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Remembering Romper Room Through the Closet

You don’t need a magic mirror to get a blast from the past this spring. Just check out Mini Rotation’s rompers for a taste of your eighties childhood. There’s no Miss Sheri, but the very word romper calls to mind everyone’s favorite...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Mar 10th, 2010, 12:05 pm
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Peanuts’ Lucy Plays for the Other Team

I never thought I’d see the day when Peanuts’ Lucy actually, ahem, was NICE to someone. But kids clothing companies can apparently do anything. And Junk Food has put Lucy AND Snoopy on one of its tees for tots – not just on it, but...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Feb 24th, 2010, 3:32 pm
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Two Pet Birdies Minus The Mess Factor

If your kidlets love going to the pet store and beg you for bunnies or kittens or birds, now you can treat them to two sweet easy-to-care-for pets. The best part is this birdcage requires no cleaning! Take a look at this lovely piece of art. It’s...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Feb 22nd, 2010, 1:30 pm
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Retrolicious: Bye Bye Boo Boo

Today’s parent loves to whip out that boo boo pack from the fridge like it’s going out of style. But the looks of some of those giant bear heads and flat monkey faces leaves a bit to be desired, wouldn’t you say? The Gal Pal ice bag...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Jan 20th, 2010, 10:32 am
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Retrolicious: Peanuts Thermos from 1959

I don’t think this item is as much for your tyke as it is a treat for you. Raise your hand if you had this thermos or one very much like it. That’s what I thought. Me too! This is the Peanuts Thermos by MackeyBlue and it’s from 1959....
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Jan 12th, 2010, 10:30 am
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RETROLICIOUS: Gumby and Pokey Toys

When we suggest you buy the Gumby and Pokey set from NJ Croce, we are going to use the word “kids” in quotes. Because, really, you can buy this set for yourself and we’ll never tell. In all their bendable glory, our favorite clay figure...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Jan 7th, 2010, 12:31 pm
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New Cabbage Patch is Poppin’ With Style

Confession: I am one of those 80s children marketers count on. I want them all for my kid. Of course, the pocketbook keeps that from happening, but when they try to dress up the old thing, I can’t help checking it out. And so we found ourselves...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Dec 23rd, 2009, 12:28 pm
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RETROLICIOUS: Strawberry Shortcake Playset

The race to the holidays are on, and I have to admit I was surprised not to hear much about Strawberry Shortcake this year. At least from the adults. From the kids, the demand for the little  berry girl has been high, so I pulled some strings to get...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Dec 18th, 2009, 10:08 am
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These Potato Chips Won’t Add a Pound

What potato chips won’t add a pound? That’s Captain Potato Chips, pirate of the salty seas. A member of the National Toy Hall of Fame, Mr. Potato Head has gone from your average spud to a the big time in recent years. Hasbro’s Star...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Dec 4th, 2009, 4:41 pm
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Retrolicious: Marnie Rocks Bedding for $75

Green hippos, pink bunnies, blue elephants and yellow duckies. Sure, they’ve been done before but not like this… Welcome to retrolicious bedding of the affordable kind. You can take your pick of five different animals for some chic bedding...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Nov 24th, 2009, 1:00 pm
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Grab Those Pigtails and Hold on Tight

When I think pigtails, I have Anne of Green Gables in the back of my mind: firey red braids hanging down Anne’s back and Gilbert trying to flirt by whispering “Carrots.” This looks like just the sort of kit Anne would have had somewhere...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Oct 28th, 2009, 12:28 pm
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Retrolicious: Butterfly Jewelry Box

Looking for a special keepsake for the special little girl in your life? Here’s an affordable gift idea that may take to you back to your childhood. Did anyone else out there have a jewelry box like this when you were little? Maybe instead of...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Sep 29th, 2009, 12:00 pm

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