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Louis-Style Kids Desk From Jardin d'Ulysse
Ohdeedoh in Europe - France

ju1.jpgThis reproduction Louis-style children's desk from French company Jardin d'Ulysse comes with a matching chair and is aged to lend your child's room an antique look...

  • kristin
  • August 21, 2008 01:30PM
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Survey: Would You Do a House Swap?

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It's become very popular in the last few years- house swapping. There have been movies based around the concept, and there are plenty of websites where you can go to make the trade. But would you do it?

  • julia
  • August 21, 2008 01:00PM
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Look! Book Rack from Clothes Hanger

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Simple, cheap and not bad looking. Not to mention putting wire hangers, of which you no doubt have oodles, to good use.

  • carrie
  • August 21, 2008 12:30PM
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Happy Birthday, Luke!

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This little urban cowboy is having a cowboy birthday party of course. He's celebrating his first birthday today. Giddyup, Luke and Happy Birthday!!


  • carrie
  • August 21, 2008 12:15PM
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How To: Make a Toy Kitchen Out of Cardboard

cardboard-kitchen-1.jpgYou're dying to know how all these pieces of cardboard conspire to become a full play kitchen, aren't you? There's only one way to find out...

  • tammy
  • August 21, 2008 11:30AM
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Adventures and Outings: Baby's Belgium Adventure

During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will receive the official AT bib. Hope to hear from you soon.
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Elizabeth took her 9-month-old son to Belgium and here he is enjoying the subway. She proudly exclaims, "He loved Belgium and Belgium loved him! He was at a super crawly, bald, gummy, friendly stage and we were amazed at how open people were, asking about him and playing with him and telling us about their own kids." She had these tips to offer...

  • alex
  • August 21, 2008 11:00AM
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Good Questions: Good Vacation Spot?

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We got this question from Daisy: "This being escapes month, I thought I'd see if we could get some ideas. We're looking for a good vacation spot for 2 couples and 2 two-year old kids traveling together... here's the criteria:"

  • julia
  • August 21, 2008 10:00AM
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Good Questions: Speed Racer Themed Bedding

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Kizzi writes: We're moving into our first house and leaving behind the Blik covered nursery we created for our now 7 month old son Dex. We want to redo his room around this Speed Racer sign he's obsessed with but I am having trouble finding crib bedding that fits the not-so-babyish color and/or retro style. Any tips?


  • carrie
  • August 20, 2008 04:00PM
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Happy Birthday, Ella!

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If we could, we'd send Ella 99 red balloons for her second birthday today!

Ella Jude loves to sing, dance and play but one of her favorite things is a big, happy balloon. She can spot one a mile away! She'll share her joy of balloons with her birthday guests who will each get a giant, round balloon of their own. Happy Birthday Ella!

  • carrie
  • August 20, 2008 03:15PM
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Look! Kids' Rooms by KidTropolis

kidtropolis-treehouse.jpgTheme rooms may not be to everyone's day-to-day taste. And theme rooms of this order of magnitude may not be in everyone's day-to-day budget. But they sure make for some fantastic eye candy. Check out more incredible rooms below the jump.

  • tammy
  • August 20, 2008 03:00PM
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Parenting Blog Roundup: 08.20.08

parentingroundup82008-1.jpgKidding Around reminds us of a great (and long forgotten) childhood game. Get your pencils ready!
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What else is going on in the Parenting Blogosphere? A finicky eater tries something new, pretend shooting and posting your child's photo on the internet -- all below the jump...

  • alex
  • August 20, 2008 02:00PM
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Playhouse Tents
Ohdeedoh in Europe - Surrey, UK

lpf3.jpgThese fanciful playhouse tents from the Little People's Furniture Company are made from 100% cotton on a light aluminum frame...

  • kristin
  • August 20, 2008 01:30PM
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Adventures and Outings: Milo and Leigh at the Beach

During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will receive the official AT bib. Hope to hear from you soon.

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What a pretty shot. Milo and Leigh are enjoying the beach, especially after learning about it first through books.

  • julia
  • August 20, 2008 01:00PM
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Adventures and Outings: Boys at the Beach

During our Escapes month on Ohdeedoh, we are posting great photos and tips for traveling with children from our readers. Please check here for all the details. The first twenty submissions posted will receive the official AT bib. Hope to hear from you soon.

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As far as we're concerned, Kristen had the right idea on her recent trip to Sullivan's Island: she relaxed under an umbrella with a book while the men in her life -husband Kevin, sons Caleb and Joshua and nephew Ashton - "found gainful employment in digging a hole for several hours."

  • carrie
  • August 20, 2008 12:30PM
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Etsy Scavenger: Walk With Me Custom Prints

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These prints are really special and will be all the more cherished when the kids are all grown up. You can choose from the artist's silhouettes, or send in your own photo of your children to truly make it customized.

  • julia
  • August 20, 2008 12:00PM
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