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Mario Brothers Must-Have If you've got a house full of boys who can't get enough of their favorite Nintendo characters, they are bound to get a kick out of this super-fun Mario Brothers cutting board featured in the Prarie Oak Studios Etsy shop. Available for preorder at $110, this 8-bit, end-grai
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Whisk & Stir Mom can never have too many kitchen towels — and that's exactly why we love this custom screen-printed set of tea towels featured in the Pony & Poppy Etsy shop. Priced at $29 for a pair, the “whisk” and “stir” designs pay homage to two favorite kitchen tools, the whisk and woo
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All Wrapped Up! Flowers are a fairly predictable gift for Mother's Day, but why not give Mom's blooms a personal touch this year with a cool DIY vase, like these featured on Penelope and Pip? With a few empty glass bottles (blog author Rachael chose to reuse a few sauce bottles), Mod Podge, and so
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Psst! Mamas, this is not for you. Don’t even read it. Just hit “share, ” email it, print it out, whatever — and just get it into the hands of the grownup most likely to help the kids get ready for Mother’s Day. (And, you’re welcome.) We moms love every single present our kids have ever given us
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Total Baby Talk about a complete package! Total Baby keeps you up to date on all aspects of your baby’s progress — anywhere, at anytime. This app offers 14 separate timing, tracking and logging functions, including diapers, milestones, nursing, pumping, doctor visits, a diary, sleeping habits and
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Peep, Peep! These colorful felt peep clips from Ellie's Garden Etsy shop are just as sweet as the real thing! Priced at $4.50 each, these perfect peeps will be a friendly companion to the rest of your Easter basket goodies. Why not pick up a few in your little one's favorite colors? Check out the
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Off to the Races! Your kids will love running circles around you with these beautiful wooden horses on wheels from the Wooden Toy Gallery Etsy shop. Made from sustainable birch wood and non-toxic paints, these horses are durable yet elaborate enough to collect and put on display. Priced at $18, wh
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We’ve all heard about toxic toys. But, is your child playing with them? And just how dangerous are they? Bellingham mom Lisa Campbell always looks for playthings that seem safe. “I’m a huge fan of Melissa and Doug’s wooden toys, because I know I don’t have to worry about harmful toxins in or on the
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