modern crocheted rattles.

Cute alert. Have you spotted these crocheted animal rattles from Couverture and The Garbstore yet? (Sidenote: I love when my favorite “adult” stores offer baby/kids goodies!) Bee keeps asking for the polka dotted giraffe, and I keep telling her that crocheted rattles don’t grow on trees. Or something of the sort. LINK: COUVERTURE AND THE

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bildopolis.

Made from cardboard and a series of adhesive dots, Bildopolis is a city of awesome you can create with your littles. From puppet shows to rocket ships and more, let your imaginations run wild! Genius idea, yes? LINK:  BILDOPOLIS

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genius toy // road tape.

I’ve never met a kid that didn’t crave off-road driving. But how smart is this roll of removable tape for impromptu drag-racing with your little? You know, for those who prefer to live life in the fast lane. LINK:  MINIME

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diy your family.

Oh gracious; I was completely obsessed with little people as a child. I had the plastic versions myself, but I can’t wait to gift Bee these tiny little wooden dolls someday. And how much more special would it be to craft a set of our own family? (I wonder if I can figure out how

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a wooden gumball machine!

I’ve got a soft spot for wooden anything, and this wooden gumball machine is certainly no exception. Sidenote: my very favorite birthday gift growing up was a red gumball machine filled to the brim with M&Ms from my grandparents. I used to reward myself with one every time I gave my mother a compliment (even

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bowling over.

Oh, this painted bowling set is just the cutest thing that’s come across my desk today. And how easy would it be to create yourself? With a bit of paint (and a bit of a mess, likely!), it’s totally DIY-able. Sidenote: Bowling is one of my favorite things to watch kids do. Their cute little

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careful now!

Stacking games are some of my favorites to play with kids, because oh how their eyes light up when the whole tower comes crashing down! (And to be honest, I’m on the edge of my seat right there with them…) Why not give your Jenga a break and try out this sweet teacup stacking game?

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