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Edible Spy Paper Pack
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"Of all of the "I'm sorry Mommy left you" presents I brought back for the offspring after a recent sojourn to D.C., this one was far and away the hit of the crowd. It's a simple concept- you write a secret message on the paper and the other person eats it. Yep. Eats it. What does it taste like? Well, to be honest, it tastes exactly like Communion at church. The recipe is simple- potatoes, water ..."
James Bond Credit Card Lock Picking Kit
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"I picked up one of these at the International Spy Museum store in D.C. a few weeks ago. No idea what I'll do with it {as usual} but it cracks me up."
Cardboardesign Lemonade/Advice Stand
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"Target impresses the heck out of me these days with what they find- as does Tracie at Broadway Paper, whose blogs point them out to me. I'm a huge advocate of entertainment-through-pretend play.And this little number does a fine job at offering a myriad of possibilities, both indoors and out. I would love to see one after some kids had at it with their art designs...."
French Bull Melamine Princess Plate
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"I'm all about spring today which, in our house, means heading outdoors, cleaning out the playhouse and turning it back into a little princess pretend play cottage. It happens to be pouring rain and icy so the most I can do is a bit of retail prep work. Which is where these rugged, adorable plates come in. They'll be perfect for picnics in warmer weather. I already have a mermaid-themed variatio..."
Adirondack Chairs with Ottoman in 9 Styles ~On Sale!~
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"I've been keeping an eye on these chairs since the beginning of summer. One of my daughters is a massive mermaid fan. Now that they're 60% off, it's time to scoop one up! from the site: When is a chair more than just a chair? When it’s a Company Kids® Adirondack chair with its own personality! Made of cedar with whimsical designs and a non-toxic painted finish. Simple assembly required. Wipe c..."
Personalized Hooded Towels in 14 Styles
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"Fun, practical and personalized to boot! Many styles available. from site: This warm and cozy hooded towel is sure to provide fun even after bath time. Great for play time, too! One size fits all. 100% cotton. Machine wash. Imported. Updated Dec 6, 2008"
Jelly Belly Sweet Shoppe
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"Great for setting up a pretend candy shop! from Dylan's Candy Bar: A mini version of Jelly Belly dispensers, just like the ones we have in the store! This neat little dispenser has three bins. Each compartment holds about 3.25 ounces of Jelly Bellys. Comes with three sealed bags of Very Cherry, Smoothie Blend and Assorted flavors. When these run out just refill it with your favorites!"
Chanel Fashion Review Paper Dolls in Full Color
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"This is about the only Chanel I can afford..... From Amazon: "The essential little black dress, the elegant suit with the gold-buttoned jacket, the freedom to wear slacks — modern women still draw upon the innovations of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. This collection features 3 dolls and 28 authentic costumes that illustrate Chanel's haute couture history and the enduring appeal of her designs.""
Yves St. Laurent Fashion Review Paper Dolls
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"Product Description from Amazon: Well-researched, scrupulously rendered collection spotlights one of the great innovative couturiers of the 20th century. 3 dolls, including a figure of the noted designer and two models, are accompanied by 28 different costumes — among them a Mondrian-inspired dress, a satin-trimmed tuxedo, a day dress in the "trapeze" style, and much more."
American Fashion Designers Paper Dolls
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""A pictorial tribute to American designers! Two dolls with a stunning wardrobe of casual clothes, cocktail dresses, and elegant evening gowns model the creations of 32 designers, among them Mainbocher, Adele Simpson, Oscar de la Renta, Norman Norell, Pauline Trigère, Adolfo, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Carolina Herrera, Isaac Mizrahi, and Vera Wang." (from Amazon)"
Famous Torch Singers Paper Dolls
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"Great as unique gift labels on presents when you get tired of making them "pretend catfight"..... from the site: Product Description This stunning paper doll collection pays tribute to those lovely ladies of song whose intimate and distinctive vocal deliveries rang with stylish sophistication. 16 dolls, modeling 32 costumes, depict images of Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Josephine Baker, Ella Fitz..."
Best Actresses of the 1990's Paper Dolls
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"Cool. Now I can finally adjust Gwyneth's ill-fitting, peepshow of a dress..... It's been bugging ever since her speech. from the site: Kathy Bates got one. So did Jodie Foster, Helen Hunt, Hilary Swank, and 6 other talented ladies of the silver screen. Paper dolls depicting these 1990s Oscar recipients, as well as Holly Hunter, Jessica Lange, Frances McDormand, Gwyneth Paltrow, Susan Sarandon,..."
Las Vegas Stars Paper Dolls
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"Wayne Newton, you are finally mine to play with, you big hunk of Botoxed meat! Cutting out these dolls and using them as unique holiday gift tags would add a bit of kitschy fun to the holidays..... from the site: Product Description From the "getaway playland" of the world comes a star-studded lineup of singers, comedians, musicians, dancers, and other celebrities. Lifelike paper doll fi..."
Gift Box Advent Calendar (and More!)
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"Fill it with trivia questions and reuse for baby and bridal showers, for starters.... Or have your kids come up with a new game that utilizes this as a 3-D gameboard... Re-load it with applicable coupons, advice and a gift certificate or two and you have a unique New Baby gift..... Put office co-workers' names in each box for Secret Santa picking.... Or just use it as an advent calendar. ..."
Baekgaard Passport Covers in 20 Options!
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"There are 20 color-combos to choose from (including tartans!). Aside from using it in a traditional way, why not get one for you kids' playroom for creative make-believe this winter? They can make their own pages for to represent their "adventures." Little things that make games feel real and grown-up are big hits. from the site: Why not be a more colorful globetrotter? Fits standard-issue pas..."
Be A Magazine Editor Kit with Digital Camera by Fashion Angels
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"From FAO Schwartz: How would you like to be the editor-in-chief of your own fashion magazine? Here's everything you need to do just that- all you need is a computer and your creativity. Included are a digital camera with tripod, four photo backdrops for your fashion shoots, computer software, and complete, easy-to-follow instructions on putting it all together, from setting up the photos to wor..."
Art Pods
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"Perfect stocking stuffer! from Garnet Hill: Select a medium and start your masterpiece! Each zippered metal case holds an art kit. Non-toxic; not for children under 3. Imported. Orange: 8 markers, a pencil, a sharpener and an eraser. Green: 12 crayons, 18 pastels and a sharpener. Red: 9 watercolors and two brushes. Blue: 12 colored pencils, a sharpener and an eraser. Size: 9" L"
Wooden Stick Charades
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"from the site: * Get dramatic with our game of 56 wooden-stick charades * Crafted from the vintage original * Ages 7+ * Dimensions: 5"H"
micro mini sweets
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"I'm a sucker for sweets and a sucker for all things mini... so it makes sense that I'm a sucker for these! Unfortunately, they're not for eating, but you can trade them or collect them all. My favorite piece is probably the mini loaf of bread."
Deluxe World Fusion
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"The full collection of the sets I love soooo much.... from the site: Archiquest Reconstruct the world's architectural masterpieces! Take the "tect" out of architect, substitute imagination, and you get a stunning set of building blocks. Fully illustrated with original artwork inspired by famous architecture from around the globe, these blocks invite kids to share the amazing spatial, pro..."
Interior Design Studio
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"My ten-year-old actually picked this out of a catalog, exclaiming, "Oh my GOSH this is so COOL!" The ultimate compliment to the toy but kind of a passive aggressive hint to her mother that it was time to let her decorate her room herself for a change. Fabulous kit. from the site: If you could redecorate your room, where would you begin? Open our professional pink portfolio and use the suppli..."
Dalmation Cape
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"This may not be quite warm enough for the winters here in Wisconsin but it would do a great job taking the chill out of an early springtime walk.... There is a ladybug version as well. from the site: Dress for adventure! Kids can pretend to be anything and anywhere they want to be the instant they don this cute cape. Be a Dalmatian dotted with spots and spotted with dots - it's arf-fully ex..."
Insect Capes- Set of Five
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"5 Capes for $16.95? Great deal. How much fun would they add to a nature walk? Lots. That's how much. from the site: Kids sporting these colorful capes look "cute as a bug." How does metamorphosis occur? Easy! Children simply slip their arms through the foam-crafted capes' armholes to blossom into a bee or beetle, butterfly or ladybug - then make-believe magic takes wing. Set of five bugs-to-..."
Lets Have Lemonade Set
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"I just added this to the stash of make-believe themed Christmas presents for my two daughters, both of whom LOVE to play house. Oh wait, excuse me. Now that they're 7 and 10 they have changed it to "apartment"- as in they "live in their own apartment." Sigh. For $10, you can't really go wrong with this one. From the site: Nothing goes better with a warm spring day than fresh lemonade. And..."
Kings and Castles Block Set
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"This is one of those toys (in this case, a themed series) that makes you say, "Why didn't I think of that?" Archiquest took famous architectural themes from around the world- the Middle Ages is the subject in this set- and re-imagined them in intricate and stunningly colorful detail on wooden blocks. The result? A visually exotic and educational take on a classic toy. from the site: Experie..."
Empire and Arches Building Blocks
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"This is one of those toys (in this case, a themed series) that makes you say, "Why didn't I think of that?" Archiquest took famous architectural themes from around the world- the Roman Empire is the subject in this set- and re-imagined them in intricate and stunningly colorful detail on wooden blocks. The result? A visually exotic and educational take on a classic toy. from the site: Archiq..."
Dragons and Pagodas Building Blocks
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"This is one of those toys (in this case, a themed series) that makes you say, "Why didn't I think of that?" Archiquest took famous architectural themes from around the world- Ancient China is the subject in this set- and re-imagined them in intricate and stunningly colorful detail on wooden blocks. The result? A visually exotic and educational take on a classic toy. from the site: Archiquest..."
Star Performance Theater
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"Perfect if you have a drama king or queen under your roof this Christmas.... from the site: On stage! Young musicians, thespians, and fashion models (as well as announcers for and participants in every imaginable kind of performance event) earn a walk down this red "carpet." Made of durable polyester with a mesh ceiling to aid air circulation, the theater features a curtain door both in ..."
Sno Paints
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"from HearthSong: Winter storms turn the yard into a young artist's brand-new canvas with these easy-to-use squeeze paints that are designed especially for use on snow. Tinted powder dissolves easily in warm water, is harmless to people, pets and the environment, and magically disappears when the snow melts. Set includes 4 paint packets, 4 squeeze bottles that look like crayons, and instruc..."
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