Normally you wouldn’t encourage your child to write or draw on the walls of his room, However, with the Chalk-O-Dile Wall Candy by Wallcandy Arts on the walls, your child can express himself with no worries.You can use the Chalk-O-Dile to decorate nurseries, bedooms, playrooms, wherever you want to add some whimsy and creativity. Because the Chalk-O-Dile is a peel and stick product, you can remove and reposition it anytime you want, without leaving any traces on your wall (according to the manufacturer).

Each kit of Wallcandy includes two 23″ long crocodiles and four talking bubbles. Chalk is also included. You can visit  RosenberryRooms to view this and many other styles of Wallcandy. The Chalk-O-Dile is available for $48.

If you’ve ever tried to keep a child occupied while in a restaurant or at church, you’ll see the value in the Doodlebag. Inside the Doodlebag are paper, chalkboard and chalk, washable crayons, and a lot of pockets for baby’s favorite toys. Fun features include five colors to choose from, like green or pink camo, and for $10.00 extra, personalization is available. Having a new baby? I think this makes a great gift for toddlers who will enjoy receiving a present “from” the new baby and will need something to do for hospital visits. I’d add a coloring book, a small car, and maybe a little washcloth in a fun print for cleaning the board off. Priced at $23.99, the Doodlebag is a parent and child friendly gift and can be found at burpsbibsandbeyond.com.

Anyone who has tried to take a toddler out to eat knows that it presents many challenges, even on a good day. My friend and I like to joke that we are likely blacklisted from several local eateries after some less than enjoyable evenings out with our kids. I have tried almost everything imaginable to keep my little one happy in restaurants, with varying degrees of success. I’m therefore curious about a product that I discovered recently. The Sam and Bellie Chalk Mat (available at samandbellie.com) is a cute fabric placemat on one side and a chalkboard on the other. It rolls up neatly and can be tucked away in a diaper bag. It comes as no surprise that celebrities such as Gwen Stefani and Vanessa Williams have been attracted to these cheerful mats. I’m planning to order one because even if it can’t keep my toddler entertained in a restaurant, it is awfully cute. It definitely seems worth the price. The original retail was $25, but they seem to be on sale at the moment, with prices ranging from $11.99-$19.99 depending on the pattern.