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1 Villa Sibi Modern Doll House: Ga Ga or Ga?
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2 Make Room For More, Eco Dollhouse Addition
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3 Lil Links: The Starter Dollhouse
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4 Ecomomics: Would You Pay Full Price For Toys This Holiday?
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5 10 Designer Dollhouses For Modern Tots
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6 Portable Playtime: 5 Dollhouse Alternatives
Your child may adore their dollhouse, but packing it up when the family is hitting the road or heading out to dinner isn't an option. Let your tots continue their playtime by investing in a lightweight, portable alternative that kiddos can tote themselves. Check out five of my favorite toys! Read more
Victorian dollhouses are a thing of the past now that modern designers are having their way with the traditional playthings. Today's miniature homes are made from recycled and earth-friendly wood, have open floor plans, and often incorporate eco-friendly touches (solar panels anyone?). Take a look at these mod homes and tell us what you think of the contemporary trend! Read more
If mommy and daddy covet the designs in Dwell, baby may feel right at home in this Villa Sibi Modern Doll House ($855). The trouble is, the down payment on this mini modernist dwelling, which comes with a large deck and pool house and sliding doors that are made of plexiglass and wood, is rather steep. Do you like the idea of mimicking contemporary designs in your children's toys, or would you Read more
'Tis the year for last minute shoppers? Costco lists the wooden KidKraft So Chic Dollhouse for $220 online, but my husband bought one last weekend in store for $100 less. Hot toy Kota The Triceratops seemed like a steal a week ago for $159, but now Target has slashed the dinosaur's price to $99. With all these drastic price reductions, would you ever pay original price? Ecomomics: Read more
The starter doll house — Alpha Mom Angelina takes kids for artful outing — Celebrity Baby Blog Debra Messing and son Roman at LAX — Celebrity Baby Scoop John McCain bails on meeting with Jenny McCarthy — Parent Dish A nanny-cure for neglected feet — The Poop Make a birthday card that's extra sweet — Cookie Ladies, set your timers, er, tickers! — The Bump The freedom that comes Read more
Even play families expand. As your child grows so does their doll collection. And, if your wee one is having trouble fitting their playthings in the Eco Victorian Home ($229), they can purchase a green addition ($93). Made of wood, this extra floor will increase living space. The environmentally friendly abode boasts street appeal with its carved architecture and has doors that open and Read more
Kids don't need to understand cubism to appreciate the modern makeover that's rocking the dollhouse world. While classic Tudor cottage, traditional Victorian, and southern mansion styles once dominated the dollhouse landscape, today's tots have a wider variety to choose from, thanks to major modernist designers getting in on the thriving miniatures scene. Keep reading for a selection of Read more
Honk, honk, beep, beep, hey buddy, move it! For kids that love things that go, the garage is equivalent of a dollhouse to lil doll lovers. Available at almost every price level and made from a variety of materials, wooden versions can stand the test of time and be handed down to future generations. The tall structures — full of ramps and elevators — can take the traditional route (like the Read more
Why we all need to stand behind women berated for breastfeeding — The Stir Carla Bruni is reportedly expecting a boy! — Celebrity Baby Scoop Laila Ali discusses her 25 postpartum pounds — Celebrity Baby Blog Surgery isn't a magic answer for obese teens — Health New York inspired baby names aren't just for celebrities — PopSugar New York Everything you need to know about your Read more
Diverging from the story line of recent episodes, this week's Doctor Who was happily (for me, anyway) free of worry over the Doctor's death date or a futile search for Baby Pond. "Night Terrors" served as standalone story, reminding us of the scary things that kept us awake as children and the Doctor showing how great he is with house calls. Aboard the TARDIS with Amy and Rory, the Doctor Read more
