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There are still a couple weeks left before Labor Day, but stores are already slashing prices on summer sundresses. Check out these deals.

Planning one last family trip before Labor Day weekend? Take along these kid-friendly travel essentials for maximum fun.

FunkyFonic Headphones
When it comes time to plug him in, try FunkyFonic headphones. Available in toddler-pleasing colors and patterns, they fit comfortably over little ears.

Available at modernlola.com, $28.

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Hello Hanna Sticker Books
Keep your co-pilot busy on his airline adventure with a Hello Hanna sticker book. The die-cut, accordion-like pages come with reusable stickers that help him build (and rebuild) a story.

Available at hellohanna.com, $10 each.

Diaper Buds
Nothing stinks more than coming up a diaper short on a cross-country flight. DiaperBuds's vacuum-sealed nappy is sucked in, shrunk down, and individually wrapped to take up less space and ward off sippy leaks and bottle spills.

Available at diaperbuds.com, $6 for multipack bag.

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Our senior editor, Karen Palmer, was ready to become a blonde (see the results in our video). We wanted to find out what's really involved in making the drastic color change, from the stylist consultation to how long the process takes, so we went to colorist Victoria Hunter of Whittemore House salon in New York learn about the process. Yes, it took four hours, but the results were well worth it. If you're looking to take the plunge too, be sure to keep these tips in mind.

OUR 17 FAVORITE HAIR PRODUCTS

1. Communicate
One of the most important parts of the process is the consultation with your colorist. Bring in photographs of your desired color - your idea of strawberry blonde might not be the colorist's idea of strawberry blonde.

2. Schedule Plenty of Time
Like your whole day. Going from brunette to blonde involves stripping your natural hair color first and is about a 4-5 hour process.

3. Don't Go Too Blonde
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Nothing like picture day (stiff poses, bad haircuts, outfits you'd rather forget) to bring back awkward childhood memories.

Save your kid a lifetime of embarrassment with these back-to-school photo tips from expert kid-wrangler Sarah Wert of Modern Kids Photography.

1. Find great light.
Shoot in the morning before school. The light is bright, but also soft and flattering. If you're in full sun, look for a little shade to avoid harsh shadows and squinting. Banish the flash!

HOW TO WIN OVER THE PTA

2. Keep it clean.
Scope out simple scenery like greenery, a brick wall, or a doorway. Have your subject stand a few feet in front of the backdrop and keep your focus point on his eyes. Feeling fancy? Drop the aperture down to 2.8 or lower to achieve a blurry background.

3. Stuff his face.
A kid with a full belly is more relaxed and will give you better smiles (and thus results), so build in a little time after breakfast for the shoot.

4. Mix it

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You can sugarcoat it in a candy bar or dress it up in wrapping paper, but any way you sell it, the fact remains: Schools need extra cash.

When the time comes for your PTA to discuss fundraising, introduce your associates to newly launched Portrait Press. Instead of filling your closets with plastic throwaways, the company helps you create tea towels, cotton totes (think classic NPR), and pillowcases featuring your kids' self-portraits and original artwork.

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Interested classrooms simply request the free kit. Once it arrives, teachers will have the necessary tools (product templates, adhesive paper, detailed instructions) to get kids drawing. Return their artwork to Portrait Press and your products will arrive four weeks later.

By doubling the cost and selling the goods to adoring (and willing) grandparents and neighbors, schools can net up to $900 with just 150 tea towels.

Even beyond the money raised for your own classroom,

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This summer, beat the heat with some of our favorite products that will keep you feeling - and looking - cool.

Johnson's Baby Pure Cornstarch Powder in Lavender & Chamomile
A not-so-secret, use-everywhere weapon scores extra points for its slightly grown-up (but still subtle) scent.

Available at drugstore.com, $6.

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MAC Cool Liquid Powder
Deliver a cool breeze via brush when you dust on a light, luminous formulation made from 70 percent water.

Available at maccosmetics.com, $30.

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Exfoliating Body Soap
Dial invigorating peppermint oil and scrubby walnut shells for a wake-up call for sleepy senses.

Available at bigelowchemists.com, $7.50.

HOW TO GET CLEAR SKIN

Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Sunblock
Slather hot lotion onto sandy, salty beach skin or get sunburned? Just reach for the broad-spectrum protection spray instead.

Available at

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This fall, designers have let the animals out of their cages - and onto the runways. Welcome to the fashion jungle.

Species: Reindeer
Seen at: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Fast fact: This antlered animal's mating season occurs in the fall. Luckily, its motif serves as the kick-off to your own mating rituals.
Get the look: ASOS horse-print skinny jeans, $69.

HOW TO DO CAT EYES

Species: Cat
Seen at: Anna Sui
Fast fact: The black cat symbolizes bad luck and impending doom. Try this accessory when you anticipate running into your ex.
Get the look: Spirithoods black cat half hood, $59.

Species: Hummingbird
Seen at: House of Holland
Fast fact: This nectarivore is so sweet, your heart can't resist taking flight.
Get the look: ASOS floral-and-bird-print tunic, $60.

FALL FASHION TREND: LACE

Species: Ram
Seen at: Charles Anastase
Fast fact: The male sheep lives in a hierarchical society. Let your style take you straight to the

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In our house, the bathroom is as revered a space as the playroom. And here are four bathroom products that we worship.

Milliwik Floating Playing Cards
Our bath toys were in a funk. Literally. There was black sludge oozing from the squirties. But these flat bath time card games ($11-$13) have no nooks for nastiness to take hold. Choose from SplashJack, a kid-friendly deck of cards; Splashimals, a mix-and-match animal game; and SumBodies, a character mash-up.

OUR 10 FAVORITE ECOFRIENDLY KIDS' PRODUCTS

Aqueduck Bathroom Faucet Extender
This brilliant little device ($13) brings the water to your toddler's hands, instead of your having to hoist her up to reach the H2O. And though it isn't the prettiest of bathroom accessories, it actually works. Score one for the plastic eyesore.

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Skip Hop Duncks
We love multifunctionality (he's a husband! He's a garbage removal system!). So it's no

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