The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week were a look into the Ashton Family's home exchange experience, a Good Question about bouncers, cartoon character make-overs and several Nursery Tours ...
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is celebrating urban birds and so can your family. They'll send you a free kit in exchange for ten minutes of observing birds and submitting your results. What a gre...
We all have areas of green living that we're particularly diligent about (in our case, recycling) and then there are areas that we're kind of slackers at. Showering happens to be our vice. Long, h...
With the weather being quite warm as of late (a complete understatement in some parts, we know) we've been frequently thinking about popsicles. We were happy with our recent Ikea find, but our siste...
The cardboard origami Star chair from Habitat for Kids comes in a variety of colors, but we love this cheerful yellow, which would be a fun, inexpensive and stylish addition to any lucky kid's room. ...
Grab a pair of children's binoculars, a journal for them to log the birds they see or hear, and let them lead the way. Throw in some fun facts about different species, and you've got a great activit...
Sterling Silver Custom Fingerprint Jewelry $225
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Elllie is turning four this weekend and has a very exciting Garden Fairy Party, with a real horse and carriage, to look forward to! We hope it's a very special day and an even more special year for...
Building squares and straight lines can become boring after a while. And why do so, when you can make rounded and unusual creations with these trapezoid building blocks. The blocks come in four siz...
Another beautiful item from over at Enfant Terrible. These dolls come to us out of Hertfordshire, England from a designer who originally made the doll for her son. ...
This Friday edition of Scavenger is brought to you by cities ending in "on" - Boston, Houston and Washington. Gas prices getting you down? Skip driving around to garage sales and see what we found...
Birds are everywhere, but we've always enjoyed having an actual birdhouse to keep an eye on what kinds of birds are coming and going in our neighborhood. Kids (and cats) love them, too. We came ac...
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath your kids' cuddly, plush robots? This glimpse beneath shows that some are quite simple and others are simply creepy. ...
We've featured the Cubino at Ohdeedoh before and think this chair is the cat's pajamas. The soft shape and fun colors make it a great addition to any child's room. We're thrilled to be able to offe...
In Europe, limited space is not the exception but the rule. So Parisian parents like François and Raphaëlle have solved a problem like not having enough bedrooms by giving a private bedroom to each ...
For those of us who live in tiny apartments with tiny kitchen and bathroom sinks, and small bathtubs, where are we supposed to hand wash our winter sweaters and delicates? If you have an old baby ba...
Tracy wants to know: When do I really need to babyproof the house and what do I need to do? I was ready to do the whole long list of things, but then I was picturing a sleeping infant and thinking ...
Who's that peeking through at us? Well, it's beautiful Anabel who's celebrating her 2nd birthday today. Mom reports that she's having cake and a splash party - fun! Being 2 is grand!...
Is it the world's largest highchair or the most obvious invention, ever? The Mother/Child dining table brings mother (or father or special guest or imaginary friend) and child together for meals by c...
"The Best Birth: Your Guide to the Safest, Healthiest, Most Satisfying Labor and Delivery" was released this past April. We were interested in this book because it really takes a different stand fro...
Surely you have some of these old-school wooden pant hangers kicking around your closet or you can snag some for cheap at a garage sale. They've fallen out of favor for hanging pants, but have been...
Another great paper project from Patricia of A Little Hut. As we know, she's both a whiz and an artist when it comes to working with paper and we can think of lots of uses for her latest project te...
Name: Jennifer and Gracie
Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
We love how, at times, a more traditional room can appear just as fresh and bright as its modern counterparts. Gracie's room is a fine ex...
Balouga is a one-of-a-kind dedicated kids design gallery/boutique in the Marais that sells vintage 20th and 21st century furniture and accessories and reeditions of mini classics for those who believe...
We know you're always looking for well-designed seating for your toddlers. While visiting a friend yesterday, we noticed her little two-year-old's favorite spot was this swivel chair from Ikea. App...
This sling might take the place of your regular sling or wrap this summer. It's made of a breathable, cool material with water-friendly leg padding, AND it provides SPF 70+ sun protection. ...
We're wading into crib bumper waters again, this time to show a modified crib bumper called CozyWedge - could this be a better, safer bumper?...
You know the moment...you're with your 'tween and things are going fine, when all of a sudden that dreaded uncomfortable silence kicks in. What do you talk about? The weather? The state of the eco...
When they beg you for a TV in their own bedroom, you can answer with this. The chalk wipes easily on and off so they can entertain themselves for quite a while. Check out the rest of the Chalkal co...
Lots of modern finds by the Scavenger today in New York, Philly and San Diego including this Loft Netto Crib and Changer at a deep discount (left). Looking for a rocker or glider? The Sleepytime r...
Talk about bringing the outside in! These lucky Tribeca kids have swings to swing on and webbing to climb right in their home. Their playroom is also outfitted with a huge map mural (which you kno...
It's been awhile since we last checked in on L.A. artist Marisa Haedike. Now in her third year of making daily, yes, daily, paintings, she recently revealed that she's been working on a children's...
Ariel sent us an e-mail, "Hey, Ohdeedoh! I keep hearing radio ads for something called 'Baby Loves Disco' and from what I can gather it sounds like some sort of disco for kids.
Have any of you a...
Swedish designer Bo Ekström's wall-hung changing table from byBO design is a sleek solution to an everyday problem. It's made from sanded, whitewashed molded birch veneer and holds up to 110 pounds o...
Yes, another list of "must-haves," but this one is pretty good. Parentdish has a gallery of the top newborn essentials.
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Though we're not always big on theme parties, we were really blown away by the details and beautiful decorations that Kirsten put together for her daughter's Chinese-themed birthday party. One of our...
Smart! A real sandbox can be quite an investment (and eat up a good chunk of your yard), but here's another option.
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While perusing the pages of the New York Times the other day, we happened upon a most unfortunate sight. It was Strawberry Shortcake -- a childhood favorite -- staring back at us from the newsprint ...
It's been called the "MySpace for Kids" and the "Facebook for Babies." Our local news described it as "social networking for babies" so we had to check it out. Although their mission is slightly d...
Philadelphia artist Eleanor Grosch has designed for Skip Hop and Urban Outfitters, among others, but we're rather taken by the screenprints she creates for her own shop, Pushmepullyou Design. They ...
Looking for free things to do this summer? Pottery Barn Kids stores are offering book clubs and sing-a-longs in their stores. Do you live near one?...
Meet Leonor Feijó and Marta Belo, the creative minds behind Little Hands. Feijó and Belo are responsible for the wonderful landscapes resplendent with magical gnomes, anthropomorphic animals, and...
A Parisian boutique with an American name, Serendipity is our favorite kids design store in Paris. Founders Elisa de Bartillat and Laurence Simoncini are mothers who have reconciled vintage furniture ...
Well, somedays just aren't great for being outdoors. Maybe it's too hot or muggy or rainy. That's a great day for a budding scientist to grow some crystals. It's simple and you only need a few thi...
Here's a simple but fun idea from PreSchool Mama for outdoor bowling. Just fill clear plastic bottles half-way with water and different colors of food coloring to make things interesting. These are...
Hey little guy, we hear you celebrated your first birthday over the weekend! We hope it was a special day filled with friends, family and food! Happy Birthday, Oliver!...
By now, you are probably saying, "Enough with the Sex and the City!" or you're saying, "More! More!" Either way, having seen the movie a few weeks ago, we thought one of the most enjoyable parts was...
Many of you may recognize Kristin's name from her daily posts on AT:NY. She's been blogging the best of European design and homelife for quite a while now and is adding the world of kids design to her...
We hope everyone had a great Father's Day yesterday. We are continuing our June theme of "Outdoor Play" this week, so don't forget to send us your creative ideas for spending time outdoors with your...
What do a Dutailier glider, Peg Perego triple stroller and Oeuf toddler bed have in common? They're all part of today's scavenger finds. We have items from Denver, Calgary, Miami, Houston, and Pro...
Over the years we've given you ties you don't need, tacky cologne you won't wear and golf/fishing/handyman paraphernalia that doesn't even come close to defining you. So today all we want to do is ...
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