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Name: Lissa Lowe
Location: Pepper Pike, Ohio
Type of space: Backyard Picnic Table
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: After spending my career in global advertising, I trad...
Thankfully the internet is somewhat anonymous or we'd probably be slapped with a restraining order for stalking the kid o website waiting for the new Spring 2009 products. kid o owner Lisa Mah...
We found this pretty room very inspirational. For one room, it's absolutely packed with DIY projects and something interesting in every corner. ...
We know that many of you are using gDiapers lately and we have several friends and family members that are using them too. They're colorful, eco-friendly and free up your nursery from having a diaper...
A friend just purchased this Babymiro by Da Vinci canopy crib recently and it looks terrific. We never considered a canopy crib ourselves, mainly because we thought they would all be too fussy....
Don't we wish we could all clap our hands like Mary Poppins and the toys would jump into their boxes, the clothes would fold themselves, the hangers right themselves in neat order? While it's unlikel...
Abby writes: I have a Summer dilemma that I am hoping you can help with. We live in an old brownstone in Boston and have a great stone patio where we have a grill, some cozy chairs, a coffee table and...
It seems like we're seeing gorgeous papercuts everywhere these days and they make very sweet accents in children's rooms. But this is one craft we're definitely intimidated by as it seems to call f...
Often times, when we think about adding a sandbox for our little ones to bury their action figures and My Little Ponies in (those are back right?) it can be frustrating to think about dedicating one ...
If you're a parent, you know that sometimes it's the simplest things, not the toy that you thought they'd love- but the wrapping or box it came in- that bring children the most joy. We were scouting ...
What do you think of this toddler bed by Esin Isik, a Turkish design student living in the Netherlands? Before you vote, be sure to take a look below the jump......
We love grey and hits of black for ourselves. And we've recently seen a trend towards grey in the nursery. Here's a beautiful example of these "adult" colors used to perfection in a shared nursery....
When I was little, the walls of my room were painted to look like I was surrounded by clouds. How I wished I could just jump up in the sky and bounce from cloud to cloud; or even just take a nap on...
Happy Birthday to Emerson!
Emerson recently turned two and Jennifer writes: Emmy is our little ball of fire. She loves dogs, reading, her new brother Dane, fruit snacks (as long as they are nemo and ...
While we don't recommend your kids do the can-can in these, simple can stilts are bound to get your kids outdoors for an elevated walk this weekend. Maybe put on some costumes and parade by the nei...
Name: Sara Stubbert
Location: Fairfield, California
Type of space: Backyard, garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: It's a work in progress, as most of these things ar...
We were interested in this essay over at Babble that asks this question. Even if you are strongly against your child watching television before age 2, what about the Internet? It starts out innocent...
Growing up and living in the Midwest gives us a strong appreciation for the use of the natural resources we're surrounded by. Dandelion dinnerware is a plastic that's made from corn pellets and is a...
A wrought-iron headboard is a great look for a child's room, but it can be a bit hard on the young noggin. This embroidered headboard by Lydia Lee gives a great wrought-iron effect but is soft and co...
Putting on shoes, putting away toys, learning to use utensils, helping out around the house: these are all skills that require telling your left from your right. But learning to distinguish one direc...
Isabelle sent in a good question: I have a wood picnic table (kid size) and would like to protect against the weather. Can anyone recommend good non toxic sealer or wood protector ? It's going to be o...
Sure, your younger kids will be content to overturn buckets of sand to make simple castles, but if you're taking older kids to the beach this summer they may be up for more of a challenge. The Sand...
After we shared the news with you yesterday about Gwyneth Paltrow taking on Madonna's new nursery, most of you chimed in to let us know that Apple's room was, for lack of better words, uninspired and...
No, we're not talking about horoscopes. We've blogged before about these posters by John W. Golden, and they're great. But how about customizing your own sign? Making her own sign helped Danielle r...
A couple of years ago, I was delighted to be invited to the 1st birthday of the daughter of one of my best friends from high school. It was my first daughter-of-a-friend birthday party, and I ...
For those of you who really want something different, check out the Baby Tender Rocking Cradle. It's a true replica of a ship made into a cradle. ...
This vintage printing block inspired dresser may set you back a pretty penny, but, it's worth the asking price. Imagine this in your home and all of the lessons you can teach from it. I'm thinking...
Happy Birthday to Franklin!
Rebecca and Mike let us know: Franklin Mills Weiss is named for his great-grandmother Frances and also after the song Frank Mills from Hair. He loves waving hello and goo...
Name: Kristin::Prairie Daze
Location: North Newton, Kansas
Type of space: Back Yark Nook
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Our fairy garden was a wonderful project for m...
Being renters we're always a wee hesitant to put holes in the wall, but hooks are one of the best ways to utilize bits of wall space around your home for easy access and storage. And hooks are...
What's up with this odd, new trend of turning board games into movies? I mean, we really loved playing Candyland when we were kids, and totally plan on having a Candyland themed birthday party for ou...
Gwyneth Paltrow hit it out of the park when she designed her daughter, Apple's bedroom. Even if you think white carpet is completely out of the question, chances are you still think it's a great spa...
The set of cut apart food we received as a Christmas gift is still a favorite in the house. It's made of wood and comes with a its own wooden knife. But after a few chops, our knife-wielding toddler...
In a small kitchen, finding room for a table can often be a problem. And, when you have a child but need to be in the kitchen, this can be a challenge. If you have a built in cabinet, you might take...
Kimberly writes: We have the Antilop high chair from Ikea, and we love it. Our 12 month old Sophie loves it also. The problem is, she has recently learned to move it across the floor! We have wood ...
We're certainly not objecting to the renewed popularity (and licensing) of iconic textile designer Alexander Girard's work. And we think it's perfect for kids - colorful, graphic and a little ...
14 hours in the air with a 2yr old and a 7mo old... sounds like a horror story right? Wrong! Ohdeedoh reader, Maegan Boyle, sent us word about her recent extended flight time which happened smoothly...
Take home a little bag of sand from your vacation and let the kids add it to any small box with a few rocks and a fork and you'll have an instant Zen Garden....
This rotating bookcase from PB Teen looks like a great way to save space in a small bedroom. The unit offers shelves, a mirror, a corkboard, and peg hangers all in one unit that only occupies a 20....
You answered our survey about outdoor play space and it looks like the majority of you have a backyard. We don't, but a recent addition to our bedtime reading list involves planting a garden and now ...
This Big Town Print from graphic designer Lisa Jones is the perfect addition to a nursery or child's room. Most kids love pictures of city-scapes, and this one is no exception....
Although this month is all about the outdoors, we've been stuck inside for days now, with temperatures in the Midwest maxing out well over 100 degrees. Instead of turning on the TV we've been diggin...
Happy Birthday to Rowan!
Rowan recently celebrated turning one. Tara tells us that he loves cheese, chasing Mr. T (his boston terrier), and anything with wheels.
(Click through to see Rowan in all ...
More and more we're reading and hearing about families choosing to modify apartments after the addition of a new family member rather than get a larger place. Here's an example of one such fa...
Not owning a TV right now- we didn't watch the much-hyped episode of Jon and Kate etc. last night, but we did find out that the kids received these little playhouses in the episode. Little Crooked H...
When our little ones start walking, we put breakables up higher, pad corners and keep our eyes peeled for the occasional crash landing. Although we protect our children from our homes, we like the i...
Lots of parents were excited about the Alma Crib we featured a few weeks ago. It's smaller footprint is just right for small spaces, not to mention the fact that it's foldable! Well, we just found o...
When my niece lost her first tooth, my brother, like so many generations of parents before him, suggested that she put it under her pillow for the tooth fairy, who would take the tooth and leave her s...
Melissa writes: I am wondering if the Ohdeedoh collective brain can offer suggestions for overseas travel with a toddler (14 months at travel)? We have traveled extensively in the US with her, but weâ...
Picture Stuart Little at the helm of this little boat racing across Central Park. He would surely win. You don't have to be headed to a boat pond with your kids to enjoy these wooden sailboats and...
When we were younger, there was always this mysterious roll of paper that came out of the closet whenever we were bored. We later learned that Mom would buy the end rolls from the local newspaper fo...
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Containers are important inside of the home, and we spend a lot of time searching for the right storage solutions. But they are just as important outside of the home, and the right container will ma...
If you liked Kyle's post over on Apartment Therapy Boston about a chair with a built-in drawer, then you're going to love to the child-sized version we found by Collect Furniture. This bright and s...
We spotted this over at MocoLoco yesterday. Forget about traditional bassinet and check out this egg-shaped structure by Daniela Avaltroni....
The makers of the recycled, reusable grocery bags have taken their craft one step further. They're now introducing the Baggu Penguin; a soft, cuddly, 100% organic cotton new best friend for your ch...
While many may consider the children's furnishings world a sleepy backwater, business has, in fact, been booming during the past decade. One person who has ridden the wave is David Netto, who's luxe ...
Happy Birthday to Trevor!
We got a fun email from Leigh - it's been a whole year since we first "met" Trevor. She writes: Last year, you gave a birthday shout out to our little man Trevor and I thoug...
Name: Malgorzata
Location: Poland
Type of space: Garden
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: As soon as the weather allows we try to spend as much time outdoors as possible...
On the one hand, it was inevitable. On the other hand, what took you so long, Ikea? They've finally added a rocking base option to the ubiquitous Poäng chair. Will this be the holy grail for...
Happy First Birthday to Miles! He celebrated yesterday at home with mom and dad by taking four steps! He loves to be tickled, turned upside-down and tossed in the air. He is a giggle machine exce...
While we were searching through Flickr this morning we came across a great little curio shelf that was created by a mother for her son starting at 4 years old. Click through the jump to see some of ...
Every time we go over our mom's, there's something else from our childhood waiting for us- something that she saved in the hopes of giving to our children someday. Some thing are a little too musty ...
From simple scribbles to elaborate collages, kids are prolific artists. And yeah, we'd love to keep it all. The question is where and how? Here is where Artimus Art can help......
Jen sent us an email: She says: I'm hoping your readers can help me out. We've been invited this weekend to a birthday party for a little girl who's turning one. What are some unique/good birthday ...
For many, the selling point of the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair is that it pulls all the way up to the table so the baby or child isn't left out of the family dining circle. But for beginning eaters th...
It doesn't matter if your kids keep their rooms 100% spotless (we should all be so lucky) there's still a few bad smell offenders that can get the best of any child. There's bound to be some smelly ...
When we stumbled upon this kid-friendly gadget that took second place in this year's Greener Gadgets competition, we just knew we had to share. Designed to help teach kids a lesson about conservatio...
A little something to perk up your Monday morning- free printable bookplates from illustrator Helen Dardick. Great for end of the year teacher gifts or book-themed party favors even if printed on a ...
What a great and fabulous way to teach your children about far and interesting places such as London, Paris, Tokyo or maybe a place a little closer to home- New York City. The MoMA Store is now sel...
Happy Birthday to Amelia!
Andrea tells us: Amelia is our first child and she is a teeny-tiny feisty little ball of happiness and energy. One of her favorite things to do is crawl away from you and t...
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