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Monday 25 February

Team Star Wars or Doctor Who? Crocheted hats for little geeks in training

Batman hat!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.

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Monday 28 January

What to buy a 7 year old girl - 13 gift ideas according to mine after the NYIGF

modern-twist kidz placematsI 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. ...

Friday 04 January

The best handmade American Girl Doll clothes on Etsy: Should you succumb?

I caved. After years of avoiding the store and hiding the catalog, I finally gave in and bought two American Girl Dolls for my daughters for Christmas. But in doing so, I swore that I'd support Etsy artists and crafters by buying as much handmade clothing for American Girl Dolls as possible. ...

Friday 07 December

Kid-friendly makeup even nervous moms can feel good about

 Eco Princess kid-friendly natural makeup | Organic Beauty NowI give up. My daughters like the idea of makeup as part of their dress-up routine. Uncle! Still, I insist on two things: it's not for wearing to school, and it needs to be kid-friendly makeup, as in all-natural, with no harmful stuff. ...

Thursday 29 November

Because the coolest superpower is always giving back

Handmade kids' superhero capes | Pip and Bean
We bet you know a pint-sized superhero or two. You might even have one battling baddies in your living room at this very moment.
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Thursday 18 October

Easy DIY baby Halloween costumes are nothing to be scared of

DIY baby Halloween costumes: ghost onesie by Pins & NeedlesIf you are juggling a needy infant or a get-into-everything toddler this October, the last thing you probably want to think about is spending hours creating a fancy Halloween costume for your little pumpkin.

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Thursday 02 August

Fresh flowers for every outfit

Handmade girls' crocheted flower necklace by Rebekah DeslogeIt happens again and again: one dress-up lap around the living room and the creepy faux-metallic paint on your daughter's "jewelry" is already flaking off and the molded plastic clasp has begun to warp. It's not always easy to find dress-up accessories that don't look (and act) like you bought them from a gumball machine. ...

Wednesday 18 July

Kids' purses that don't try to be anything but

Kids' purses by Giddy GiddyWith three little girls in my house, you can bet I'm completely addicted to the handmade barrettes at Giddy Giddy, one of our very first picks a long time ago. And now, I've got my eye on their new line of pouches that might just be the cutest little purses for girls that I've ever seen. ...

Thursday 12 July

The coolest temporary tattoos celebrate a birthday. But the gift is just for you!

tattly tattoosIt's hard to believe that it's been a whole year since the launch of Tattly tattoos, those cool artist-designed temporary tats curated by design blogging guru Tina Roth-Eisenberg. ...

Monday 09 July

Fly kicks for superkids

Superhero shoes!It's a bird! It's a plane! It's your kid's shoes... but more super.
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Sunday 03 June

The Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store - where else are you going to find Kryptonite at 2 AM on a Sunday?

Kryptonite at the Brooklyn Superhero Supply StoreIf you have got super hero fan at home, and we are talking a comic-con diehard, we have found the place to make all of their comic book dreams come true.
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