Today was my birthday (my 29th, of course), and yes, even Mama Walnut was treated to a day that was all her own. After an afternoon at the beach with a good book in hand, my family treated me to a homemade red velvet birthday cake, an unexpected delight. But perhaps one of the greatest surprises was from my 9-year-old daughter who decided to wear a dress in my honor. And not just any dress, mind you. One that would be the envy of any fashion-conscious tween, or so I told her. You see this is one girl who does not enjoy skirts, dresses, frilly blouses or anything remotely feminine. While she’s not exactly a tomboy, this gal just doesn’t care for clothes. Some might [&hellip
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Got a summer reading list? If your teen hasn’t cracked open this year’s selection, it’s time to get crackin’ (only 6 more weeks ’til Labor Day). But if the sun and surf are competing for her attention and making it difficult to hunker down with her Kindle, Nook or hardcover, it’s time to offer a little inspiration. Out of Print Clothing features an entire line of book-themed T-shirts, tote bags and journals for kids and adults alike. Whether your grade schooler has just finished “Charlotte’s Web” or your high schooler has plowed through “The Great Gatsby,” there’s an item that’s just perfect for her. Among our favorites are the literary covered journals that invite aspire young writers to keep at their craft, and the bags [&hellip
Both my girls have already discovered the art of expressing themselves, and it’s not just through their artwork. My 7-year-old loves to don a pair of sparkly sunglasses or anything bearing a peace sign, while the 3-year-old has figured out that she exudes coolness if she sports Snoopy attire (don’t worry, tomorrow it’ll be Hello Kitty or some other character of the moment). Maybe that’s why graphic T-shirts are all the rage these days, showing up everywhere from runways to kids’ clothing catalogs. The latest line to catch our eye is from Chi Chi Baby, featuring 11 distinct prints for sizes 2T-5T. With bold prints that proclaim hip lingo like “wild child” and “rock star,” both boys and girls will gravitate to these stylish shirts, [&hellip