If you spent any time watching children's programming between the late 1950's and the early 1980's, you're probably quite familiar with Captain Kangaroo. When the show's creator and star, Bob Keeshan, died in 2004, some items from the show were donated to The Smithsonian. Now more than 500 pieces of memorabilia are being auctioned off, giving us all a chance to revel in nostalgia firsthand. 

Name: Jack (7), Finn (4) & Rowan (2)
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

My hope was to make the little fellas a whimsical childish "undone" room that they could grow in and share memories in. I love listening to them giggle and talk at night from outside their door. 

When space is limited, toys need to be too. Wait...is this really true? No, not if you're space savvy: big toys can be replaced with small toys that are just as fun and do the exact same job. Here are a few small space alternatives to popular big toy items:

There's a debate that is always going on among the Moms of my building: if you could choose just one upgrade for your apartment, would you get a washer/dryer or a dishwasher? For me, the dishwasher wins every time. Life goes on just fine without a washer/dryer. Here is how we do it:

Landscape Dinner Set

• $42
• My Sweet Muffin

This set makes me think of summer camp dining halls with a designer twist. Playful and smile-inducing. Designed by Barcelona-based DOIY. 

• Clever Photo Pregnancy Announcements
  
• Sophia & Charlotte's Perfectly Balanced Shared Room
  
• Total Toy Flashback: The 1980s
  
• Reid's Excellent Eclectic Room
  

Love Yourself by Lim Heng Swee

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Name: Cameron, 3
Location: Washington, DC

We love to have big special birthday parties in our house — we so enjoy having family and friends all together to celebrate. The kids always pick the theme and then help plan the party. I wasn't at all surprised when Cameron asked for a purple mermaid princess party — those are all of her favorite things!