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Letterpress stationer port-2-port has opened a pop-up webshop called Wee, where they’re using their vintage wood type and letterpress to create custom onesies. Just choose the color of your [organic cotton] onesie, your ink color, and the initial or word (up to five letters) you’d like featured on your onesie. Available in size 6-12 months only, through June 30th ($30). www.port2portpress.com

Letterpress Onesies. Now There’s One We Hadn’t Heard Before.
June 01, 2010
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Wee Gallery's self-adhesive Wall Graphics have a hand-painted look. The adorable flags and alphabet letters are completely repositionable, which means you can use them for Baby #1 and Baby #2. $38 at weegallery.com.

Nursery Wall Decals That Don’t Look Like Decals.
March 31, 2010
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Two Hearts Bakery's X&O S'mores are $24.95 for a box of eight (four X's and four O's) at williams-sonoma.com.

Cutest Valentine’s Day Treats Ever.
January 08, 2010
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The Elias Zoo iPhone app offers 22 adorable illustrations of animals. Just poke the picture of the animal to hear the sound it makes. See the demo at eliassmiles.com.

A New iPhone App That Will Entertain Your Baby For A Really, Really Long Time.
December 30, 2009
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Any City (with snow), USA. The Land of Nod's new Rosebud Sled is meant for toddlers 18 months and older. So cute as a Christmas gift from the Grandfolks (hint, hint). $129 at landofnod.com.

It’s All About The Photo Op.
October 15, 2009
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Dallas. Disney's A Christmas Carol, starring Jim Carrey, hits theaters on November 9th. The movie's interactive train is currently touring U.S. cities, from L.A. to NYC. Next stop: Dallas (Aug 18 + 19). For details, visit disney.com.

Christmas in August: Weird, But Fun.
August 17, 2009
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Any City, USA. Set up an outdoor movie screening in your backyard. Inflatable open-air movie screens start at $499 for a 9-foot screen at openaircinema.com.

The Ultimate Summertime Play Date.
August 06, 2009
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Any City, USA. Crayola's new Nostalgic Tin reminds us of when crayons weren't washable, triangular, or jumbo. They were just, you know, crayons. $2.99 at crayolastore.com.

Ahh, The Good Old Days.
August 04, 2009
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Chicago. The "Movies in the Park" series is underway, featuring 170 current and classic films shown in neighborhood parks around the city through September. Click HERE for the full schedule.

Movies + Moonlight  = Fun
July 07, 2009
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Any City, USA. Zid Zid's ballet flats evoke Audrey herself. Good luck picking out just one pair. $18-$38, at milkshop.com.

Insanely Cute Ballet Flats For Toddlers.
June 03, 2009
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Any City, USA. The soft and flexible (and BPA-free) PUJ infant tub molds to fit any sink. $100 at mamasorganicbaby.com.

Slippery Little Suckers.
May 28, 2009
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Chicago. At the very least, we all know the new cupcake-decorating parties at Smash Cake will be yummy (it was opened by the same gal who owns Bleeding Heart Bakery). Parties aside, you can bring your kids by any day between 10am and 4pm to decorate their own cupcakes ($4 each). www.smashcakechicago.com

New Birthday Party Hotspot.
May 01, 2009
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Check out these mini-food collections, made by Japanese artists. The detail is mind-blowingly realistic and the scale is perfect for Barbie-size dolls. www.puchipetiteshop.com

Insanely Cool Barbie Accessories.
April 06, 2009
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If you're not lucky enough to live near the Fashionology store in LA, order one of their DIY kits so you can help your kids design and embellish their own tees, tanks, pants and hoodies at home. Cute, fun, genius. www.fashionology.com

Avoid Getting-Dressed Tantrums By Letting Them Make Their Own Clothes.
March 23, 2009
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Lifeway's new Probugs bottles (curvy grip, no-spill spout, fun characters) are almost as awesome as the ingredients (organic whole milk kefir, inulin, live and active cultures). Available at Whole Foods stores in NYC and Chicago. www.lifeway.net

Organic Whole Milk Kefir Disguised As Toys? Cool!
March 20, 2009
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Let the kids doodle on these hand silk-screened silicone placemats with washable markers, then just wipe clean with a wet cloth and start over. www.modern-twist.com

Way Cooler Than An Elmo Coloring Book.
March 08, 2009
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Loving these new Wish Come True figures. The packaging is almost as fun as the wobblers: you don't know which character you've bought until you open the box. $7.99 each at Strangeco.com.

Fab New Keep-Em-Quiet-In-Public Toys.
March 06, 2009
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