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Any City, USA. Prestel Coloring Books teach kids about fine art by encouraging them to stay inside the lines of masters like Warhol and Monet. The next edition is Vincent Van Gogh, due out in August. Pre-order now ($8.95) at amazon.com.

Coloring Books Are More Fun Than Museums.
Scooped by Hillary Geronemus
on May 26, 2009
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Any City, USA. The Fourth of July isn't usually a gifting holiday, but we might need to make an exception this year. The new Fourth of July doll is $40 at penelopepeapod.com.

There’s No Such Thing As Too Many Penelope Peapod Dolls.
Scooped by April Larken
on May 26, 2009
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Any City, USA. Ralph Lauren's new Jelly Fisherman Sandals have sneaker soles. Genius. $28 at ralphlauren.com.

Jellies That Won’t Wreck Your Kid’s Feet.
Scooped by Tara Mandy
on May 25, 2009
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Any City, USA. The "Snack & Play Travel Tray" from Star Kids is such a good idea on so many levels—not the least of which is it reduces their temptation to kick the front seats.

No More Back-Seat Fits Over Dropped Toys.
Scooped by Harlan Saroken
on May 25, 2009
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Any City, USA. Totally crushing on Pottery Barn Kids' new line of zebra toys and clothes—especially the zebra pull toy, an adorable twist on Fisher Price's classic L'il Snoopy pull. $29 at potterybarnkids.com.

My Pet Zebra Is Cooler Than Your Pet Dog.
Scooped by Tara Mandy
on May 22, 2009
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NYC. A concert tee is no substitute for a live Rosie encore, but all things considered this pint-size version is pretty freaking great. $40 at lalaling.com.

We Kinda Hate Anyone Who Has Tickets To Tonight’s Springsteen Concert.
Scooped by Tara Mandy
on May 21, 2009
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Any City, USA. Page Sargisson's "calendar" charms are a super chic way to honor your baby's arrival date—and a refreshing break from the ubiquitous initial discs. From $335 at pagesargisson.com.

A Cool Twist On The Push Present Charm.
Scooped by Harlan Saroken
on May 20, 2009
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Any City, USA. Jewel's new Lullaby CD is as angelic and melodious as you'd expect it to be. On sale now at amazon.com.

Jewel Can Sing “Twinkle Twinkle” Better Than You Can.
Scooped by Liz Seccuro
on May 20, 2009
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Any City, USA. Attach a Lil' Topper to just about any brand of water bottle, and voila! — you've got a makeshift no-spill sippy. The blue version works with brands like Fiji and Aquafina; yellow works with Poland Spring, Zephyrhills, et al. www.liltopper.com

Brilliant Sippy Converter Thingee.
Scooped by Tara Mandy
on May 19, 2009
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Any City, USA. The "Keep Me Coloring Germ Defense Place Mats" from Classy Kid are waterproof and adhesive like the Sesame Street Table Toppers, but kids can color them. They're also biodegradable and come with four roll-proof triangular crayons. Genius. $9.99 for a pack of 20 at Target.com.

Stick-On Place Mats Are Even Better When You Can Color ‘Em.
Scooped by April Larken
on May 19, 2009
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