July 2009

Decor

Five Animal Decal Growth Chart

Such a cool looking growth chart that it might not even matter it’s in metric rule.  Available in orange, blue, and red. Animal Decal Growth Chart  |  $115 at Ferm Living

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For Parents

Simple Mom: How to Save Time and Money Cooking for the Family

Cooking in advance has the serious advantage of saving time and money. You’ll waste less food (especially the perishables), and you’ll save money by doubling up your efforts on the spoils brought home from the store. It’s also healthier, because you won’t need to buy convenience foods that are chock full of MSG, preservatives, sodium, [...]

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Decor

Puka Puka Mobiles

Puka Puka from Australia makes a colorful line of mobiles, and their Sea Shapes mobile comes with a set of cut-outs that you can string together yourself to make a custom mobile for your baby nursery. Sea String Mobile  |  $35 at Puka Puka

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For Parents

Going Stainless Steel for Lunchboxes

No plastic, no bags, no chemicals – LunchBots is this generation’s eco-friendly answer to brown lunch bags with their food-safe stainless steel containers. Single and Double Section Containers  |  15.00 at Lunchbots

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Furniture

Easel + House + Desk = Deskhouse

If you could have an easel and a desk that also doubles as a hideaway for your kids, then you would certainly want a Deskhouse.  Love the built-in chimney to hold your pencils and markers too.  Available for 254.00€ at Kids Love Design. via Design Milk

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Quick Picks

Spill-proof Travel Mugs by Contigo

These Contigo travel mugs are guaranteed to be spill-proof.  Find out if they pass the mother test over at Car & Caboodle.

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Children's Books

Book Review: 1000 Times No

Kids love to say no just for the heck of it, and so DesignMom’s kids find reasons to love this new book 1000 Times No by Mr. Warburton.

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Quick Picks

Lovely Outdoor Playhouse from Sweden

  I think this outdoor hideaway would make a perfect kid’s playroom.  See how it was built over at design*sponge.

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For Parents

Babysitter Notepad

When it comes to your baby, there’s just no such thing as Too Much Information. That’s why we love this convenient notepad that helps keep the lines of communication open between you and your babysitter or nanny — whether you’re dashing off to work or enjoying the occasional date night. The Babysitter Notepad is simple, [...]

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Baby Gear

Money Saving Tips When Having a New Baby

via The Cradle Getting ready for a new baby arrival can cost a lot of money. Whether you have a specific budget to stick to, or just want to stretch your dollar further, there are many easy ways to economize without depriving your baby of a thing. Remember, new babies need lots of stuff, but [...]

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Decor

ABC to Z Animal Flashcards

  From anteaters to zebras, this colorful A to Z set of animal flashcards ($34.50 at Delight.com) will not only teach your child her ABC’s, but could also be framed to make some nice wall decorations.

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