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6 surprising things you should never throw away, because they make great toy storage solutions

by Kate Etue | DIY, Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks

I’m convinced my kids’ toys are spontaneously spawning in the playroom at night while we sleep. Surely I’m not the only parent who can’t figure out where all my kids’ toys have come from. As a result, I’m constantly in need of new...

Indoor playhouses so fun, your kids will wish every day was a snow day.

by Lexi Petronis | Toys + Playthings

We live in New Mexico, which means our kids look forward to playing in winter’s cold air and occasional snowflakes so much, they’ll dart outside without jackets, socks, or shoes, and — on one memorable occasion — pants. Still, their cold...

How to set up a playroom for kids when you don’t have a lot of space: 8 expert tips.

by Cool Mom Staff | Storage + Organization

We love the idea of our kids having their own playroom, but not all of us has an actual room to spare for play. Still, that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice half your living room or give up your dining room table. There are so many ways to create an amazing...

7 expert tips for decluttering kids rooms when all else has failed

by Cool Mom Staff | Storage + Organization, Tips + Tricks

Let’s be real: kids’ room clutter is the gift that keeps on giving. And it’s not just kids’ bedrooms that are problems — we always find the need to declutter our entryways, the kitchen, the bathroom, the garage, the area around the TV,...

15 of the coolest indoor playhouses for kids, from DIY to a few splurges

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

As someone living in Massachusetts, I’ve always gotten the appeal of having a great playhouse for kids. For many of us, our kids’ primary playtime through the winter will take place indoors where it isn’t 20 degrees and icy. So if you’re...

7 cool playroom ideas for kids that let you reclaim your living room

by PJ Feinstein | Art + Decor, Tips + Tricks

I’ve definitely been looking for cool playroom ideas lately for my own son. Because between the art supplies in the kitchen, the Play-Doh in the dining room, and the pretend workbench and kitchen in the basement, my preschooler is quickly laying claim to our...

For those planning some hipster 19th century throwback industrial chic decor touches for the kid’s room

by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor

Sometimes we just see one cool little bit of kid’s room or nursery decor that’s so clever, we can’t help but share. In this case, it’s the hand-crocheted vintage lightbulbs by Australia’s La Dee Dah Kids. I’m partial to the yellow...

Move over cutesie nursery art, plush taxidermy is taking over.

by PJ Feinstein | Art + Decor

When papier-mâché animal heads began popping up on blogs a few years ago, I wasn’t completely sold on the trend of faux taxidermy as children’s decor. Sure, they were a million times less creepy than the real deal, but they didn’t seem playful enough...

Paint inspiration for 4 cool DIY home decor projects. Color nerds, we have you covered.

by PJ Feinstein | DIY

Where do you go for design inspiration now that the Pinterest feed changes have totally screwed up your experience? If you’re looking for paint inspiration to freshen up your home decor, you need to visit the blog of Colorhouse Paint, a brand that’s a...

Cardboard food truck playhouses for kids just not satisfied with the same old cottages and castles.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

We’ve seen lots of awesome cardboard playhouses over the years, from European village squares to castles to pirate ships. We even featured OTO’s gorgeously designed ice cream truck playhouse when it was a mere Indiegogo fundraising campaign, and now...

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