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Kids lunch bag, BUILT-right

August 10th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in cool schtuff, dad recomendation

munchler lunch bag
In our quest for the perfect lunch box, we found a BUILT-NY has developed a concept that incorporates whimsical fun with practicality. They collaborated with the award-winning children’s book illustrator, Stephen Savage, to take on the project of creating zoo animals for the design of More »

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Water-powered clock for the kids room

July 30th, 2009 | 3 Comments | Posted in cool schtuff, dad recomendation, eco-friendly

water clock
The assumption is that this cool little clock design is made from a recyclable plastic since the merchant claims it is ‘eco-friendly’ but I have not verified. Regardless, it is a very clever design and will spare the landfill of a couple batteries.

With sustainable design and practical function in mind, this More »

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Solid kids trundle bed on a budget

July 20th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in dad recomendation, the house and home

kids trundle bed
We recently purchased a trundle for our oldest (4.5 yrs.) and middle (2.5 yrs.) children to complete the transition of our third into his nursery/bedroom. We quickly decided we wanted to get something that is going to be durable and safe enough to weather More »

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6-in-1 solar-powered transformer toy

6-in-1 solar toy
It’s about time they came up with a transformer toy that actually ‘does’ something. The 6 in 1 Educational Solar Kit, an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Kids use the 33 snap together parts (no tools required) to build six different working models including an airboat, windmill, More »

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DIY Dad – Paint Your Own Piggy Bank

Crayola | Paint Your Own Piggy Bank

Looking for a simple craft project for the kids? Here’s a good one. These kits come complete with stickers, stamps, paint pots and brushes. Use this as an opportunity to talk about all the different ways people earn money, the positive impact of saving money. Financial advisers and academics alike all say More »

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The expanding world of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak’s ground-breaking 1963 book Where the Wild Things Are established him as a true visionary in the world of children’s literature. In 1964 he received the Caldecott Medal for the book, and More »

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