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May 22, 2013
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.
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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.
WHAT'S HOT FOR MOM?
Here's our selection of luxurious accessories, cool gadgets and fun ideas for Mom!
Cinemin Swivel Multimedia Pico Projector
Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes (Brushed Metal) NEWEST MODEL
iHome LED Color-Changing Speaker System with Built-In Subwoofer for iPod
GelaSkins Protective Skin for the iPhone 3G 
TY KU is a crispy, citrusy liqueur made from soju (similar to sake) for your ultimate skinny cocktail.
Mariage Freres is a tea emporium in Paris, and houses more than 500 different teas, an incredible range of teapots, and a collection of the most delicious scented candles. It's absolutely heaven for the sophisticate tea lover.
Total Wardrobe Care is a lifestyle solution for cashmere lovers. The flipside of owning lovely cashmere is the problem of moths. Julia Dee has created a range of sprays, hanging sachets, drawer liners, scented paper ovals and potpourri hanging bags -- all infused with a blend of cedarwood, lavender, patchouli, may chang, lemongrass, laurel, rosemary and clove.
Photojojo!: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas
"Baby's First Journal" is a portable little "mom book" to log the eating, sleeping and diapering schedules during the early days of your new baby.
"Eyelash" Wrap is a tissue-weight cashmere wrap with eyelash-fringed edges. ultimate skinny cocktail.
Cashmere Travel Set from White + Warren
This set includes a knitted cashmere First Class Travel Wrap and cashmere ballet flats --the perfect gift for mom when traveling or just lounging at home.
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May 22, 2013 Yellow nail polish for Fall 2013. Check out Need Sunglasses? by OPI Nail Lacquer, Tweet Me by L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Nail and Mellow Yellow in Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Polish.
Looking to drop a size? Check out Blueprint Cleanse.
Time for a new obsession? Check out Nicolas Ghesquiere's new fragrance, Balenciage Florabotanica, Eau de Parfum, $95.
No time to attend botox parties, get Furlesse patches ($20 per pack) and keep wrinkles in check.
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-coaster ride. Boat also stops at Disney's Private Island.
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.
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!
Why are celebrities raving about Viviscal? Try this strand-boosting supplement for shinier, thicker locks. Read more about Viviscal.
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