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Super stylish kids otto table and chairs
Kids' table-and-chair sets often all look the same to us, but Otto from Bloom is super stylish and functional. The chairs on either end nest into the table, which also has two sliding art trays to keep all the paintbrushes, crayons, and other messy things. It's available in mocha (shown) or natural--both with orange trays. Click here to find a retailer near you.
And if you're looking for trinkets to stock it with, here are our favorite kids' art supplies.
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Class Participation: Where to draw the line when it comes to parental involvement in school
Facing an inbox full of requests to buy this, bring that, come here, go there, one mom begs for some relief.
By Jennifer Steinhauer
The breaking point, in the end, was the e-mail about the soda bottle.There it was, the latest of roughly 20 missives that week, warning that if I failed to send my youngest child to preschool the next day with a two-liter bottle, she would not be permitted to participate in a puppet-making workshop.
Cookie has some tips on how to pick the best nursery school for your child. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Oriental Lamp Shade Company's Color Correct
This might be the coolest thing we've heard about in the past month: Oriental Lamp Shade Company now...
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5 Places to get healthier, greener fast food
Grabbing fast food isn't my first choice, but it's usually unavoidable while traveling with my family. Can you suggest some healthier, green options? - Megan Morgan, Columbia, South Carolina
We know how difficult (and expensive!) it is to eat out for every meal when...
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Kid-friendly art gallery in Los Angeles
The cities of New York and Los Angeles have long been rivals. Which has better restaurants and nightlife? Which makes better movies? Which is cooler, richer, better looking?
Well, LA just scored one point in their favor: Tinlark Gallery in Hollywood. We love their affordable art, including Catherine Ledner's animal photos, Ann Wood's handmade birds and sailboats, and Alyson Fox's haunting drawings.
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Etsy's Handmade Kids' Challenge
From now until Sept. 8, you can head on over to Etsy and vote for your favorite crafters in the Handmade Kids'...
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Gypsy caravans make unique backyard playspaces
Question: how would one go about acquiring an old gypsy caravan? Because we are loving this idea we spotted on Renovation Therapy -- tucking former caravans into your
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Butterfly Mobile
Mobiles are always a wonderful decorative element to any kid's room, and we love this poetic
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DIY creative plant stand
We've found yet another reason to hang onto your issues of Cookie long after you've finished reading them. The folks over at Re-Nest (Apartment Therapy's eco-friendly blog) discovered how to make a cute plant stand from six magazines with absolutely no glue or scissors--just some creative folding. See the full post to find out how you can do it.
And check out these other great DIY ideas.
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Knock, Knock: Come on feel Illinois
Welcome to the home of Elizabeth Brantley. It looks so peaceful, creative and orderly that we're hoping she's seeking out houseguests. Elizabeth is creative, an entrepreneur (check out her charming online shop, Kistner Supply), and a mother to adorable Trixie. She fills her life with items that have both meaning and history. Let's make ourselves at home and take a peek. Read More »
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