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10 Kid-Friendly Ideas for Backyard Fun

Carrie McBride — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:00:00 -0400

My parents always shooed us outside in the summertime. We'd come in for lunch and the occasional popsicle, but we otherwise lived outside. If you're planning the same for your kids, here are ten ideas for making your outside space more appealing, more fun and more memorable. More

Children's Design Clichés & Self-Fulfilling Prophesies

Carrie McBride — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:30:00 -0400

If you were an alien visiting from outer space perusing kids' stores you could only arrive at one conclusion: all human boys love trucks, robots, pirates and dinosaurs. And human girls love butterflies, flowers and fairies and princesses. And all children love owls. More

The Week's Top Family Posts May 22 - 26, 2012

Carrie McBride — Sat, 26 May 2012 06:24:34 -0400

• Paint By Number Artwork in the Nursery
• Magnolia's Old, New & Handmade Room
• Homemade Donut Crayons
• Wren & Owen's Happy Striped Room

Masked Poster by Fee Harding On the Wall

Carrie McBride — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:00:00 -0400

Masked Poster by Fee Harding

Previous On the Wall print

Westward Ho! A Watermelon Homestead Built By Kids

Carrie McBride — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:29:11 -0400

I made a covered wagon out of a shoe box in the 4th grade and this project by the Dahls of Built By Kids reminded me of it. Theirs is a much tastier version. More

The Life Aquatic: Water-Themed Art for Kids

Elisabeth Wilborn — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:15:00 -0400

A few days ago I posted about my slight obsession with segregating art by theme in each room of the house. Here's more on that score, this time specifically with kids in mind. Would any of these work in your home? More

A DIY Play Kitchen for Under $35 Dans le Townhouse

Janie Lee — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:15:00 -0400

How did we miss this beauty of a play kitchen last month? For less than $35, Tanya from Dans le Townhouse created this compact play kitchen using an old microwave stand. More

Taming the LEGO Beast: Portable Tray that's my letter

Colleen Quinn — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:15:00 -0400

With three kids at home, Jaime is very familiar with the trials and tribulations of those ubiquitous LEGO blocks. From tiny pieces that clog the vacuum to fully assembled projects that require kid-glove handling, LEGO can be both a blessing and a curse in a busy household. In an effort to simplify her life and to help her kids preserve their masterpieces, Jaime developed a truly genius idea… More

An Easy Up, Easy Down DIY Bed Tent

Sarah Rae — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Miki is a creative problem solver. Her son was winding up in her bed every night so to entice him to stay in his own, she made him a bed tent. Not only was her son, Uri, thrilled with it, she cleverly devised a super simple way to put it up and take it down - using a single table leg.
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Best Ever Nancy Drew Birthday Party My Insanity

Beth Callaghan — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400

I'm consistently astounded by the ingenuity and dedication of moms and dads who put together brilliant parties for their kids. We love this Nancy Drew party for its unique theme and the absurdly fun mystery that the party guests got to experience. More