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Melissa and Doug Deluxe Floor-standing Wooden Easel

larry — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:10:06 -0600

We got this easel for our 2 year old's birthday. She absolutely loves it.
There are two sides - paper/dry erase and chalkboard, so it can be a shared toy. It is height adjustable and colorful.
The easel is pretty sturdy once assembled. I may sand down the legs for a bit smoother finish.
I ordered the Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, which made the unpacking and assembly a breeze. I also ordered the starter set (paint, markers, chalk) and paper.
It's a great product and my kids will get plenty of use out of it for the next few years.

Quiet Loud Board Book by Leslie Petricelli

smallforbig — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:58:39 -0600

Simple and extremely cute illustrations highlight a simple duo - quiet things vs. loud things. Every other page features an example of each, with a grand finale of several all at once! It's also a great chance to show off your quietest whisper and fake loud yells for your tot to mimic!

Schylling Wood Stacking Robots

smallforbig — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:42:47 -0600

Made of wood and designed with some adorable retro graphics, these stacking robots will stack in many different ways – dare you to figure out all the options!
And, at under $15, they're affordable too!

Under the Nile - Bunny Blanket Friend

LifeWithPooka — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:23:38 -0600

If your wee one is too little to enjoy chocolates this Easter, check out Under the Nile's organic egyptian cotton bunny Blanket Friend. Our daughter has been sleeping with hers since the day she came home from the hospital. It is extra soft, and it's knotted corners are perfect for chewing on when your wee one is teething. Stash one in the basket for your babies first Easter and they will be sure to love their bunny blanket for years to come!

Personalized Chocolate Egg from Victoria Pastry | Williams-Sonoma

LifeWithPooka — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:13:49 -0600

These days you can get just about anything personalized. So how about a beautiful Faberge style chocolate egg with your loved ones name painted on? Made of premium Guittard bittersweet chocolate and crafted at the oldest Italian bakery in Northern California, Victoria Pastry. Make this Easter special for your wee one with their very own chocolate egg!

Easter Egg Decorating Kit | Williams-Sonoma

LifeWithPooka — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:08:50 -0600

Why just color your eggs when you can truly decorate them. The Williams-Sonoma Egg Decorating kit includes not only dyes, but markers, stickers, pompoms, tattoos and even googly eggs for your eggs! You'll never think about egg decorating the same again!

Cuddle Plush Bunny Rocker: Restoration Hardware Baby & Child

LifeWithPooka — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:37:24 -0600

Looking for a unique gift for Easter? Check out Restoration Hardware's cuddly soft rocking bunny for your toddler. I love the soft pink nose and ears. The best part is that the joy this rocking bunny will provide will last well past Easter morning!

Foundlings Organic Rabbit at Oompa

LifeWithPooka — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:18:00 -0600

Looking for an alternative to the average stuffed Easter bunny? Try this organic bunny from Foundlings. You'll rest easy knowing your wee one is snuggling up with a stuffed animal filled with organic cotton devoid of pesticides and toxins. These beautiful little bunnies are handmade in Vermont! They'll look adorable in your Easter basket!

Jellycat Bunglie Bunny at Oompa

LifeWithPooka — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:06:40 -0600

Jellycats have to be some of the cuddliest stuffed animals around, and this cute bunny is no exception. I love the dusty pink ears and docile expression. It's the perfect addition to any wee ones Easter basket!

Personalized Klean Kanteen Water Bottles | Pottery Barn Kids

LifeWithPooka — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:04:13 -0600

In this world of BPA and other dangerous chemicals in our children's bottles and sippy cups it's nice to know there are other options. We love our stainless steel Klean Kanteen water bottles. Now PB Kids is offering them in adorable prints and you can personalize them with your child's name so they won't get misplaced at school or the playground. Bottles come with a screw cap, but you can purchase the sport cap or sippy cap from Klean Kanteen to suit your needs. We're going to put one on in our Daughter's Easter Basket in place of the big chocolate bunny!