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Gap Sparkle Backpack

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 29th 2011

Your kid is sure to sparkle at school with this backpack from Gap. Credit: gap.com It may seem like you're just getting into the swing of summer, but back to school shopping season is already upon us. New clothes, new shoes, new ...Shine on with this sparkling backpack style.

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P'kolino Little One's Art Easel

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 28th 2011

The P'kolino Little One's Art Easel is two-sided for double the fun. Credit: pkolino.com Want to foster your kids' love of art, but get tired of picking up loose pieces of paper and broken crayons off the floor all the time? Set them ...Two kids can create works of art at once with this handy easel.

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Fijit Friends

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 27th 2011

Figit Friends dance, talk and tell jokes. Credit: mattel.com What's a Fijit Friend, we asked our toy-savvy 6-year-old. "Oh, I want a Fijit Friend. They're like these little dancing robot thingies. And if you say, 'I love you, Fijit ...Be careful before asking your kids about Figit Friends -- they'll soon be begging.

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Fish Eyes Rod and Reel With Underwater Video Camera

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 26th 2011

See what you're catching with this camera rod and reel from FishEyes. Credit: Amazon.com Gone fishin' with the kids yet this summer? What are you waiting for? Say you don't really have a great rod and reel for the little ones to use? ...A fishing rod with an underwater camera? Yep, we'll bite!

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Boy, 12, Wins Fashion Contest, Hopes to Dress Michelle Obama

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 25th 2011

First lady Michelle Obama isn't afraid to wear designs by relatively unknown, young designers. But a gown by a 12-year-old boy? Now, that would be a first. NBC reports Texas tween Grant Mower bested design students in college and high school ...Boy flies to Utah in hopes of catching first lady's eye with his design.

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Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 25th 2011

The new Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven doesn't need a light bulb. Credit: Hasbro

"Easy-Bake! Whatcha gonna make?"

Folks have been singing the praises of the Easy-Bake Oven since it launched way back in 1963, and now, a brand new style is ...Kids can have their cake -- and pizza, pretzels and cupcakes -- and eat it, too.

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KooKoo Birds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 22nd 2011

Bring a KooKoo Bird home to nest with your little one. Credit: Toysrus.com

Why get angry when you can go kookoo?

Lure your kids away from non-stop play of "Angry Birds" on your phone with plush birds from the Totally KooKoo toy ...Sick of kids playing "Angry Birds"? Bring home a KooKoo Bird.

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