What’s for dinner? Potato Flip Flops!

Purchase the Yummyfun Kooking DVD series here
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(a fantastic find by minordetails)

OXO Guardian Nightlight

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The OXO Candela Guardian is officially my new favorite gift for (new) parents. My lovely friend BB gave me one for my birthday last week, knowing that our little Ella still wakes up at least once a night. I love it. It’s one of these products that I’ve looked at before but for some reason didn’t end up buying. Little did I know that this little light gives off *just* the right amount of light for a little night-walking (or a potential diaper change) and lasts all night. Thank you BB!

Marlène polka dot suitcases

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I agree with Jennifer, these Marlène polka dot suitcases could make for great toy storage.

I *love* PlayFoam!

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So, here’s a product, I would have never bought, did I not have the chance to try it at a friend’s house the other day. PlayFoam
always looked messy to me. But you know what, it’s way less messy than Play-Dogh. In fact, it’s not messy at all and quite addictive to play with. I just picked up a box for our plane ride to the swiss alps tomorrow. Little Ella will be thrilled. And if not, I’ll have fun playing with it. Whee! (I admit thought, I do question if it can be harmful, it sure does smell toxic!)

Antique Carpenter Wood Letters

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Handcrafted Antique Carpenter Wood Letters (set of 17)

Perfect Gift for a traveling 2-4 year old: Trunki

Christmas came early for our little EllaBella: Her fabulous aunt sent her a Trunki . Designed for family holidays, children can pack, sit-on and ride their own luggage, whilst parents can keep them in tow. It’s been a huge hit already. We had to pull Ella up and down the hallway. Trunki will definitely keep us and E entertained next wednesday at the airport, waiting to board a plane to the swiss alps. (YAY!)

My 3 favorite books to give this holiday season:

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Wisdom by much admired photographer Andrew Zuckerman.

ABC3D. (I just got my copy two days ago and I am at awe. I seriously do not understand how they were able to keep the price this low. I would have been willing to pay double. This is a must-have!)

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The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Melissa & Doug Alphabet Stamp Set

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Things like this Melissa & Doug Alphabet Stamp Set just make me rejoice as an artsy/typography loving parent. I can not wait to give this to Ella so that we can both play. (And yes, I know, I should become a Melissa & Doug spokesperson. Love the brand!)

Stacking Tree

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Lovely gift idea for a little one: Plan Toys Stacking Tree. Seen over at Cookie’s Ideas for the Holidays.

Custom Digital Portrait Silhouette

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Custom Digital Portrait Silhouette.

Eco Dollhouse | Eco-Centric Play Gift Idea

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How fantastic is this Eco House? Dolls and kids can add the rewards of saving energy to pretend-play fun when they set up housekeeping in this ecologically friendly home that includes a windmill, rain barrel, solar panels, recycling bins, shower, and motor bike.

all week long barrettes

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love these! adorable handmade felt barrettes embroidered in different colors with the days of the week.

Superhero in a box

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Superhero in a box. Made me smile and want to be a 5 year old kid.

(via trendsnow)

two blue cars

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Two Blue Cars makes fantastic T-Shirts/Onesies for little ones.

Wooden Airport Play Set

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This Wooden Airport Play Set made me laugh. A sign of our times? My generation played with Parking Garages, Ella will most probably go straight to Airports.

Wooden Panda

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Wooden Animalz Panda.

Magnetic Dress-Up

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The holidays are coming closer in big steps. And I have gift ideas for our little Ella are on my mind. I know she’d love these: Melissa and Doug Maggie Leigh Magnetic Dress-Up. The boy version,Joey, available as well.

A Brooklyn Kid Coin Bank

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This Water Tank Bank has Brooklyn written all over it. Made me smile.

Charley Harper toys at OldNavy

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I am echoing Jennifer’s words: Perhaps I’m late to the party but did you know that Old Navy is carrying a Charley Harper Line for the holidays?

Toast Adhesive Bandages

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These Toast Adhesive Bandages made me laugh. Not sure if our little Ella would approve though.

Muji Cardboard House

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Muji Cardboard Dollhouse.

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Hank Finds Inspiration

Hank Finds Inspiration, written and illustrated by Craig Frazier! LOVE!

Charlie and Lola Figures

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Gasp! Charlie and Lola figures! These must end up under our christmas tree. Ella’s head will explode!

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super minimal coin bank

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I believe this is the first coin bank ever that had me look. It was designed by swiss Bruno Limberger (1934-1994) who was a devoted architect, artist, and host. (I can’t stand those cheesy coin banks that seem to accumulate in every kid’s room. I know, I know, I am such a design snob.)