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This room is fantastic! My favorite part is the Arrivals/Departure board. So unique!

JUST saw this at Marshalls this morning! Wondered if it would be useful or just another gadget to get in the way. Good to hear people like it.

Hideout, naptime, etc. I think 8-12 plus hours would get stuffy. I remember loving hanging out in my closet as a kid but also that it got hot and sort of yucky in there after awhile.

You had to know this one would get a bunch of comments. I agree with all those that said everything in moderation. It seems completely arbitrary to say X hours of television is allowed. Some days are harder than others. We have days where the tv doesn't go on at all because we're out and about, playing, painting, crafting, etc. And other days like today...up with my 9 month old almost the whole night due to ridiculous teething means extra tired momma and you can bet my 3 year old watched some tv today. In fact, he frequently tells me, "I've had enough tv." and turns it off on his own. The tv is one thing we use to entertain ourselves around here. It's certainly not the only thing.

I'm no fan of commercialized junk from tv--Spongebob--ick! At one time my son was truly in love with Sesame Street and still does sleep with his character dolls. Some of the characters of today will someday be nostalgia to our children. Remember that before we snub their beloved characters. I think it's important to let them figure out what they like, of course, much of it is what is presented to them. I have been repeatedly impressed with my son's good taste overall.

Totally agree! Start young and your kids can actually end up being a big help instead of a big pain in the kitchen. My 3 year old will try anything he has helped me prepare. Some of our best moments happen side by side in the kitchen.

Now this is recycling at its best! Those desks are always on the side of the road and no one ever wants them! Brilliant!

We just went out for the first time with a babysitter in our home (usually going out is reserved for trips back home to see our parents/siblings and we use them as babysitters.) And yes, it was a lot of work to get our two little ones ready for our 3 hour dinner excursion. I just made ravioli and meatballs and had it ready to eat by the time she came. I didn't want her worrying about preparing a meal with my 2 year old and 4 month old. I can see these ideas working best for a regular babysitter, like who cooks lunch or dinner meals on a regular basis for your kids.

The comments about those who had their kids going from a crib to twin or double bed are not relevant or helpful. Sorry! I'm not usually snarky with my comments, but it annoys me when someone asks a specific question and then people decide to give their opinion instead of just answering the question. That said...our almost 3 year old who is a bit on the tall side is still very comfortable in his toddler bed and I'm guessing he will likely be in it for another 6 months, maybe longer. My friend's son was in his until he was 4 years old.

I love the idea of wallpaper! Might try it on our similar doll house!