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And a very happy vernal equinox to you too
There were many moments over the past three months that I thought it would never happen but, at long last, spring is here.
(Once again: SPRING IS HERE!)
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Not all toy storage is created equal
You know you're a mom when you go from being a bag whore to a bin whore. But considering how awesome bins are getting these days...
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The writing's on the wall, literally
Telling your child to grab a marker and go scribble on the walls is right up there with asking them to run with scissors. Unless you're talking about Idea Paint, which basically turns any surface into a dry erase board.
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1000 Markets - You will be bummed they only stopped at 1000.
There are a lot of me-too etsy type online marketplaces cropping up these days, but most of them fall a little (or a lot) flat on execution. But 1000 markets? So awesome I don't even know where to begin.
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Cloth napkins for kids that don't look like cloth napkins for kids
One of biggest and easiest green changes I made in our house was that I started using cloth napkins instead of paper. But it's amazing how hard it is to find cute cloth napkins for the kids
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You know those professional baby photos you had taken? Might want to actually hang them some time.
When I discovered the gorgeous handmade frames from O'Brien & Schridde Designs, I developed a raging case of frame envy. If there is such a thing. (Dr. Freud?)
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Even pilots need to wash their hands
Just when I thought I could get away with absolutely nothing plane related in at least one room in my house, I happen upon the new acrobatic airplane hand towels exclusively at Mahar Dry Goods.
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Dish soap that turns your kitchen sink into an aromatherapy spa. (Except for that whole doing the dishes part.)
I have heard nothing but raves about Mrs. Meyer's household cleaners and I have no idea why it took me so long to try them out myself. Because, now just you go ahead and count me in among the ravers.
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Big brands doing cool things - Kmart Design, not an oxymoron
Earlier this week, I was part of a group of design and parenting bloggers flown out to 
Chicago by Kmart and plied with chocolate fondue, before meeting the talented and extremely passionate Kmart home design team who gave us a big sneak peak as to what's in store.
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Safe glass dishes for kids. Finally. Finally!
Since all the issues with BPA surfaced, I, like many of you, have been on the search for safe glass kids dishes.
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The joy of bins
With three kids running circles around me, I've made some concessions when it comes to cleaning up. And one of them is that I'm not going to be doing all of it.
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