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Ashley

New York, NY

I'm a stay-at-home mom and graphic designer who spends way too much time finding cool things for kids.

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DISCOVER: The Real Pumpkin Patch

You've all done it. The pumpkin patch. It's like the new (but not new at all, really) thing to do, right? There's good patches, there's boring patches, there's patches that are really just carnivals in disguise. And I love them ALL. But this year, the Jensen family got a bit... Continue reading

Posted Oct 28, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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WEAR: Mainio Cape

So. First of all, I never win ANYTHING. Honestly, I don't think I have won a single thing since 3rd grade when I got 2nd place in a poster contest sponsored by the local fire department. (My one and only trophy!) But recently I've had a massive string of good... Continue reading

Posted Oct 26, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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DISCOVER: Museum of Natural Curiosity

I have lots of things I need to catch up on here! First up: our trip to Utah to see my fam. Utah is becoming quite the kid heaven. There is so much more to do there than in years past! A huge new aquarium (which we saw last visit... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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OBSERVE: Grey + Pink Room

I am debating what I want to do when the time comes for Piper to move to a bed. No, you don't need to point out that I am getting just a teensy bit ahead of myself. For the past 3.5 years London's room has been orange, grey, and white... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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LEARN: RAFA-kids K Desk

Today I got a Land's End catalog in the mail that showed some too-perfect children toting new backpacks with big letters underneath saying "IT'S TIME!" Wait, what? Don't try to cut my summer short, people. And don't even think about saying those three words: Back. To. School. Ok, who am... Continue reading

Posted Jul 10, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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PLAY: Thickets from Cheeriup

I spend a ridiculous amount of time looking at children's products / toys / rooms / playgrounds, etc., and it's made me a bit picky about what I think is truly special. There are so many things out there these days, things I could have never imagined would exist when... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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DISCOVER: Month to Month

Guys. It's been way too long. Again. I know I keep saying I will get better about this blogging biz. But it's hard. Lately we have been swamped...with life, I suppose. The garden has literally taken over every free second of time. I'm out there for no joke, hours every... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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SLEEP: Home Collection from Mini Rodini

It's here! The much-anticipated Mini Rodini Home Collection is now available online through their shop and a host of others. Made from organic and upcycled cotton fabrics, the collection consists of bedding sets for babies and kids, plus baby blankets featuring their trademark fun illustrations. I'm in love with the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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PLAY: T-Lab's Polé Polé Animals

I may just have to start a little collection of these guys...for the kids, of course. ;) Made by J. Tanaka of Kobe, Japan, each animal is hand chiseled from fast-growing white albizia wood and is then hand sanded. They are all so beautiful and sweet! Available from Zakka Shop.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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ENJOY: Lifesaving Baby Products

Since starting this second round of parenthood, there have been some real tools for success I've discovered that just didn't exist with round one. These are some of my favorite baby products that are totally saving me right now: 1. mamaRoo: When Scott suggested we get a baby swing, I... Continue reading

Posted Jan 26, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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DISCOVER: First Month

It's been a bit of a blur, but we have made it through a month of life with this little one. Sleep has become a joke and we may smell like spit up most of the time, but hey, it doesn't last forever, right? Sadly they won't stay little forever... Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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DISCOVER: Tiny Beginnings

Oh it feels so good to be actually posting again! Yes, our little one finally arrived! Piper Soleil was born on December 15th at 6:24 a.m. and she has been receiving kisses and love ever since. We adore her so much! Having a newborn again has been everything I imagined,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2014 at Habitat Kid

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PLAY: Gifts for the Girls

It's been far too long since I've posted - many apologies! I have forgotten how crazy it is getting ready for a baby and just trying to get the month of December in order before she arrives! Originally I had thought this would be the perfect time of year to... Continue reading

Posted Dec 11, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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REST: MANU Nest Hanging Chair

I am so so tired right now...the thought of crawling into this hanging chair sounds so cozy and relaxing. Made by Maffam Freeform, the chair offers room for several kids and would be such a nice spot for resting, napping, reading or playing. MANU is made from volcanic basalt fiber... Continue reading

Posted Nov 18, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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ENJOY: City Scene Advent Calendars

Can you believe it is already November? I feel like I'm still reeling from October. But nevertheless, the year must go on, and that means Christmas is on the horizon! I've just added my paper advent calendars to my Etsy shop and hope you will take a peek. :) I... Continue reading

Posted Nov 4, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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ENJOY: Happy Halloween from The Turkey & The Tiger

I finally got around to going through London's Halloween-theme birthday party - yay! It really was so much fun to plan and put together and I think all the kids had a good time. We started out with a simple craft, making spiderwebs out of sticks and yarn, followed by... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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PLAY: Carton Cube Puzzle by Nathalie Lété

November is gearing up to be a crazy month for us, since it's the time of year I always send out my paper advent calendars I sell on Etsy (more info for you coming soon!) and Christmas right around the corner, not to mention the birth of a new baby.... Continue reading

Posted Oct 30, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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OBSERVE: Livable Bento Box

Having lived in small spaces for 12 years, I have a new appreciation for people who can make it work and do it beautifully. Take Japanese family of four, The Akiyoshi's, who renovated their Noho apartment in NYC to work like a bento box. The two teenage sisters share a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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DISCOVER: New Pumpkin Patch

I feel like I've had writer's block (blogger's block?) for over a week now and I have struggled with coming up with something decent to post. I never want to post just for the sake of posting and I always want to share good stuff. I am still sifting through... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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CREATE: Secret Garden Coloring Book

This past weekend we took off for Portland so that Scott could run his first marathon - woohoo! All of those early morning runs he's been doing seemed to have paid off and he got a great time: 3:01! I was so proud of him. The weather was beautiful and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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PLAY: Abooba Chair

This chair is hilarious! I don't know how many times a day I have to remind a certain someone in our house "no climbing on the furniture!" but this chair is meant for just that. Designed by Jaewook Kim of Korea, the chair is designed to allow parents to rest... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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DISCOVER: The Fleece Farm

This past Saturday we took a little drive out in the countryside to visit a fleece farm, which was part of a larger tour of local farms. As an avid knitter and fiber geek, it was fun to see the source of some of my favorite materials to work with.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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ENJOY: Jennie Ekström's Furry Friends Garland

Yeah...definitely going to need this adorable garland from Swedish illustrator Jennie Ekström. What a great little gift for a new baby. Each of the nine cards are printed on cardboard and already punched with a hole for the string, which is included. Available from Mokkasin. Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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SLEEP: Blankets from Yarning Made

Canadian knitter Sandra van Katwijk of Yarning Made has created some of the cutest knitted blankets for babies and I'm pretty sure I want every single one. I think the "Hi" blanket is my fave, but they are all so incredibly sweet! I love the subtle chunkiness of her yarn... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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LEARN: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Can I get a "Hey!" from all of you parents who are celebrating the first days of school?? Yeah, I get it now. You just can't put a price tag on this alone time thing. London was excited and raring to go to her third year of preschool, and I... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2013 at Habitat Kid

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