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TFG DEPUTY EDITOR AND BEAUTY DIRECTOR CHELSEA KAPLAN GIVES YOU THE GOODS ON
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My kids are always bringing home the cutest art projects and drawings from school, but I’m running out of ideas (and walls!) on how to display them. Any recommendations?—Jeannette, NY, NY
pin artwork 1 Have I got a cool solution for you! How about a custom-made child’s artwork jewelry from Totally Out of Hand? Here’s how it works: simply fax, email or snail mail a photo of your child’s artwork to silversmith Lee Skalkos, and she will personally handcraft you a sterling silver or gold pin, pair of earrings, keychain or pendant (or tie tack, tie bar or cufflinks for Dad) that replicates your child’s artwork. She’ll work with you individually to determine style and size, ensuring that you not only receive great service, but also a family heirloom that will be passed from one generation to the next. In about three weeks, you’ll have a lasting, beautiful representation of your child’s artwork—without the need to sacrifice wall space! How cool is that? Prices range from $95-145. For more information, visit www.totallyoutofhand.com. train pin 2


I have five kids, and it seems like I go to the grocery store every day. I’d like to get some reusable grocery bags to reduce my waste—do cute ones exist?—Dana, St. Paul, MN
retro kitchen bag If you’re doing all that shopping, you definitely deserve some cute bags to carry with you on all of your trips. I love the “Retro Kitchen” reusable bags from Envirosax. They come in five whimsical, candy-colored kitschy patterns, each of which costs $8.50. For $37.95, you can purchase all five. To view the different styles or to purchase, visit usa.envirosax.com. You can also check out the very hip ones from Skeeda. They're a little pricier at $15 per bag, but they're top quality and very cute. Go to www.skeeda.com to see for yourself. Skeeda


I love to cook, as do my mother and my grandmother—it’s a big family tradition. I have two daughters who seem to enjoy it as well, thankfully, so I’d love to begin putting together our family recipes in a nice collection for them.  Right now, they’re stuck in some ratty old recipe box. Can you recommend a better idea on how to preserve them? Rayna, Galveston, TX
recipe binders

I advise cataloging all of your cherished family recipes in one of Russell + Hazel’s adorable recipe binders. Meant to be command central for your kitchen, these binders will neatly store recipes, menu planners, shopping lists and more. Each binder includes a set of 15 section tabs, a measuring equivalent page, 40 recipe pages, 50 recipe cards and 60 pages of menu planning sheets. They’ll help keep your recipes organized and protected—now and for years to come!


Chelsea and her son Zach



Click here to read all about Deputy Editor/Beauty Director Chelsea Kaplan's life with child in her blog,“I'm Somebody's Mother?”

   


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