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Colorful Counting

Check out this tutorial on making colorful pasta for counting and sorting. Via Tutus & Turtles. Continue

Added by Ashton Crew on June 27, 2009 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Fun Kids Seating

P'kolino - Silly Soft Seating - $40

Part plush, part chair. A cute additional to any room. Also available in blue, green, and orange.… Continue

Added by Ashton Crew on May 7, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Leaf Portraits

A unique way to personalize your art collection.

To get your own, visit Jenny Lee Fowler's shop on Etsy. Continue

Added by Ashton Crew on April 21, 2009 at 11:22am — No Comments

Etsy Find: Toys

Here are some of the toys on Etsy that are not only handmade, but look pretty cool too. Bowling Set - $44

Made of solid wood and hand-painted. Also comes with tote, great to avoid missing pins.… Continue

Added by Ashton Crew on April 17, 2009 at 9:10am — No Comments

Tax Day Savings at Zazzle

Through tomorrow, get 10.40% off any order when you use the code: TAXDAYZAZZLE at checkout. Take a look at my shop or browse through the millions of products on Zazzle. Continue

Added by Ashton Crew on April 13, 2009 at 7:25pm — No Comments

Crayon Rings

More art object than plaything, these crayon rings from designer Timothy Liles are something kids and those young at heart can enjoy. Rings come in a set of 8 and ring size 7. $50 for a limited time at… Continue

Added by Ashton Crew on April 6, 2009 at 2:19pm — No Comments

Recipe: Snowball Surprises

As a little bit of a departure from kid products, I bring you a recipe I made last night that went over pretty well in my house. Total time: 50 minutes Makes: 20 snacks You will need: • 1/3 cup sugar • 1/2 cup light corn syrup • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 3 cups regular or Frosted Cheerios • 1 to 2… Continue

Added by Ashton Crew on March 31, 2009 at 10:12am — No Comments

Fun Mealtime

Super Hero Plates

$22 (on sale) @ Sparkability notNeutral Snack Set

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Added by Ashton Crew on March 26, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Getting Ready For Easter

Easter is right around the corner. If you're looking forward to baking goodies and decorating eggs with the kids, I have a few things for you. Easter Egg Decorating Kit - $24.95 @ WilliamsContinue

Added by Ashton Crew on March 24, 2009 at 8:46am — No Comments

New for Children's IKEA

Firstly, I should admit that I love IKEA. If there was a support group for people who can't stop shopping at IKEA, I should probably join it. But that would mean I'd have to stop! With that disclaimer, here are a few of the new things from the children's section, if you should so feel inclined to make the trip to Minneapolis or Chicago (which I do, regularly). ;) VIREE slide - $149

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Added by Ashton Crew on March 19, 2009 at 4:14pm — 1 Comment

Free: Depression Era Posters

Five artists were asked by ReadyMade to “reimagine” posters that were made during the Great Depression. These posters can be a good message for the times for the whole family, as well as super inexpensive art!

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Added by Ashton Crew on March 17, 2009 at 8:38am — No Comments

Just for A Laugh

A lot of you will probably agree, it's not easy keeping up with housework when there's a baby in the house. Here's a fictional solution:
Baby Mop from Chris Milk on Vimeo. Continue

Added by Ashton Crew on March 12, 2009 at 6:25pm — No Comments

Spring-full Thinking: Picnic Tables

Firstly, hello to everyone. This is my first post at Des Moines Families. I hope to be bringing you some cool products each week from the world of design for kids. If you are like me, you cannot wait for Spring to finally arrive. Naturally, thoughts turn to spending more time outdoors. With that, I bring you some cute (and maybe not your average) kids’ picnic tables. Pkolino Craft Table

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Added by Ashton Crew on March 11, 2009 at 9:18am — No Comments

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