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When Coochicoos and AT: The Nursery wrote about Skip*Hop's new product, Playspot back in June, we were happy to see the company's move into the floor space. These interlocking foam tiles are not only attractive in a fun and modern, but they're also intended as a surface for children of all ages.
Playspot is available for pre-order from Amazon (shipping August 10th), but it looks like you can buy it now from Skip*Hop directly.
Not that we have any sort of emotional scarring or anything (of course not!), but we find it sad to think about all those growth wall charts that were painted over when it came time to sell a family house.
That's why we're convinced that every family should have a portable wall chart to document their child's growth.
Itty Bitty Ladybug, an online boutique specializing in children's products with Asian Flair, carries a wide selection of growth charts (see Asian-inspired charts) designed by Oopsy Daisy.
The charts are available for $64 and can all be personalized with your child's name, as well for no additional cost..
If you're looking for some items to round-off your next Amazon order, here are some Outlet finds -- each under $10.
A. ORE Originals Ceramic Dish Set Cup, bowl and plate set. ($8.14)
B. Berry Sweet Fashion Set Includes Hat, Pants, Short-Sleeve Tee And Matching Socks Packaged In A Reusable Drawstring Bag Size 0-6 Months. ($9.18)
C. Baby Star Pink Full Bloom Diamond Mini Lightweight 15x 18 baby blanket. ($9.88)
D. Elegant Baby 3-Pack Baby Socks Brights Girl 3 pair Elegant Baby sock collection ($8.32)
E. iPlay Berry Cute Set Bowl, spoon and bib set. ($4.67)
We like the idea of hanging tissue paper pom-poms from the ceiling of a nursery or kid's room (or maybe as decoration for a baby shower). They're lightweight so you don't have to worry about them coming crashing down on baby and easy and inexpensive to make.
Over at marthastewart.com, there's instructions on how to make these tissue paper pom-poms with your own materials. Or, you can buy the kit with all materials including.
And on a similar note, according to Craftzine, a new issue of Martha Stewart Kids is on newsstands now.
Now for a little something that you can't buy or can make (actually, you can make if you're talented and I'm sure some of these folks have online stores). 
Regardless, you'll have a tough time deciding which "three-dimensional, hand-crafted non-edible play food: crocheted, knitted, felted, sewn, sculpted from clay, paper-mache, assembled from found objects, origami, quilling" is cutest.
We're torn over which item makes us smile most, but feel determined to somehow, someday become the owners of this cannoli.
Swirl Syndicate for multi-culti cuties was inspired by African-American designer Leigh-Ann Jackson's daughter, whose paternally-inherited fair features and red hair drew "double takes" from passerbys. Leigh-Ann's response are these cute and playful children's T-Shirts that celebrate multi-culturalism.
We're especially fond of White Bread + Rice.
Skipping the store-bought train table for something a little more DIY (and adaptive).
We celebrate our daughter's second bithday by paying tribute to her favorite Disneyland ride.
What do you wear when you step back 80 years in time? We find out just that and do a lot of sewing along the way.
A mom creates a very special Wild Thing costume for her own little wild thing.
After months of preparation, we celebrate the Gatsby Summer Afternoon in style.Vivo Large Round Bento Box
A bit fancier than a traditional metal box, but who wouldn't want to bring that to work or school?
Korero Books: 501 Bento Lunches
Mostly photos with light-on-substance recipes. Don't buy it for the recipes, buy it for the inspiration.
Penny Loves Kenny: Women's Opus Pump
The shoe that completes a 1920s dress.
Play-Doh 50th Birthday Rainbow Pack of 50 Different Colors
That's 50 colors! Imagine the possibilities! Imagine the smell of fresh Play-Doh.
Ellen T Schroy: Warman's Depression Glass Field Guide
It's not the sexiest book to tote around but it does its job when you're looking for Depression Glass.
Everyday Fashions of the Twenties as Pictured in Sears and Other Catalogs
This was the sourcebook for Gatsby attire.
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