Affordable Nursery Decorating Ideas and Inspiration, Great Finds For Baby and Mom, DIY Projects, and Parties
Art can add the finishing touches needed to create a beautiful nursery. While there’s plenty of art for children at the big box stores, I love finding inexpensive prints on Etsy or free art from designers throughout the blogosphere.
Here are my top picks for great prints for your nursery or playroom without spending a penny, besides printing — and hanging. 
Decorating my son’s nursery before he was born was potentially the one — and only! — thing that kept me sane. Too nauseous to eat? I’ll just browse Etsy instead. Round ligament pain that could make a grown man cry? Where did I put that Mod Podge? It was therapeutic and inspiring. The only thing better than spending 48 hours debating the perfect fabric for a pillow he’ll never use? Being able to look the little bugger in the eye and plan his birthday party.
My Little Man turns 2 in a few weeks (hold me), and he has declared that he wants a dinosaur party. Who am I to object? Especially when so many creative parents and event planners have delivered some inspiration and made my fear of pulling this off extinct.
1. Yes, I’m starting with food (you’ll quickly learn this is how I operate). With a sister-in-law who is a pastry chef, I have this strange need to churn out a cake that is just a few steps up from the Betty Crocker box. And this adorable little dinosaur cake seems actually doable.
2. Some restaurants require advance ordering for their gourmet molten lava cakes, but these actually sound much simpler, plus how can you deny the unexpected but oh-so-on theme tie-in!?
3. I’ve taken to labeling all foods at parties I throw since, a) I know I’m a tad adventurous and don’t want to turn off anyone with an unexpected mouthful and, b) it’s another fun thing to create. Herbivore, omnivore and carnivore signs over salads, casseroles and burgers bring standard foods to a new level.
4. One kiddo stomping around the house yelling “Roar!” is pretty cute. A stampede of T-Rexes sporting brightly colored tails cutting through the kitchen? Priceless.
5. I’m a firm believer in party favors, and while I love giving out non-food goodies (especially for kids who I’m sure have enough sugar in their system), it’s hard to not love the easiness of this option. Plus, how gorgeous is that bag?
6. Dinosaurs automatically conjure up a scheme of greens, tans and maybe blue, but why can’t little cave gals get in on the fun? This sweet party set has all the expected dino power with a bit of girlie sass.
____________________________
Too busy to visit every day? Sign up for daily emails delivered right to your inbox or subscribe to our feed! You can also ‘like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for all the latest updates.
Hi there, I’m Brandy from Baby Blackbird | The Kids’ Fashion Destination, I’m a fashion designer by trait and a mommy to two little kids. Baby Blackbird is about all things fashionable for kids, fashion trends, kids’ street style, and so much more…come by some time and have a look around!
Spring is in full swing, and summer is creeping up (it actually feels like it’s already here). Nicole asked if I would share a few must-have fashion items for your little ones this Spring/Summer. And of course, in the spirit of Chic & Cheap, I chose affordable must-haves for your kids!
1. Native Shoes : Not quite a sneaker and definitely not a Croc. They are perfect for summer days, no socks required.
2. Toms : You just can’t go wrong with a pair of Toms, not only are they comfy, versatile and cute. But every pair you buy, a pair is given to a child in need.
Color is HUGE this Spring/Summer, and it’s so hot, fresh, and new to wear on the bottom half of those little bodies.
Zara boy’s red shorts | Zara pink pants | Crew Cuts boy’s aqua shorts | Crew Cuts pink shortsA summer hat is a necessity, to shade those cute faces from the sun. Straw hats are the hot thing for both boys and girls.
The easiest all in one outfit, next to a dress. Your little girl can romp around in style this spring and summer.
White, usually so scary to put on your kids right? But trust me it will be worth it, as they will look just adorable! Just be sure they don’t wear any of these crisp bottoms on a play date or to the park! ;)
Overalls are always cool with kids, this season there are so many options, all with a modern twist. Add a pair of suspenders to any pair of shorts or pants for a little geek chic must have.
Comfy cool, and super hip this spring/summer. Which is great as I’m sure every little boy has at least one pair of cargo shorts already!
77kids twill cargo short | Gap cut off cargo shorts | 77kids boy cargo capri | Zara boy cargo short 
Zara sailor stripe tee | Crew Cuts windbreaker | Old Navy striped tank | Next navy chinosI bet your local Target or favorite kids’ clothing store (if not already included here) will have similar options to all of these must haves. Now get shopping!
And stop by Baby Blackbird some time to check out some cute kids’ street style and THE hottest kids fashion trends.
The littlest people in the world have the most stuff! And whether you live in a tiny apartment or a large mansion, having kids leads to serious space issues and storage problems. So how do we keep all of their stuff from taking over the nursery and our homes?
I sought out advice from someone who knows a thing or two about living in small spaces with children. And who better than Peggy from Paul & Paula? She lives with her husband and 2 small children in Amsterdam, a city notorious for it’s small spaces.
————————-
Hello everyone!
This is Peggy from Paul & Paula and I am very excited to be here today.
I am a mother of a 1 year old boy and a 4 year old girl. Together with my husband we live in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Nicole asked me if I could write something about storage and how to keep things tidy.
The first thing I can tell you is that it is nice to have storage boxes or baskets however, the more you have or the bigger they are, they will always be full.
How this happens I have no idea! But the moment you buy a new storage box – it will be full in a matter of seconds.
We live in Amsterdam, a city famous for small houses and even though we are lucky to live in a big apartment I am careful to not let the toys take over.
So how do I keep things organized? Here are my tips for keeping the clutter at bay.
Storage solutions we use in our house:
1. INBYN from Ikea. Nice looking storage box that fits perfectly in our living room.
2. LIDAN from Ikea. Normally designed for bathroom storage but I like the light colour, soft and flexible texture and that you can wash it.
3.Giant LEGO Brick Storage Boxes {Made by LEGO exclusively for STORE}. They’re fun and really encourage the kids to help me pick up. Read more about them here.
a
Thank you so much for reading and having me over. I hope you liked my little “tidy with kids” moment.
Happy day everyone!
____________________________
Too busy to visit every day? Sign up for daily emails delivered right to your inbox or subscribe to our feed! You can also ‘like’ us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for all the latest updates.
