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The Grapevine

ASD Aprons Make Kids Look and Feel Like Chefs!

By Tiffany Joseph

Cooking together has been a recipe for bonding and memory making with children for generations. Kids love stirring it up with Mom, Dad and Grandma. In addition to getting to “lick the spoon,” children learn about healthy ingredients, simple math, flavorful spices and basic cooking skills. However, as any good chef knows, cooking can make a fine mess! Aprons are therefore an essential “uniform” in the kitchen. Colorful aprons from Art•Style•Design Living can make kids (and their assistants) look and feel like real chefs!

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The Green Scene

LE BIG Designs Finishing Touches, Toe to Head!

By Jennifer Hill

Accessories can make or break an outfit, even for babies and children. The right pair of socks or tights can add the perfect touch to an adorable outfit or a classy dress. LE BIG knows that it’s these small details and finishing touches that help make outfits more memorable. These small details can also make a big impact when it comes to retailers’ bottom lines! LE BIG originated in Holland in 1977. Today, business has expanded to cities worldwide, including Antwerp, Belgium; Berlin, Germany; Sydney, Australia; and New York City.

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Features

Puzzles and Stories and Games, Oh My!

By Sara Clement

The long, carefree days of summer have begun, with seemingly endless sunshine for outdoor fun. However, a few rainy days are always sprinkled in when families find themselves stuck indoors. Days of inclement weather provide the perfect opportunity for parents to bond with their kiddos, whether it be with lively board games, addictive puzzles, music-appreciation, or make-believe storytelling. The Giggle Guide® presents entertaining toys and games from Uncle Skunkle Toys, JOOJOO, House of Marbles and P’kolino, that keep kids learning and bring families together for a refresher course in focusing on fun!

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Features

Turn Rainy Day Blues into a Rainbow of Fun

By Jennifer Hill

Mixing rainy days with children can be a recipe for disaster. When kids are stuck indoors, they get antsy, loud, and BORED! Cooped up kids are dangerous to family health, as they push just the right buttons to drive parents crazy, or at least to distraction. Retailers to the rescue! Help families quickly cool down the kids’ cabin fever with entertaining products from The Little Experience, eebee, GIANTmicrobes, and Buckyballs. With a surplus of tedium tamers on hand, your business will be on your customers’ list of “fun places to go,” and they will happily spend extra time and money in your store.

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Rep Wrapup

Carolina Baby Co. Hits the Road with Southern Hospitality

By The Giggle Guide

Jim and Marlo Poole started Carolina Baby Company in November, 2007 after relocating from Southern California to the Southeast. They represent some of the finest baby and children’s gifts, gear, apparel, toys and accessories. They are well-known for “Poole-ing” their many resources and sharing their experiences to help their customers succeed.

Here, Marlo shares her insights on what makes for a good rep/manufacturer/retailer relationship, and what Carolina Baby Company does to build strong, and personal, business relationships.

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The Grapevine

Masala Baby Offers India’s Rich Color and Cool Comfort

By Sara Clement

Masala (mə sä′lə) 1. a pungent and aromatic mixture of ground spices used in Indian cooking. 2. A distinctive and delectably vibrant brand of children’s clothing! Defined by its lusciously spicy signature colors of clove brown, saffron, turmeric yellow and raani pink, Masala Baby manufactures its unique apparel from fabrics exclusively sourced from India. Constructed with traditional techniques such as handloom, block print, hand screen, hand embroidery and applique techniques, this comfy and stylish clothing line offers plenty of modern, global appeal.

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Features

Dallas Gift Market Celebrates Big 50th Anniversary!

By Sara Clement

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market’s 50th anniversary, June 23rd thru 29th! This comprehensive wholesale merchandise resource amps up the “WOW!” factor by bringing buyers and exhibitors together to show off the newest products and the hottest trends in children’s products. This is one show you won’t want to miss, and we thought we’d entice you with a few colossal showstoppers from Judith Edwards Designs, Cherished Moments, Custom Woodz, and MaryJack Studios.

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Road To Success

8-Year-Old’s Liv Notes Send Artistic Greetings

By Sara Clement

Young artists usually have their first private showing on the famous gallery known as The Refrigerator, in homes across the country. However, second-grader Liv Larson’s parents loved their daughter’s creations so much, they transformed them into a collection of delightful greeting cards, Liv Notes! The overall response to Liv’s art was so positive, that the Larson family realized they were onto something special.

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The Grapevine

Almanac is a Joy Ride for Young Readers!

By Sara Clement

Preschooler’s brains develop and form synapses at a rate that astounds scientists and parents alike! Every brain literally contains more neurons than there are stars in the sky, and each neuron has the ability to form connections through learning. Preschoolers love to soak up an astonishing amount of information, so it is the perfect time to introduce them to the wonderful world of learning through the playful examination of books. The World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Deck: Trucks, Trains & More! from Chronicle Books is the perfect introduction to give children a jump-start on the learning road of life.

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Behind The Brand

Alpha Industries Enlists Military-Inspired Fashions for Boys

By david gaunt

Alpha Industries sets the standard as a leader in cutting-edge apparel design. From flight decks to civilian sidewalks, Alpha stands on the frontlines of quality and fashion. Alpha is tried, tested and proven, and will remain part of the American culture. A youthful twist on that fashion history and tradition has now been brought to the children’s market under the Alpha Kids tag. Danielle Nestor, Director of Design and Marketing for Alpha Industries’ Kids Division, shares with us a Behind The Brand look at both its 50-plus year worldwide legacy and the birth of its newest creation, Alpha Kids.

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