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Our family moved to Portland 3 years ago. From the beginning, the ...
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Studio D Sharp: Crowning Achievement
(Hello to Megan, one of four bloggers trying out for a spot on the Ohdeedoh editorial team. Comments welcome!)
When it comes to feeling special, few things beat the boost kids get when they put on a ...
Good Questions: Window Treatment for a Funky Window?
Shannon writes in for help with a funky window in the nursery:
We recently moved into a home whose previous owners completed an upstairs addition in the mid-1960s. There are lots of cool angles and...
Bumper Pads and Crib Safety
It looks innocent enough, right? But the bumper pad is the locus of plenty of controversy - so let's talk about the bugaboo of bumper pad use in cribs.
We must admit that this is not a post we l...
Rising Mango Star Contest
You cannot have the mango -- well, actually for this contest you can! The National Mango Board is calling all aspiring young chefs to participate in the Rising Mango Star Video Contest....
Happy Birthday, Aiven!
Happy Birthday, Aiven - we hear you're turning five. Well, that's halfway to ten which is halfway to twenty so you're practically an adult now. Enjoy all the joys of childhood while you can, but e...
Blogging Discovery News.com: Lead Exposure Linked to Violence
We all know lead exposure is unhealthy, but who knew that it actually increased the rate of violence in children that have been exposed to it? Apparently, two studies found that a child's exposure t...
ICFF 2008: Insects by Astrid Wulff
These lamps have to be one of the prettiest things we encountered at ICFF. Astrid, the Danish designer, was a delight to speak with. Her website says, "Light is my oxygen," and she plays with light...
Happy Birthday, Brendan!
For he's a jolly good fellow! Doesn't Brendan look jolly? It must be all the excitement over his recent first birthday. We hope it was the first of many happy birthdays, Brendan! ...
Comfort Creatures Travel Buddies
Who doesn't enjoy some creature comforts? We certainly do and these adorable travel companions, available at The Container Store, add some softness and security to your child's travel itinerary for...
Hot or Not: Teething Bling
Non-Toxic Teething Bling from Smart Mom Jewelry.
Vote below the jump......
Ohdeedoh Scavenger: Best of 05.30.08
Too hot to hit the garage sales? Don't fret, the Ohdeedoh Scavenger is like Underdog -- here to save the day.
Peruse today's Scavenger that includes a Pali crib, some wicker baskets and more from ...
Look! Taka-Tuka-Land Kindergarten in Berlin
Fans of Pippi Longstocking may remember Pippi in Taka-Tuka-Land. Though the book was written in the 1950s, Pippi's world still resonates with children and Taka-Tuka-Land was the inspiration behind ...
Nursery Furniture by Jacadi Paris
(Hello to Tara, one of four bloggers trying out for a spot on the Ohdeedoh editorial team. Comments are welcome!)On a recent trip to the local mall we wandered into the children’s clothing store Jac...
Wagamama Baby
We saw an infant happily snoozing in one of these in the park the other day so we quietly approached the parent to ask what it was. Turns out it's called a Baby Zabu and is modeled after a traditio...
Moby Dick: A Pop-Up Book
(Hello to Tammy, one of four bloggers trying out for a spot on the Ohdeedoh editorial team. Comments are welcome!)
Despite having a literature degree, we’ve never been able to finish Moby Dick. Tha...
Sommar Popsicle Maker
On a recent trip to Ikea, we found a new item that just screamed summer -- it was the Sommar popsicle maker....
Play Ice Cream
Kids will love playing with these ice cream cones all summer. They're made by HABA and they come with a pair of cones and a pair of reversible scoops....
ICFF 2008: Mobos Bins
These would've fit in perfectly with our recent "Now You See It, Now You Don't" Storage Contest. Mobos are colorful storage units that come in different shapes and hang conveniently on the wall an...
Emergency Preparedness
A few years ago we attended a Red Cross Emergency Preparedness seminar mandated by our employer. We left convinced of the importance of having some supplies set aside in the event of the unforeseen...
Little Rub Chair
Last week we featured Maartje Steenkamp's highchair, a tongue-in-cheek piece that changes as your child grows. This time around, we have the Little Rub Chair, which can comfortably sit a child betwe...
Girls Play Makeup Set
At a very young age, we were eager to put on way too much lipstick and blush. (Of course we weren't allowed out of the house with it on!) But these days we're very choosey about the kinds of produc...
Charley Harper ABC's
Charley Harper ABC's release date was pushed back so many times that we felt like the publisher was playing mind games with us! But a recent check of Amazon shows it is finally ready for shipping. ...
Crayon Rocks
These aren't the first greener crayons we've posted about, but we like Crayon Rocks both for their environmentally friendly factor and their unique shape.
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Happy Birthday, Norah!
It's been a flurry of May birthdays here at Ohdeedoh and the latest is beautiful Norah Lucille who turns one today! We hope she wears this smile all day long and has a wonderful, special day. Happ...
Nursery Tour: Zane's Robot-Inspired Room
Name: Maya and Zane
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
One of our favorite movies is Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times, so it's no surprise we were enchanted by Zane's cog-filled, cute robot-inspired room....
New Fabrics at Repro Depot
We were perusing all the fabrics at Repro Depot for a summer project we're working on, and we had to point out some of the great fabrics under "New Arrivals." This one from Marimekko, Mokki in gree...
Safer Earbuds
Earbuds scare us a little. Kids ages 6-19 are apparently experiencing more hearing loss. We're very protective of our hearing, but sometimes on loud subways, the volume can easily go up to a less t...
Happy Birthday, Pascal!
Meet Pascal. He loves taking a snooze in his sleep sack, eating chicken curry and thinking about monkeys. It's also his first birthday today and he's being sent wishes from family in India and the...
Hot or Not: Snazzy Baby Knee Pads
Snazzy Knee Pads available at One Step Ahead.
Vote after the jump.......
ICFF 2008: Dwell Studio for The Shade Store
Why wouldn't DwellStudio have drapery and shades? They're known for their bold patterns and fabrics. So, we were happy to see at ICFF they have teamed up with The Shade Store to do just that. ...
Happy Birthday, Jack!
Aliases: Peanut, Jack, Jack and Jacky
Likes: To watch kitties (his first word was "kitty"); feeding himself (especially bananas); practicing walking; swimming, knocking down block towers; performing...
Ohdeedoh Scavenger: Best of 05.28.08
The Scavenger's covering all the bases today - geographically in Las Vegas and New York with a stop in the west in Minneapolis and aesthetically - with vintage and antique finds as well as the sleek...
How To: Cover Cabinets with Fabric
Raise your hand if you hate your kitchen cabinets. Or really any cabinets around your house that are cheap, ugly or in bad shape. Covering them with fabric seems complicated, but, as you'll see, i...
Crocs Kneeler
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Not just for the garden. Consider a Crocs Kneeler (in ten colors) for bathtime, playtime or any of the other hundred times a day you find yourself on the floor with your kids.
Via: Chic Mommy Find...
Happy Birthday, Eleanor!
We're sending out belated birthday wishes to Eleanor, aka "Little E" who turned one yesterday. According to mom, she "enjoys hobnobbing around with the playground set, and spends much time speaking...
Good Question: Art Work that Lasts
Cynthia e-mailed us and asks, "I have a drawing my daughter made and I'm completely in love with it. I want to save it somehow so that I can frame it and have it last forever, but I know once I put ...
Nasopure Little Squirt
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We've adopted the Neti Pot as part of our fight against allergies, but hadn't heard of Nasopure, much less Nasopure Little Squirt for children. Inventor Dr. Hana Solomon claims children as young as...
Parenting Blog Roundup 05.27.08
• We love seeing reading spaces, and this one from Nesting Place really looks inviting. It's original purpose was a closet under the stairs. We love how the "Nester" calls it the "Secret Rea...
Maya's Colorful Mural
Some inspiration for your eyes to get you going after the long holiday weekend. Yanuly painted this mural in her daughter Maya's room. ...
Happy Birthday, George!
George appears hard at work here, but we hope he took some time off yesterday to celebrate his birthday. Happy, happy birthday George and best wishes for a terrific year!...
Blogging Lin's Bin: Why Have Kids?
Lin Brehmer, of the Chicago radio station WXRT, answers listener questions twice a week on his show Lin's Bin. Recently he was asked, "Why do we have children?" What is the point of parenthood? Bre...
ICFF 2008: New from Nurseryworks
What do you think of the Spring 2008 collection by Lawson-Fenning for Nurseryworks? We were slightly surprised by the traditional vibe on items like this Empire Rocker. It's more than a subtle dep...
It's Memorial Day and we have the day off...
We expect most of you have the day off, too. Whether your family is hitting the beach, attending a parade, having a bbq or picnic or just declaring it a day of laze and relaxation, we hope you're e...
Happy Birthday, Jackson!
Hello, Jackson! You don't look a day over one! What's that? You're exactly a day over one? Well congratulations! We hope your birthday was special!...
Happy Birthday, Taylor!
Taylor turned one yesterday! She seems to be either showing us how big she's gotten or how big a piece of cake she'd like. Have a terrific second year, Taylor!
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