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February 06, 2012

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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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