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Swoop bags for LEGOS get more portable. Whoo!
Whether you need to organize LEGOs, corral Polly Pockets, or secure squirrely Squinkies, the Swoop bag has been our go-to recommendation for smart, easy toy orgnization. And now they've got a new to-go version made just for travel,that's just as sturdy and brilliant as the larger version.
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Team Star Wars or Doctor Who? Crocheted hats for little geeks in training
What can we say? We heart these adorable crocheted hats, which are just as good for fighting crime in the playroom as they are for keeping little ears warm on Hoth.
Home is where you hang your hat on a bunny
Need to get those coats off the floor? The bunny can help!
Who knew T-Rex was so tasty?
Back in the Crumbtaceous period, dinosaurs roamed the earth, devouring each other with glasses of milk and falling into the La Brea Chocolate Pits. Just kidding. But we are really excited about these 3-D dinosaur cookie cutters.
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Forget permanent markers -- laminated labels organize in style
Surely you've gotten the memo: Dear Parent, All of your children's items MUST be clearly marked with their names. Every time, I know the teachers mean me. I swear, I am always looking for the darn Sharpie to write my daughter's name on her sandwich box for the hundredth time. But eventually it washes off, and hey, I have other priorities to keep up with, like making sure there is some sort of lunch in the box suitable for consumption. So I am now humbled and grateful for the genius of Mabel's Labels, a longtime CMP fave. I fully believe they just may have a huge hit on their hands with their newest product--I know they're a hit in my house.
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It all adds up to one very adorable personalized pillow
We're entering the gift-giving season around my house, with a series of family members' birthdays evenly spread out of the next few months. And as many personalized gift ideas I've got in my arsenal, I've found one that I think will be perfect for a couple of lucky people on my list.
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Web Coolness: Sample sale savings, Super Bowl treats, and saying yes to our kids more often
Here are some of our favorite links from around the web this week. We hope you like them too!
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What to buy a 7 year old girl - 13 gift ideas according to mine after the NYIGF
I had such a great time discovering so many cool new picks at the NY International Gift Fair this weekend. But what was maybe more interesting, was letting my 7 year-old daughter tag along so I could see her own favorites from the show that are now making the great birthday gift list in her head.
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Handmade crib mobiles for those looking for something a little...different
What does it take to get a jaded mother of two excited about baby mobiles? Ninjas, circus animals with mustaches, and angelic pigs, apparently.
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Turn your kids' drawings into figurines
When I saw these adorable figurines created from kids' drawings, I immediately started mining our artwork storage boxes in preparation for Mother's Day gift awesomeness.
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Offer a warm welcome with eco-savvy guest toothbrushes
While I will never come close to the Martha Stewart level of preparedness, there are some nifty tricks I've picked up along the way to help me appear as a super hostess-goddess always at the ready for guests (even of the unexpected overnight variety)
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The best age-appropriate bikini swimsuits for little girls. As in, no, they don't need to dress like teenagers.
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Love this gorgeous tile, like art underneath your feet. (Also good for hiding spills from kids!)
Simple ways to help the Oklahoma tornado victims right now. Our hearts are with everyone there.
An easy way to slip-proof your back steps, from Martha. So smart for summer if you have kids and pets.
15 DIY paper crafts for party decor, like these origami lanterns. Fun for showers too.
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