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GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | October 22, 2009

Halloween Dress Up Paper Doll Templates

Playing dress up for Halloween doll is a fun activity to occupy the kids while you are making breakfast. The woman behind Babalisme did these super cute Halloweenie dress up doll printables. Her dress up Halloween dolls are available in a boy version and a girl version. Magnetic Dress Up Doll Project If you are looking for [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | October 8, 2009

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Cultivate your Kid Imagination with PlayShades

I think this new toy could be a hit this Christmas. Every parent wants to invite again the aunt who arrives with a playful educational toy. Plus, kids need toys that they can easily carry around inside and outside the house. The 74 rubber wood blocks are cut in smooth, subtly painted shapes. Kids and adults [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | September 19, 2009

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Adorable Toys and Housewares at WhippetGrey

I discovered a UK retailer who assembled an exotic collection of items for kids and your house. I cannot imagine a child who could resist those charming old-fashioned toys. + The felt finger puppets are hand stitched with embroidered hearts, stars and Liberty Print fabric (£32 for 6 or £7.75 each, come with a postcard). + The [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | August 15, 2009

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Crayon Rolls and Wall Wear by Canadian Talents | etsy watch

While I was on etsy, I came across this crayon roll by Little Bird Designs of Vancouver, BC. This is one thing that parents should always carry with them. This ready-to-go crayon roll holds 10 crayons (or colored markers). Just roll, fold over – front to back – and tie! The crayons are included with [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY

April 28, 2009

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Green Living Toys for my Eco-Friendly Tuesday

We are never too young to learn to principles of green living. Pretend games were part of my favorites as a kid. These days, we can find green doll houses and city life accessories. The toys also have to walk the talk and be made of organic or eco-friendly materials. If you have an upcoming [...]

GAMES and Toys, GIFT IDEAS, KIDS + BABY

December 17, 2008

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Under $25 Pretend Food Toys at Land Of Nod

I played lots of pretend games as a kid. It is a part of growing up. My parent were good at finding make believe toy sets. They often got my toys from the United States. My mother was an excellent hairdresser. She owned a salon at a time when most happily married women did not [...]

GAMES and Toys, GIFT IDEAS, KIDS rooms

December 17, 2008

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My Favorite Toys at Pottery Barn Kids

I continue my last-minute gift ideas with toys for young kids. These would be perfect for your own kids or to give a niece or nephew. + The Flower & Bird Cuckoo Clocks is a an adorable accessories for a bedroom. The German engineered mechanisms keep perfect time and feature a chirping yellow bird every [...]

GAMES and Toys, GIFT IDEAS

October 19, 2008

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Befriend with Animal Crossing: City Folk

My all-time favorite video game, Animal Crossing will migrate to the Wii November 16th, 2008 with a new title Animal Crossing: City Folk. I recalled playing hours and hours of Animal Crossing: Wild World on my Nintendo DS. My husband just asked me why I like Animal Crossing? The answer is simple. It is [...]

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