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My First Invention: Impossible Without Dad

My First Invention: Impossible Without Dad

A couple of years ago, I was building stuff from paper towel and toilet paper tubes with my two kids, then 3 and 4. We assembled a bunch of random sculptures using tape, scissors, and lots of glue, then I had a light-bulb moment, “If only there was a way to easily connect these things.” [...]

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Cardboard Safari

Cardboard Safari

This is a “trophy” that even a hardcore vegan wouldn’t mind putting on their wall. Cardboard Safari

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Rolobox: Because Cardboard Boxes Need Wheels

Rolobox: Because Cardboard Boxes Need Wheels

    I love this idea. Our all time favorite toy is a simple cardboard box. And this is a really ingenious way to make cars, trolley’s, houses on wheels with your cardboard boxes. Of course, kids are going to want to get inside it and wheel each other around, but that’s just not going [...]

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Super Colossal Cardboard Playhouse

Super Colossal Cardboard Playhouse

Came across this very cool cardboard playhouse made by architecture firm Super Colossal based in Sydney. This colossal cardboard play palace, isn’t built to last forever. You’ll want to recycle it after the first rain. Still, what a fun piece of cardboard design. Super Colossal.

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Private Cardboard Outhouse For Shy Potty Novices

Private Cardboard Outhouse For Shy Potty Novices

Some kids need that extra bit of privacy when learning to go all on their own. I say, “Hey, whatever it takes.” Stickers, stars, bribery – anything to get them out of diapers. And, if it helps, I’d even consider buying my child their very own private cardboard outhouse for encouragement. Found this, like so [...]

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Cardboard villa

This is a great looking variation to the cardboard house theme. But, like lots of people, I have a hard time getting my head around spending $275 for a house made of cardboard. Makes this rocketship seem like a deal. The villa does look cool, though. Babygadget: Cardboard villa.

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Splat Child’s Chair art storage unit and chair

Splat Child’s Chair art storage unit and chair

via mimimyne.com Recycled cardboard chair and art storage unit. So far, only available in the UK from what we can tell. Posted via web from Chad

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Canal House Box

Canal House Box

via minordetails.typepad.com This set is made of biodegradable and recycled carton. You can decorate them, then use them to store the mess you just made. From the good folks at minor details.  Posted via web from Chad

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Five Great Instructables for Dads

From a technically complex RC Nerf Tank to a simple cardboard t-shirt folding device, five instructables dads will enjoy. Even if you aren’t ready to rewire your electronic mobile’s remote control, they make for a fun read. Here.

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Tree Toy

Tree Toy

via bijzondermooi.com This tree toy is made of recycled cardboard. A great way to keep the plastic quotient down in your closet. Posted via web from Chad

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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 [...]