Items tagged “Children (4-7 years)”

Parents will always remember their little one’s first day of school: picking out a favorite outfit, taking lots of pictures, and waving as their child sets off on new experiences. Few parents know what’s going on in their child’s head as they face the rather intimidating first day. Even though a child may beg every day to ride the big yellow school bus, actually looking up at it can be a daunting prospect. Even more nerve-wracking is going to a big building with new people, teachers, and authority figures. Butterflies in My Stomach and Other School Hazards by Serge Bloch helps to ease the fears of elementary school attendees.

Handbags that match certain outfits, occasions, and needs occupy an important spot in women’s fashion. For an accessory that started out as a basic sack to carry one’s essentials, handbags have been elevated to status symbols, fashion statements and works of art. Along with shoes, they take a good chunk out of the average woman’s budget and closet space. Luvali offers versatile, reversible handbags and children’s apparel to stretch shopping budgets.

Earning and spending money is a life skill that requires patience, perseverance, and commitment to goals. A little penny pinching and a treasured piggy bank is a good starting point! It’s never too early to start teaching kids about finances, especially since they are exposed to money starting at least by the first payment from the tooth fairy. These innovative products will give your customers tools to make finance easy and interesting to children of all ages: The Little Green Money Machine; Wi$eMoney, The Town of Financial Literacy; Money Scholar; and Moonjar.

Since KIDShow Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel is the must-be place for the children’s business August 22-24, The Giggle Guide^® asked some of the top brands exhibiting at the event to tell us what is the Must-See in their collections and what is their favorite Must-Do in Vegas with food, fun, and friends. Read on for the lowdown on KIDShow Vegas from Donita Fashion, Anita G, cachcach, pediped footwear, Jelly the Pug, Wee Ones, Twirls and Twigs, SOZO, Fiveloaves Twofish, Lil Bowtique & Co., Under the Nile, Flap Happy, and JOSMO.

The tractor-beam draw of collectibles has been an enduring part of human nature since the first man started collecting brightly colored stones. Just about any item can be considered a collectible, but there is a strong focus on the smaller, easily accessible items that provide instant gratification and long-term pleasure. While collectibles can be part of an investment strategy, they also provide diligent collectors with a sense of order and achievement. Collectible brands, like Peaceable Kingdom, Iwako, Stink Factory and Momiji offer aficionados an ever-growing fascination with tiny and colorful treasures.