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Imperial walker bed – Gizmodo

Imperial walker bed – Gizmodo

via gizmodo.com Gizmodo picked up on this instructable. One lucky kid gets to sleep in the protective womb of an Imperial walker. Posted via web from Chad

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There, I Fixed It: Vintage Bottle Holder

There, I Fixed It: Vintage Bottle Holder

via thereifixedit.com I just discovered this site (Thanks @jackferry99). Some of these photos are hysterical. Is there something about becoming a dad that brings out the drive to jerry-rig? Posted via web from Chad

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Organic Fun Dough

Organic Fun Dough

via organicfundough.com Created by a preschool teacher. Organic Fun Dough is an organic, totally non-toxic, toy. I like the look of this. Posted via web from Chad

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Special Anniversary Sports Walkman

In honor of the Walkman’s 30th birthday, I went though some old stuff and found this relic. Oh the memories! I logged a lot of miles and a lot of subway rides with this baby just a mere ten years ago.  Aside from my attachment to it, I really like the design. So, I figured [...]

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Crayon Rings

With these (washable!) crayon rings on your fingers, you’re always ready for a quick draw. They’re not cheap, but they look cool.   Timothy Lilies via Design Milk.

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Making Paper Houses and Painting Circuits – Bare Conductive

Making Paper Houses and Painting Circuits – Bare Conductive. I came across this safe, non-toxic paint at this year’s NYC [...]

littleBits: EZ Electronics for Kids

littleBits: EZ Electronics for Kids

This electronics kit requires no soldiering and is a perfect way to introduce kids to electronics. The components are designed [...]

Reality is Magical Too! Take That Unicorns!

Reality is Magical Too! Take That Unicorns!

Leave it to an evolutionary biologist to pen a children’s book that describes the “magic of reality”. In the video [...]

Susie Brings Books: 6 Space Books for Aspiring Astronauts

Susie Brings Books: 6 Space Books for Aspiring Astronauts

This is the second in a series of videos with children’s librarian extraordinaire Susie Heimbach, from the Mulberry St. branch [...]