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My daughter, Alyson, was diagnosed with Leukemia in August. She has just been granted a Wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Her Wish was processed quite fast (within 3 weeks) and th...
You've already finished your shopping, you say? You've got some free time over the holidays? Have we got the how-to for you: an awesomely retro wooden sled made from old shipping skids. But this isn't...
Have you ever been in a store or park or other public space, turned around and didn't see your child immediately? It can happen no matter how diligent you are. Perhaps the Kiddo Kidkeeper can be of ...
Well, when we were little, we actually just snagged a small branch when our family went to go pick out our own Christmas tree. Here are a few ideas for how to make the perfect tree to adorn the dol...
Martha sent us an email: We're new parents-to-be and nervous about many things including crowding our antiques-filled 1 BR apt with brand-new things (we don't own one piece of new furniture).
I know...
Having a child redefines "busy" and gives you a new appreciation for even a minute of free time. We used to read in women's magazines about mothers trying to find just ten minutes in the day for th...
When most of us hear the phrase "green toys", we don't picture toys like these. But green they are. Made of eco-friendly bamboo with water-based paints, these sleek sportsters make us want to get down...
We received an email from Waibun introducing us to his cardboard playhouse. He told us: I designed it for my son out of some cardboard boxes from the gifts we got from his baby shower/christmas/birth...
Little Big Pants has created three charming little dolls for the holiday. The last day she'll be shipping them out is today! Audrey Goes Carolling is pictured here all decked out in red velvet and...
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Maxwell has put out a call for stories from our readers, asking for inspiring anecdotes about the spirit of giving that transcend mere shopping. This made us think about one of our all-time favorite s...
Do you leave your child's art supplies out like we do? To keep things neat, we choose quality over quantity and we try to find good storage vessels. The Pencil Tree fits the bill nicely....
If you're looking for some last minute stocking stuffers for your teen or 'tween, we think these lovely stainless steel water bottles from EarthLust may be just the thing. Not only are these stainle...
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So I had asked a question about my alphabet cards before. I have found a great lamp (shown, left), but I am at a loss for shades.
I am planning on spray painting it...
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Name: Fortamajig Connectibles Play Fort
Shop: LivingPlaying
Value: $90
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Fortamajig Connectibles Play Fort from Livin...
There are lots of good reasons to make some of your own gifts this year - avoiding crowded stores and long lines, averting high shipping costs, and, most of all, giving something special and persona...
Last night we were passing the J. Crew store in SoHo, when we saw this really cool store display (above, our pic below), featuring a new use of chalkboard paint: as the background for a hand drawn C...
How can we not be attracted to a toy that claims to "turn any empty metal can into a walking, wobbling bug-eyed robot"? If you're looking for a stocking stuffer for that certain robot-obsessed someone...
It's been our favorite color since our tween years. Grey isn't the first color (or third) color you probably think of when decorating a nursery or buying baby accessories, but maybe it can be. Like ...
For many children, Winter Break is just around the corner and after a few days at home, cabin fever may hit hard. If they are going to be spending time online, why not steer them in the direction of ...
Felt makes a festive and kid-friendly decoration, and we found two fun accessories that would brighten up your kids' rooms or any area of the house nicely. ...
In our opinion, building toys get you the most bang for your toy-buying buck. Blocks, train tracks, logs... you get these toys when your kids are young and -- if our own childhood is anything to go by...
We were in need of a great gift idea that met the following criteria: something unique and personalized, homemade but not too difficult for us to put together, gender neutral, works for a wide range ...
When your child needs a designated study area where they can keep their books and supplies, why not hook them up with a lovely modern desk? ...
Cherie writes: My 85 year old grandmother has given money to celebrate the birth of my daughter Edie. With the money, I'd like to buy something that Edie will always treasure, to remind her of her dea...
Yesterday we shared some great ideas for greener wrapping paper. Well, here's another thing you can try that's already an elegant tradition in Asian countries like Korea and Japan, and it won't add...
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Name: Petit Collage Bird Trio Bamboo Mobile
Shop: Black Wagon
Value: $76
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Petit Collage Bird Trio Bamboo Mobile from...
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It's no secret that we're big fans of small toymakers. What with the various toy-related scares that have plagued the marketplace in recent times, Etsy and similar source...
The first Christmas we had a cat (we miss you Scooter!) is the first time we learned that a tree, glass ornaments and felines are the perfect storm for trouble. Our experience with Christmas tree orn...
It was Kristie who found it. It was lying just above the high-tide mark, a squarish package-shaped object, the color of seaweed with a long tendril sticking out from each of its four corners.
It was...
Has anyone noticed how expensive wrapping paper can be? Sometimes you think you're getting a good deal until you notice that the roll has about three feet of paper on it. We've been looking around...
These have to be the coolest sleeping bags we've seen. And we thought our giant Crayola crayons sleeping bag was cool when we were little.
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Domestic duties aren't limited to the kitchen. That's why we're so glad to see this incredible DIY cardboard washer and dryer play set by the ingenious Fortytworoads. You'll remember she brought us ...
If you're looking for a great partner to Anthropologie's Dream Menagerie Rug, why not go with the obvious? What about the Dream Menagerie Lamp?...
Anne is looking for suggestions: My 14-month son will be moving from the infant room to the toddler room of his daycare soon. Once there, he will need a nap mat. I've seen a few that range from fair...
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Name: Pia Wallén Slippers in Grey or Cream
Shop: l'enfant
Value: $64
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present these Pia Wallén Slippers from l'enf...
"Yo mother suckers! Get funky. Self express." We were kind of surprised to see New Zealand-based Phil & Teds going urban with their new Graffiti line. Do Kiwis have the street cred to pull this ...
Wall-mounted changing stations are popular for small spaces for the obvious reason that they have no footprint and fold flush to the wall when not in use. Another virtue is their potential for reus...
It's hard to believe it's almost here- the New Year. Well, we found this fun craft that's sure to be a big hit with the kids if they can manage to stay up that late. ...
While we're fans of the classic black and white composition notebook, sometimes you need to mix it up. We found these 144-page eeBoo comp notebooks to be just lovely.
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As you know, we've had family portraits on our mind lately. We think these embroidered family handprints are a great spin on the idea. And before you think, "cute, but I don't know how to embroide...
Frazier & Wing mobiles have something of a cult following, and it's easy to see why. Made of heavy stock paper, each mobile features a unique mix of simple cut-out shapes and creative color schemes --...
It's getting a little late for sending out those holiday cards, but you still have time! Chickpea designs will design your digital card and then email you the file so you can print them right away a...
When shopping for 'tween or teen holiday presents, you're fully aware that the days of knowing they'll be happy with a new toy are long over. This may be the pickiest group to shop for -- but at the...
Ophira sent in a good question: Now that morigeau-lepine is out of business (which is a huge shame!), I am stuck with a 2800 convertible crib with no way to buy a conversion kit. Any ideas where I mig...
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Name: Cotton Monster by Jennifer Strunge
Shop: Renegade Handmade
Value: $100
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Cotton Monster by Renegade Handmade. ...
Plaksels is a Netherlands-based company whose fresh wall decal designs are just what our tired eyes needed to see right about now. We can picture this flurry of snowflakes looking beautiful on any col...
The bad news is: it's not edible. But if you're not up for the labor involved in baking and decorating a real gingerbread house for the holidays, grab some cardboard and paint, and create this ginge...
Quite by accident, we stumbled upon PB Teen's page devoted to Benjamin Moore color picks and we have to say, it definitely has our decorating wheels turning. ...
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