"happy things for kids"

From the super cool blog Oh C-Chou!, a neat + simple (Ikea influenced) do-it-yourself  project:

Paint wooden clipboard with white acrylic paint. Let dry and make a second layer if necessary. Drill the cups at the bottom, center, with the help of a drill. Place the cups on the clipboard at intervals of 15 cm, and secure them with screws. Make a hole at each end of the clipboard so that they can attach to the wall.

What you will need:

*1 wooden plank

*6 colored plastic goblets (Ikea style)

*White acrylic paint

*Roll or brush

*Perçeuse (?)

*Screwdriver

*8 screws

note: the instructions are automatically translated from French using Google Translate.  

burp armor.

I had one of those constant spit up babies (yes- acid reflux.  big time) and ARMOR would have been nice!  Burp Armor, "organic by nature. cool by design," is triple layered (triple absorbent), ergonomic and stays in place.  Made of 45% organic cotton and 55% sustainable hemp, even pre-washed with organic soap, I think we've found the formula to happy burping for both parent and baby!  

Available in 8 styles from $25-27.  

(As seen on Design Mom.)

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adopt-a-sock.

This is Bu-Lou.  He is a kind soul who is often tripped by his own clumsy two feet. He is always daydreaming about other places and other things. He's a accident prone & things never go his way. 

And meet the Hooligan.  He is a playful and knows how to be funny and have fun. He works hard to do impressions and sound effects to make other's have a good time. He has a magically contagious giggle that can make others laugh for no real reason. When in doubt "smile", he says. He lives by his motto: "The fun starts here".   

They both belong to a clever 100% handmade, no-two-are-alike collection of sock dolls called Sok-O.  It's the best stuffed anything I've ever seen, each coming in their own "box" (think Cabbage Patch Dolls) and unique birth certificate.  They make you want a reason to adopt the entire collection they're that good!  (That's 8 Sok-O dolls!)  We take care of Trumbo, who my son thinks is a monster, but a monster he needs to sleep and eat with.  The kind that's caring and loving and a special friend.  

Really, a perfect gift for your one-of-a-kind someone.  $49.

paper globes.

The perfect centerpiece for a springtime (or summer) gathering. In fact I think they are so great they may just be the center pieces of a little girls birthday party right around the corner. Download instructions on Heather Bailey's website.

image via hellomynameisheather.com

punky the hedgehog.

I'm pretty sure this is pull toy love. He's wooden, with rubber on the wheels to protect your floor. His colors are vibrant and fun, and the spikes, well who could resist those? Certainly not me, even if I did have to use my google language translator to find out more about Punky.

as seen on babygadget

charlotte bug net.

Charlotte Dragonfly $28, Charlotte Butterfly $28

Summer is upon us, though sometimes it's hard for me to believe considering the cold temperatures and snow we've been seeing around here. Even still I can't wait for warm weather, outdoor bbq's, camping trips and ice cold lemonade. The one not so great thing about warm weather is the bugs and mosquitoes that come along with it. I am among those who get eaten alive when the bugs come out. I am always terrified of this happening to my babies and don't like to use bug spray with all it's potentially harmful ingredients on to their delicate new skin.

Hedvig Bourbons Charlotte Bug Net is the perfect accessory for any outdoor activity you may be planning with your child/family. The lightweight breathable net keeps baby skin completely insect free! No sprays, no toxic chemicals, just soft fine mesh creating a completely safe environment. Each bug net has your choice of butterflies or dragonflies appliquéd on creating a whimsical touch. This is one accessory you don't want to leave home without! (Fits most carriers and strollers with canopies). All items are in stock and ship within 72 hours.

Hedvig Bourbon offers free shipping on any purchase over $5o and is giving all Tangled and True readers a 15% discount, simply email sales@hedvigbourbon.com after purchase with the code tangledandtrue and it will be applied as a refund.