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February 07, 2012

Macy's Launches Gift Shops The shops offer cool products such as a baby onesie decorated with skull and crossbones, two for $20; fat Digitime digital watches in Day-Glo colors, $36, among other interesting selections. More >>

Raise a Generous Child Boom Boom! Cards are a fun way to teach kids about giving back. The way it works: Each family member selects and completes an act of kindess, then passes the card to someone else. ($15) Another cool set is the World Repair Kit - it's packed with tons of charitable ideas and fun stamps to collect. ($25)

LucyPhone.com is the best way to avoid waiting on hold. All you have to do is enter the 1-800 number into the site's search field, then enter your phone number. The site will call your number to connect you to customer service. When someone finally picks your call, the site will ring you at your given number. All for free!

CopyCatChic.com is a designer's blog that offers high-end home decor options for "less." Who doesn't LOVE a beautiful bargain?

DropBox.com is an online backup site, where you can store up to two gigabytes for free. Install the software on two computers and the site will keep them in sync. Works interchangeably with a Mac, a PC, or a mobile phone.

Pomegranates are in season - from now until January!! Grab one of these super fruits and seed it quickly (slice off the stem, cut the fruit into four pieces, and push seeds into bowl of water) and enjoy!

What to do with all the apples picked this season? Get to know all kinds of apples, and what they're best used for. Not all are good for baking apple pie! Check out our guide to apples.

Stella McCartney launches children's line. Check out the video here.

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BENEFIT FRAGRANCES NOMINATED FOR A FIFI

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THE CRESCENT ROW FRAGRANCES

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Benefit is nominated to win a FiFi this year in the Women - Luxe Category for their recent release, Crescent Row. The Fragrance Foundation's FiFi Awards are the perfume Oscars. Vote now by filling in your ballot!

The Crescent Row fragrances are based on a fashionable strip of flats in Bath, England, which serve as home to several imaginary gals. Their lives are filled with laughter, gossip, and seduction; and each scent, bottle, artwork, and name was created to reflect each individual gal. Try them all!

Laugh With Me LeeLee

This fragrance is a woody floral - a light blend of citrus, jasmine & lily blossoms. It's a naturally light scent with a classic feminine style.

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My Place Or Yours Gina

This fragrance is a woody oriental - an alluring affair of pink pepper, wild raspberry & patchouli. It's a seductively provocative scent with a "flaunt it if you've got it" attitude.

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Something About Sofia

This fragrance is an oriental floral - a dream of oriental blossoms, mango & vanilla. It's an intriguing & mysterious scent with a free spirit.

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February 07, 2012

Set sail with Mickey Mouse on the new Disney Dream cruise.Features inlcude: children-only pools, clubs, and Goofy's Sports Deck and the first ever on-ship water-coater ride. Boat also stops at Disney's Private Island. More >>

Does you child have food allergies? Check out AllergyEats.com - this site locates nearby restaurants to accommodate your kid's food allergy. Download app from website. More >>

Citistroller App for the iPhone/iPad offers more than 700 baby-and kid-gear retailers, stroller-friendly public transport, diaper-change stations, and nursing spots. Fully optimized for Boston and NYC.

For the wine lover Check out Lot18.com for flash sales of high-end, hard-to-find wine, up to 60% off. Salute! Kanpai! More >>

Why are celebrities raving about Viviscal? Try this strand-boosting supplement for shinier, thicker locks. Read more about Viviscal. More >>