Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? I sincerely hope not — that would hurt!! Silliness aside, you’d be hard-pressed to find a tween today who doesn’t know her emoticon vocab. And if you’re super-cool, you’re also familiar with Emoji, a series of texting symbols courtesy of our Japanese friends. No matter where you roam, we think the new Emoji Icons line from The Maya Group will know just how to speak your language. These collectible accessories let kids express themselves in a way that’s instantly understandable, without saying a word. With Emoji Bands, you can arrange the icons on a bracelet and let the world know how you’re feeling. Change of mood? No worries, simply change your message. With over 80 icons, you [&hellip
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Our first day of snow this season, and I’m already sick of the white stuff. OK, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration (it does make all the outdoor Christmas decorations more picturesque). But the freezing temps and slippery travels that go along with it? Yeah, I’d be happy to skip all that. Because we can’t exactly fast-forward to spring (heck, it’s not even technically winter yet!), we can fantasize about hopping a plane and flying far, far away to a remote tropical island, “a land where palm trees sway,” as a favorite Christmas song of ours goes. Once you’ve gotten your head out of the clouds and your feet are back on snowy ground, consider getting creative with your decorations to make all this [&hellip
My daughter’s bus driver just told me it’s supposed to snow on Sunday. Already? I was just admiring the still-ripe roses and their unseasonal bloom on our garden trellis. We’ve been so spoiled by the mild fall here in the Northeast, that it’s hard to believe it’s nearly December. Since so many of you will be sitting down to Thanksgiving leftovers in the coming week, we thought we’d share a useful product idea to make your oven accident-proof. Spud Spikes are a cooking nail that, when inserted into a pre-cooked potato, prevent blow-outs and allow for even cooking. The result is a tasty side dish, and less clean-up. We think they’re more effective than jabbing a fork into your pretty potato skin over and over….And [&hellip
Can you put a pricetag on a good night’s sleep? If you happen to be a new parent or a worldwide traveler, it’s probably something you don’t get much of. So, if you’re wondering just how precious those zzz’s are, would you consider investing in one of the latest trends in sleep aid? We’re not talking about popping a pill or drawing a hot bath. Philip Stein, maker of high-end watches, jewelry and other lifestyle accessories, has created a Sleep Bracelet that’s designed to give you the quality rest you so desperately need, especially during the start of an especially exhausting time of year. How does it work, you ask? The $300+ bracelet is designed with perforated holes that allow your skin to breathe more [&hellip
One of my 5-year-old’s favorite toys these days is a dress-up playset with a cut-out of a girl desperately in need of a wardrobe change. Simply by swapping out one swatch of fabric for another and closing the frame, she can update the look of her playmate in seconds. I can only wish changing clothes was this easy in real life! What mom hasn’t followed the parental advice of laying out the next day’s outfit the night before…only to have a temperamental tot change her mind the following morning? Well, we may not be able to fix that, but you may be able to strike a deal with your little fashionista with Lotty Dotty, a line of girls’ designer shirts with interchangeable elements that can [&hellip
No matter how many times we clean it, our family room still ends up looking like a storm blew through it. “What’s the point in cleaning up if it just gets messy again?,” purports my precocious 9-year-old. Despite her “logic,” I’d still like our home to resemble a somewhat civilized place. If you subscribe to the philosophy of ‘a place for everything, and everything in its place,’ but are looking for something a little more stylish than those acrylic bins from the dollar store, we’ve found just the source for you. Pehr Designs offers Petit Pehr upscale nursery and play room furnishings that fit into your home decor seamlessly and without pretense. The storage bins are roomy enough to stash a menagerie of stuffed animals, [&hellip
You’ve seen one pacifier, you’ve seen ‘em all…right? Not anymore. If you’re looking for the most unusual baby gift of all, and one that commands its hefty price tag, we’ve found just the present for your beloved babe. Inspired by the Royal Baby, Kalfin Jewellery has just released its custom Black Diamond Pacifier for a whopping $50,000 (for the cost alone, that should secure your spot as favorite aunt…for life). Available in 14-carat white or yellow gold, as well as sterling silver, this pacifier can be custom-designed in a number of additional color options. Needless to say, this is not your everyday binky, and we wouldn’t recommend popping it in the dishwasher. But if you’re looking to make a statement for the special baby in [&hellip
Is your kid clamoring for pierced ears? Are weekly manicures for your tween out of your budget this time of year? Then have we got the solution for you. Poppy Drops is a hip and happenin’ company that makes temporary tattoos for little nails and ears. It’s ideal for kids who can’t commit to a style–and for moms who won’t let their daughters get that double piercing in the first place! Poppy Drops Tattoo Nail Art is easy to apply: just cut a square around the image you wish to apply, remove the protective covering and place face-down on your nail. Using a wet cloth, moisten the paper backing and then let dry for about 30 seconds. Sounds a little involved, but after doing a [&hellip
When I was in elementary school, my older sister designed my Halloween costumes. One year, I was a Rubik’s Cube, another a stick of gum and still another a ladybug. All she needed was a cardboard box, some poster paper and a few other art supplies, and she managed to turn the mundane into the extraordinary. The year I wound a prize for best costume, I masqueraded as a yellow crayon, complete with cone-shaped hat. I wish I had a picture to post, but trust me when I say it was quite creative. If you don’t consider yourself handy with a glue gun or aren’t a seasoned seamstress, you may find yourself resorting to store-bought costumes. Easing your guilty conscience is a new line of [&hellip
Has your kid picked out her Halloween costume yet? If you have older kids, well, then…stock up on zombie clothing and facepaint. But if you happen to have a preschooler, you can expect her to change her mind at least a half-dozen times before October 31st. (Minnie Mouse….no, wait Arielle…okay, okay Minnie!) Sound familiar? Just as unpredictable as your child’s temperament is the weather. I can remember Halloweens past when my older sister went to great lengths to turn me into a Rubik’s Cube, a ladybug, even a stick of gum…only to have her handiwork covered up by a bulky coat. While lots of costumes for little kids are now available in heavier fleece one pieces, they’re not exactly ideal for climates contending with global [&hellip