Kids Room Style from Europe
This month we are all about Escapes on Ohdeedoh - traveling and bringing the best of the world home with us in the form of inspiration and ideas for our own spaces. To celebrate the kickoff of th...
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Send Us Your Tips for Travel with Kids
Adventures and Outings 2009
Each year during "Escapes" month on Ohdeedoh, we ask you, our wonderful readers, to share your (hard-earned, but oh-so-worthwhile) wisdom on traveling with children. One of the highlights of family li...
What To Do This Weekend: Stock a Little Shop
So you've made your kids a play kitchen, but don't have the time or inclination to sew some felt food - stock a shop for them! Amida made this one by stuffing food packaging with pages torn from a ...
Light Sleepers
What's the craziest thing you had to do, or not do to keep from waking your light sleeper? Not Your Goddess has a funny post about not flushing the toilet and her husband leaving the house by way of ...
5 Ways To Make Traveling Without Your Kids Easier
Usually when we talk about traveling, we feature helpful tips for road trips, vacations and more family fun and adventures. But what about those times when you head out without your little ones in t...
Tool Cart Changing Table
It always pays to shop non-baby stores for baby items, especially when you aren't happy with the existing baby offerings. We've blogged about converting that changing table into a bar. We've even bl...
Etsy Find: Travel Quilts at Raggedy Owl
If you're anything like most parents, "blankie" or "favorite stuffed toy" top your packing list when you're planning a family trip. But what if your child's blankie is a full-size quilt or their most ...
Emma Balfour's Home
The Selby
We always feel so inspired after visiting The Selby. The photographs and the untold stories presented there are so great! Recently, more inspiration came via Emma Balfour's home...
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Good Questions: Searching for the Perfect Nightlight
Mandy writes: I'm in search of the perfect night light. Something that my two-year old son can not pull out of the socket and is not so over-stimulating that he won't fall asleep. We've tried a ligh...
Maclaren Grand Tour LX
In our neighborhood at least, there are Maclaren moms and then there are the rest of us. Maclarens signify that you put function above fashion. That you're not falling prey to (possibly) over...
Inspiration: DIY Drawer Front Hangers
Our friends over at Design Sponge shared this fabulous hanger idea from Morgane Rouault, in Berlin. She used old boards, some cute drawer pulls and a bit of left over gift wrap to add some extra per...
Personalized Appliqued Pillow
What a simple way to add that personal touch to a child's room. Instead of having a fussy sham, you can dress up a plain white pillowcase like crafter Jana did for her friend's daughter, Avery. ...
Shower Idea: Help with Baby Names?
Naming one's baby is a very personal thing, so we're wondering if you think a shower game in which guests all throw names in a bowl to be read by mommy-to-be for consideration sounds like a fun or hel...
Look! Daddytypes Makes His Own Crib
Finally. Greg of Daddytypes has been teasing everyone with updates about the modern crib he designed and crafted. He's done and is showing pictures. It's called the Juddy Crib, inspired by the mini...
Zebra in the Nursery and Bedroom
Yesterday, we rounded up nurseries that weren't afraid to use black in their decor. The effect is dramatic, modern -- and dare we say it, even classic. Taking black a step further we considere...
Happy Birthday Calder
Happy Birthday to Calder!
Calder turned one and his parents Karen and Matt tell us: Calder's curiosity never slows down, he entertains us all pointing at everything in the room and asking "What's tha...
Afraid of Black in the Nursery?
Looking around our living room we have a black credenza, a black coffee table, black bookcases and a few black accents. So why are we so afraid of black in the nursery? It doesn't have to be a dow...
New York, New York Wall Stickers
If you wanted to get away from the typical things you find in a child's room- birds, trees, etc....how about this oversized cityscape of NYC? ...
Modern Playhouse At Dwell On Design
We love tree houses, play houses, forts and tents of all shapes and sizes. It's hard not to, especially when they look as super chic as this one does. It was part of Dwell on Design this past weeke...
IKEA Hack: Kura Loft Bed
We've previously extolled the virtues of the loft bed for those with small spaces. So we're happy to see another high-end entrant into the market. The price tag? About $120, but you won't find this...
Outdoor Table and Benches from KidKraft
If you're looking for sturdy contemporary outdoor seating that won't break the bank, look no further. Made of solid wood and designed for ages 2 to 6, this set includes a table, pair of benches, and U...
How To: Craft Summer Camp
Craftzine
When it's too hot to go outside and an easy day indoors seems like just the ticket, it is the perfect time for cranking out the best "How To" projects with your children. And who better who share gre...
Good Questions: Rug for an Astronomy-Themed Nursery?
Kimberly sent us an email: Can anyone tell me where I might find a rug similar to the rug pictured in the attached? However, I'm looking for a rectangular, not a circular rug. I'm decorating a nursery...
Muralettes
Many of you admired the bird and branch on Adah's wall which was beautifully painted by her mother. If you love the idea of a small, painted mural, but perhaps lack the talent (or confidence), we w...
5 Ways To Take Better Photos Of Kids
Taking photos of kids can often feel like a redundant chore. You want to capture their every move, but at the same time, you don’t want a scrap book that’s filled with the same candid look, page...
Green Ideas: Plastic Bag Dryer
Even if you're trying to use mostly reusable bags, chances are sandwich bags still come in handy- especially for snacks and traveling with the kids this summer. Is it gross to recycle them? We're pr...
Giant Outdoor Connect Four
Um, Connect Four occupied us for hours and hours as a kid! If you've got kids who also go for old school games, this giant version brings a new outdoor large-scale twist to the experience. Although it...
Tatamia High Chair by Peg Perego
Later this summer, the new Tatamia high chair by Peg Perego will be available for purchase. The Tatamia looks like it has a very comfortable seat and has 9 height levels for children in a large range...
Reader Project: Little Teepee
Reader Jamie sent us an e-mail, "I thought you might like this little project I just completed for my 16 month daughter. It doesn't really fit into the recent Great Outdoors theme but it still says su...
Happy Birthday Olive
Happy Birthday to Olive!
Hooray for Olive who turned two - Jennifer writes: It has been an absolute joy to watch you grow into a unique little person! Construction helmets & cars, pink blanket & ba...
Miniature Garden Resources and Inspiration
A few months ago we were excited about this amazing miniature garden and we've been on the lookout for other mini-landscapes ever since. Whether you're enamored with miniatures or have limited...
My Great Outdoors: Valerie's Boat Sandbox & Garden
Name: Valerie
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Type of space: Backyard
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: We use our backyard for lounging and playing and growing food. It'...
Hot or Not? Who Pooped?
Head over to this website and your kids can learn to identify animals based upon their poop- that's right, their poop. They can even get their very own poop expert certificate. ...
Update: Porchlight Pictures Maternity Series
When we left off with the Maternity Series from Porchlight Pictures and Pacing The Panic Room, our now internet famous Mother-to-be was moving along steadily at week 26. This past Sunday bega...
Etsy Find: Monster Shark Bottle Cozy
Back when our firstborn was using a sippy cup, his was the only Klean Kanteen in his playgroup. But now that our secondborn has reached sippy-cup age, we're finding it hard to keep track of ours in th...
Pop Up Book Rug
After clearing out some of the furniture in our son's room, we noticed that we have quite a bit of floor space. A plush rug to roll around on and read before lights go out would be ideal and this Pop...
Peaceful Decor
John Lennon certainly had the right idea when he declared that we should "...give peace a chance." It's so great to see teens and tweens happily embracing this ideal. Why not bring a more peace...
My Great Outdoors: RaeGun's Container Garden
Name: RaeGun
Location: Salt Lake City
Type of space: Patio
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: I've got a patio that is painfully hot. This year instead of pretending lik...
Wallpaper House
You don't have to buy decals to create something special on the walls- this house made out of lined wallpaper is just as inviting! ...
How To: Huggable & Loveable Dog Pillow
When company comes to visit, the favorite toy (and we have a lot of toys) is always our patchwork dog pillow. It’s been ridden, had tea parties, napped with and much, much more. It’s a simple c...
My Great Outdoors: Concrete vs. The Crawler
Name: Carrie, Simon & Miles
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Type of space: Concrete Backyard
Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: Truthfully, the title of this post should be My "Gr...
How To: Do Shadow Puppetry at Home
Yesterday we posted about Greek shadow puppetry and theatre, and in our online inquiry came across this how-to for creating your own shadow puppet show at home. Using a paper, cardboard or wood puppet...
Budget-Friendly IKEA Hejka Rocker
We often are asked for rocker recommendations. Usually, the request requires good looks, comfort and an affordable price tag. We can now add the IKEA Hejka rocker to our short list....
Bedrooms by Tumidei Spa
From the same company who brought you the Tiramolla's loft bedrooms, come a few more pieces. Tumidei's items are a perfect mix of modern pieces with old-fashioned sensibilities: a place for everythin...
Happy Birthday Rowan
Happy Birthday to Rowan!
Rowan turned one and Elaina and Topher tell us: Some of Rowan's favorite things are putting things inside containers and then taking them back out, playing peek-a-boo, Yo Ga...
ferm LIVING Kids
The first thing we're going to do when we buy our own home is wallpaper a room in ferm LIVING's Dotty print. Maybe our son's room, but really any room will do. It's just one of those patterns...
My Room: Adah
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Meghan sent in photos of the fresh and modern room she put together for Adah - we love the unusual colors and wonderful mural. Megan tells us: I wanted a fun and playful room for my daughter - ...
No-Battery Torches
These cute flashlights are perfect for outdoor exploring during the summer. You just pump the sides, or the fins in the case of the penguin, to generate energy. ...
Good Questions: Making Heirloom Rocker More Comfy?
Elizabeth writes: I have a self-proclaimed “Good Question” that I hope someone can help me with. My husband and I inherited his Grammy’s antique, white rocking chair (similar to the picture atta...
Nursery Tour: Mia's Alluring Modern Loft
Name: Mia
Age: 5 months
Location: Omaha, NE
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Welcome to Mia's airy, loft-like nursery. It may not be big, but it sure is bright, fresh and inviting. If you think wall decals...
Greek Shadow Puppetry
Just back from a long-awaited trip to Greece, one of the first things I sought out in Athens (after the Acropolis!) was some information on Greek Shadow Puppetry. With a stepson who thrives on both an...
Top Five Toys Every One-Year Old Should Own
We've been keeping a list of things we'd like our daughter to have for her first birthday, so we were interested in this article we found over at Celebrations.com. Just what is on their list of the ...
Color Combo: Pink and Green
We've always loved pink and green as a color combination. The green seems to balance out the sweetness of the pink and adds a playful element. And it makes for a soothing palette as well, as s...
Happy Birthday Oliver George
Happy Birthday to Oliver George!
Kati tells us: Oliver loves trucks in that stereotypical way you expect boys to love trucks. He also loves working with his daddy in the garden and giving hugs to any...
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