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Happy Birthday, Barbie
MomLogic &bull Yesterday
The iconic blonde doll made its debut 51 years ago today at the American Toy Fair. She still looks fab!... Full Story »
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Happy Birthday Barbie!
MomLogic &bull Yesterday
Barbie, who's full name is Barbie Millicent Roberts, was the creation of Ruth Handler. Handler based her doll on a German doll named Bild Lilli and named her Barbie after her daughter Barbara. In addition to numerous careers, Barbie has… Full Story »
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On to Bologna!
Publishers Weekly--Children's Book News &bull Mar 8, 2010
As children's publishers from the world over convene in Italy later this month (March 23-26), a number of issues hang in the balance. How will the economy shape this year's fair? Is the age of the big YA fantasy trilogy finally over? Will picture books make a resurgence? What of the co-edition market? The digital revolution? We asked a sampling of Bologna veterans for their take on what to expect at this year's fair, and what they're looking for. Last year's fair was a solid, focused affair. The people who needed to be there were there, but with everybody cutting… Full Story »
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100 Things That Are Getting Better
CNN: Living &bull Feb 18, 2010
Amid the panoply of things we all have to complain about, there are a surprising number of bright spots on the horizon. For your consideration: O's list of people, places, ideas, and stuff we're loving more than ever. 1. Floral Arrangements Baby's breath?out! Sculptural, exotic, utterly original design?in! Even better: Recent hybridization techniques mean a riot of new varieties (the Spirit hydrangea, the Citrus Truffle daylily) and colors (coral, cerise, mango), and now you can buy flowers that are certified organic (no pesticides). Buy them fair trade, and you're supporting sustainable growing practices and fair wages for workers. 2. Shapewear… Full Story »
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USDA and Department of Justice Announce Historic Settlement in Lawsuit by Black Farmers Claiming Discrimination by USDA
USDA - Parent or Caregiver &bull Feb 18, 2010
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2010 - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the successful resolution of the longstanding litigation known as Pigford II. The settlement agreement reached today, which is contingent on appropriation by Congress, will provide a total of $1.25 billion to African American farmers who alleged that they suffered racial discrimination in USDA farm loan programs. The settlement sets up a non-judicial claims process through which individual farmers may demonstrate their entitlement to cash damages awards and debt relief. "USDA has made… Full Story »
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10 Hot Ticket Items From Toy Fair
lilSugar &bull Feb 18, 2010
A convention center filled with 10,000 toys may sound like fun and games, but it was all about business at the American International Toy Fair. Manufacturers count on the event to display their wares and make their way onto the… Full Story »
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Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you any reclaimed wool for upcycled art projects?
Cool Mom Picks &bull Feb 18, 2010
One of the stand-outs to me at this year's overwhelming Toy Fair show weren't actually toys at all, but the lovely handmade wall art from CMP fave Cate and Levi. Like their original, one-of-a-kind stuffed animals, the critters are pieced… Full Story »
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Best Toys of 2010 - The newest, hottest, Mom-approved toys for all ages
Babble Columns &bull Feb 18, 2010
THE BABBLE LIST BEST KIDS TOYS FOR 2010 tweetmeme_source = 'babbleeditors'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; Toy Fair 2010 is an exhaustive 4-day showcase of the hottest new toys on the market from more than 1,200 companies around the United States. We… Full Story »
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The year's best new easy-to-learn, fun-to-play children's board games
Z Recommends &bull Feb 18, 2010
When working my way through the sea of board games offered at the 2010 Toy Fair this week, my philosophy is simple: If you can't explain it to me in 30 seconds, it's too complicated for my kid. With the… Full Story »
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A few fun finds from NYC's Toy Fair
BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Feb 18, 2010
Yesterday, on the slushiest, sleetiest, grossest winter day in NYC this year, I headed to Toy Fair to brave the endless sea of unoriginal plastic stuff that pulls, push, beeps and make choo-choo noises in hopes of finding a few… Full Story »
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Mise en place and the realities of parenting
The Poop &bull Feb 18, 2010
I'd love to read the latest issue of Vanity Fair . If I could find it. I know it's here, somewhere ... We have a "situation" in our household (okay, it's a two bedroom apartment) that many parents may... I'd love to read the latest issue of Vanity Fair. If I could find it. I know… Full Story »
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Top Five Trends We Saw at Toy Fair 2010
lilSugar &bull Feb 17, 2010
It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Over the past three days, the nation's leading toy manufacturers, as well as several newcomers, introduced their latest and greatest creations in hopes of becoming the Zhu Zhu Pets of… Full Story »
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Salvaged & Refurbished Play Kitchen
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Feb 17, 2010
We just can't get enough of play kitchens. We're always proud to showcase another one as each one brings with it more and more inspiration for others to tackle making their own. We featured one made from two IKEA tables earlier today, but… Full Story »
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Playhouse Modern: Emerson House By Brinca Dada
Daddy Types &bull Feb 17, 2010
From the twittering sound of things, I am the only dadblogger who didn't make it to Toy Fair 2010 this year. So I'll have to wait to see the Emerson, a new modernist dollhouse by brinca dada [that's day-duh, btw]… Full Story »
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Makedo Reusable Connectors
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Feb 17, 2010
We attended the annual Toy Fair this week to scout out new and innovative products coming to market. One that fits in well with our how-to theme this month is Australian-based makedo. Makedo is a set of nifty, reusable connectors… Full Story »
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2010 Toy Fair: Toy Fair goes green
Z Recommends &bull Feb 17, 2010
Sprig's new Picnic Pack has a cake that cleverly opens up to hold real snacks; the Picnic Buggy is a wonderful 3-in-1 picnic basket, shopping cart, and stroller. In the past few years, environmentally friendly toys have become a growing segment of Toy Fair attendees. This year, for the first time, the American International Toy Fair has a dedicated space for Green Toys, and it's fitting, because this year's environmentally friendlier toys are showcasing… Full Story »
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Massachusetts: Pummeling The Crap Out Of Restaurantgoers Since 2002
Daddy Types &bull Feb 17, 2010
You know, it's funny--and by funny, I mean the exact opposite of funny--I thought today's Massachusetts criminal justice system story was going to be how this 2-year-old post about Stone Cold Derek Lindsay , the arresting-est dad in Taunton, MA,… Full Story »
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Now They Tell Me
Daddy Types &bull Feb 16, 2010
Dadwagon meta-reports that having a kid has mellowed Bode Miller, thus making him either a better skier, a less competitive skier, or both. I can say that from where I stand, several many rungs down the skiing ability ladder, having… Full Story »
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Zhu Zhu Pets to get a macho makeover
Today Parenting: MSNBC.com &bull Feb 15, 2010
The silliest splurges of all timeWould you pay $15K for a clump Elvis Presley's hair? And what exactly is on a $1,000 pizza? Here are 11 wild, decadent and unexpected excesses. Police in Richmond, Calif., are looking for three suspects.… Full Story »
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2010: Year of the balance bike (and helicopter, and crane, and...)
Z Recommends &bull Feb 15, 2010
Welcome to the first of four dispatches from the 2010 American International Toy Fair , going on this week in New York City. We were thrilled to get one of our favorite bloggers, Amy Kraft of Media Macaroni , to be our… Full Story »
