Foldschool Furniture: Kids + DIY

Posted on March 21, 2007 Under Design

For all of you kid-loving DIY-ers out there, Nicola Enrico Stäubli, a Swiss-based architect (and bike messenger), has created a line of free children's furniture called Foldschool. The catch: you have to build it yourself using cardboard, some simple implements,…

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Pii: Building Peace Through Children

Posted on March 9, 2007 Under Life

The Peace Initiatives Institute is using a mix of TV advertising, animation, and activism to make a difference in regions dealing with social strife. It's the first organization to combine TV ads with comprehensive in-class teaching to teach young children…

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Dylan Hears a Who

Posted on March 5, 2007 Under Music

Blend Bob Dylan and Dr. Seuss, and you have our attention. Dylan Hears a Who is a compilation of seven 'Dylan sings Seuss' songs, including my favorites "Green Eggs and Ham" and "McElligot's Pool." I have just decided that if…

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Meet the Marks

Posted on January 5, 2007 Under Books

Meet The Marks is a recently finished children's book by our friend Frederic Terral, the genius behind Right Brain Terrain and the Alternative Motivational Posters. The book plays with 'marks'-- a period, question mark, and very cute exclamation point. The…

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Rockabye-Baby Clothing

Posted on December 19, 2006 Under Fashion

Straight out of Amsterdam, Rockabye-Baby Clothing has arrived just in time for all of my married friends. As soon as they start to have kids, they'll be able to catapult their little rippers to the top of the 'cool food…

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