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February 2nd, 2010

The Perfect Playhouse

Tiny backyard bungalow has plenty of room for adventure

Kids love to create their own little world whenever they can. Leave any child alone with a sheet and two chairs for five minutes, and they’ll build their own Fortress of Solitude, far far away from the Land of Boring Grown-Ups. Read more

January 27th, 2010

Life In Living Color

Two great websites let anyone become an expert art collector

It used to be that the art world was just for those with private jets and Swiss bank accounts. Luckily, thanks to the magical powers of the internet, it’s easy to get a crash course in art collecting.

But wait, why art? Well, besides being nicer to look at than peeling wallpaper, it produces all sorts of benefits: art boosts kids’ imagination, improves their sense of craftsmanship, and even helps with problem-solving. And one of the easiest ways to inspire an early love of art in your kids is by surrounding them with colorful and vivid imagery.

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December 8th, 2009

Make Your Own Muppet

Whatnot Workshop lets you channel your inner Jim Henson

Sure, everybody knows about Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and the rest of The Muppet Show’s big-name stars, but let’s salute the unsung heroes of the show: the Whatnots. These hard-working Muppets were the wacky-looking extras that appeared in the Read more

November 18th, 2009

Tree Houses of the Rich and Famous

Spectacular structures turn your backyard into a playground

Do you like to talk about all the home projects you’re going to finish someday? It’s probably a really impressive list — surely, your kids will just love that dream tree house. Instead, there’s Read more

October 14th, 2009

Make it Stick with BLIK

Stylish reusable decals let you decorate a room in minutes

When was the last time you had time to paint a room in your house? Exactly. Since it can be a small victory just getting the kid dressed in the morning, Read more