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Every Kids Show & Movie Leaving Netflix—& What to Watch Instead

by Shahrzad Warkentin

Netflix can be a huge blessing when you have kids that love to watch the same shows over and over again. That is, until the time comes for those shows to say goodbye! Several kid-favorites, including Disney’s Finding Dory, are leaving Netflix in August. Luckily we’ve got the cure for those “gone-from-Netflix” blues.

What's Leaving Netflix in August

Disney/Pixar via YouTube

Here are all the kids shows and movies that will be signing off from Netflix next month:

  • Finding Dory (Aug. 1)
  • Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot (Aug. 1)
  • Chuggington (Aug. 1)
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog (Aug. 15)
  • Clifford’s Puppy Days (Aug. 15)
  • The Adventures of Chuck & Friends (Aug. 16)
  • My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Aug. 16)
  • Jem and the Holograms (Aug. 16)
  • Littlest Pet Shop (Aug. 16)
  • Pound Puppies (Aug. 16)
  • Transformers Prime (Aug. 16)
  • Transformers: Rescue Bots (Aug. 16)
  • Transformers: Robots in Disguise (Aug. 16)

If You Liked Finding Dory, Watch Disney's Bolt

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In a similar vein as Finding Dory, this road-trip style storyline has one delusional pup trying to find his way back home. It's one of Disney’s lesser-known titles, but the whole family will instantly fall in love with it. If you really need a Pixar fix though, check out Coco.

If You Liked Care Bears & My Little Pony, Watch True and the Rainbow Kingdom

True the and Rainbow Kingdom via YouTube

Rainbows, cuteness and a focus on kindness and empathy makes True and the Rainbow Kingdom the perfect replacement for those lovable, colorful bears and ponies. Trolls: The Beat Goes On! is also a great choice, with its second season debuting in August.

If You Liked Clifford, Pound Puppies & Littlest Pet Shop, Watch Octonauts

NCircle Entertainment via YouTube

This crew of animals lending under sea creatures a helping hand—with plenty of learning and fun—is the perfect pick for animal lovers. Beat Bugs is another great series where friendship among critters takes centerstage.

If You Liked Transformers, Watch Dinotrux

Netflix Kids & Family via YouTube

These metallic dinosaurs will fulfill that love of walking, talking robots. Voltron: Legendary Defender is another good option; the show's seventh season debuts Aug. 10.

If You Liked Chuggington, Watch Super Wings

Super Wings via YouTube

A happy little jet and his winged friends like to solve problems as they deliver packages to kids around the world. Tayo the Little Bus is another helpful vehicle with smiling pals worth checking out.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Courtesy Disney/Pixar

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The Newest (& Coolest) Gear for Your Dino-Obessed Kid

by Gabby Cullen

With Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom arriving in theaters everywhere this week, there’s never been a better time for your dino-obsessed kid (there’s one in every family!). With prehistoric creatures at the top of the 2018 toy trend list, we’ve seen everything from dino eggs to the coolest explorer playset around. Scroll down to see our favorite dinosaur gear for kids of all ages.

Explorers Hidden Temple

New from Playmobil comes the Explorers line! Journey to the Hidden Temple, and join the explorers as they navigate the temple ruins, and use it as a research lab before exploring the rest of the island. Watch out for the T-Rex, whose arms and legs actually move! There are tons of other tiny accessories, and some are interactive! There are glow-in-the-dark features (the ruin’s eyes, the test tube and the jungle plants all glow when using the included UV flashlight), the treasure map reveals hidden secrets when rubbed, the freight pulley is pivotable and much more.

For ages 4 & up.

Available at playmobil.us, $59.99.

You don’t have to be a preschooler to love dinosaurs. This new board game from Ravensburger will take you back to where it all began—on the island of Isla Nublar. Choose to be one of the original, iconic characters or be all the dinosaurs and attempt to gain control of the park to win!

For ages 10 & up.

Available at target.com, $29.99.

T-Rex T-Shirt

Let your kid put his love for the most famous dino of them all on display. This adorable t-shirt from Boredwalk T-Shirts comes in six different colors, are unisex and are hand-printed in Los Angeles.

Sizes: 2T - Large (10-12)

Available at boredwalktshirts.com, $25.

Jurassic World Mini 3-Pack

There’s nothing quite like model dinosaurs. These new Jurassic World mini dinos feature realistic sculpting, are compatible with matchbox cars for hours of fun, and one of the figurines is a metallic action figure inspired by the new movie.

Ages: 3 & up.

Available at amazon.com, $9.99.

I Dig It Dinos! Dino Egg

Combine the red-hot reveal with dinosaurs and what do you get? The new I Dig It Dino Egg from Thames & Kosmos! There are 12 prehistoric buddies that need to be excavated from their fossil shell, and all the tools your little paleontologist needs are included.

Ages: 5 & up.

Available at thamesandkosmos.com, $2.95 each.

Dino Tego from Magformers

Add a little prehistoric fun to your magnetic play time with the new Dino Tego from Magformers. The 20-piece set comes with squares, rectangles and accessories that allow kids to create a moving dinosaur. There are two other sets: Dino Rano and Dino Cera!

Ages: 3 & up.

Available at amazon.com, $39.99.

— Gabby Cullen

 

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11 Design Ideas for Personalized Nursery Decor

by Whitney C. Harris

Your baby’s name makes for charming personalized decor you’ll never get sick of — and it grows with your child. Here are 11 ways to visually incorporate that all-important name into your baby’s first room. There’s something for everyone, from Ava to Zachary.

Powerful Pennants

A custom name pennant ($50 and up) from Etsy shop Hoping Machine NY has a simple yet powerful effect in any baby boy or girl’s room, and can work with both modern and vintage decor. The pennants are handmade with premium felt in the Hudson Valley and hang from a wooden dowel with three-ply jute twine. Visit the Etsy shop for other styles and sayings.

A Lofty Letter

Give your baby’s nursery a cool, industrial vibe with these hollowed-out letters made of iron. The Magnificent Metal Letter ($6.97) is a Land of Nod exclusive that can sit on a shelf or be hung on the wall. Spell out your child’s full name, their initials, or just the first letter of their name for impact. Then, get creative and fill each letter with toys, heirlooms or twinkle lights. 

Pretty Plaques

On the other side of the world, Etsy shop Little Birdy Finds in Melbourne, Australia, is designing and cutting name plaques ($18.11 and up) using sustainable materials. Each plaque has its own special look thanks to variations in the bamboo and will dress up your child's door or wall. These made-to-order pieces are laser-cut and come with a neutral-colored waxed-cotton hanging cord for easy decorating.

Wood Blocks for the Wonder Years

A set of alphabet blocks ($2.85 per block) spelling out your child’s name gives any baby nursery a personal and timeless touch. These hardwood building blocks from Bannor Toys are made with walnut, maple and cherry woods that are sanded satin-smooth with rounded edges and a beeswax and flaxseed oil finish. And for added interest, each block has sides containing a capital letter and the corresponding lowercase letter, as well as hearts, stars or numbers from 0 to 9, as specified.

Precious Pillows

There’s something undeniably sweet about the notebook paper-inspired natural linen pillows ($38) made by Etsy shop Natures Needle. The machine-and-hand embroidered bolster comes with a soft pillow insert and has an envelope closure on the back so the case can be gently washed. Personalize yours with your child’s first name (and middle name too for an even more one-of-a-kind effect) and pick from pastel rainbow, classic rainbow, or black lettering.

A Versatile Tile

Precious but not overtly juvenile, the personalized name tile in Ceramic ($36) from Paloma’s Nest Can be used throughout your home in countless creative ways. Mount it on your baby’s bedroom door, place it on a bookshelf with other favorite objects, nail it to the foot of your child’s bed, use it to designate a dedicated coat hook, or sew it on to a holiday stocking. The tile is handcrafted using fine white clay and pairs nicely with small brass nails or heavy-weight nylon thread.

The Cutest Cap

An adorable hat is a staple in any newborn’s wardrobe, and the tiny topper becomes adorable decor after your child outgrows it. These hand-embroidered caps ($19.95 and up) from Etsy shop Bisou Et Calin are made from high-quality cotton knit fabrics and come in seemingly endless color and pattern options. The felt patch for the name comes in black, grey, navy blue or brown, and in print or cursive lettering. Frame the cap or place it decoratively on a shelf after your little one has outgrown it.

A Personalized Puzzle

A toy that sends proceeds to educational and environmental initiatives can be your baby’s first lesson in giving back. It’s what the family at Smiling Tree is all about. Their Spell Well Name Puzzle ($25 and up) is made with light-colored maple letters and a darker walnut base for high contrast. Everything is handcrafted in Minnesota and finished with a homegrown blend of organic oil and beeswax. A portion of proceeds from every item sold is donated to the Peace Corps' youth development programs.

A Charming Hoop

A custom handmade hoop ($42) with your little one’s name is a classic decoration for your child's room. If you're not up for crafting your own, the Etsy shop The Cotton Thread makes them as simple or ornate and floral as you like. Choose your color preferences and you can even remove the outer hoop if you like.

Baby's First Blanket

Add a little sparkle with the Metallic Star & Name Stroller Blanket ($69) from the Stationery Studio. Keep it in the nursery for playtime on chilly days or bring it during outings to keep your wee one warm in the car seat or stroller. There are more than 25 blanket colors to choose from, and you can select silver or gold metallic yarn.

Art That's Out of This World

The “You Are Here” Children’s Custom Art ($42 and up) from Minted will teach your little one something about outer space while giving them an idea of where we are in the solar system. You specify the print size, background color, and frame color.

 

What’s your favorite way to personalize a baby’s room? Let us know below!

— Whitney C. Harris

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Get Your Party on with P.S. XO

by Christina Montoya Fiedler

What if we told you there’s a product out there that can totally change the way you think about party planning for your kiddos future fiestas? No more shopping from the bargain bin or throwing stuff in your cart hoping it all comes together in the end. Meet P.S. XO the latest contender to the party in a box club that mixes just the right amount of creative with do it yourself options. Brainchild of child star turned super mom Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster!), P.S. XO is anything but cookie cutter, and you can feel that the moment you open the box.

What’s Inside
Each Party Box contains classic, high quality decorations, favors, crafts and other essentials for birthday parties for up to ten children. Complete boxes include decorations (garlands, tassels, pom-poms, balloons), essentials (straws, cupcake toppers, confetti, tables runners and more) and craft supplies (metallic markers, memory books, photo corners, note cards). But if you need help planning in a specific area, you can buy things like party favor and craft kits separately.

Choose Your Theme
You can pick from a variety of curated party boxes with four themes.

Inside the fairy box you’ll find a fairy crown craft complete with ribbons and paper flowers, and enough pink and sparkles to make any little princess feel royal.

The pirate kit is perfect for little swashbucklers who want it all. Make personalized treasure chests complete with sand, gems, coins and stickers plus red, black and silver decorations to set up the perfect pirate’s cove.

And our favorite, the jungle themed box, will make little monkeys go bananas for all things wild including bright green balloons, burlap table runners, metallic streamers and gold foil confetti.

Finally, the celebrate boxes for adults has just the right amount of sparkle and class for a festive home party, no matter what the occasion.

Why We Love It
This is so much better than tossing pre-made favors into your shopping cart. P.S. XO creates something more organic: a chance to create together for a party you’ll remember for a long time to come. Plus, if you have older kids, you can park them at the craft table and let them go nuts. Definitely a plus.

Log on to the website, pick your box and it will be delivered right to your doorstep. Complete boxes – essentials, crafts, and decorations – are priced at $99.95 We, know that might sound steep, but when you figure in the time and actual cost of throwing a party, it’s just a drop in the bucket.

Buying some of the options a la carte is a perfect option for those looking to spice up what they already have. You really can’t go wrong.

Online: psxo.com

Moms, how would you use the supplies in a P.S. XO party box to create the ultimate party? Tell us in the comments below.

— Christina Montoya Fielder

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3 New Art Exhibits Your Kids Will Actually Enjoy

by writerredtri

Taking kids to art museums isn’t always enlightening—for anybody. You want them to respond, engage, and get inspired. But too often there’s only whining and getting too close to priceless artwork (and annoyed stares from museum guards). But these three shows, all opening in D.C. in October, offer something even for the littlest and most skeptical art aficionado. To sweeten the deal—literally—we’re also suggesting some nearby treats.

“Van Gogh Repetitions” at the Phillips Collection
Van Gogh has been in the news lately, thanks to the discovery of a previously unknown painting, now confirmed to be one of his. This exhibition (running Oct. 12-Jan. 26) focuses on his artistic process, so observers young and old can see how he worked, step by step. Kids might have already seen The Postman, Starry Night, Bedroom at Arles, and The Road Menders; they’ll enjoy the portraiture, concrete imagery—and sheer beauty.

Post-museum treat: Stroll through the Dupont Circle neighborhood for doughnuts at GBD or ice cream at Larry’s Homemade.

The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St. NW (Kalorama Heights)
202-387-2151
Online: phillipscollection.org

“Overdrive: LA Constructions the Future, 1940-1990” at National Building Museum
The National Building Museum is the only East Coast showing of this survey (running Oct. 20- March 10), put together by the Getty Museum—a quintessential Los Angeles source for the quintessential LA show. It’s an in-depth look at Southern California’s architecture in the second half of the twentieth century. That sounds serious, but kid-friendly multimedia is the key here: models, photos, film, digital displays. And cars!

You hardly need to bribe your little ones at NBM: it’s got fantastic kids’ exhibits, like Play Work Build and (for the youngest visitors) the Building Zone. Mini golf is closed for the season, but children can have the run (well behaved and in control, of course) of the huge atrium. And if that’s not enough, pop into the excellent children’s section of the museum shop or snag a sweet from Marvelous Market, right there inside the museum. Still cranky? Pitango Gelato is just a few blocks away.

National Building Museum
401 F St. NW (Downtown)
202-272-2448
Online: nbm.org

“Heaven and Earth: The Art of Byzantium” at the National Gallery of Art
This is the NGA’s first exhibit of Byzantine art (running Oct. 6- March 2), all from Greece, some of it newly excavated. Kids will love its many forms, metallic finishes and bold colors. Sculpture, mosaic, fresco, glass, ceramic, even jewelry will keep them interested. And after you introduce your minis to these possibly challenging works, stroll over to the East Wing. The trip alone—through Leo Villareal’s Multiverse LED show surrounding the moving sidewalk—is a fun art experience. Then check out the mobiles and stabiles in the Calder room (animals casting shadows!) and Matisse’s lovely paper cutouts.

Treat? Gelato in the museum’s Cascade Cafe, where you can relax and watch the waterfall. Or snag a Good Humor from one of the countless trucks on the Mall.

National Gallery of Art
Constitution Ave. NW between 3rd and 9th Sts. (National Mall)
202-737-4215
Online: nga.gov

Which art museum is your kids’ favorite? Tell us in the Comments section below. 

—Nadya Sagner

Photos courtesy of The Phillips Collection, Getty Museum, and das_kaninchen via Flickr

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Date Night: Shuck it Yourself!

by Erin Lem

We have all heard that eating oysters invokes strong feelings of love and desire, but at first glance, their amorphous, unattractive appearance may initially leave us wondering: why? Discover the answer to that question as you adventure beyond the restaurant appetizer menu, to coastal Washington. Experience and understand the allure and mystery of this unlikely mollusk, as prominent foodie columnist Langston Cook shows you how to forage for them yourself.

“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”

—Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast

To read the entire article, including information on classes and locations, click here.

This is our weekly guest post from our friends at Seattle Magazine, which keeps readers on the pulse of restaurants, personalities, arts, entertainment and culture that reflect the tapestry of our dynamic landscape. We’ve teamed up for an exciting partnership to bring you a weekly dose of fantastic Date Night ideas throughout greater Seattle.

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