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As our 1-year-olds (literally) ate dirt in the playground the other day a friend and I were talking about babyproofing and plants - keeping plants safe from grabby little hands and keeping youn...
Because even if you remember to bring and use your reusable bags at the store- you'll probably still need a few of these......
Furniture that's intended for use in the nursery is sure to see its fair share of spills and messes. Jennifer had her eye on a white ultrasuede Nurseryworks rocker. But when the orange cloth model ...
We saw our neighbor's flyer for a garage sale last weekend. They had listed all manner of things that piqued our interest - baby toys, books, furniture and gear. Then we realized, we were on the wro...
In our travels around hotter parts of the world, we've often admired the swings and hammocks parents use to nap their babies and toddlers outdoors. If you've ever considered creating a cool daytime na...
More power to you if you were blessed with awesome DIY skills! Erika sent us an e-mail, "We have made a roulotte (gypsy caravan) for our two daughters in our garden. It was really great working ...
Here are a few links that caught our eye recently that we wanted to share with you. These giant "pencils" are an art piece, but we're imagining them as sculpture in a children's park. The alphabet...
Summer is here and more often than not, we see families listing items on Craigslist rather than having weekend long garage sales. Although we've yet to determine what takes up more of your ti...
If your outings and adventures include a car trip, we found a few little handmade items to keep things organized, and make your car feel a little bit more like home. ...
A friend gave me a leather passport cover as a high school graduation gift, and I've loved and used it ever since. For even younger international travelers out there, a passport cover is a small ...
We do like the look of a dark wood finish for nursery furniture. And the sleigh-crib style is a good bridge between traditional and modern. The Delta Martine Sleigh Crib looks rich but you'll be gla...
Throughout July, we'll be posting "Adventures and Outings", reader submissions filled with great tips and ideas for traveling with children. Want to join in? Click here for all the info.
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Accessories! It's all about the accessories with 'tweens. If you're getting ready for a family vacation and your 'tween is in need of some fun travel accessories why not steer them in this dire...
Happy Birthday to Elliot!
Elliot turned one last month and we hear that: Elliot is a busy little guy and is having great fun practicing his new found skill of walking. He loves reading his books, and...
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A common, recurring dream among apartment dwellers is to find a door that opens to a (huge) room you never knew you had. (We hate waking up from this dream.) In Kathryn's case (a homeowner) this d...
What a great idea. You can map out or follow your route on one of these postcards. Educational for the kids and a cute keepsake after the trip's over as well. ...
We never had one of our own, but many of our friends owned doctor's kits. All of us fought over the stethoscope and the syringe! Not only is it fun, a set of pretend medical accoutrement can help pr...
We may not always have the time to make the crafts that Amanda Blake Soule (aka Soule Mama) documented in her first book, The Creative Family, but perusing its pages always soothes our spirit. Amanda,...
Hi yo, silver! Add some pizazz to your teen's room with these great silver accents. Silver is striking in any pink, white, yellow or turquoise room. Whether it's a lamp, pillow, clock or chair...
Kari Byron is busting myths and old wives' tales in this piece at Pregnancy Magazine's blog. (Does spicy food trigger labor?)
What else is abuzz in the Parenting blogosphere? A debunking of fat...
When we were little, we loved flipping through the different medical books in our house, checking out all the different "stuff" that was inside our body. We thought for sure all of that "stuff" must...
If you're in the market for an activity table- this one found over at Etsy is completely eco-friendly and custom made so you can even specify your dimensions. Check out the cute center console for st...
Sometimes we go the registry route, but more often we lean towards our favorite go-to item for most baby showers: the perfect, popular, gender neutral Sophie Giraffe. What are some of your go-to gifts...
We lack the storage for rolls of wrapping paper for every occasion, so the thought of just a roll or two of plain kraft paper is appealing. With that and some LEGOs, you can make this customized wrap...
Our five-year-old son is not one to sit still for too long. With a day of traveling (two flights, three airports and one long lay-over) we knew we needed something that would keep our little bal...
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Some of our favorite childhood photos were taken on family vacations. If you're tempted to save space in your luggage by leaving your real camera home and relying on your iPhone or other camer...
The Antilop high chair is always a popular option among our readers, and we're pretty fond of it ourselves- so easy to clean, simple, modern design, and a great price. Incase you were looking to add ...
Making a fort from your kitchen table is all in a days work for most families. But what a blanket tossed over your surfaces doesn't allow for is windows! We saw this photograph and immediately thou...
By now we're all familiar with the popularity of recycled and recyclable cardboard toys and kids furniture. Before the recent cardboard trend, we used to hoard shoe boxes to create a stacked apartmen...
Have you ever wanted to design a kitchen for yourself, but decided to build a prototype for the kids first? That's what Ohdeedoh reader Stephanie did, using bits and pieces from Ikea to transform an o...
Now that the crib is gone, or the family bed is a thing of the past, creating a bedroom for your older child is an adventure and excursion into unknown lands where *gasp* your child actually has...
Naz sent in an email: I love the cover and pillows on the couch in this photo from Harmonie interieure. Does anyone know where I could find something similar or bedding like it?
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You've heard us wax rhapsodic about our legless high chair, the Me Too, and we don't take back a single word, but we're still intrigued by this new hook-on chair from Italian company Chicco whi...
Half the country will be in triple digits tomorrow, and to be quite frank, that's just friggin ridiculous! Many homes are still making do without air conditioning and most of us are trying our best ...
Just about every major city has some kind of festival during the summer months, and many of them make the perfect destination for an outing like kids. Made entirely out of duct tape, the above dragon...
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These beautiful alphabet cards by New York artist Ida Pearl show action, not just things. Each card depicts a child interacting with something that starts with that letter...the results are ...
Ready for another darling playhouse? We recently spotted the Coco Hut designed by Gert Eussen. ...
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We love a good pillow, and there's something extra charming about a handmade one. The Little Stitch offers winsome pillows that are the perfect touch to your child's room.
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Happy Birthday to Finn!
Finn turned two in June and Diania tells us: Our little buddy Finn, has the best sense of humor and gives the juiciest kisses. We couldn't imagine our lives without him. We ...
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We love typography because it seems simultaneously modern and vintage. And you know we love depictions of the alphabet. So put the two together and our pulse rate goes up a bit. Here are som...
When we're at home, we're always looking around and seeing things that need to get done- it's hard to think of home as a place where we vacation, but with a little planning, and some creativity- you a...
We don't have to tell a group of parents to go visit your local parks, as we're pretty sure it's safe to assume you all already are! It's a great way to be part of your community while getting out o...
We're enamored with this modular refrigerator concept. It's called the Flatshare Fridge, a finalist in the Electrolux Design Lab 2008 competition....
To help us ring in Escapes Month, Ohdeedoh reader Holly (of dinosaur play mat fame) wrote in to tell us about a super-cool item she designed for her little boy:
I've been enjoying the posts regardin...
While perusing through the In Style magazine archives, we spotted a June, 2008 feature on Miley Cyrus' home. Ms. Montana posed in her bedroom and dress room. (Well, excuse me!) Certainly not your n...
Caila is looking for some bedding suggestions. She writes:I'm 7 months pregnant and in the middle of decorating my first childs nursery. As you can see from my pictures, his room has a modern vintage ...
Plastic and melamine are great for kids because they're nearly indestructible and now there are many BPA-free options too, but they're still not safe for the microwave. If your house is like ours ...
Etsy sensation and stay at home mom was recently featured over at The Storque and had has worked her son Brayden into every part of her daily life. She gets a a great deal accomplished for her busin...
Maybe you're not planning on traveling anywhere this summer, or maybe you're just looking for a different space for the kids to play in. Either way, if you're lucky enough to have a porch, consider g...
Limbo is one of those semi-embarrassing things for adults that kids seem to love. For luau-inspired summer parties, a kid kit sized right will mean you won't have to join in. We narrowed down fi...
The innovative carpet tile company FLOR has introduced another great design for children (and adults). Check out the Find A Face collection based on the photographs of François Robert....
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Happy Birthday to Jack!
Dana tells us: Jack is two! He celebrated the big day with a train-themed party and lots of cake. It's a joy to watch him charm the world with his ever-present smile, a sparkl...
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Name: "the newborn baby sister" (that's what her brothers call her)
Age: Coming this week!
Location: Oklahoma
If you told us this nursery was put together by an interior designer (it wasn't) we'd ...
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Last week's post about using black in the nursery got us thinking about the fact that white is another color that most of us shy away from when it comes to babi...
This super cute collection of plush bears from Woodours, highlights the relationship between a Daddy bear and his baby bear. They look a little vintage and a little modern, come in several different...
In the constant search for furniture that will grow with our children, we're always on the lookout for modern, classic pieces that will fit in a nursery as easily as it would in a teen's room. Here's...
Andrea sent in an email. She writes: Ohdeedoh readers- I need your help! I have two 2-year-old boys (twins) and their toys are taking over the house. I have been researching toy storage options and h...
Did your kids come home at the end of the school year with piles of drawings and paintings they've made? How about turning some it into art-covered notebooks for journaling, doodling, gifts or to s...
Deciphering the cries of our infants (specifically at 3am when the world is a sleepy fog) would solve so many of our problems, or at least get everyone back to sleep sooner. Wouldn't it be nice for...
As any Maya*Made fan knows, Maya's gorgeous burlap baskets are hot-ticket items, usually disappearing from her Etsy shop within hours of being listed. For all you DIY types, Maya is now making availab...
I recently came across a shoebox full of old postcards from childhood. Most of these were from my parents when they would go away on trips without me, or from friends I had met at camp. At the time, I...
OK, you made some really pretty cupcakes for the party. Now- instead of serving them all on a tray or plates- you can easily create a cupcake stand that will be the centerpiece of your food table. W...
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Who doesn't love a good rock poster? We still have ours from the Purple Rain tour and Depeche Mode 101 that have become great memorabilia from our younger years. While the kiddies may be too yo...
Happy Birthday to Claire Cecelia!
Annie writes: Happy Birthday Claire! This first year has brought so much love and laughter into our lives. Every time you tilt your head back with your big cheesy ...
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