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​While it may feel overwhelming to commit to learning about what each and every product is made out of, shopping with brands that are committed to safe, nontoxic materials is our favorite #momhack for keeping our little ones and the planet safe.

We are always looking for ways to incorporate nature into children’s rooms and spaces. Whether it’s with bringing actual nature into the room via plants that are beneficial to the air quality or using products that we know are free of chemicals.

While our adult bodies can (sometimes) withstand environmental allergens and chemicals, little bodies are much more susceptible and reactive. Our goal is to help our clients create rooms that are not only beautiful to look at -- but safe and healthy for our sweet little ones. 

As a general rule, we suggest avoiding products containing heavy metals, lead, mercury and cadmium, formaldehyde, phthalates, BPA and BPS, PVC, VOCs, PFAS, flame retardants, boric acid and fragrances. Why do we recommend avoiding these? Because they can affect behavior, disrupt endocrine systems, imbalance hormones, and in some cases are carcinogenic.

Below are some of our favorite go-to retailers and brands committed to creating things that are good for humans and the earth.

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​It's that time again, back to school or back home school or back to a little bit of this-and-that school. Whatever your child's fall education looks like they'll need to rise and shine earlier than the lazy days of summer. Maybe they'll need a little extra time to pick out their favorite face mask to go with their new school fashions and backpack.

Here are a dozen cool clocks with alarms, changing colors and even peek a boo animals. 

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3-2-1...BLAST OFF! Watching the recent rocket launch we imagined lots of little ones interested in space exploration. We pulled together over two dozen, out of this world room décor for baby and kids rooms. We hope this roundup helps you gear up for their own spaces her on earth.

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​So, you're considering working with an e-designer? We've got a few tips for you before you purchase our e-design services. They will having you feeling more prepared and get you going faster.

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Predicted top baby names for 2020. (Originally posted on Goodhousekeeping)

So many cool names on these lists and we think you find these ideas for displaying them in the nursery or big kid bedroom just as special.

Is it just us or is Mr. Octopus just every where? Maybe its because it's summer and we are dreaming of "cake by the ocean" and our up coming beach vacay.

The real reason is because the octopus is this season's new "IT" creature and we want you to find a way to bring him home with you. We've found a dozen stylish baby and kids products featuring his free flowing shape and cool blue hues. Perfect for those easy breezy beach and coastal inspired nursery or child's bedroom design.

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This interview with Project Nursery is a special one. Project Nursery was the main source of inspiration when I designed my very first nursery, for my own son. This was before offering e-design services to other families through YouthfulNest. Today we chat all things design trends, products and e-design services all offered on the Project Nursery + Project Junior website!

Co-founders Pam Ginocchio and Melisa Fluhr have listened to the interests of their followers and now their offering goes above and beyond visual inspiration. Now those amazing products seen in the dreamy room images are for sale right from their site's shop! You can also get started right from their site on your universal baby registry in partnership with MyRegistry.com. Last, but not least, they offer e-design services in partnership with non other than YouthfulNest.

Read on to learn more about how they are bringing it all to you and what's next on their mission to help families nail their youthful room dreams and help moms find stress-free lifestyle solutions.

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One of the trends for wall décor in kids' playrooms, besides everyone's favorite faux animals heads, is simple incorporating the word PLAY. We have rounded up a dozen of these playful wall art and décor options for your playroom, baby nursery or kid's room. From bright & bold to chic & sophisticated – they are all fun!

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You know the saying one woman's trash is another woman's treasure? Nothing could be more true when it comes to creating amazing décor and furniture pieces from unwanted or extra materials that we have found out junk yards, vintage shops and one of our all-time favorite haunts, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more to the public at a fraction of the retail price. I've purchased so many things for my own DIY upcycle projects including quality paints, wood trim, honeycomb blinds, etc. And I have also brought in my old appliances, furniture and hardware to donate.

If you've never heard of the ReStore look it up, like right now. There are over 900 in 49 states  across the country. I've personally donated and purchased from the stores in Charlotte, NC and here in Omaha, NE.

For now here is some inspiration from us for the types of projects to consider doing for your baby nursery or kids bedroom. They are each custom designed to work perfectly with a room design and cost a fraction of the price of store bought items.