At Home with Kim Vallee

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

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 [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS party | September 16, 2009

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Cute Treat Bags and Halloween Costumes for Kids

When I was a kid I used to plan weeks in advance my Halloween costume. One year, I dressed like a poor hunchback and carried a brown paper bag as my treat bag. Otherwise, I always trust my puffy pumpkin treat bag made of plastic to bring home a load of candies. I collected so [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products | September 3, 2009

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Fun Backpacks and Lunch Boxes at Goop and Goob

Goop and Goob is a new baby and kids store for the modern design-conscious parents that opened in Squamish, BC. For the rest of us, we can order online with free shipping on orders over $100 (see details on their site). Before I talk about the backpacks and lunch boxes, let me introduce a cool stroller, [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products | August 24, 2009

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Back to School Supplies for my Etsy Watch

Your kids will be proud to show off those handmade creations at school. It is simpler to keep track of what belongs to you when you get small production products instead of buying from chain stores. + I Love Books Zipper Pouch is designed to carry typical school writing instruments. Kukubee created original drawings. $12 USD [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms | August 14, 2009

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Barbie at Pottery Barn Kids

If your little girl is into Barbie, know that Pottery Barn Kids is launching an exclusive collection of bedding and room decor inspired by the famous doll. When you go for an obvious theme like that, I advice you not to buy the entire collection. This way, the result will look more sophisticated and more [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products, TABLEWARE | March 26, 2009

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Cheerful Kids Dining Matches their Regular Tableware at notNeutral

Those are sets that your kids will want to use from their first baby food up to their pre-school age. With their cool look, you will not mind using them even when you have guests over for a casual family diner. The notNeutral Solid Color sets are available in three color combinations: red/black, orange/yellow and [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS rooms, PARTY supplies | February 22, 2009

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Customize Your Decor with Vinyl Silhouettes

A way to personalize the décor is to turn your digital photos of a child, pet, or object into vinyl silhouette decals. Several profiles are available: head profile, half-body, full body, pet and objects. Do not think of silhouette decals only for home decor. Vinyl silhouettes are an easy and affordable way to personalize [...]

KIDS + BABY, KIDS products | February 5, 2009

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Adorable Cloth Bags and Maxi Bibs by Haciendo el indio

When your toddler or your preschooler kid is all dressed up, how do you protect them from getting dirty when they play with paint or do crafting projects? These cute maxi bibs are a simple option. Having a toy bag always ready to go makes it easy to accept impromptu invitations. Haciendo el indio’s cloth [...]