Category: children

Unique Gift For A Dog Lover

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My friend’s daughter will be celebrating her birthday next week.  I have been shopping for her birthday gift and came upon this  cute cardboard Mastiff at The Conran Shop.   This realistic looking dog is a cool gift for a dog lover like her.  She has a poodle at home and plan to get another dog but her mom forbids.  Well, this cardboard mastiff won’t bark or bite, that’s for sure.   Made from laser-cut cardboard and comes flatpacked with instructions and diagrams for assembly.   I am still wondering if I should get her one of those pet beds instead.  What do you think?

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Unique Toddler Birthday Gifts

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I have just been received an invitation to a birthday party today.  It is the birthday party of the son of my hubs’ business partner.   The party will be held in 2 week’s time.  I have been cracking my head what present to buy for the toddler and went online to check out some things.  I saw this cute Boost booster seat from Perpetual Kid and I think it is just perfect for him.

This booster is made of foam and is light-weight, soft, durable and washable.  Good for kids from age 3.  I find it really fun and practical.

The Butterfly Vase

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I saw this beautiful Butterfly Vase from WellDressedHome.com and immediately fell in love with it.  It is so uniquely designed and looks great on any tabletop or shelf. The vase looks like something you would find at those luxury hotels, eh?   It can be used to hold a votive or tealight candle.  The Butterfly vase is 4.5″ tall and 4.5″ wide.  Comes with four wax tealight candles.  Makes a good conversation piece when you have guests over or a housewarming gift for someone who already has everything.

A Rocking Horse Is Better Than A Pet

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My 4-year old has been talking to me about getting a puppy for our home.  Yeah, she wants to have a pet ever since she saw my cousin’s little poodle during the recent Chinese New Year gathering.  I definitely do not think it is a good idea to get a puppy now as she still does not know how to take care of the animal.  It is not easy having a pet and it requires a lot of responsibility.  Guess she would have to wait till she is a little older.  In the meantime, I think this beautiful plush rocking horse could change her mind regarding a pet now.  It is a Rock and Trot Rocking Horse from Melissa & Doug and is finished in premium plush fabric.  It has a safe, sturdy hardwood base and a comfortably soft saddle.  This pony holds up to 150 pounds and is almost as good as a real horse.  However, you do not need to get any horse supplies for it so it is much easier to take care than a dog 🙂  I am sure my toddler will be thrilled to have this Rocking Horse.

 

 

 

Sushi Clock

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Are you a sushi lover?  If yes, then I am sure you are going to love this sushi clock from MrsLinKitchen.com. It is a popular clock in many Japanese restaurants throughout Japan.  Not only do they tell the time, they also represent the scrumptious fare diners will find on the menu inside the restaurant.  Each hour is represented by a different sushi item.  You will see Unagi (fresh water eel), Awabi (abalone), Ebi (shrimp), Tako (octopus), Saba (mackerel), Ikura (salmon roe), Anago (conger eel), Tamago (egg), Akagai (ark shell), Ika (squid), Maguro (tuna), and Kappa Maki & Tekka Maki (cucumber & tuna roll).  The sushi clock is the actual size of a lacquer sushi tray.

Funky Toolbox For The Baby Room

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Ain’t this little toolbox cute?  It is great to clear some clutter in the baby room.  The caddy holds up to a dozen diapers, creams, ointments, powder and other necessity items.  This Skip*Hop toolbox from TheFunkyMonkeyBaby.com has built-in handle which enables it to be moved from bedroom to bathroom or to any other room at home easily.  It also has 2 side pockets which are removable as well as two drawers that can be acessible from either side. I wonder if they have similar toolbox for adults.  Would be great to have a bright and colourful toolbox to keep all the necessary tools and bearings.

Snack Ball

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Kids are going to love eating their snacks from this cute and fun Snack Ball container.  The orange part on top swivels open to reveal the precious snacks. It is rigid so parents do not have to worry about accidentally crushing the snacks.  Oh, another great thing is that this Snack Ball container is BPA Free, PVC Free and Phthalate Free.  Great for travelling, shopping or a walk in the park.  Two halves unscrew for easy cleaning and the lid snaps in place to keep snacks inside. The Snack Ball container is recommended for ages 9+ months and is just the perfect size for little hands.  Check out Boon Inc. if you wish to get one for your kids.

TeePees For Children

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This is a very cool indoor play teepee for children.  Made from 100% unbleached cotton base cloth with vintage floral and bird motifs.  Indoor fun does not get any better than this.  It creates the perfect play space for children’s imagination to run wild.  This delightful teepee is a wonderful place to camp out with some snack, a book or a little picnic.  It is very easy to put up and folds away for easy storage. Definitely a great addition to any play room.  Check out MoozleHome.com

Need Help With Chopsticks? Get Zoo Sticks

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I have a confession to make.  I am really bad with chopsticks.  Maybe I should get some of these Zoo Sticks for myself 😀  These cute sticks are designed for people who have a hard time with using chopsticks.  Zoo sticks are joined at the top so they are easier to pick up food.  The colourful zoo sticks are great for children who are learning how to use chopsticks. They are ten inches long and come in eight fun zoo animal shapes.  Check out HogWildToys.com.

Bilibo

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Bilibo is one of the most unique toy which is designed to stimulate a child’s imagination.  It looks like a turtle or a rocking chair to me 🙂  Bilibo encourages children to create their own games and how they want to play with it.  It offers endless hours of fun, indoors and outdoor.  Take it to the beach, the park, in water and even on snow.  There are unlimited ways to play with Bilibos.  From rocking, spinning and sitting to hiding under it.  This award-winning toy comes in an assortment of striking colours. Great for children from 2 to 7 years of age.  Available at Poopsies.com