The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week included the best cities to raise your family in (with much disagreement), a reader makeover of a Fisher-Price bouncer and a discussion on preschool c...
In theory, we like making our own invitations and announcements either to print out or send via email. But we're not graphic designers and sometimes the time involved going the DIY route is too amb...
We were both attracted and repulsed by the idea of five pounds of Silly Putty, so we knew we had to share it with you....
With mid-July lurking around our shoulder, we think of all the truly hot days yet to come. What better way for the kids to cool down than with some of these great water toys available at HearthSong? ...
We've blogged about Domestic's stickers before, and stickers themselves have become a target of hostility at AT, where they have shown their faces once too often. But if your child is not yet a desi...
Going along with our green theme and the idea that often, less is more- we found this forum over at Parenting.com. We all see the "Must-Have" Lists for baby, but one reader over at Parenting wanted ...
Look who's turning two today! What can we tell you about young Ben? Let's ask mom: Ben is a fun loving kid who is always up for adventure. He loves to read books and be in any kind of water. Mos...
We hear all sorts of stories about how toddlers and kids react when they find out they're going to have a little brother or sister. Some don't take the news so well. The products from Budding Famil...
Ever have a hankering for something pretty for the table, but don't have the time or wherewithal to run out and buy cut flowers? Why not participate in the long and storied tradition of putting your k...
Ohdeedoh reader, Pyjammy, was the lucky winner of the Monte Design Cubino chair Thursday Giveaway on June, 19. She sent us a note, "Just wanted to thank you again for the chair. Here's a picture of o...
Make It! is a fun book for the summer. Next time they're restless, your kids can learn how to make junk mail paper-mache, or a pillow made from bubble wrap and leftover wrappers and colorful odds an...
Sometimes the Scavenger finds bargains that are cheap and sometimes bargains that are expensive. $800 may seem like a lot for a crib, but this David Netto crib and mattress (left) are only a third ...
If you followed along during Storage Month here at Ohdeedoh, you'll know that we're always interested in new storage ideas and products. Target recently unveiled their latest storage system, Itso, ...
One of the best ways to help kids care about the earth is to start them off by caring for a microcosm of it. This is why we love terrariums so much. (That, plus the gnomes.)...
Why only keep organics in the kitchen? PB Teen's organic line of bedding, Eco-Chic, and matching accessories shows you can bring organics into your teen's bedroom as well.
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From this serene, warm gray room to bright, colorful spaces, French online retailer Cute.fr has inspiring photos that show off their range of kids accessories and decorative items for what they call p...
Savvy Mommy knows her products- she's reviewed over 200,000 of them! Based on the real testers, her kids- Natalie, Luke, and Harrison, she's created an A List for each of her kid's favorites. ...
A simple yet sophisticated way to divvy up towel hooks in the family bathroom (which replaced towel bars that were being used recreationally by her trapeze artist kids). This mom enclosed photos in...
The Monarch Nursery Chair has a different look from the chairs we usually picture for nursing. It's made by Scandinavian Child (the same company behind Cariboo) in the UK. ...
When it comes to beverages, kids take the greatest delight in the smallest things. A special cup. A bendy straw. Clinking glasses and saying "Cheers!" We think they'll definitely want to make a toast ...
We just received the August Food & Wine magazine and the entire issue is devoted to organic foods and green living and discusses everything from eco lodges to organic wines. In their "News and Notes"...
Judith is really struggling with this decision: "I only have a couple more months to get things ready, and I am just totally stuck on this decision. Baby will be sharing our room in our 1 bedroom a...
Design*Sponge is one of our favorite stops on the web and we've noticed a spate of inspiring kids' posts there recently. So in case it's not in your bookmarks yet, we thought we'd tantalize you wi...
Yesterday's post about the Ikarus swing got us thinking about other toys that can serve both in and out of doors. Play tents are a great example. Not only does this little tipi work in the house or ya...
Name: Erika, Sofia (7) and Mila (5)
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There are some rooms that are filled with so much warmth and a sense of magical fun, that you instantly feel the children who reside in such ro...
This playful room divider from Paris-based Madaket makes sharing space fun for kids. Use it to delineate space in a shared room or to mark off a play area in a grown-up room. ...
Feeling artistic? BKids had a great craft project from Arounna that really caught our eye. It's a collage in the style of illustrator Eric Carle that uses paint brush strokes to create texture. ...
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Most of us, at one time or another, have dealt with the noisy neighbor. But what if you're the noisy neighbor? The New York Times reports on the incr...
Going green really means living with less. How do you limit the amount of "stuff" you collect? We definitely live in a consumer society, and we find we can easily spend a few hours looking online a...
We love melamine plates for people of all ages, especially in lieu of paper plates for those al fresco summer meals. ("Al fresco" is our fancy way of saying "PB&Js on the front porch with our preschoo...
We choo-choo-choose this pan! On a recent trip to Williams-Sonoma we spotted their fun railway cake pan and were momentarily stunned by the potentially killer cakes we could create with this beauty.
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We saw these mentioned on the Today Show not too long ago; they're handmade travel sized baby wipe containers that come in fun and colorful fabrics that you won't mind taking out of your purse. ...
Not ready for a full crib? The Scavenger found two unique cradles this week - one in LA, the other in NYC. And if you're in Denver and have a yard, you can pick up a 12 foot pool for $50. The res...
Devotees of Heath Ceramics and design aficionados take note: Heath Kids is on the way! Heath Ceramics has been making "simple, good things for good people" since the mid-40s when the company was fo...
Depending on where you live, some days it's too hot to send the kids outdoors to play. When that happens, how about bringing the outside inside with this fun swing?...
Emile wrote us an e-mail: "Hey, Ohdeedoh! I see that it's Green month and the timing is perfect. My nephew's birthday is coming up and I would love to get him some good children's books that deal w...
This comfy globe chair from young Dutch company Oolaala is imprinted with a high-resolution digital map of the planet, so your child can casually study his or her clearly marked capital cities and riv...
Is there something wrong with having just one child? Work it Mom explains her own decision and the judgement she feels she receives.
More from the parenting blogs below including being a good st...
Who could tell that these three bosom buddies were born 11 weeks premature last year? Mom reports that her triplets (two identical girls and a boy) are doing fantastic now and we're so glad to hear...
We had no idea Sur La Table sold furniture. Well, they do and right now they're having a sale. This round table and chairs is just $74.99. ...
We're suckers for books, storage, and elephant motifs, which is why there may have been a few unseemly squeals when this book-toting pachyderm came our way....
We love categories many stores give their items as often they are unintentionally funny. This was the case with one store, in particular, which had an entire category devoted to "Whimsical" items whi...
We saw this chair as the icon for the general chair category over on the Ikea website and loved the look right away. We found it under work chairs as a visitor chair, but without testing it out for ...
Marimekko's signature bright colors and bold patterns are perfect for spring. If you're a fan, now's your moment to take advantage of a huge sale on all things Marimekko until July 15th at Always M...
What is the best age to start giving your children chores? And when do you start compensating them for their work? If you have babies or small children, you're forgiven if you haven't given either of ...
We've been fans of Baby Wit for years and while they are predominantly known for their alternative T-shirts for children (Punk, Political and Pop Culture tees), we noticed that they now offer more tha...
Manuela and Dario have a beautiful, chic Parisian apartment on the edge of the Marais whose walls are hung with art by their three daughters. ...
You might remember the wooden storage crates under Anton's bed in our last contest. His room has made its way around online, earlier this year over at Design Sponge, but Bloesem Kids just had an op...
Aidan celebrated his fourth birthday yesterday and his special gift is that he's going to be a new brother...again! Mom writes, Our third baby is due about a week before his birthday, so I want to ...
The Polish company Bajo has some really beautiful wooden toys. The Pyramid Ball Stacker pictured here is just one of them. In one minimalist package, it's got it all- colors, numbers, and shapes. ...
It's Green @ Home month here at AT, and we're thinking about the three Rs. Understandably, this nifty rocking stool made of repurposed carpet samples caught our eye. The stool is "a soft seat which yo...
It's Green Month here at Ohdeedoh and while we usually celebrate and explore green living throughout the entire year, we like to focus on all things green and look at how you incorporate an eco-friend...
Summer is definitely in full swing, and it's already starting to feel like it's going too fast as always. So, enjoy an extra ice cream cone or two while there's still time! Here at Ohdeedoh, we're ...
Are you in the market for a Ikea Kritter Toddler Bed, Baby Bjorn Active, Maclaren Techno Classic or Ethan Allen Cradle? Look no further! The Ohdeedoh Scavenger is like Underdog -- here to save the...
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