Boo Who and Happy Halloween everyone! May your candy collecting be successful!
The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home
The makers of the wonderful lost my name books are at it again: The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home. My kids will eat this up!
Guide To Candy Trading
With Halloween just around the corner, this Guide to Candy Trading made me laugh out loud.
The Everything Machine
Tinybop just launched The Everything Machine. It reminds me a bit of IFTTT but for your iPhone or iPad. By using a visual programming language The Everything Machine lets you connect the camera, microphone, speakers, light, gyro- scope, and display on your devices.
I don’t think I have been this excited over an iOS app since Monument Valley. Tinybop really experimented with this one. I love experiments.
The Slinky Machine
This Slinky Machine just made my kids heads explode. FUN!
Gallery Art Rail
Got lots of kids art, photos or posters sitting around the home? This oversized Gallery Wall Clip by Land of Nod will help!
Cloud Nightlight
This cloud nightlight is all kinds of adorable.
Caran D’Ache Pencil Set
I was just browsing the NEW section on the MoMA Store site and noticed this colored pencil set by Caran D’Ache. These are the coloring pencils I grew up with. Who knew they are MoMA Store worthy! Made me smile!
8 Lessons from Mister Rogers
I didn’t grow up with Mister Rogers, but his advice rings true even as a grown-up. Better late than never.
Exploding Plants
Slow-motion footage of “exploding plants” compiled by the Smithsonian Channel. Mind blown!
(via Laughing Squid)
Make your own LEGO Gummy Bricks
Grant Thompson shares a tutorial on how to make completely edible gummy LEGO bricks and figures using a mixture of corn syrup, Jello, and gelatin.
(via colossal)
Clair De Lune
How incredibly cool is this oversized, glow-in-the-dark moon wall sticker?
Synchrony
Synchrony made me look. It is a music therapy platform that helps parents and children with autism develop intimacy and promote understanding with each other through improvised music play.
I want to touch it.
Simple Machines by Tinybop
Simple Machines is the latest app by Brooklyn based Tinybop. The app allows you to explore the playful side of physics. Just like all their earlier apps, Simple Machines is *beautifully* illustrated and thoughtfully executed. Team Tinybop continues to create apps that I *want* my kids to play with; Educational, fun, and well-designed. Two swissmiss thumbs up!
Rainbow Cake
How can you not fall in love with this rainbow cake?
Pastello Draw Act
“Here’s your crayon-helmet and your crayon-rollers-skates”, now go draw. What a fun project by Mathery Studio!
A spider’s heART.
A spider’s heART is a kid’s artbook for adults. And vice versa.
Tinybop: Robot Factory
I have been anticipating the Tinybop’s Robot Factory release for months! The day is finally here! Build a robot and then see them walk, or not, depending on how your construction skills hold up. So much fun! Who doesn’t love to build robots? Exactly.
Bike Seat and Stroller in One
Only a concept at this point but seriously brilliant: Påhoj is a bike seat and stroller in one.
Spaceship Canopy
I totally want this Spaceship Canopy in my new office. So much fun!
Socks With Faces
Today I brought home some Chatty Socks, socks with faces. Haven’t seen my kids this excited in a long time. (I think they’re pretty cool too!)
Creatures and Features
This customizable monster shirt by Creatures & Features put a smile on my face. What a great gift for little ones.
At Home Conveyor Sushi
What kid wouldn’t love this at home conveyor sushi?
Every Child’s Dream
While his wife was out shopping, YouTube prankster Roman Atwood filled the entire bottom floor of their house with plastic balls. I love this.