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kinderpendent
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We're a new website geared towards creative parents with a passion for independent design. We love kid-friendly art, music, handmade goods, and modern design.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 93 )
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Mini & Maximus ..fall/winter 2011
Mini Maximus's fall/winter 2011 collection: Imperfectly Perfect is.. perfect. The sorry mom tee is my personal favorite. .. shop:... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Geo Puzzles ..tutorial
This activity is really great for getting the gears in your kiddo's noggin moving. Though it's best for kids around age 4, we designed some easy 4 piece ones fo... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Dino Fossils ..kid Art
This project was inspired by today's visit to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. After checking out the dinosaur fossils, we went home + made our... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
the Ride of Your Life.
I will admit it. I have an obsession with cooly designed kid stuff, which is probably why when I needed a double stroller I found myself drooling over the... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Parents Magazine
We've been nominated for the "best craft for kids" category in Parents Magazine's 2011 Best Blog Awards! If love to read kinderpendent + would like to tell... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Create a Popup City ..kid Art
Here's a project that is sure to delight! To make your own popup city you will need a white poster board, crayons/markers/color pencils/water colors, a craft... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
DIY Handmade ABC Magnets
Forget those neon colored plastic alphabet magnets. These are much, much cooler, and offer a little nostalgia, too.To make your own ABC magnets, you'll just nee... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Homemade Play Dough ..tutorial
As much as I loathe cleaning up play dough (especially when it manages to track onto our carpet..and somehow it always does), we have a lot of fun making our ow... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Daily Dividers ..tutorial
Every morning I wake up, put on my superhero cape, and prepare for battle... with my four year old her closet. Getting her dressed has been such a challenge... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Zilalila ..never Leaf Your Heart
I think these hand-knit cushions could possibly give my couch a run for its money! It looks like what I think lounging on a cloud would feel like. (oh, and I'm... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Masked Mayhem ..kid Art
Making masks out of paper plates is one of my favorite kid art projects. They always seem to reflect the child's present mood. And for some reason, a grumpy... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
DIY Decals ..tutorial
Inspired by Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces, I added a bit of design to our kitchen cabinets. And best of all, the project was under $5.... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, PARENTING -
Raising Readers ..tips for Parents
I recently decided to go back to school to earn an add-on teaching license in the area of literacy. This has prompted a whole new selection of reading material... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Winners!
We had two winners for the Creativity for Kids giveaway:#9 - Lindsay, who said "My niece and nephew would have so much fun with this. Thanks!"#24 -... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
a Habitat for Fairies ..tutorial
If you have found yourself with a fairy living under your roof, you'll be glad to hear that creating a happy habitat for your winged lovely is easy, inexpensive... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Five Brilliant Things to Do This Summer
Who says summer fun has to be expensive? Here are five things to do this summer that won't break the bank are sure to remain with your kids forever..1.... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2011 PARENTING -
Celebrate Summer ..free Calendar Printable
Summer has arrived! ..and so has the "when are we going?"s "is it time yet?"s... So, we now have our entire summer schedule happily hanging on our... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Map It out ..kid Art
My kids have a thirst for direction, and not just in the abstract sense. They love to know where things are located, how to get there, and the names of common... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING -
Sleepy King
oh, how I love Sleepy King! These handmade whimsical woodland creatures are too cute for words. .. shop: sleepyking.etsy.com or sleepyking.bigcartel.com..... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS -
Read Around the Room ..kid Art + Activity
To keep my kids excited about reading over the summer we've initiated a "read around the room" challenge. Here's how you can join in:1. Have your child draw a... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, PARENTING