When Maxwell recently posted his best how-tos of all time we were reminded about the great indoor swing he made for his daughter Ursula last year. But admiration soon turned to envy and we wondered if we could find an indoor swing suitable for renters - and we found one!
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