X is for xylophone
May 14, 2012 – 3:28 am | No Comment

After the success of our peruvian drums, we built a colourful xylophone with some old pencils, polystyrene and cardboard.  It is very easy to make and you can easily find all you need for this …

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Kids in Museums Manifesto: add your ideas to make museums more child friendly
October 27, 2009 – 4:01 am | No Comment
Kids in Museums Manifesto: add your ideas to make museums more child friendly

I have recently come across to the brilliant Kids in Museums organisation that promotes family friendly visits to museums and art galleries across the country. The organisation was founded after writer Dea Birkett’s son was …

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Five minutes of panic and all because of ice cream…
October 21, 2009 – 3:32 am | No Comment
Five minutes of panic and all because of ice cream…

When you ask your husband where your son is, you expect an answer that points out to a place or it should at least involve coordinates of some sort. The alarmed answer/question “Wasn’t he with …

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Toy skips make funky storage
October 15, 2009 – 9:52 am | No Comment
Toy skips make funky storage

I love this funky toy storage in the form of a skip that comes either standard or personalised with the name of the child. The personalised version is great when you have more than one …

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Photo Friday: a trip to Cagliari in the south of Sardinia
October 9, 2009 – 1:09 am | 13 Comments
Photo Friday: a trip to Cagliari in the south of Sardinia

These photos were taken during our trip to the south of Sardinia two years ago when we went to spend a week-end with some dear friends who showed us around the city. Cagliari is the …

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Il Gufo shoes, autumn-winter 09/10
October 7, 2009 – 6:06 am | 2 Comments
Il Gufo shoes, autumn-winter 09/10

As usual Il Gufo has come up with a stylish collection of kids’ shoes for both girls and boys. The autumn-winter 09/10 collection is particularly appealing with the great selection of boots and shoes. My …

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Photo Friday: the Museum of Childhood
October 2, 2009 – 1:42 am | 12 Comments
Photo Friday: the Museum of Childhood

These pictures were taken during a visit to the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green before it was refurbished. The Museum of Childhood is such a good place to visit over and over again, a …

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Etsy finds: Halloween bags
October 1, 2009 – 8:53 am | No Comment
Etsy finds: Halloween bags

Halloween is an important appointment on every kid’s calendar. Having a good trick or treat bag to collect all those goodies is part of the fun. With that in mind I have been searching for …

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Design solutions for confined living spaces
September 30, 2009 – 2:26 am | One Comment
Design solutions for confined living spaces

Living in confined spaces is a reality for a lot of people, which has inspired talented designers to come up with functional solutions to suit the compact and stylish modern home.  Offi has launched a …

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Rainwear for brighter rainy days…
September 23, 2009 – 8:28 am | No Comment
Rainwear for brighter rainy days…

I have been looking for a funky rain jacket for my son and as usual all the cool stuff is for girls leaving me hugely disappointed. When it comes to boys the choice is limited …

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A Walk in New York
September 21, 2009 – 1:33 am | No Comment
A Walk in New York

One thing my husband and I tried to instil in our son from a very young age is the love for travelling, the want to see new places and eventually experience life in a new …

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Cardboard kid’s set by Riki Watanabe
September 14, 2009 – 3:10 am | No Comment
Cardboard kid’s set by Riki Watanabe

This carton furniture for kids is extremely modern and in line with today’s demands for eco-friendly products, so it was really surprising to find it was first designed in 1965 by Japanese designer Riki Watanabe. In …

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Etsy find: blackboard storage box
September 10, 2009 – 1:57 am | No Comment
Etsy find: blackboard storage box

Lately I have featured various chalkboard products, play tables, wall stickers and placemats so by now you’ll know blackboard is high on my list of favourite surfaces. While browsing the children section on Etsy I …

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