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Would you wear brightly colored orthodontia on your wrists? Two NYC orthodontists thought you might, so they enlisted the help of Lulu Frost jewelry designer Lisa Salzer and came up with Bracedlets. The bracelets (which are made from new materials) are thin, stretchy power cords, studded with teensy metal brackets surrounded by contrasting elastic rubber bands. They're great to mix, match, and stack.

What do you think, will Bracedlets be the new friendship bracelet craze?

Available online at bracedlets.com, $5 each.

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Cat Hammock
She's entitled, moody, and, frankly, has a catnip problem. Let her retreat to a private hammock ($35) when she needs to pout.

Frozen Dog Treats
No bones about it, your organic-fed pup will get a lick out of flavored icy treats you make in this nifty tray ($20).

Cat Play House
Let your cat play pilot or join the feline army with a play house ($25) that looks like a tank, a plane, or a fire truck.

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Wall-Mountable Fishbowl
This fishbowl ($32) is mounts on the wall, giving you a real fish-eye view.

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Turbo Scratcher Cat Toy
This combination scratcher/cat toy ($10) will entertain your kitty (and you) as he chases the ball around and around the edge.

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Extreme Challenge Habitat
Spoil your hamster with this habitat ($49) that doubles as the coolest rodent playground - complete with slide and exercise wheel - that

Ecogear Ecozoo Series Backpack
It's an all-natural cotton canvas catchall with easy-to-open rope ties that cinch at the top.

Available at ecogear-products.com, $20.

MadPax Backpack
A little bit punk, a little bit paleontologist. This dino-inspired rucksack comes in four sizes perfect for prehistoric pre-K students.

Available at madpax.com, $15-$60.

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Super Hero Backpack
This PVC-free toddler pack comes with a matching mask for your kindergarten caped crusader.

Available at cbhstudio.com, $15-$46.

Schoolbags for Kids
For every backpack you buy from this newly launched company, the founders donate a sack full of school supplies to children in Belize, India, or Thailand.

Available at schoolbagsforkids.com, $55.

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Crazy Cuddly Wolf Backpack
Just the thing to snuggle up to when they're feeling anxious about being away from home.

Bean Products Burst-Resistant Exercise Ball
Sometimes your inner gracefulness isn't so forthcoming. Work on your balance with Bean Products burst-resistant exercise ball.

Available at yogawithstyle.com, $20.

Planetary Apothecary
Seattle astrologer Stephanie Gailing can determine the best approach to your well-being by charting celestial bodies. Her book, Planetary Apothecary, is an overview of health concerns particular to your astrological markers and includes specific advice on nutrition, yoga poses, relaxation, aromatherapy, and natural remedies aligned with each sign.

Available at randomhouse.com, $16.

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Yogitoes Sweatless Towel
The magic shammy from Yogitoes sops up everything you emit during swampy Bikram sessions.

Available at yogitoes.com, $15.

Tara Stiles Yoga DVD
Tara Stiles taught us how to do yoga in a taxi and utilize the practice for better sleep. Keep the good

You know the story: Kids love dirt. So why not thicken the plot and start a family garden?

Author (Clean Food, Clean Start), James Beard Foundation award nominee, mom, and clean-living expert Terry Walters has tips on doing it from the ground up.

Start with the fun stuff ... and kale.
Sugar snap peas, strawberries, and green beans are perfect for little mouths and fingers. Kids also love carrots, because they see only green growing above ground and are surprised when the veggie is harvested. Make kale enticing by adding it to sauce, soup, stir-fry, mac 'n' cheese, or even smoothies.

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Buy seeds beyond the hardware store.
A number of online resources make seed ordering a breeze. The most well known is Seed Savers Exchange. Other favorites include Seeds of Change, Johnny's Selected Seeds, and Fedco. Walters also hits local farms. For a list of those in your area, go to LocalHarvest

Ho-hum hosiery bringing you down? Our Lady of the Legwear, Hannah Byun (Hansel from Basel), has a quick fix: Embellished Tights!

You'll need:
Black or nude 70 denier nylon tights (these work best!)
Sequins and beads
Hot glue gun
Thin cardboard insert or poster board to put inside the tights as you work

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1. Cut the insert or poster board into a rounded rectangle to fit into the tights. This prevents the hot glue from sticking the tights together.

2. Lay out sequins in your preferred pattern.

3. Dot hot glue onto the center of each sequin, then place gently on tights.

4. Loosen the cardboard off the embellishments once the glue dries.

5. Pull that pair of pantyhose on!

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Enough with sing-songy kids' music. How about some adult tunes you can all rock out to in the car?

We asked Stacy Horne, editor/co-founder of MySpoonful.com, a genius new site that takes the late nights and hangovers out of cool music spotting, to curate a road trip playlist with parents (and their little groupies) in mind.

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"Wait So Long," by Trampled by Turtles
If you like: The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, Neil Young
Stacy says: Think bluegrass on speed.

"Bag of Hammers," by Thao
If you like: Feist
Stacy says: Impacting and clever narratives with a childlike sensitivity.

"The Plank," by The Devil Makes Three
If you like: Tom Waits
Stacy says: Three-part harmonies mixed with tight acoustic rhythms.

"I Like Giants," by Kimya Dawson
If you like: Ani DiFranco, They Might Be Giants
Stacy says: Kiddie-like songs actually made for adults.

"Energy," by The Apples in Stereo
If you

One look at Lisa Eddy Colman from Flourish Skin & Wax and you know she's a pro - aesthetician, that is. Her skin is flawless, and her holistic approach is logical, easy, and gets results. Below, her top three secrets to get you glowing in no time.

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1. Lather Up.
Washing your face for a full two minutes (just like the dentist says about your pearly whites) guarantees truly clean skin. Every product you use after will work better.

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2. Gone Schvitzing.
If you work out midday or in the evening, wash your face first. If you can't get home right after working out, clean your hands and splash your face with tepid water to get the sweat off your skin.

3. The H2O Factor.
Drink lots of it. Start your morning with a warm cup of water to get the lymph moving and flush toxins (they can surface as a rash or breakout).

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