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Star Wars in 3D gives everyone a chance to see it on the big screen
My seven-year-old can tell you whose lightsaber is purple (Mace Windu) and what sound a Droideka makes (em! em!), but he's never been able to sit in a movie theater and see one of his beloved Star Wars movies on the big screen. Until now.
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The perfect little-girl necklaces from Bel Kai Designs
Along with the toys, book and clothes, I always like to have one sentimental gift to my kids tucked into their stocking that they know is from me: Their Sappy Mama. For my eight-year-old daughter, I found a sweet little trinket that expresses how much I love this age.
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Your girl's first big-girl necklace
A totally non-ironic, non-cynical, totally happy tee
In a field of ironic, cynical tees for kids (homework sucks, anyone?) I was kind of glad to stumble across this one.
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My first tools. Ideally not followed by my first stitches.
My boys love woodworking. But I have to admit, seeing them wielding heavy tools does frighten me some.
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Harajuku Mini for Target launches. Super heart!
So we've finally got a look at the much anticipated Gwen Stefani Harajuku Mini line for Target. While it's hopefully not going to lead Missoni-style riots at the store, I'd say if you've got some funky kids to clothe...
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At the risk of this turning into the Why you should look for The Man in the Moon
Author/illustrator William Joyce has created such a gorgeously illustrated, fanciful story about the man in the moon legend that it has become an instant classic in my household.
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Being Elmo
I still remember the first time I saw Kevin Clash, the man behind Elmo, on a TV show--and I couldn't believe my ears. When knew a big guy like Kevin was the voice of the lovable--and, yes, sometimes annoying--little red guy on Sesame Street.
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Roller Girl
With the 70s coming back hard everywhere from music to fashion (hello, Ella Moss) to Broadway revivals, I am not surprised at all to see the most fabulous pair of old school roller skates.
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Let's give em something to talk about
If you're not familiar with TableTopics, it's such a fabulous little secret weapon to have around the house for those holiday weekends in which the throngs of relatives descend upon you. I mean, uh, honor you with their presence.
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