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A Perfect Playhouse
Your children will never want to come indoors with a playhouse like this! For the last 20 years Barbara Butler has specialized in designing one-of-a-kind play structures for children. Her brightly-colored, unique creations are a favorite of celebrities and her work has been featured on HGTV. Visit her website to see samples of her designs.

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Baby Sign Language
Do you ever wonder what your baby is thinking? Thanks to Baby Sign Language, now you can find out. The method, based on American Sign Language (ASL), is easy to learn and its rewards are great. Studies have shown many benefits of early communication through signing. Children who sign talk and read sooner, have lower frustration levels, exhibit greater trust, and experience stronger bonds with parents and caretakers. With this easy book and flashcard set, you will be communicating with your baby in no time.

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Bunk in Style
The Austin Bunk Bed system, by DucDuc, allows you to choose as many storage components as you want. It features two twin beds, elegantly joined together. Top bunk can accommodate standard twin mattress up to 8" high. Comes with either two storage drawers or trundle drawer for underneath the bed. You have the option of adding cubby shelves along either side of bunk system; bunk system accommodates up to five cubbies. Available in white with bold bursts of color or in walnut and white.

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Comfy Cozy
Soft jacquard cotton blanket with contrast piping. Makes a cozy throw when swaddling is finished. Choice of chocolate brown or rose pink.

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Fandex Field Guides
These handy field guides feature full-color photographs and basic facts on a variety of subjects including butterflies, birds, leaves, flowers, animals and more. Enjoy a treasure hunt with your children and help them learn about nature at the same time. Workman also makes a series of Fandex covering topics such as presidents, the Civil War, dinosaurs, composers, mythology, and more.

http://www.workman.com

For the Budding Artist
Perfect for the budding young artist and enviornmentalist.
Chalk, crayons, or finger paints, this easel will stand up to everything your toddler can throw at it. The sturdy three-point base, oversized art sill, and durable non-toxic finish ensure this easel will be there for all your toddler’s creative inspirations.
Constructed from just three pieces of 100% formaldehyde-free, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified/environmentally friendly SmartWood. Features a durable, 100% non-toxic, water-based finish.


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Help kids with College
Another great way to help prepare for your child’s future is to sign up for a Upromise account. Upromise allows you to earn rewards on the items you buy every day—such as cooking utensils. The points accrue in an account that is set aside for your child’s college education. You can also have friends or family members sign up, and whenever they make an eligible purchase their points can go toward any account they like. Our mom and dad are signed up so that all their purchases get divided evenly between all their grandchildren’s accounts.

Getting started is easy, and there are over 40,000 participating retail stores and services. All your every day purchases – from eating out, to buying gas, to buying a home – can all mean money in the bank for your child’s college education.



http://www.upromise.com

Language Littles
Thanks to these ingenious dolls, kids everywhere can easily learn common phrases and words in foreign languages. Each doll recites 25 to 30 different phrases and offer direct translation from English to their language. Currently available in Spanish, French, Hebrew, Greek, Chinese, Korean, Italian, German, Russian, and Japanese.

http://www.languagelittles.com

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