The reader's favorite posts on Ohdeedoh this week were six real life nurseries, your best picks for video cameras, Max's nursery tour, a survey and several other gems.
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The rest of the design world may be jaded and tired of this trend, but we'll never tire of the bird motif. The soft, but not pastel color palette helps these tread the line between traditional and ...
Miss Olive Ann has an "old soul" and a rebellious spirit! She has two fantastic first-time parents and two funny canine bodyguards in Minneapolis, MN! She will be ONE year old August 16 and is hav...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
We love a good deal -- and finding one for kids' items seems even more fulfilling. We spied these pretties on sale at Lands' End and are already patting ourselves on our backs. Will one of these ite...
In Europe, I'm always seeing vintage wire dress mannequins at the flea market and in people's homes as decorative items in a bedroom or living room. But on a quiet weekday on Portobello Road, I spotte...
We looked at this soft birdie mobile before, but we were interested to see how Creative Chick, Leslie, tackled the project. She swapped out her old Ikea mobile for this......
This mobile struck us as somewhat out of step with the Pottery Barn aesthetic, but not necessarily in a bad way. It also seems eminently diy-able with a quick trip to Lowes or Home Depot.
What do y...
Fred is jumping for joy that he's finally turning ONE! He is King of the Beach and King of his parents' hearts.
Happy Birthday to you Fred!
(Click through to see Fred in all his glory! It's s...
One of the best things about living in a big city with kids is all the free stuff you can find to do if you just look. In NYC, there are free outdoor movies, concerts, and all year round there are f...
If you happen to be in Beijing right now with nothing else to do (hey, it's possible), do us a favor and tell us if the Kid's Republic Bookstore is even half as fabulous as it looks. ...
Instructables contributor ZebZiggle got the idea for this train table hack when he realized that his little guy likes trucks more than trains. Using styrofoam insulation and some paint, he transformed...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
The Ibedoo is not only funky looking and made of 100% cotton, but it also plugs into your Ipod or MP3 player so your toddler can enjoy listening in a whole new way....
We fell in love with the red children's rocking chair featured in today's Scavenger. Will one of these other items be your new love? We have a school desk, giraffe tent, Pottery Barn bedding set,...
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You're relieved to find a caring nanny that your kid loves, but then find yourself envious of their relationship. Sound familiar? A Brooklyn Mom muses about it on he...
Guy here sounds like he's always on the go - which is exactly how you should be when you're turning three! Wishing you a wonderful birthday!
Guy, living up to his name, has turned all boy this sum...
We tend to prefer candid photography over studio portraits, especially when it comes to children. These digital portrait collages by LA-based artist Emily Wagner are a fun way to highlight the energy ...
I bet your family is wondering how you are turning three already - impossible! Mom tells us that Kriti is fond of her Dora blanket. She loves to dance with Barney and friends and watches Elmo's ant...
Argington's newest nightstand appeals to the line-lover in us. Its sleek lines and Asian-influenced look make the Hali a modern --- yet somehow still classic -- addition to your child's room.
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Made in France by high-end baby gift company Ovale, these ridiculously cute cuddling bears are so in love that your child may feel left out......
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
Here's the report on Nicholas' first birthday party which he enjoyed last weekend: Nicholas spent his birthday with his family, playing with his cousins and NOT enjoying cake (he hated it!)
What??...
Whether you're all traveled out, or about to make your escape, this anthology by 36 mothers on their own adventures and outings will remind you that you're not alone on the often crazy journey. ...
Courtney wrote in wondering about fun ways to store her daughter's beach treasures: We're heading to the beach with our almost three year-old, Eliza. We'd love to get some suggestions for containers t...
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun. Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run. O.K., that suggests more Donkey Kong that Mario but it still prompts us to say fans of Super Mari...
Some of Amy Coe's bedding collection has done well at Target, but it appears that she's now partnered up with Babies 'R Us with a whole collection including furniture, bedding, and decor. Above is th...
Do you like artwork? Do you like affordable artwork? Do you like affordable artwork and have nerves of steel? If the answer is yes then Tiny Showcase might be for you. Each week they release a s...
With the sophistication of children's toys these days, it's easy to wonder if we're taking all the imagination out of imaginative play. At first glance, we thought that the Crazy Fort might be guilty ...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
We all have our daily family rituals. In our home, before we have a meal our son places napkins, flatware and cups on the table. It appeals to his sense of order and is something he learned early on...
This mini club chair from Ibride -- which also comes with a matching table -- is made from melamine-coated MDF and comes in a flat pack for easy assembly......
Melissa's home tour is up on Cookie's "Nesting Blog." She is full of creative projects and ideas for the home. One of our favorites was this playhouse. It started out as a Bob the Builder plastic ...
Caedmon is taking care of a little piece of the earth here - master gardener in the making? Here's what mom has to say about her son:
Nature Lover. Not afraid of dirt. He and his friends planted...
Frances enjoyed boating, bird-watching and bugs in Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada. Her mom's advice: don't sweat the small stuff. ...
According to the folks at The Souvenir Shop, these stuffed toys are "designed to invoke the wonders of back country travel. The souvenir is in the imagination and in the stories that will be created t...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
If you have an active child over 2, but you don't feel like lugging that car seat along for the ride, the CARES Harness is a good alternative for those long, or short flights. ...
Made for over fifty years, the Offi Rocking Horse is a classic, quality toy and it's yours for a song if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area. The mid-week Scavenger also dug up a modern toddler ...
If you're already on board with the Zid Zid Kid aesthetic then you'll like the addition to the lineup of these colorful soft block sets. There's a set for city kids, their country cousins and anim...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
Sometimes a baby wipe just can't get the job done. When you're on the road (or on the bus, or in a plane), what do you do? These Go Towels might just save the day. Each towel comes in a disc less than...
Jessica sent us an e-mail, "I saw a tray with two owls on it and it was yellow and so cute. Of course, like a ninny, I didn't bookmark the page and now can't for the life of me recall what Web site I...
The wall of this colorful, happy baby's room is papered with a patchwork of wallpapers that's a lively backdrop for a sweet antique crib, a modern striped rug and green walls. It all adds up to an ado...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
There are always so many last minute things to do before leaving for a vacation and, if you're like us, you leave packing until the end. And somehow we always find ourselves packing for the whole f...
Video cameras have come a long way since we were kids. For one thing, they're much smaller. You don't need giant VHS cassette tapes; you can download your videos in a few moments, and send them out...
Whether by plane, train, or automobile (or boat), traveling with children can be both immensely fun and intensely frustrating. To help you avoid one of those forehead-smacking "If only I'd known that!...
While many of the core situations remain the same, clearly today's teenagers have lives which are quite different from the ones we had at their age. Parents, being fully aware of the fact, are lookin...
Though we're not proponents of spending over $400 on a bassinet, we spotted the Picci Petra Rectangular Bassinet by accident at Babies "R" Us, and thought it was certainly pretty enough and different ...
Mail call! Kids love getting mail and they like sending it, too. Patricia wrote in to share a great summer project:
My four-year-old daughter loves to send mail, both real and pretend, so I creat...
If you've been looking for a nice, simple, soft child-size stool, you might want to grab one (or two, or three... we won't judge) of these bean bag pods while they're still on sale at The Company Stor...
Smart Ava is keeping the doc away here with her red apple. Apples aren't the only fruit she's fond of. Mom reports:
Ava loves eating fruit fresh from the backyard and wearing everyones shoes!
A...
Simple elegance are the first words that come to mind when browsing through Kistner Supply's Web site. Known for the classic Mother Stork's Baby Book, Kistner Supply recently unveiled new products o...
Philippe Starck has miniaturized his 2002 Louis Ghost armchair so now the little ones can have their own version of this tongue-and-cheek homage to Louis XVI......
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted wil...
Lemonade, fireflies, sand in your shoes. What does summer mean to your family? We're celebrating summer this month by featuring "Escapes" - be it a trip to your favorite local museum or the trip o...
We blogged about Tiffany's Nerd ABC Flashcards once before. But we noticed Tiffany has a few new "Nerd" series of artwork for the nursery or toddler's room including "Laws and Formulas," and "Lab e...
It's no surprise that the Gap is getting into the nursery decor biz. Baby Gap Home carries original designs in bedding and accessories, plus brand-name items like Maclaren strollers, Quinny car seats,...
During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will...
When you have your first child, a lot of your home organization systems just go right out the window. When you're sleep deprived, dusting and vacuuming are the last things on your mind. So, we're c...
It's Monday and time to kick off this week's Scavenger. If you've been trying to hunt down a Pliko P3 stroller, Jenny Lind cradle, Radio Flyer Toy Tote or some PB Kids Stanton shelves well then loo...
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