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Trendtotting: Graffeeti
Allow your tweens to express themselves with a pair of kicks they can tag. Graffeeti sneakers are "re-markable" shoes that let kids create their own style any day of the week.
The canvas shoes resemble Converse only they have writable side and front panels.
What Age Is Appropriate to Take Telephone Calls?
Last night on Jon and Kate Plus 8, Cara and Madelyn got a call from a classmate. Kate who already has a lot on her plate, said the last thing she needs is the phone ringing when she's trying to get the girls to do their homework, fed, and in bed. And, she disagrees with first graders engaging in what she considers a teenage activity.Wall Murals for Kids
Artist Devon Holzwarth created Mural Studio in 2003 with the intention of applying her fine art training and imagination towards creating murals that can transform a space. I especially love Devon's kids' murals, and would've been thrilled to have one of her underwater murals decorating my bedroom as a kid.
To find out about how to buy one of Devon's murals, and to see images of her fabulous children's murals, just read more
Yum Market Finds: Young at Heart
I'm not sure why, but it seems like my friends and I are constantly hunting for things that make us recall our youth and feel like kids again. I'd say that it was unique to us, but when I was going through the Yum Market it was pretty obvious that we're not the only ones. Do you remember the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine?
Cool Idea: Trampoline Tent
My brother and sister and I did a fair amount of backyard camping when we were kids, but if we'd had one of these trampoline tents, it would've been impossible for our parents to get us in the house.
This tent fixture ($250, plus delivery from the UK) clips onto the edge of a circular trampoline, converting it into a tent or backyard playhouse for kids. It features four windows and two zip-up doors, and comes with a waterproof fly sheet.
Yummy Link: Trick Kids To Eat More Veggies
If you've got kids who are picky eaters, why not trick them into eating their vegetables by slipping beet puree into chocolate cake? That's what wife to comedian Jerry Seinfeld, Jessica, does. Now with her cookbook and blog, Deceptively Delicious, you can get your kids eating good food too.
Cute Pre-Halloween Dessert: Edible Snails
I'm not into making children's food particularly kid friendly. I don't like sandwiches that are cut into cute shapes with cookie cutters, or eggs that are decorated with veggies to resemble a smiley face. However when I saw these adorable edible snails — made from marshmallow and jello — I thought they would make a fabulous pre-Halloween dessert!
Adorable Little Animals
I think I'm going to have to step up my knitting skill set beyond the basic knit one purl two, because Farmer Fox is making me crazy covetous. Parents with a knack for knitting would be well-served to grab one of these patterns, which I found first at Craft:, and are available from Ariadne Knits and the fabulous brain of Montreal designer Jennie Eveleigh Lamond for $4.50 as a PDF download. So.
Suck It Up! Get Instant Chocolate Milk From a Straw
A few months ago, I told you guys about straws that help flavor milk. We finally got our hands on some and wanted to let you know what we thought. The straws come in packs of six and are available in three flavors: banana, strawberry and chocolate.
Make Your Own Fruit Roll Ups
What child doesn't love fruit roll ups? There is something so satisfying about peeling the strip of chewy, sweetened fruit off a piece of sheer plastic. When I was younger, I never would have guessed that fruit roll ups could be homemade!
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