Alessi Gianni Storage Container--Fun AND Functional Storage Jar

I must admit that I am a huge fan of Alessi products.  There is a local store here in Omaha called "The Gadgeteer," that carries a number of Alessi products, and they are always such fun, creative goodies. 

The one I love is the Alessi Gianni Storage Jar, which is a solid glass jar with a plastic lid.  On the inside is a "hanging man," which appears to be holding onto the lid of the jar in panic.  Pretty ingenious little design, if you ask me--and if you have most of the jar full with goodies, it will look like he is drowning in them! (Think jar of Cheerios for a funny mental image...)

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Approximate Retail Value: $20

Boon Otto Animal Bag: The Solution to Stuffed Animal Storage!

I don't know about your house, but mine is overrun with stuffed animals--small ones, big ones, and awkward ones.  And as much as my daughter loves playing with them, it's hard to find the appropriate home for them.  The stuffed animal hammocks don't always hold them, plus they keep them out of her reach.  And her bed is literally a "zoo" of animal friends.  Do not fear, the Boon Otto Animal Bag is here!  This is the perfect solution for kids' stuffed animals--they go in this oval-sized bag, get zipped up for easy storage, and the bag is now the ultimate chair for sitting, playing video games, or reading their favorite book!  It keeps the "zoo" contained, but allows them easy access to their toys, as well as makes them functional in the meantime!  Good job, Boon, for solving a number of parent dilemas! :)

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Approximate Retail Value: $50

Constructive Eating: Fun Tableware for Kids!

Although we spend years trying to teach our kids not to play with their food, you gotta hand it to the people at Constructive Eating for coming up with this ingenious idea for kid's tableware.  This "construction site" plate and utensil set includes a bulldozer, fork and spoon to allow your children to push, scoop, and gobble up their vegetables!  This is really a fun set for kids of all ages--it would make a perfect birthday gift for that little boy that loves cars and trucks!  You can purchase the entire set of Constructive Eating Bulldozer Tableware, or you can just purchase the utensils themselves.  Whichever you decide, plan on it being the talk of the dinner table!

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Approximate Retail Value: $30

Qis Design Crystal LED Light: Amazingly Imaginative Nightlight for Kids AND Adults!

Whether you're looking for a night light for your room or your kids' room, consider the Qis Design Crystal LED Light.  This amazingly awesome light comes with a number of crystal LED cubes that are controlled with a remote control to allow you to change the light's colors and mood.  The fun part?  You can make your light however you want!  You can rearrange the crystals to a pattern or design of your choice.  The down side?  You might catch your kids playing with the night light instead of going to sleep, but honestly, wouldn't you play with it, too?!


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P'Kolino Klick Desk: Clever Solution for Small Spaces

If your children love to sit and color or doodle while seated but you're out of room in the playroom, consider something that follows not only form and function, but allows you to condense and store their coloring supplies out of sight!  The P'Kolino Klick Desk is the perfect solution for small spaces--when being used, it's a chair and a table, which also stores their coloring books, crayons, and craft supplies underneath the seat.  But, when not in use, the Klick Desk fits together like a puzzle to create a small cube which hides the seat away.  This is brilliant for parents looking for an area for their kids to be creative without sucking up the space of a regular play table and chair set.  These desks come in a variety of colors to suit the scheme in your child's bedroom or playroom!

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Approximate Retail Value: $150

Kid-O Bilibo Toy: Simple Toy, Endless Possibilities

If you're like me, you like toys that a) don't require batteries and b) let your children use their imaginations.  In steps the simplistic yet ingenious toy, the Bilibo!  The Bilibo was designed in Switzerland and has won numerous awards for it's magnetic charm to kids of all ages.  Little ones will enjoy sitting inside of it, toddlers will use it as a  a turtle shell, and older kids will spin in circles and find tons of ways to be active with it!  The Bilibo is made of a sturdy, unbreakable plastic that allows it to be used and abused without having to worry about it breaking or shattering during playtime.  It comes in a variety of bright and vibrant colors, and there are even mini-Bilibos that you can purchase to use together with the original!

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Approximate Retail Value: $25