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  • Architectural Kids Toys

    Imposing my Interests upon my Children

    But you know, in a loving way. Colorframes Blocks Pillow Fort Architect Pin Iggy Peck, Architect Looking forward to Rosie…
    July 10, 2013
  • Eleanor and Her Doll

    Eleanor’s Girl

    I wanted an American Girl doll when I was a kid. Not just any doll though — I wanted Molly.…
    June 25, 2013
  • Playmobil Castle

    The New Coffee/Play Table

    We'll have space for a play table in August's room once he transitions from a crib to a bed and…
    April 3, 2013
  • Let’s All Come and Play

    The train table in Eleanor's room has been switched up. It shall henceforth be known as the ZOMGeverythinglookssocuteonthislandscape™ table. I…
    May 9, 2012
  • Toy Train Table

    The toy train table in Eleanor's room is one of the most frequently used spots in our home. It's big…
    March 22, 2012
  • Choo Choo

    We took a little trip to Berwyn's Toys & Trains yesterday. It's on Route 66, just a 10-minute drive from…
    March 15, 2012
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  • Architectural Kids Toys

    Imposing my Interests upon my Children

    But you know, in a loving way. Colorframes Blocks Pillow Fort Architect Pin Iggy Peck, Architect Looking forward to Rosie Revere, Engineer too. Hardwood Workbench…

    July 10, 201316 commentsParenting
  • Eleanor and Her Doll

    Eleanor’s Girl

    I wanted an American Girl doll when I was a kid. Not just any doll though — I wanted Molly. My mom and I would…

    June 25, 201382 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • Playmobil Castle

    The New Coffee/Play Table

    We’ll have space for a play table in August’s room once he transitions from a crib to a bed and we’re able to take the…

    April 3, 201319 commentsAugust's Room, Library, Parenting
  • Let’s All Come and Play

    The train table in Eleanor’s room has been switched up. It shall henceforth be known as the ZOMGeverythinglookssocuteonthislandscape™ table. I bought the landscape set because…

    May 9, 20126 comments'K' for Kids
  • Toy Train Table

    The toy train table in Eleanor’s room is one of the most frequently used spots in our home. It’s big enough for both kids to…

    March 22, 201222 comments'K' for Kids, Eleanor's Room
  • Choo Choo

    We took a little trip to Berwyn’s Toys & Trains yesterday. It’s on Route 66, just a 10-minute drive from our house. Kathryn told me…

    March 15, 201220 commentsDollhouse
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