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Around the World with Mouk -- it's my kid's favorite 'look book' lately. Tons to see, stickers to reposition, comments to read, and a funny little story line too.
http://www.amazon.com/Around-World-Mouk-Marc-Boutavant/dp/0811869261

We have a poster sized print of NC Wyeth's "The Giant" in our daughter's room. It combined a sweet vision of childhood and imagination that we found appealing. You can see an image of it here: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.wyethhurd.com/giantbg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.wyethhurd.com/giant.html&h=480&w=407&sz=35&tbnid=loIf4av3dYRWEM:&tbnh=244&tbnw=207&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dnc%2Bwyeth%2Bthe%2Bgiant&zoom=1&q=nc+wyeth+the+giant&usg=__5AEUrgnfQKSVn-cj-l6m8DKMXug=&sa=X&ei=sbSsTNm9LISBlAfcs-zOBw&ved=0CCIQ9QEwAA

Leather (or pleather or vinyl) -- cleans up easier and better than fabric and wears well.

This actually seems much more complicated to me and a lot less fun. I can see it working well on vacations or maybe even on those mornings when a few minutes makes all the difference, but every day including weekends? Might as well buy a uniform and save even more time by eliminating choice altogether.

Wow, that's a lot of sugar in one small bite. I think most kids would be happy with just the marshmallow on a stick.

Brilliant -- you deserve a medal for this!

I second the sheepskin idea -- no sewing required, easy to adjust, and more modern looking than most pre fab seat cushions. Plus, you can move it to the floor or use it as a playmat when you no longer need it on the rocker.

Everything except diapers, onesies, and a carseat. Honestly, you can get by with repurposed stuff for everything else. Really.

I would say some sort of baby carrier (or sling, wrap, moses basket etc) would be the only piece of equipment I'd actually recommend getting, especially if you're going to be moving often. Having two hands free is an enormous benefit and carriers are so easy to pack up when it's time to move again.

It's cool looking and all, but really it's just another one-task appliance to take up kitchen space. I think I'll stick to my glass covered pot -- you can still see the kernels pop but it is the ultimate multi-tasker.

I'm noise sensitive and suffer from migraines -- bring on the quiet furniture!