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Display Name: rachjmj
Member Since: 2/20/10

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We got this from Grandma, too, and we usually stick to wooden/natural toys. But this one is a keeper, and I secretly love it. It's in the basement.


Why Ugly Is Okay Sometimes
1/5/12 3:11 PM

This looks like such a fun space. I'd love to know more about the beds!


Our Artful Room
Small Kids, Big Color Entry #53

12/10/11 11:17 AM

This is so beautiful. Love Bella Luna toys!


Win This Waldorf Wooden Dollhouse from Bella Luna Toys!
Holiday Giveaway 2011

12/10/11 11:14 AM

We have this toy -- the children argue over who gets to play the "math game" first. It's a big hit at our house -- and yes, there is a "1" block.


Playful Math Game by Playme
8/7/11 8:40 AM

Can you tell us about your countertops? Lovely!


Minh & Ted's Lovingly Renovated Home
House Tour

7/7/11 8:43 AM

I'm a Rachel, too, and have also got a Henry!

We have a similarly sized room and are planning to turn it into a playroom. Can you tell us what paint color you've used?


My Room: Henry & Holly
London, Ontario

5/31/11 8:20 AM

Inspiring! The yellow is happy and lovely.


Before & After: An Upcycled File Box
4/5/11 7:22 AM

ha ha ha! Wow! Got me all excited!


DIY Bed and Playhouse
Ikea Hack

4/1/11 1:43 PM

We have two boys and 2 girls sharing a bath. We're thinking of this whale wall paper in the gray & cream: http://www.pottokprints.com/whales.html

and these green lights hang over the two mirrors:
http://www.landofnod.com/ceiling-fixtures/kids/all-of-the-above-lamp/f5111
We have round gray bath mats and Ikea trash cans in green for each child's stuff.

I think the Land of Nod bathrooms are really cute and not terribly young-looking.


Decor Ideas for a Shared Gender Kids Bathroom
Good Questions

4/1/11 1:42 PM

I have four under 6. I bring a diaper along in the baby carrier (our Ergo has a pocket, and if I'm using the sling, I stick it in there alongside the baby), and everything else lives in the minivan. I keep a wet bag in the car and a cloth diaper change or two. Another thing that helps is that we use cloth diapers that can fit the eight month old and the two year old. We have water bottles in the car for each of the kids and for me. It's not as hard as you think to get out with two -- I think once the new one is 12 weeks or so, you'll have it down!


Getting Out the Door With Two Kids
Good Questions

2/17/11 7:30 AM

I think this is one of my favorites!


My Room: Tessa Jean
Nashville, TN

2/10/11 9:41 AM

We love our PB Kids sling bag. Awesome, perfect spot for our water bottles, and not too big.


Gender-Neutral Non-Messenger Diaper Bag
Good Questions

1/22/11 7:21 PM

We used that nasal aspirator a lot, and it kept disappearing... Also if they're cloth diapering, a gift card to the diaper store of their choice is nice. (It's painful to spend so much at once on diaper supplies!) I was enormously thankful for for my baby sling.


Tried and True Baby Essentials Recommendations
Good Questions

1/8/11 11:14 AM

We have two PBKids "My First" tables next to each other. We have a teensy living room, and these can be easily moved to lay the baby down on a blanket, and the older ones can pull the little chairs out to sit. I think it makes for a very practical and cool design aesthetic. Maybe.


Coffee Tables & Kids
1/3/11 3:17 PM

This is a nice idea, but we have four kids in a small space and no where, really, for more stashing! This year, we left some of our old toys under the tree for Santa to bring to poor children. It still didn't cover the influx of new things, but it did help a bit.


Do You Stash Some of the Presents After Opening?
1/3/11 12:54 PM

I love Rag & Bone Bindery -- a little pricey but so pretty and simple. Here's a Christmas one: http://www.ragandbonebindery.com/jinglebook.aspx


Christmas Memory Albums
Good Questions

12/23/10 1:50 PM

I really love the little Pottery Barn Kids boy baby doll -- but he comes w/ a twin sister. Keep Max and gift Meredith?

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/twin-baby-dolls/?pkey=e%7Cbaby%2Bdoll%7C6%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-


Boy Baby Dolls
Good Questions

12/20/10 1:45 PM

Our kids have enjoyed choosing something from the World Vision catalogue. Our 4 and 6 year olds have chosen gifts online (art class and goats!) and it seemed to really impact them.


Charitable Giving For Kids
12/8/10 3:29 PM

One of my favorites to date! Well done!


Magnolia's Little House in the Big Top
Nursery Tour

11/24/10 9:30 AM

Precious!


Creating a Nursery Out of a Closet
11/23/10 12:58 PM