Do you remember building stilts out of cans or wood? That has to be in one of my top happy memories. So when I saw my kids finding out how to do this, it made me smile really wide. 

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Newport Lounger

• $198
• Serena & Lily

Summer is for kicking back and relaxing. This sail-inspired lounger looks like a prime spot for that. A rope handle on the back lets kids move it from room to room.

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Name: Kyler, 1
Location: Orlando, FL

For my daughter Kyler's first birthday, I knew I had to do a nautical theme because they are just too cute! Everything was a DIY project since I created everything myself. I wanted to keep the costs to a minimal but still make a big impact.

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I think I'm becoming strawberry-obsessed. It's part of my spring awakening every year: when affordable organic strawberries begin to appear in the stores. Thank heavens for fresh fruit! 

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I recently found myself in an aisle of Target staring longingly...at bulk paper products. I live in a smallish apartment in Brooklyn and am accustomed to buying just what my family needs for a few days or a week at a time. A great sale on cereal? I'll take one, please. 

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Name: Jett (3)
Location: South Jordan, Utah

I wanted a space that was age appropriate for a 3-year-old. I also wanted to steer clear of any "themes" and just create a room that felt youthful and fun. This room is teeny tiny so my biggest challenge was to edit edit edit!  

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You know you can order your own hobbit hole from places like Wooden Wonders. And, if you have an extra 1,500 hours on your hands, you could build an elaborate one like this. But for those of us who are carpentry-challenged or who don't have that much time, Studio G can show you how to make a small child's hobbit hole in about 8 hours for less than $250.

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Looking for a natural deodorant sans parabens, aluminum, and other yucky toxins? If so, you may have discovered that it can be difficult to find an effective brand. With a handful of ingredients that you may already have on hand, you can make your own effective, healthy deodorant in about five minutes. I get that it sounds crazy, but once I started making my own deodorant several years ago, I never looked back.
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Sweet Paul Kids Issue

• free online/$18 print
• Sweet Paul Magazine

Sweet Paul's latest issue is all about kids: crafts, food, fashion, decor. Some of my favorite features are pancakes from around the world and science how to's from Professor Figgy.

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Name: Harper, 1
Location: Austin, TX

When our daughter turned one, we wanted to throw her as wonderful a birthday as she was! Inspiration came from her being a June baby, and her birthstone is Pearl. The pearl party was born. 

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