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Play Dress Up With Morfs Brand Kids Tee Shirts

Little kids love to play dress up and pretend to be whatever their imaginations can inspire. Sometimes dress up play extends beyond an indoor-at home activity and your little one wants to continuing being a ballerina or an astronaut even though it's time to grocery shop, go to the doctor or run the other millions of errands that parents must accomplish during the day.

I know that some parents don't mind what their little ones wear outside the house – they are just fun loving kids, why stress about what they have on? But there are other parents, myself included, who would rather keep dress up play at home. That's why I was excited to come across Morfs Brand Children's Tee Shirts ($78).

They allow your little one to continue with pretend play all the while looking more appropriately dressed. No more ballerina outfits with tutus or yellow fireman coats and matching red hat. Each short sleeve tee shirt is made from cotton. The appliqué fabric is from recycled tee shirts while striped sleeves are made with socks. What a great way to use all your fabric and avoid being wasteful.

Browse through the gallery to view Morfs Brand wide selection of tee shirts.

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Gallery: Morfs Brand Kids T-Shirts

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Luxist Giveaway: Win a 6pm.com Gift Card

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Shoes, Children, Men's Style

Just in time to shop for a holiday gift for loved ones or friends, Luxist has teamed up with 6pm.com, the designer shoe, bag, accessory, and clothing lover's haven. 6pm offers deep discounts on designer brands at all times, with just $6.95 shipping no matter how big your order. Shop for women, men, and kids. Use the site's handy holiday gift guide to narrow down the huge selection. As the site says, "It's time to get your brand fix!"

Thanks to our friends at 6pm.com, Luxist is giving away one $25 gift card to a winner selected at random. To enter, follow the instructions below.

* Leave a confirmed comment below telling us who you will shop for with this gift card.
* The comment must be left and confirmed no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 16, 2010.
* One entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by e-mail.
* One winner will receive a $25 gift card for use on 6pm.com, to be delivered by postal mail.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See the complete rules here.

The contest is closed. The winner will be notified by December 17. Thank you for participating!

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Knitwits Sesame Street Hats & Mittens for Kids

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Children

Little kids look so adorable all bundled up in winter clothing - the hats, mittens, scarves and their puffy winter snowsuits. I'm sure if you asked them, they're probably not that comfortable – but they do look super adorable. Seeing these little kids reminds me of that Cosby Show episode when little Rudy had to use the bathroom and her dad tried to get her out of her snowsuit. That moment was hilarious. And one that every parent can relate to.

I came across Knitwits playful Sesame Street Hats ($40) & Mittens ($40) and it immediately made me think of moments like that and the fun kids have in the snow, even in their constricting, multi-layered, marshmallow man get up. The Sesame Street Collection features Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, and my personal favorite, Grover. The hats & mitten are made from wool and lined with fleece for extra warmth. The hat features ear flaps and a neck tie.

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Sweet Dream Beds Introduce Your Child to Home Ownership

by Jonathon Ramsey (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Children

We aren't quite sure if we should refer to Sweet Dreams beds as beds at all. They are more like single bedroom dwellings... small enough to fit inside a room... that's inside a multi-bedroom dwelling. The Tudor Style Cottage doll house theme bed pictured has two stories, a slide on the far side and, somewhere inside all of that, a bed. We would not be surprised to find a porte-cochère, stables, and staff quarters around back...

A basic bed starts at $5,500, but that will only get you a castle motif decked out in two-tone paint only big enough for a twin bed. That's enough to give any aspiring king or queen nightmares. Throw in another $5,500 and you add room for a queen bed, a staircase with drawers and a slide, and now you're getting somewhere. One parent spent $40,000 on a custom setup, which is probably enough to keep a few other parents up at night.

There are Sweet Dreams beds for boys and girls, and each is individually designed, can be built to match your existing decor, and hand-painted in any way Cinderella – or Peter Pan – might wish. They might not turn your children into actual royalty, or pirates, but they will probably be good for a few weeks of happily counting sheep...

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Incredibeds. You Won't Believe Them, but Your Kids Will

by Jonathon Ramsey (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

Your child has a lot of dreams: owning a dragon, figuring out how to break childproof things, watching one billion episodes of Spongebob consecutively. If your child also dreams of sleeping on a giant stuffed animal – whether that be a dog or, oh, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Incredibeds could have what you need.

In the case of Incredibeds, the stuffing of the animal is an actual bed – you simply roll the various parts of your animal of choice over the mattress and box spring. The arrangement comes in five pieces: head, two arms and two legs, and a tail. Currently they'll fit on twin and twin XL beds, and you can add a zipper bumper sheet to protect against accidents. Should there be an accident anyway you can throw the pieces into the washer, which makes them easier to clean than traditional stuffed animals.

For even larger accidents, say Fido has a field day with a tail, you can order any replacement pieces individually. Best of all, Incredibeds says that if you believe in nighttime creatures, their wares will be all the protection needed. Because what kind of monster is going to hide under a Tyrannosaurus, even a T. Rex with a big, toothy grin?

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Platinum Babies on WeTV

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Services, Children, Wealth

We all know that youth will always have an edge in pop culture and consumerism. But now even babies in utero are in on the commercialized luxe life. A new show on WeTV, Platinum Babies, debuting on Friday, November 6, will highlight wealthy parents-to-be who are sparing no expense when it comes to getting ready for their little one's arrival. In the first two episodes you'll meet Victoria and Tom, and Tara and Andrew, and watch along as they shop, shop, shop, par-tay (celebs on hand, natch), get massages, et cetera. I don't think I'll be DVRing this show, as I feel a little bit icky thinking about what I assume will be baby exploitation and massive, blatant product placement.

Tags: babies, baby, children, kids, platinum, TV, WeTV

Kids Konserve Safe and Snazzy Lunch Kit

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Green, Children

Packing lunch is not just for kids anymore, as the budget- and health-conscious know. But there's no reason it can't be done in style and in a green manner, whether for the kids or for you. Kids Konserve's waste-free lunch kit was designed by two environmentalists and comprises a recycled cotton lunch sack, cloth napkin, stainless steel beverage bottle, food cozy, two stainless steel food containers with plastic lids, and a recycled aluminum name tag. The stainless steel is made from safe, certified food-grade materials, much of it recycled. All Kids Konserve products are non-toxic, non-leaching, and BPA-, PVC-, phthalate-, and lead-free. Lunch kit, $40 - $42

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Daniels Wood Land Playhouses are Tomfoolery in Timber

by Jonathon Ramsey (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

Tree houses, as so many other things, are marching relentlessly into the future. Not long ago a trip to the lumber yard and a bucket of nails could turn the average suburban kid into an arboreal mammal. In the new millennium, however, it takes Daniels Wood Land.

The company does brisk trade making large-format environments for large spenders like major studios, theme parks and casinos. When it comes to kid-scale Daniels makes a prodigious and diverse selection of tree houses that could more accurately be called tree resorts -- there are nine different versions of pirate-themed structures alone, one that comes with its own oasis.

The play houses are made from redwood, cedar, and Douglas fir and usually feature things like "master's" quarters and balconies. The logs that form the bases are from fallen trees, not cut down, that are hollowed out with a chainsaw. The adventurous can enter through the doorway in the base and hoist themselves up through the trap door hatch, or monkey up the rope ladders. The more leisurely can simply ascend the staircase.

If you just need some rehab work done on a tree house, Daniels also does custom plans, facades, shooting galleries, and themed environments. When it comes to decor, one of their specialties is, of all things, chainsaw carvings of bears. And hey, if you get a Daniels play house and the real estate turnaround doesn't happen as quickly as everyone's saying, there's no reason you can't rent your pirate ship out -- Johnny and Keira not included...

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Volvo Motorsport's Latest Collection Highlights Kids' Gear

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Luxury Cars & Autos, Children

We've heard the story before. In fact, Volvo has even marketed itself on this premise: You can't fit the whole family in that tiny sportscar of yours, so you trade in for a Volvo station wagon. Things could be worse. But along with it you're going to need to replace that Ferrari and Porsche gear with Volvo paraphernalia, too. Otherwise you'd look silly, right? Well since you switched rides for the kid, why not take the kid along for the ride also? That's what Volvo figures, and so has included stuff specifically for the kids in its latest Motorsport Collection.

Aside from the usual array of windbreakers and polo shirts, Volvo is highlighting this Team Manager t-shirt, especially designed for your favorite little backseat driver. The colors match those of the company's Swedish Touring Car Championship series, in which it's promoting its proprietary DRIVe green technology system. Just to let everyone know who's boss, it's got the words Team Manager printed – instead of embroidered, to optimize comfort – on the back, like all the sponsor logos, and is available straight from Volvo's website along with the rest of the collection.

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Eden Rock Artist in Residence Keeps the Kids Busy

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Art, Children

Sometimes, the hardest part of choosing a vacation spot is balancing between your wants and the kids' needs. Sprawling out on the beach or sipping a cocktail by the pool works for you, but children need distraction ... constant distraction.

In perhaps the most creative travel offer I've seen this year, Eden Rock – St. Barths is offering an easel, a paint brush and a palate of watercolors. Rather than splatter aimlessly, each kid will receive a one-time lesson with the Eden Rock Artist in Residence (the next is still to be announced).

Even for the caliber of guest that you find at Eden Rock, this can only be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

During the lesson, kids will also be exposed to the gallery's exhibitions in progress. In the recent past, this gallery has been home to the likes of Richard Prince and Will Cotton. The natural St. Barths aesthetic plus that created by the artists invited to show their work in the gallery yields a unique combination that is sure to inspire any budding artist.

The lessons are only available when the artist in residence is, in fact, in residence, so check with the Eden Rock Hotel when making reservations. The program runs through August 2009.

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Mercedes-Benz is Dreaming of a White Christmas

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Holiday Guides, Children

Mercedes-Benz Unveils New Gift Collection In Brilliant White For The Holidays

Mercedes-Benz makes holiday gifts for the whole family.

New this year, Mercedes-Benz has released a new gift collection in Brilliant White, with many items perfect for kids.

This little car will make any rugrat smile as he or she scoots around the brick driveway in style. Brand loyalty starts in the cradle, as they say, and this is a smart move for Mercedes-Benz.

"The high-profile whisper wheels fitted as standard on genuine Mercedes-Benz multi-spoke rims minimize the noise level."

The Brilliant White collection also features bicycles, hats, clothing, and a really great sled. See the gallery below for Luxist's favorite items from the new collection.

[via eMercedesBenz]

Gallery: Mercedes-Benz Brilliant White Collection

Tags: brand loyalty, BrandLoyalty, cars, gifts, kids, mercedes, mercedes-benz, sleds, toys, white

Titanium Tricycle is Indestructable

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

Kids are notoriously rough on their toys and sometimes it's worth it to spend a little extra to get something that can stand up to the abuse. Outdoor toys like bikes not only take a beating from your kids but from the weather also, which is why some parents might opt to splurge on this titanium tricycle. Not only does it have a nearly indestructible and rust-proof titanium frame, but it also looks classy with its carbon seat and white leather saddle, plus bright white wheel rims.

Although I still prefer the traditional red tricycle this one does look pretty snazzy. $2,500

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Donna Wilson Creatures are Cute and a Little Creepy

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Children

Cute? Yes. Cuddly? Yes. A little bizarre and screwy looking? Yes.

That's how I describe these stuffed animals from Donna Wilson, the collection being called simply "Donna Wilson Creatures." And 'creatures' is really the only way to describe this eclectic mix of plush creations which includes a snail named Stick, a dog named Oscar, and several mystery creatures named things like Stripey Head, Peeping Tom, and Angry Ginger. They look hand-drawn and unique, which I love, but most of them also have eyes that sit way too far apart, which I don't like (makes them look like they're missing a chromosome or something). Prices range from $84 to $164 each.

Gallery: Donna Wilson Creatures

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Healthy Child Healthy World, Charity of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Charity, Green, Charity of the Day

It couldn't be more true that in order to have a healthy world we have to have healthy children, and Healthy Child Healthy World is a non-profit organization that makes that principle their main aim by working to protect our youth from harmful environmental exposures. Working through education, laws, governmental agencies, advocacy, and spreading awareness of environmental issues this charity is a no brainer because not only are they helping kids but they're also helping the environment (something we could all be doing more of).

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Morrys Camp, Charity of the Day

by Star Sutherland (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Charity, Charity of the Day, Children

Project Morry is an organization that provides year-round summer camp type programs for disadvantaged youth who would otherwise not be able to benefit from such activities. Campers come from schools within the New York Metropolitan Tri-State area and are selected based on their financial situation, their leadership potential, and their ability to work productively within a group. Children who attend experience increased social skills, enhanced self-esteem and leave with a more positive outlook and an excitement about their future. Project Morry relies on public donations to keep these worthwhile programs working, learn more about how YOU can brighten a child's future. Morryscamp.org!

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