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Hmm... wonder who will be the center of attention at the family Christmas party? I have a guess.....

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"Jingle Bell Rock" has been played by almost every musician (as well as symphony orchestras) and rocked to by almost every holiday celebrant around the world since Christmas of 1957.

When kids step into this flounced, fabulously feminine red organza skirt that's festive as Santa's hat, slip on the jingling wristies, and start the wee music box playing, the magic of the music takes over. Suddenly, merrily, it's "a bright time, the right time to rock the night away." Imported.

Updated Nov 11, 2008

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Discovery Lightning Lab

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What an amazing new toy! I almost don't want to call it a toy due to its sophistication.... very cool.

*Stage an incredible lightning show
* Watch and listen to four pre-programmed storms
*Mastermind your own storm with striking lightning bolts
*Fall asleep to a pre-programmed lightning show
*Learn about science and the dangers of lightning
*Auto shut-off

Updated Oct 30, 2008

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Design-Your-Own Muppet Kit

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FAO Schwartz has a new, fabulous gift idea: Design your very own custom Muppet Whatnot. Even better, there are two ways to do it: either right online or, if you want something to wrap for under the tree, with this Design kit.

What you'll get: a package of instructions and vinyl fashions, body parts and hairstyles so the recipient can mix and match everything until they get it juuuust right. Then they fill in the online order form and in 3-4 weeks, their very own 16" hand-and-rod Muppet (just like the 'real' ones!) arrives in a clear plastic backpack.

Absolutely awesome.

Updated Oct 30, 2008

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Giant Jenga

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Very cool. Jenga like this would be great for adults too, think yard party!

Updated Oct 11, 2008

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Holiday-scented Smencils

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One of my kids' FAVORITE products- yummy smelling Smencils (made from recycled newspaper, fyi and a great fundraising idea- check the smencils homepage for info) is now available in cinnamon, candy cane, sugar plum, gingerbread & sugar cookie.

Perfect stocking stuffer!

Updated Oct 24, 2008

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Time Bandits (Special Edition)

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One of the joys of being a mother to pre-teens is the ability to force them to watch whatever I put on. After all, they can't drive off anywhere. They can't afford to buy their own stuff. They just have to deal with it. Luckily, for the most part, they even like it.

Last year I started prepping for my inevitable mid-life crisis in a few years by going all DVD retro on them. I got into one of my moods.... and spent a few late nights trolling my memory and Amazon for movies I used to love but had forgotten. All with the intention of buying them and forcing my offspring to embrace them as well, thus ensuring my legacy would be continued in future generations.

In this case, that legacy includes a love for midgets who time travel. I loved this movie back then, I love it now.

**with Terry Gilliam, Katherine Helmond, Madeleine Stowe, Shelley Duvall, Brad Pitt........
**features a DVD-Rom version of the original screenplay and pull-out map.

Updated Jul 19, 2008

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Lulu: Publish Your Own Book

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A very cool site that lets you design and publish- without set-up fees- your very own book. Whether you fancy yourself a novelist or simply want to put together favorite recipes as a great Christmas gift, this site gives you all the tools you need- free of charge.

Updated Sep 13, 2008

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The Only Digital Camera Swim Mask

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My daughter is SO excited about this! And come to think of it, so am I. Imagine a pool party this summer where you have one or two of these for your guests to play with.... the result? One of the best home movies you'll ever create, I'd imagine. Actually, I'd even bet money on it. Real money.

The 5MP camera has a memory upgrade slot as well so you're only limited in how many pictures you take by the size of your card.

From the site:
The 5 MP camera can operate to a depth of 15', making it ideal for use when snorkeling or in swimming pools. The masks eye pieces are made of tempered glass and have integrated crosshairs that allow you to line up shots easily; simply press the shutter button to take pictures or videos. An LED inside the mask tells you if you are in still picture or video mode. Downloading images is as easy as plugging in the mask to your PCs or Macs USB port (USB cable included)the included software allows you to edit your content. Its built-in 16 MB memory can store up to 30 high- resolution pictures (2560 x 1920) or up to 52 seconds of video. A microSD card slot allows you to expand memory for additional pictures or videos. Requires two AAA batteries. Ages 8 and up. (via thegreenhead)

Updated Jul 1, 2008

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Scrap 'N Stuff Umbrella

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A cool, creative way for your artist-in-residence to showcase her talents! This umbrella comes with ribbons, pre-cut designs and more.... but far better would be to let a child design their own art and slide it into the pockets.

Updated Nov 11, 2008

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Cringe: Teenage Diaries, Journals, Notes, Letters, Poems, and Abandoned Rock Operas

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Not an empty diary or journal but rather a trip down memory lane to inspire the secret keeper within....

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Did you keep a diary during your teen years? Do you have a box of loopy-cursive, never-sent notes to your crush? Or some overwrought poetry about your bleak existence? An unfinished rockopera? Well, you’re not alone, and in Cringe, you’ll find a reason to unearth your adolescent angst and have a good laugh—at yourself.

A compilation of real teenage diary and journal entries, letters,
songs, stories, and lists—along with biting commentary, background, and self-examination from the now so-called grown-ups who wrote them—Cringe offers a voyeuristic glimpse at the roller coaster of youth in all of its navel-gazing, soul-searching, social-skewering glory.

Cringe -worthy excerpts include

Really bad poetry:
I lumber like the sad clown with
the hope that my performance
might make you smile.
Yet I am a flickering star over
a cloudy sky.

Blush-inducing pep talks:
OK. It’s the end of February. No more
kidding around! You have to go out
with someone! You haven’t gone out
with someone since the summer!
At least fool around with someone!
Come on! You’ve got it in ya!

Questionable motivations:
My mom is madly in love with
her boyfriend. . . . Cool! He’s so rich
. . . I could get a lot out of this—
vacations, a car—if he buys my mom
one + she gives me hers—psyche!

And rages against the world at large:
I am living in a dream world.
Wishes are a bunch of crap.
They never come true so what’s
the use of even wasting your
time hoping they’ll come true
when they don’t?

Inspired by the New York–based reading series of the same name, Cringe will help you realize that being a grown-up isn’t all that terrible. At least you don’t have to worry about who’s going to be at the mall anymore.

Updated Oct 18, 2008

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