Giant Lego bricks: play and store in one
January 19, 2012 – 7:59 am | No Comment

I love all things Lego and these storage boxes not only look great but they are very functional too. Great for storing Legos or other toys these bricks are fantastic for playing too and making …

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Cardboard toys that are good for the environment and creative play
February 23, 2011 – 3:55 am | No Comment
Cardboard toys that are good for the environment and creative play

I am a huge fan of cardboard toys and by the rate at which they are multiplying it is clear they are becoming increasingly popular. If only a couple of years ago the cardboard playhouse …

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Magnetic Paint frees your wall from tape and pins
November 9, 2010 – 3:02 am | 2 Comments
Magnetic Paint frees your wall from tape and pins

We love magnets in our house; we attach them to everything that holds. Magnets are great for spelling games, to display your children’s artwork on the fridge as well as photos and birthday party invites …

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Ready for ten: a website for parents of kids aged 6 to 9
October 20, 2010 – 12:54 pm | No Comment
Ready for ten: a website for parents of kids aged 6 to 9

I am glad to tell you I wrote a post for Ready for ten, the website powered by parents for parents of children aged six to nine. The theme for the month of October is Itchy Feet …

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Doodle duvet: draw, wash and draw again
October 14, 2010 – 12:53 am | No Comment
Doodle duvet: draw, wash and draw again

I love the idea of the doodle duvet from The Handpicked Collection. It is perfect for kids who like to scribble everywhere – show me a child who doesn’t. With the washable fabric pens now …

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Book stands by Dwell Studio: storage and design
October 7, 2010 – 2:43 am | One Comment
Book stands by Dwell Studio: storage and design

I love the bright yellow elephant bookshelf by Dwell Studio. This colourful book stand is a useful storage for the goodnight stories while being a great decoration at the same time. As well as the …

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Etsy find: cone gnomes for every season
September 9, 2010 – 2:57 am | No Comment
Etsy find: cone gnomes for every season

After our season wheel craft I have been working on ideas to make some interesting crafts with colour association to each season, which I will feature soon. During my web travels I have ended up …

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My Space, the pop up play area
September 2, 2010 – 2:39 am | One Comment
My Space, the pop up play area

It has been a while since my last cardboard discovery so when I first saw My Space on Inhabitots, my favourite stop for green ideas, I was truly excited. My Space by artist Liya Mairson …

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Etsy find: reusable fabric stickers
July 29, 2010 – 3:16 am | No Comment
Etsy find: reusable fabric stickers

Wall decals are a great way to decorate kids’ bedrooms and these reusable fabric stickers by Stickytiki are an excellent addition to our collection of fun wall stickers. They are made of fabric and can be …

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Computer Aid International: refurbishing old computers for a good cause
July 6, 2010 – 3:13 am | No Comment
Computer Aid International: refurbishing old computers for a good cause

If your computer is no longer fast enough and you need to change it for a reason or another, but it still works you have the opportunity to donate it to a fabulous organisation that …

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New from mooo: creative & colourful wall stickers
June 25, 2010 – 6:41 am | One Comment
New from mooo: creative & colourful wall stickers

I love the range of wall stickers by Australian company mooo. Ever since I discovered them last Christmas during my search for eco friendly Christmas trees, I have been keeping an eye on their products. …

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Funky kids furniture and toys made with recycled objects
June 15, 2010 – 2:33 am | One Comment
Funky kids furniture and toys made with recycled objects

Empty olive tins turn into funky furniture and mini kitchen toys with the creative vision of Rafinesse & Tristesse. The Berlin based company was founded in 2007 by Karin Yilmaz Egger and Petra Schultz whose …

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Outdoor toys and games
May 27, 2010 – 7:09 am | No Comment
Outdoor toys and games

After such long winter and bad weather it seemed like summer would never come. Instead like magic here it is. Days are long and bright and the outdoor is more appealing than ever. It is …

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