The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week were a good question about co-sleepers over bassinets, green laundry detergent, noisy children and a couple nursery tours.
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Thou shalt not covet thy children's toys. We can't help ourselves - Flying Star Toys have a nuanced, magical quality that makes us feel as if they just stepped out of a favorite children's tale. ...
We love a simple DIY solution, so when we happened across a set of photos explaining how to make cute shelves out of inexpensive (or free, if you've got a nose for scavenging) wooden crates, we were a...
As we learned earlier this week, tweens are definitely having a say in how their bedrooms appear and one of tweens and teens' favorite places for bedding and room accessories is Delia*s. Upon review...
If you're traveling this summer, take a look at these travel cots from Childwood, a Belgian kids company.
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If you're looking for an affordable, family-friendly rug, you might want to check out this fun collection from Kathy Ireland Home. The woven rugs are made of 100% polypropylene, while the printed de...
Although babies can see the world in color, their vision is immature and they show a preference for high-contrast objects and bold patterns like stripes. Fabric company Michael Miller has developed...
Vroom...vroom! Jasper is ignoring the high gas prices and is in the driver's seat for his very first birthday tomorrow! Happiest birthday wishes to you!...
Who wouldn't love wearing one of these pretty crowns? We sure would. Tamar makes these one of a kind handmade crowns with a little bit of everything- tulle, flowers, butterflies, ribbons, and beads...
Day 3 by Amanda Soule
In addition to being the author of The Creative Family, Amanda Soule keeps a wonderful blog that we visit regularly for design, crafting, and parenting inspiration. At the begin...
For many families, the prospect of starting a greener life can be a bit daunting. There is so much information out there, that often one is unsure where to begin. It's been our experience that small...
Is Barbie just trying to outdo Strawberry Shortcake?
People are talking about this new Barbie due out in September. She's actually modeled after DC comic character "Black Canary" but people are...
Tired of looking for a real slate chalkboard, sit and stand stroller or Maya Wrap? Your search ends here! The Ohdeedoh Scavenger is like Underdog -- here to save the day. We have those items and m...
Who better than kids to appreciate the humor of these front and back end wall-mounted Trophy Hangers. Or maybe not?
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Some baby books make a nod to posterity by setting aside a page for mapping the lineage of your new arrival. The National Genographic Project takes that idea and ups the ante a few notches. If you've ...
Welcome to another Thursday Giveaway. This time around, we have one more great item from the generous folks at Boon. Purveyors of great mealtime, storage and bath goods, Boon continually marries fu...
Lately I've been noticing a lot of grays used in European children's rooms -- a gender-neutral color with a calming effect. This "warm gray" bedroom from Belgian company Childwood gets a lift from bri...
We recently received this book by Debra Frasier as a gift, and we thought it was well worth pointing out. The language and photos are beautiful- with just the right touch of mystery and magic....
Moxie and her readers share strategies for getting meals on the table with kids under foot.
What else is happening in the Parenting Blogosphere? Tips for jet lag, a sneak preview of the Dash stro...
Happy fifth birthday to this sweet beach bum, Owen. He's also a scout on the hunt for bargains and mom describes him as her "faithful thrifting/garage sale partner!" Have a great celebration, Owen...
What makes you happy? Make a list and find out. Then you can get to work on this creative, simple, but personal project. It looks so pretty when it's done, and makes a great decoration in the home...
We love the Maharam Pattern Memory Game, in both its digital and analog iterations. So do the talented folks at Creative Chicks at Play, but they balked at the price tag for the store-bought edition, ...
We've written about DucDuc's Alex line before and it seems as though the crib is a favorite among many. For those who can't get enough, they'll be glad to know when their child grows out of the crib,...
Thinking about green things, Jill is wondering how cloth diapering would work in an apartment setting. "I really want to try cloth diapering- maybe G diapers, but I'm not sure if I could wash dirty ...
Andrea is looking for feedback on a particular high chair. Anyone? (Bueller?...Bueller?)
I am going to be a first time mom in a few months and have just started looking at registry options. I r...
Dear Readers,
For the next hour we'd like to ask you to help us by trying out our new gallery, which we've totally redesigned.
You can click to any gallery in any post or nursery tour to see the n...
The idea seems so brilliant that it's kind of amazing it isn't more widespread: upscale restaurant joins forces with nearby cafe to offer a relaxing, high cuisine meal to the parents and safe, fun chi...
Paper pinwheels are a fun project for any lazy summer day when it's too hot to do much of anything else. Not only is the craft easy to make, it also adds a lovely design element to your child's room ...
Is it just me, or does this austere wheeled changing table look like a bar cart with a baby on top? Here's a changing table that is so plain and unassuming, that you can easily repurpose it once the b...
Kristine Baerlin is the artist behind these one-of-a-kind portraits. You get to work with Kristine to decide the best size, color, and which photo and style will work best to create a truly unique ...
We like to snag them young here at Ohdeedoh and our newest fan is Daniel who is just over a month old. Welcome to Ohdeedoh and welcome to the world, Daniel! ...
Has it really been a year since Momofuku joined us? His mother wrote this, which we're calling "Ode to Momo:"
He is specialist of sucking fingers.
but also graduates soon.
He discovered the favori...
Jennifer is expecting her first in November. She wrote us to share about her minimization efforts. "We are buying most of our gear used. Also, we are trying to minimize the use of battery powered ...
As soon as we saw these rugged-looking gardening bags on a recent sojourn to Ikea, we immediately imagined a dozen uses for them outside the garden: schlepping beach gear, gathering kindling during ca...
It is no secret that children love to be in the kitchen. The entire cooking process fascinates them. What better way to cultivate this fascination than by offering a cooking school? Melbourne based...
Looking to design an eco-friendly nursery? Sage Baby is the perfect place to shop. They describe themselves as "a unique one-stop resource for everything you need to create a green and stylish nurse...
This shared boys room (left) has been featured on Ohdeedoh before and now the kids are graduating to bunk beds. If you're in Phoenix, maybe you'd like to scoop up their Oeuf crib or toddler bed? T...
While we wouldn't trade our My Breast Friend pillow, it is rather single purpose and will be passed on to another nursing mother when we're done with it. What we like about this dog breastfeeding p...
Robots are the new ninjas... or wait... are robots the new cowboys? We can never keep these things straight. At any rate, we think this silvered ceramic lamp would look pretty cool in a surprisingly w...
Jeanie wrote us an e-mail, "I have two daughters sharing a room (ages 2 and 6) and I am jazzing up their room a bit. I would love to find pillows, lamps and the like in a vibrant yellow color but odd...
If you're someone who responds to the calming power of an all-white room, take a look at this ethereal nursery from London's Chic Shack, which makes painted furniture for kids (and adults) that's insp...
We were so happy to stumble upon photos of Lindsay's latest project over at Flickr. She's creating a beautiful alphabet series that really caught our eye. Each letter of the alphabet is depicted by...
If you and your kids like the Maharam Pattern Memory Game featuring beautiful and classic textile designs, you might be interested to know there's an online version.
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We seem to see more and more oilcloth being used in creative projects these days. There are so many prints and colors, and it wipes clean easily- making it perfect for this lunch bag project. See t...
We've been regular visitors to Dandelion Kids ever since they opened their bricks-and-mortar store three years ago, but we only recently realized that the shop has an excellent website that offers pr...
How many 11-year-olds can say they have complete design control over their bedroom and the items that go in them? More and more, the answer is -- well, more and more. In the article, They May Be You...
We've been trying to figure out which detergent to wash our upcoming arrival's clothes in. We'll probably switch to a more affordable, regular all natural fragrance-free detergent after the first mon...
Money can't buy happiness and it can't buy fun either. Meg, author of the Sew Liberated blog, is a Montessori teacher who has spent the past three years living and teaching in rural Mexico and she'...
Etsy seller BellaButt started making these fun, double-sided napkins for her granddaughter because she was going through so many paper towels and paper napkins. In addition to using these inside the h...
Yesterday was no ordinary day for Meera - she turned one! She loves the outdoors and loves dancing to Bollywood Music. Her favorite song is a new Bollywood hit 'Mauja hi Mauja' , which means 'Fun, ...
We love a good store find, and thanks to a reader tip (Good work, Moraija!) we discovered tottini, a modern baby furnishing store in Seattle. Owners Melissa Maffei and Melissa Van Flandern stock tott...
What does this trio of kids have in common? They all celebrated birthdays on Saturday! Click through to find out more about this fun bunch......
I don't speak Swedish, but luckily this dreamy kids room spotted in Swedish magazine Skona hem speaks for itself. ...
We came across this cute little piece over at Modern Dose. It's handmade in the USA of solid aspen and a non-toxic finish, and it comes in four colors. ...
Our neighborhood was sleepy and empty this weekend - is everyone at the beach except us? Whether you're checking in on us from home or from a vacation spot, we're glad to have you! It's Green@Home...
We're a little late sending out big birthday shout-outs to this crew of fun kids, but we're assured they all had wonderful celebrations! Read on for a glimpse into the lives and loves of these grea...
Her First High Heels: For babies 0-6 Months, Also available in leopard or zebra skin.
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If you're starting to get wall decal fatigue, these incredible stickers just might refresh you. We were struck by them when we saw Kristin's post on ATNY, and after some readers commented on how they'...
Traditional Home recently featured a renovated '50 ranch house, decorated by interior designers Laura Forbes Carlin and Alison Forbes. The home, which Laura shares with her husband Scott, is a great...
The Baby! Green Kit makes a nice shower gift for any mom who's trying to go green as she awaits her new arrival. It comes with a variety of some of the best non-toxic brands for baby, and if you want...
Are you wishing you could find a Rockin' Sling, a PB Queen Jordan Quilt, Mobiles from Room & Board, Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper or an Eddie Bauer Bassinet at a price lower than retail? Well, today is yo...
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