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The Grapevine

Mary Meyer’s Purses: Variety without Extra Baggage

By Sarah Duncan

The purse is the perfect accessory for girls, women and even some men. After all, in what other bag can one tote all their daily necessities and simultaneously look stylish? The fanny pack isn’t hip enough. The backpack is for students. The purse… stands alone. In fact, many women enjoy purses so much that they purchase multiple bags, all with different looks, feels, brands, and holding capacities. As little girls watch their moms switch purses to fit the season or match a favorite outfit, they wish to do the same. Now they can with Purse Switchables by Mary Meyer!

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Features

New Brands Attract Repeat Business

By Lauren Rollheiser

In the ever-changing children’s industry, each season brings new designs, products, and even entirely new lines. Customers are always looking for the newest, hottest trend. To keep them coming back season after season, year after year, retailers must stock a variety of fresh, eye-catching products. New collections offer brick-and-mortar retailers opportunities to be the first to introduce what’s new to customers, and possibly hold the title of “the only place in town that carries it.” To help buyers on their quest, The Giggle Guide® presents some new offerings from Robeez, Redsnapper, Snapants, and Jelly The Pug.

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The Grapevine

Dan Post Boots Let Babies Grow up to Be Cowkids!

By Sandra Simmons

Almost before they can stand on their own two feet, little kids love to copy their parents. When they see Mama and Pops pullin’ on their favorite pair of boots to go two-steppin’ or moseying around the neighborhood, kids want nuthin’ more than to stomp around in their own set of cowboy boots. Now they can! For everyday footwear or for dress, Dan Post Boot Company lets kids strut their Western stuff in style. These quality boots feature fine workmanship in materials such as lizard skin, ostrich leather, cowhide, eel and snake skin, and offer a removable foot bed system that increases space by one full size to give growing toes plenty of wriggle room.

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Features

See What’s In for Baby’s First Outing

By Mari Gold

The day a new baby comes home from the hospital is an exhilarating experience! Anticipation leads up to this moment for many months, and parents carefully consider and shop for everything their precious bundle might need on this very special day. From that picture-perfect going home outfit and cuddly swaddling blanket to the safest, swankiest car seat for the ride home, Peg Perego, SwaddleDesigns, Beanie Designs, and Sage Creek Organics have all the first-trip necessities to ensure that baby is safe, secure, and comfortable on this momentous occasion.

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The Green Scene

The Little Merry Fellows Baby Moses Basket Celebrates Tradition

By Sarah Duncan

Cradles, cribs, bassinets…and a basket floating down the Nile? Well, not quite, but the Little Merry Fellows Baby Moses Basket has everything except baby Moses! This gorgeous basket is a must-buy for those who want to pamper their newborn with the softest, snuggliest spot in the house. Little Merry Fellows strives to cater to not just the needs of the market, but to the individuals within. With comfortable organic blankets, stuffed toys and baskets, Little Merry Fellows helps build a world where babies and children can be both cozy and inspired to eat, drink, think, learn and be… merry!

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Business Sense

Giving Your Business a Reality Check

By Caletha Crawford

I have a confession to make. My name is Caletha Crawford, and I’m a TV addict. And while my slavish devotion to my DVR means I’ve seen every episode of “Mad Men,” “ABC World News” and “Charlie Rose,” I can’t pretend that mine is a highbrow problem. No, I’ve been known to wallow in the crack of programing known as reality television. These days I can’t get enough of programs like “Shark Tank,” “America’s Next Great Restaurant” and “All on the Line,” which place entrepreneurs on the hot seat. These shows actually push two buttons with me — the aforementioned TV thing and my love of small business.

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The Green Scene

Celebrate Earth Day With Green Scene Companies

By Emmi Kern

For decades, eco-conscious parents have endeavored to set a good example for their children by reusing, recycling, and making healthier choices. When it comes to earth-friendly children’s goods, today’s parents have more options than ever before. Nowhere is this boom in green products more apparent than in the youth apparel industry. The growing number of customers who shop with an eye toward eco-friendly living naturally gravitate toward exceptional offerings like those from Dhana, 2 Red Hens, Twirls & Twigs, and AGUA by Trash-à-Porter.

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The Grapevine

Big Court Win for MGA's Bratz Dolls

By The Giggle Guide

David Successfully Battles Goliath

MGA Entertainment, the tiny California company that developed the ethnically diverse, wildly popular Bratz dolls, triumphed by winning a federal lawsuit filed against it by toy giant Mattel. MGA was awarded more than $88 million in damages and maintains control of its Bratz line.

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The Green Scene

Green Products a Hit with U.S. Consumers

By The Giggle Guide

U.S. consumers are purchasing green products in record numbers, no matter what their age, gender, economic condition or region, according to a 2010 survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Tork® brand of SCA Tissue. Results indicated that approximately 67% of American adults have consciously chosen to maintain the same level of green product purchases, while 25% have increased the number of green buying purchases made. In addition, 62% of adults are more likely to visit businesses that focus on green products, no matter how far away they are or how much effort is required.

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