tutus & turtles was a lot fun, but things changed: time available, commitments, priorities, and well, life itself. Among many other thi...

Rhymers will be readers: it's that simple. Experts in literacy and child development have discovered that if children know eight nurser...

It is amazing what kids can do with just a little bit of inspiration and creativity... This wooden rocket helped to inspire this infinitely...

* A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it. - Frank A. Clark *

(Decorating last year's New Year tree. )

*** This Post is from the Archives of Tutus and Turtles*** The creative Mom of this lucky family takes the Christmas decor off of the Chris...

This year we decided to try out an advent calendar. My girls love checking what is behind the door each morning, and were super excited when...

We love Fancy Nancy at our house, so when we saw that there was a new book out we just had to get it! Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas wa...

Accentuate Designs makes adorable banners that would help set the mood for any holiday or celebration -- and they even do custom banners wit...

We've really enjoyed the lessons learned from reading Aesop's Fables , and I've finally settled on a version for our bookshelves...

* "Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun." -Mignon McLaughlin *

It is so fun to stumble across a long forgotten item that brings back treasured childhood memories: I remember spending hours playing with ...

I'm preparing myself for a winter of indoor activities, and creative forts are at the top of my list after gawking over entries sent in ...

Oh so creepy, and no baking involved! (See the recipe here via here )

I'm enjoying this playroom designed by Amie Weitzman. The magnet wall is so cool. via dti

I never thought that making my own colorful bunting could be so simple and fun. The kiddos would love to help, and wouldn't it complet...

These monsters are such a great October snack! Via Little Nummies via TCC

I've been obsessing about a dedicated and organized playroom/creating place. Some of the details from Lisa Mahar of Kid O's home ar...

I'm a fan of big designers producing affordable designs at affordable shops. It will be fun to see Stella McCartney's collection for...

One of our favorite things to do this time of year is going "Booing." My girls love the thrill of ringing the doorbell and running...

This nursery looks so snug and cozy. I now think that every child should have a tent in their room - What a great way to let their imaginati...

(Rainbow) My daughter is truly crazy about keys and key chains and snatches up any real or play set in sight. I thought these wool sets co...

* "Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." -Lady Bird Johnson *

This hat makes me grin! (See more here )

Doesn't this stacker look fun?

Adorable!

This list of ideas for saving treasured creations is a must-read...

Another simple costume idea that I happen to love this year: mask & tail sets. Oeuf's collection is particularly cute.

I have had the hardest time with costume ideas this year. It doesn't help that my favorite place for affordable costumes went out of b...

This room makes such a pretty play place! (I am particularly enamoured of the little Bertoia-style chairs.) via dti