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Coolhaus Upgrades the Neighborhood Ice Cream Truck & Why We Need More

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Here in Los Angeles, gourmet food trucks are a growing trend, and recently the new Coolhaus truck is raising the bar on the typical neighborhood ice cream truck. By following [...]

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11.24.2008

The Parent Couple Behind Eco-Friendly gDiapers

[Read about the family couple behind gDiapers, the eco-friendly diaper alternative to cloth diapers - via Cookie Magazine]Potty talk. Banned from most family dinner tables, it’s hard to avoid for Kim and Jason Graham-Nye, founders of the company gDiapers—which makes…

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09.17.2008

Marmol Radziner Los Angeles Urban Pre-Fab

Had the chance to tour Marmol Radziner’s newest pre-fab house (Flickr slideshow) this weekend in the Palms neighborhood in West Los Angeles. Lots of glass, high ceilings, and great design of outdoor living spaces incorporated throughout the house. The lot…

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09.10.2008

What’s New at the ABC Kid’s Show

This week, Ciaran Blumenfeld, editor of our sister site at Car & Caboodle, was in Las Vegas scoping out the ABC Kid’s Show for the latest and freshest baby products coming to a baby store near you. Check out…

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07.10.2008

Drain Pipe for a Kid’s Room?

Just discovered Dasparkhotel in Austria where they’ve repurposed drainpipes into rooms for the traveler looking for something different. Writes the greenUpgrader:Although you may feel like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sleeping in the sewer the accommodations are very private, supplied…

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05.18.2008

Kid Designs at ICFF

Our friends at Mocoloco found these two new kid-realted items at ICFF this weekend. A doll-house/storage/furniture system from Orbeck-Aase, and a new chalkboard desk from Argington.images via Mocoloco…

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03.14.2008

Modern Parenting Kicks Off at CA Boom V

Come visit us this weekend, March 14 – 16, 2008, where we’re sponsoring the Modern Parenting Section at CA Boom V. See exhibits by ducduc, Scandinavian Child, Bloom Baby, Boodalee, Pixel Organics, Spot on Square, and Coochioos’ "What’s Next…

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02.13.2008

Houses of the Year – World Edition

Take a peek into the nominees for World Architecture News House of the Year that includes projects from around the world. Some of the more interesting ones are the Nautilus House in Mexico where kids will think more amusement…

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02.11.2008

Kid’s Rooms and Family Spaces by Sixx Design

Cortney and Bob Novogratz is a husband and wife design team behind Sixx Design. They work and live in New York City while also raising their six children that include two sets of twins. A majority of their work…

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10.03.2007

Picks from Kind & Jugend by Rebecca Finell

Rebecca Finell, designer and co-founder of Boon, recently returned from the Kind & Jugend Children’s Show in Cologne, Germany. As with many large international trade shows, the diversity and number of products on display are overwhelming, and we’re lucky to…

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06.06.2007

A Modern Architectural Gem is Born in Kansas City

Time Magazine says that the new Bloch addition "at the Nelson-Atkins could make Steven Holl an architectural superstar", and from these photos they may have a case. If you happen to be in Kansas City, as a resident or tourist,…

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05.22.2007

Designs for Kids at ICFF

Check out Mocoloco's coverage of kid's designs at this year's ICFF in NY. They have an eye for great design, and design shows like ICFF can give you a good glimpse into what might be hot in the stores in…

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04.18.2007

Nursery AT Launches Nursery Radio

Earlier this week, the Nursery @ Apartment Therapy launched their first Nursery Radio episode. A great mixture of children's songs, storytelling, and interviews – if all episodes are like this first show, then you might find the program a peaceful…

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04.14.2007

New Bugaboo Bee Stroller – Sneak Peak

Looks like there’s a new Bugaboo stroller in the works – the Bee – Bugaboo’s first lightweight collapsible stroller that addresses the issues of some parents wanting a more compact size and easier folding. The Bugaboo Bee will be available…

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03.30.2007

Sneak Peak: Modern Parenting @ CA Boom Design Show

Here's a quick sneak peak at the new Modern Parenting section debuting at CA Boom 4 Design Show held at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, California. These photos were taken on the eve of the show, and as sponsors of…

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