Latest in Dress-Up and Costumes
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.
Little Red Riding Hoodie
I am an absolute sucker for handmade dolls and dress up clothes. It really makes dramatic play a personal and organic experience for kids. So I tend to shy away from synthetic fibers and licensed characters when I can, in favor of something made with a little more love.
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More Easter tattoos, fewer cheap chocolate eggs
Just when I thought that our Easter bunny might be relegated to stuffing our Easter eggs with jelly beans and Peeps alone, I was somewhat saved from the impending sugar high this coming weekend thanks to our friends at Tattly.
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Heart tattoos for Valentine's Day! (Don't worry, they wash off.)
Just in time for Valentine's Day, and plenty of parents' quests to steer clear of cavity-causing treats to pass out in the classroom (not that there's anything wrong with it!), our friends at Tatt.ly do it again, with a totally fabulous line of indie artist-created Valentine's temporary tattoos.
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Little Choux - Toys like the elves would make
If Santa's elves make everything, why do the boxes say "made in China?" my little sister asked me several decades ago. If you'd like some of the gifts under the tree to look a little more like toys that might have been created in Santa's workshop, check out this neat little store with gifts and stocking stuffers for all the young kids in your life.
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Babywearing Halloween costumes: Sling or treat!
Yes, there may be a tiny person attached to you at all times. But this month, if you're creative or crafty, that could mean some amazing Halloween costume opportunities, just for mamas (or dads!) with slings.
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Kids costumes that look handmade (because they are)
This year, time constraints and other crazy life things make it not so possible to attempt making our own costumes, but I've found a pretty great substitute.
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Poof, you're a leaf!
Regardless of temperature, I never believe it's actually fall until the calendar reads October. Which...hello, October!
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a dinosaur?
Halloween is just around the corner and the overpriced costume catalogs are rolling in. Personally I am hoping to acquire something affordable, easy to get on and off, reusable and without any pink or glitter. Easier said than done right?
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Masquerade, pretty faces on parade
In spring, a young man's thoughts lightly turn to love. In fall, everyone's thoughts turn to a really kickass Halloween costume. Right?
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Super hero costumes for kids who are their own super heroes
yay for another shop that makes handmade superhero costumes for kids, inspired by kids' imaginations and not the comic characters on TV. And? They're super affordable.
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Custom hashtag banners for parties. So 2013!
We'd like to be here right now, please. In one of these comfy handmade lounge chairs. (Or just on the grass. Not picky.)
YUE leather envelope case. Gender neutral and really gorgeous.
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