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DIY Finger Painted Family Tree
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Designing an Ikea Playroom
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The Parent’s Guide to Balance Bikes, Complete Reviews & Comparisons of 15 Different Brands
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Chalkboard Paint, Going Beyond the Walls
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5 Clever Ways Reinvent Your Playroom ClosetWe all have them, but never think much about them, until now. Closets are essential for organizing, but with...by Natalie on September 20th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
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Creating the Perfect Reading CornerCreating a reading corner is a quick an easy way to liven up and “smarten up” a playroom. According...by Natalie on September 7th, 2010 at 03:09 pm -
Game Board Storage Art & Storage SolutionsFrom missing pieces to messy closets, storing game boards is often an endless challenge. Beckie at Infaranttly...by Natalie on August 30th, 2010 at 01:08 pm
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The Best Play Kitchen and Play Food for Your Dollar
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The Top 10 Money Saving ToysEvery year is seems that families spend increasing amounts of money of toys. In 2009 the U.S. toy industry alone...by Natalie on September 16th, 2010 at 11:09 pm -
The Parent’s Guide to Balance Bikes, Complete Reviews & Comparisons of 15 Different BrandsThe question every parents should be asking themselves is not “if I should get a balance bike” but...by Natalie on October 21st, 2010 at 11:10 pm -
A Parents Guide to Finding the Best Train Set for Your FamilyAll kids loves train sets, but not all train sets love kids. Some trains are easy to take down while others are...by Natalie on September 10th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Inspirational Playrooms»
FamilyFun’s Ultimate Playspace
October 15th, 2010 at 03:10 pm-
A Perfect Playroom: Stephen Saint-Onge’s Better Homes & Garden’s PlayroomColor and space are two necessities for every playroom and are often the hardest obstacles to overcome. Whether...by Natalie on September 14th, 2010 at 03:09 pm -
Gia Russo’s Real Simple Playroom MakeoverWith a lot of space, tons of storage and a red ceiling, Gia Russo created a perfect playroom from a converted garage....by Natalie on September 9th, 2010 at 10:09 pm -
Juicy Bits’ Basement PlayroomKids thrive in colorful environments. In fact, many studies show that color inspires kids to be creative and...by Natalie on September 3rd, 2010 at 11:09 am
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The Amazing Upcycle Game Table
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Five Easy Ways to Build Your Own Forward-Facing BookshelfBooks are amazing, but to compete with toys they need to be front and center while showing off their greatest...by Natalie on August 30th, 2010 at 10:08 am -
Build Your Own Pottery Barn Kids Kitchen for a Fraction of the CostIf you have never drooled over a Pottery Barn Kids catalogue, then you’ve either never seen one or you must...by Natalie on August 27th, 2010 at 10:08 pm -
How to Turn Jumbo Wood Peg Puzzles into a Hanging Storage SystemJumbo Peg Puzzles (wood puzzles with a large over-sized peg), such as Melissa & Doug Deluxe Fish Bowl, are...by Natalie on September 20th, 2009 at 12:09 am
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Don’t retire your sandbox for the winter, reinvent it!
September 15th, 2009 at 11:09 am-
Have You Forgotten How to Play?Who knew Ikea had such brains? As a worldwide company, Ikea set out to learn about how children instinctively...by Natalie on September 3rd, 2010 at 10:09 am -
How to Buy Licensed Toys for Your Kids Without Stifling Their ImaginationSuper Why Action Figure We’ve all been there before. Your kids want this, but you would rather buy this. ...by Natalie on August 31st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
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The Negative Effects of Too Many Toys and What To Do About ItWe’ve all been there and thought the same thing, “These kids have too many toys!” Whether...by Natalie on August 25th, 2010 at 04:08 pm
Recent Articles
The Best Play Kitchen and Play Food for Your Dollar
What I considered to be a good play kitchen has changed with time. As my daughter exits toddlerhood she is more enthralled with her play kitchen more than ever, but sadly enough she has already outgrown her beloved Little Tikes Ultimate Wood Kitchen. I loved this kitchen two years ago and still do, but it is [...]
Chalkboard Paint, Going Beyond the Walls
We all love a good chalkboard wall, but who says chalkboard paint has to be used on a wall or even inside? Here are a few creative ideas to get your chalkboard ideas flowing. Outdoor Chalkboard Turn unused space on your fence into a chalkboard. For instructions visit Ohdeeoh’s posts here, be sure to read [...]
5 Clever Ways Reinvent Your Playroom Closet
We all have them, but never think much about them, until now. Closets are essential for organizing, but with a little ingenuity, they can also fun. From reading retreats to puppet theaters, closet’s have more to offer than simple storage space. 1. The Closet Door Bookshelf This bookshelf is actually mounted behind a standard folding closet [...]
Don’t retire your sandbox for the winter, reinvent it!
Just because summer has come to an end it doesn’t necessarily mean the life of your sandbox has to end as well. With a little elbow grease, a plastic sandbox can be easily transformed into an indoor, or covered patio, toy storage container. Simply dump the sand (not to worry, a new bag for next summer is [...]
The Top 10 Money Saving Toys
Every year is seems that families spend increasing amounts of money of toys. In 2009 the U.S. toy industry alone generated $21.47 billion in sales! Of that 25% of the sales was for licensed products (you know must have toys with their favorite cartoon on them). So why are families spending so much money on [...]
FamilyFun’s Ultimate Playspace
One room, hundreds of possibilities. When one mom set out to create a colorful and interactive playspace for her daughter, she was at first intimidated, but once she but her cares aside and simply started painting, she ended up with a room any child would love to call their own. From chalkboard walls, road and [...]
A Perfect Playroom: Stephen Saint-Onge’s Better Homes & Garden’s Playroom
Color and space are two necessities for every playroom and are often the hardest obstacles to overcome. Whether you have too much space or not enough, getting the most out of what you got is essential. Color is also a hinderance, as parents have a difficult time materializing their kids desires for color. In a makeover for [...]
Gia Russo’s Real Simple Playroom Makeover
With a lot of space, tons of storage and a red ceiling, Gia Russo created a perfect playroom from a converted garage. Her child inspired design is apparent in the colorful walls, chalkboard closet doors and a roll of craft paper hanging from the wall. Make it Yours: Stripes: The wide bold stripes scream “playtime!” [...]
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