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Even Stevens – Secret World Of Girls

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Parties will be held around the world for Barbie’s 50th birthday

For a woman hitting 50 she’s been through a lot.

Many changes of career, including a run for US president, she’s also been the subject of a number of lawsuits.

Despite all that, she’s not got a wrinkle on her forehead or a single grey hair.

The children’s doll Barbie celebrates her half-century on 9 March, 2009.

Parties will be taking place across the world to mark the occasion, and the world’s first store dedicated to the doll has been opened in Shanghai.

A fixture in toy cupboards around the globe, Barbie has become more than just a doll for young girls growing up.

An enduring cultural icon, she has also weathered much criticism and controversy over the years.

Barbie Millicent Roberts was first introduced to the world in 1959 at the New York Toy Fair. She was named after her creator Ruth Handler’s daughter Barbara.

Ruth Handler had seen her child play with baby and toddler dolls, but at the time saw a gap in the American market for a toy which represented a young woman.

The very first Barbie dolls wore a black and white swimsuit, high-heeled sandals, and had the trademark high eyebrows.

Children the world over have enjoyed the doll

Women’s ‘choices’

Although the Barbie of today is more commonly known as a blonde, the first ones were also available as brunettes.

In their debut year, more than 300,000 were sold, at a price of $3 each.

Ruth Handler said of her creation: “Barbie has always represented that a woman has choices…I believe the choices Barbie represents helped the doll catch on initially, not just with daughters, who would one day make up the first major wave of women in management and professionals, but also with mothers.”

From her early swimsuit days Barbie has sported a range of fashions and styles; some which would rival the Oscars red carpet for their inventiveness and designer labels.

She has also pursued more than 100 different careers, including astronaut, gymnast, flight attendant, Unicef ambassador, and Formula One driver.

Barbie even had several runs for president, including, ahead of her times perhaps, as a female African-American candidate in 2004.

As her popularity rose, so did her brand, becoming much more than just a doll.

Barbie soon acquired her own property portfolio, was given her own dream homes, a car, and even a love interest in the form of on-off boyfriend Ken.

Although Barbie has modelled many wedding dresses the “couple” never walked down the aisle together, and in 2004, in an “official” press conference news of their “split” was announced.

Generating billions of dollars for her makers Mattel, Barbie, with her long legs, tiny waist and big bust has also generated much controversy.

One of the biggest criticisms levelled against the doll is that it portrays an unattainable image for young girls.

Dr Arnold Blumberg, the curator of the 50 Years of Barbie exhibition at the Geppi’s Entertainment Museum in Baltimore, said: “There have been a lot of occasions where people have said Barbie represents a very unrealistic and damaging idea of what a modern adult woman looks like…that it affects a girl’s idea of her own body type, of her expectations in her life.

“Although, like anything else, they’re a toy company, they’re selling a fantasy figure, a doll for kids to play with,” he said.

There have been other charges made against the doll, including that she is a bad role model.

A talking version of Barbie once said “math class is hard”, but the slogan was later changed to “Math is hard, but not impossible!” following criticism from teaching groups.

Ken, seen in beach boy and tougher mode, was once Barbie’s boyfriend.

You wouldn’t want a Barbie that didn’t look perfect, that’s what so great about her. - Hunter Kelley, 16

Despite some of the negative headlines Barbie is still a hit with girls across America and the world.

More than one billion dolls have been sold since her inception, and according to the dolls makers, Mattel, 90% of American girls aged between three and 10 own at least one.

Barbie fan Danielle Scott, 16, said: “Playing with the hair, the brushes, switching outfits. It really just made girls be girls.

“All the characteristics of what to look forward to and what girls really could do…” she said.

Danielle disagreed with those who criticised Barbie’s shape and size: “It’s a doll. It is unrealistic, it’s a stereotype, it’s just one kind of girl.

“I guess Barbie could be different shapes and sizes but that’s Barbie.”

Her friend Hunter Kelley, also 16, agrees.

“Some people think it’s stereotypical, but I think it’s alright. You wouldn’t want a Barbie that didn’t look perfect, that’s what so great about her,” she said.

Collector items

The appeal of Barbie has gone beyond just young girls.

Her dolls are now collectors items, a 1959 model was sold for $27,450 at an auction in 2006.

To celebrate her birthday, a Barbie convention with collectors of all ages expected to attend, is being held in Washington DC this summer.

Fifty years on, and the Barbie of today is competing in a crowded toy and video games market. At the end of last year sales fell by more than one-fifth.

Even so, Barbie remains an enduring icon, who, at 50, has kept her youthful physique – even if plastic has had a part to play.

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Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7931700.stm

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Primp Girl Partners With Celebs For Charity Campaign!

Madison Pettis, Taylor Spreitler, Jennette McCurdy and Kendall Jenner are just a few of the celebs joining primp girl as they launch their new charity campaign, primp girl for a cause.

The campaign is designed to support a variety of charities designated by 12 teen celebrity females. The label will invite one celebrity each month over the coming year to team up with designer Wells Butler to co-design two (2) new garments for the line (hoodie and t-shirt) in support of the charity of her choice to benefit from the promotion.

Joining Taylor, Kendall, Jennette and Madison are Sammi Hanratty and Savannah Outen with many more to come!

Be sure to check back to JJJ soon for more details and in the meantime, check out primp girl at itsprimp.com!

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Nick Cannon - Increase Your Green!

TeenNick chairman Nick Cannon is teaming up with DoSomething and HP to challenge teens to find new and innovative ways to conserve energy and reduce waste in their schools.

The new Increase Your Green campaign is encouraging teens nationwide to “green” their schools by developing creative plans to engage their classmates and address environmental issues at school.

In addition to traditional green projects, such as recycling programs and community gardens, DoSomething.org is encouraging teens to explore ways to use technology to go green. “The environment is all over the headlines and at the top of everyone’s mind. It’s important for teens to know that their actions locally make a huge difference on this global issue,” Nick shared in a press release.

The eight-week campaign will run from February 15 through Earth Day on April 22, is expected to engage over 100,000 teens. A panel of judges, including Nick, will evaluate the entries based on creativity, innovation, reduction in waste, energy saved and number of students involved. The best use of technology will be an important criterion for selecting campaign winners. The winners will receive up to $5,000 in funding and an HP Artist Edition notebook to carry out their plan.

Thanks to support from the National Grid Foundation, the campaign’s founding sponsor, Increase Your Green will offer additional prize opportunities of up to $1,500 to students in the National Grid Foundation’s service territory. To learn how to get involved or for more information about environmental issues, visit IncreaseYourGreen.org.

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David Archuleta Joins Spanish ‘We Are the World!’

David Archuleta is set to join the Spanish recording of “We Are The World,” according to Billboard.com.

The 19-year-old American Idol alum will lend his voice to the Spanish song called “Somos el Mundo” along with Thalía, Alejandro Fernandez as well as Jon Secada, Andy Garcia and Carlos Santana.

Penned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and has been approved by Lionel Richie and the We Are the World Foundation.

The video for the Spanish version will premiere March 1 on the Cristina show – one of the Univision network’s top-rated programs – and will be followed by the special. The track will be available for sale on iTunes.

Source:

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/18/primp-girl-partners-with-celebs-for-charity-campaign

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/18/nick-cannon-increase-your-green

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/18/david-archuleta-joins-spanish-we-are-the-world

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Maddie Bradshaw, 13
President, Founder & Head Designer, M3 Girl Designs LLC., SNAP CAPS®

When 10 year old Maddie Bradshaw had a desire to decorate her locker with something creative, Snap Caps® bottle cap necklaces were born and now are a “must have” accessory for tween girls.

With $300 of her own money and a unique idea, Maddie’s SNAP CAPS® have turned M3 Girl Designs into a national brand, selling 50,000 necklaces per month in less than two year’s time.

Education is important to Maddie, and in addition to her SNAP CAPS® designs, she is also currently working on her first book. It is an inspirational compilation of stories, inventive business ideas and marketing tools for kids with entrepreneurial spirit and big imagination.

Margot Bradshaw, 9
Vice President & Assistant Designer, M3 Girl Designs, LLC. SNAP CAPS®

Sassy and vibrant, Margot Bradshaw was inspired by her sister’s ingenuity and started designing her own collections for the company at 6 years old. Her collections include tween favorites such as “The Jonas Brothers” and the “Peace & Love” series.

Since opening the business in 2006, Margot has progressively become more involved in the organization, maintains good grades and is active in school sports and social activities.

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Special Collections

m3 girl designs launches the ultimate Snap Caps® Accessory: Snap Caps® Huggers

m3 girl designs Accessory: Snap Caps® Keepers

m3 girl designs Accessory:
Starter Neck Tube, Small & Long Boards

m3 girl designs Accessory:
Choker & Suede Necklaces
(New Colors for Snap Caps® Necklaces!)

Bearly Resistable – Enterprise	Lucy’s On Thirty One – Vestiva Hills
Bee Different – Hoover	Mommy and Me – Gadsden
Crepe Turtle – Guntersville	Monkey Biznizz – Pell City
Doodlebugs Centre – Centre	Monkey Toes – Birmingham
Fantasy Island – Fairhope	PigTailz & Overallz – Hartselle
Freckles and Kurlz – Geneva	Plain Jane Gifts – Birmingham
Fun and Fancy – Auburn	Schoolhouse -Vestavia Hills
Itty Bitty – Brownsboro	Snoozy’s Bookstore – Birmingham
J & M Pharmacy – Oneonta	Southern Belles Boutique – South Clanton
Kidz Closet – Birmingham	The Crystal Corner Inc. – Boaz
Lamb’s Ears LTD. – Birmingham	The Pink Polka Dot – Robertsdale
Learning Express – Hoover	The Toad Stool – Scottsboro
Learning Express Trussville – Trussville	The Wee Wardrobe – Birmingham
Learning Express Vestavia – Birmingham	Whoopsie Daisy – Trussville
Lee’s Kloset – Thomasville	Women’s Children’s Gift Shop – Huntsville

Choices Image Studio – El Dorado	Melody’s Choice – Fayetteville
City Drug – Monticello	Melody’s Choices – Rogers
Copper Pig – Russelville	O Lee O’s – Van Buren
Everett – Searcy	Patty Cakes – Jonesboro
Funky Monkeys – Van Buren	Simply Beautiful – Magnolia
Heights Toy Center – Little Rock	Smith Caldwell – Benton
J. Christopher Toys – Jonesboro	The Corner Pharmacy – Ashdown
Jack N Jill – Hot Springs	The Toggery – Little Rock
Kate Austin – Rogers	The Treasure Chest – Magnolia
Katiebugs – Ft. Smith	Three C’s in a Pod – Cabot
Kids Kloset – Jonesboro	Too Cute – El Dorado
Market Place Pharmacy – Little Rock	Toychest – Hot Springs

Basically Bows – Scottsdale	Kidstop Toy & Book – Scottsdale
Bearly Kidding – Scottsdale	Learning Express – Phoenix
Girly Girlz – Glendale	Stephanie’s – Phoenix
Girly Girlz – Mesa	Sweet & Sassy – Mesa
Girly Girlz – Scottsdale	The Crystal Corner – Boaz
Kid Stop – Scottsdale	Urban Kids – Scottsdale
Kid’s Center – Tucson

Adventure Toy – Los Altos	Mac And Madi – San Clemente
Bella Beach – Manhattan Beach	Palo Alto Sport & Toy – Palo Alto
Blue Skies On Broadway – Burlingame	Pumpkin Heads – Los Angeles
Bubble – San Francisco	Rascals to Rebels – Huntington Beach
Cheeky Monkey – Menlo Park	Rascals to Rebels – Irvine
Child’s Delight – San Rafael	Rascals to Rebels – Los Alamitos/Seal Beach
Epithany Books – Newport Beach	Raspberry & Sage – Seal Beach
Flicka – Los Angeles	Sisters Too – Pierre Part
Geppetto’s – Carlsbad	Sol Baby – Hermosa
Geppetto’s – Chula Vista	Solaria’s Toy World – Greenbrae
Geppetto’s – La Jolla	Spunky Skunk – Fort Bragg
Geppetto’s Craftsman – San Diego	Sugar Babies – Temecula
Geppetto’s Del Mar Heights – San Diego	Talbots Toyland – San Mateo
Geppetto’s Friars – San Diego	The Dinosaur Farm – South Pasadena
Geppetto’s Old Town – San Diego	The Wee Loft – Dana Point
Gloss – Clovis	The Wishing Well – Whittier
Katherine’s Cottage – Chico	Thinker Things – Del Marr
Kitson – Los Angeles	Thinker Toys – Carmel
Learning Express – Fremont	Toy Boat – Corona Del Mar
Learning Express – Roseville	Toy Jungle – El Segundo
Learning Express – San Jose	Toy Shop – Sonoma
Little Stompers – Los Altos	Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Monrovid
Lollipops & Polkadots – Yorba Linda	Under The Umbrella – Costa Mesa
M. Fredric – Agoura Hills	Whizkids – San Luis Obispo

Julie’s Hallmark – Colorado Springs	Mommy & Me Boutique – Eagle
Julie’s Hallmark – Greenwood Village	Stork & Bear Co. – Frisco
Julie’s Hallmark – Hi’lands Ranch	Stylelicious – Denver
Julie’s Hallmark – Littleton	Sweet & Sassy Littleton – Littleton
Kaleidoscope – Salida	The Berry Patch – Lamar
Kazoo & Co. – Denver	Three Blind Mice – Littleton
Learning Express – Fort Collins	Toy Station at School Crossing – Colorado Springs

Anna Banana – Greenwich	Learning Express – Westport
Candy Nichols – New Canaan	Lollipop Guild – Westport
Cudjoe Gardens Marina – New Fairfield	Mackenzies – New Canaan
Good Ideas – Watertown	The Toy Room – Bethel
Hoaglands Of Greenwich – Greenwich	The Village Toy Shop – New Hartford
Learning Express – Darien	The Wooden Toy – Wethersfield
Learning Express – West Hartford	Toy Journey – Southbury

Barstons Child’s Play – Washington

The Lilypad Children’s – Rehoboth Beach

Artfully Yours – Tampa	LEarning Express Wesley Chapel
Bravery Hearts – Miami Beach	Learning Express Westchase Tampa
Children’s Couture – Fort Myers	Lil’ Guys & Dolls – Eustis
Cute and Sassy – Youngstown	Lil’ Guys and Dolls – Mt. Dora
Denny’s Childrenswear – Boca Raton	Little Bo Tique – Sarasota
Envy – Miamik	Little Menina’s – Miami
Flora Ottimer Shop – Fort Lauderdale	Lollipop Cottage – Celebration
Get Smart Educational – Pinecrest	Lulu Bella – Naples
Gigi’s Childrens Boutique – Naples	LuLu Girl – Ft. Lauderdale
Gironondo – Miami	Miss Katies – Aventura
Golden Egg – Tampa	Next Gerneration – Delray Beach
Hillary’s Heart – Lake Worth	Obsessories – Lakewood Ranch
Hugs And Hissy Fits – Fort Walton	Once Upon A Time – Palm Beach Garden
Izabella – Sarasota	Petite Ami – South Miami
Jellybeans – Wauchula	Pookies Boutique – Miami
Kitty Hawk Kites – Destin	Purple Dragonfly Boutique – Ormond
Learning Express – Boca Raton	Shop on Impulse – Boynton Beach
Learning Express – Coconut Creek	Smarty Pants – Tampa
Learning Express – Coral Springs	Spoiled Rotten – Cooper City
Learning Express – Destin	Step By Step – Miami
Learning Express – Jacksonville	Step By Step – Miami
Learning Express – Mirarmar Beach	Sweet & Sassy – Jacksonville
Learning Express – Naples	Sweet & Sassy – Tampa
Learning Express – Palm Beach Gardens	Sweet & Sassy Foxwood Hattis – Jacksonville
Learning Express – Pembroke Pines	Sweet & Sassy Oakleaf – Jacksonville
Learning Express – St. Petersberg	The Blakely House – Ocala
Learning Express – Stuart	The Chuckle Patch – Parkland
Learning Express – Sunrise	The Decorator’s Door & Gift Shop – Mariannak
Learning Express – Tallahassee	The Green Alligator – Jacksonville
Learning Express – Tampa Palms	Timmie’s Toys – Lake Mary
Learning Express – Tampa Race Track	Toy Magic – Ft Walton Beach
Learning Express – University Park	Turnstyle Weston
Learning Express – Valrico	Twisted Kidz – Amelia Island
Learning Express – Wellington	Widensky’s – Coral Springs
Learning Express – Winter Park	Wild Child – Pensacola
Learning Express Tampa – Tampak	Willie’s – Jacksonville

Allypop! – Milton	Mulberry Kids – Savannah
Carta Bella – Cumming	Mulberry Toys – Madison
Country Friends Gifts – Calhoun	My Storyhouse Toys – Roswell
Heaven To Seven – Folkston	Picayane Toys – Dunwood
Holy Innocence Campus Shop – Atlanta	Pigtail Princess – Moultrie
Honey Bee Toys – Canton	Posh Loft – Savannah
La Ti Da – Suwanee	Signature Stitch – Alpharetta
Learning Express – Alpharetta	Simple Elegance – Brunswick
Learning Express – Athens	Southern Grace – Vienna
Learning Express – Atlanta	Straw Dog – Cumming
Learning Express – East Marietta	Sugar Plum Kids – Duluth
Learning Express – Lawrenceville	Sugar Plum Kids – Duluth
Learning Express – Macon	Sweet & Sassy – Cummings
Learning Express – Marietta	Sweet & Sassy – Warner Robins
Learning Express – West Marietta	Tayler Made – Columbus
Learning Express – Woodstock	The Toy Box – Augusta
Little Doses – Statesboro	Tot Roost – Calhoun
Marshmallows in the Closet – Woodstock

Bonnie Toys and More – Iowa City	Von Maur – Davenport
Micky G’s – Shenandoah	Von Maur – Davenport
Von Maur – Cedar Falls	Von Maur – Des Moines
Von Maur – Cedar Rapids	Von Maur – Iowa City

Tater Tots – Hailey

The Toy Store – Ketchem

Angelz – Lemont	Madison And Friends – Deerfield
Becky & Me Toys – Evanston	Munchkin Land – Hindsdale
Country Classics – Glenview	My Favorite Toy Store – Downers Grove
Divas and Dudes – Bethalto	My Generation – Highland Park
E. Street – Highland Park	Once Upon a Toy – Edwardsville
Fit to be Tied – Northfield	Poopsies – Galena
Gallery Wear A30:A78 – Winnetka	Silver Spoon – Ottawa
Iridescence – Schaumburg	Sproutfitters – Springfield
Jump N Style – Glenview	Such a Deal – Northbrook
Just Between Friends – Deerfield	Sweet & Sassy – Chicago
Learning Express – Algonquin	Sweet & Sassy – Oakbrook
Learning Express – Glen Ellyn	Toys Et Cetera – Chicago
Learning Express – Homer Glen	Toys Et Cetera – Evanston
Learning Express – Lake Zurich	Von Maur – Forsyth
Learning Express – Naperville	Von Maur – Glenview
Learning Express – St. Charles	Von Maur – Lombard
Little Threads – Chicago	Von Maur – Moline
M and Ems – Glen Ellyn	Von Maur – Normal
Madison and Friends – Chicago	Von Maur – St. Charles

Earth Explorer Toys – Zionsville	Trendy Tots and Teens Boutique – Carmel
Imagination Station – Franklin	Veach’s – Richmond
Just For Kids – Warsaw	Von Maur – Fort Wayne
Little Women – Indianapolis	Von Maur – Greenwood
The Sweet Treat Boutique – Indianapolis	Von Maur – Indianapolis

5, 6, 7, 8 Cheer Boutique – Wichita	Rylee and Reece – Wichita
Bildschon Haus – Hayes	Studio 5 – Ulysses
Hugs and Hissy Fits – Wichita	The Learning Tree – Prairie Village
Little Britches – Garden City	The Toy Store – Lawrence
Phoebe’s – Wellington	The Toy Store – Topeka
Pink Zebra Boutique – Bonner Springs	Von Maur – Overland Park
Punkin Doodles – Emporia	Von Maur – Wichita
Rattle and Roll – Cimarron

Alex Rose – Elizabethtown	Learning Express Union – Union
Chatters – Bowling Green	Paperphanalia – Edgewood
Dions of Hazard – Hazard	Plaid Rabbit – Murray
Honey Beez – Louisville	Sophia’s – Ashland
Jenny Lynn Boutique – Louisa	The Pink Pineapple – Ashland
Learning Express Crestview Hills – Union	Von Maur – Louisville

4 Sisters – Houma	Main Street Boutique – Springhill
Ally’s Fine Gifts – Bellechase	Mimi’s Hallmark – Shreveport
Avenue 125 – Denhams Springs	Monday’s Child – Winnfield
Avenue Kids – Monroe	Nancy’s Gifts – Sulfer
Bee’s Knees – Denham Springs	Oh Baby Baton Rouge – Baton Rouge
Bella Home & Gifts – DeRidder	Paper Magnolia – Natchitoches
Between Scene – Baton Rouge	Phils Boys & Girls Wear – Abbeville
Briar Patch – Jennings	Picket Fence – Vidalia
Bundle of Joy – Lafayette	Playville – Covington
Childrens Armoire – Covington	Red River Drugs – Coushatta
Delta Interiors Ltd. – Homer	Sanctuary Home and Gifts – Baton Rouge
DKB Enterprises – Baton Rouge	Santa’s Toy Emporium – Baton Rouge
Don’s Hallmark – Leesville	Stitch Happens – Bossier City
Expectations – Alexandria	Sweet Pea’s – Denham Springs
Flower Child – Monroe	The Basketry – Luling
For The Little Ones – New Iberia	The Bee’s Knees – Denham Springs
Grandma’s Garden – Welsh	The Children’s Shoppe – Monroe
Hock Your Smocks – Shreveport	The Childrens Shoppe – Ruston
KID Adorable LLC – Denham Springs	The Magic Box – New Orleans
Kid Korner – Slidell	The Rocking Horse Toy – Natchitoches
Learning Express – Baton Rouge	The Station/ Meryl Norman – Vivian
Learning Express Metairie – Metairie	The Youth Shop – Winnfield
Lil’ Hugs N Kisses – Prairieville	Tip Toe Couture – Shreveport
Lil’ Sweet Peas – Galliano	Toy Fair – Shreveport
Little Miss Muffin – New Orleans

1856 Country Store – Centerville	Kiddly Winks – Longmeadow
Babe – Marblehead	Learning Express – Andover
Belmont Toys – Belmont	Learning Express – Hanover
Brussels Sprouts – Newton	Learning Express – Salem
Bundle of Hope – Scituate	Learning Express – Sudbury
Daisy Doo’s & Dudes – Wilberham	Little Bits Toys – Wellesley
Fiskes General Store – Holliston	Mono Mono – Marshfield
Gigi and Me – Osterville	Sand Castle Toys – Masttapoisett
Glee – Foxboro	Spirit of Toys – Nantucket
Good hearts – Reading	Toy Box – Hanover
Henry Bear’s Park – Arlington	Toy Shop – Westford
Kaleidoscope Toys – Falmouth	Village Toy Shop – North Easton
Kenzie Kids – Chestnut Hill	Wellesley Toy Shop – Wellesley

Barstons Child’s Play – Baltimore	Lord & Lady Bug – Lutherville
Barstons Child’s Play – Rockville	On Cloud 9 – Potomac
Bee Couture – Rockville	Synchronicity Boutique – Pikesville
Crackerjacks, Inc. – Easton	The Pied Piper – Baltimore
Growing Up Shoppe – Towson

Animal Instinct – Ogunquit

Guys & Dolls – W. Bloomfield	Tree House – Lansing
Learning Express – Ann Arbor	Village Toy Company – Grosse Pointe
Learning Express – Grand Rapids	Von Maur – Ann Arbor
Leland Toy Co. – Leland	Von Maur – Livonia
The Candy Trail – Plymouth	Warren Prescriptions – Farmington Hills

CBR Specialty Retail Inc. – Minneapolis	Shoe Zoo – Minneapolis
Creative Kid Stuff – Eagan	Tina Sabrina – Burnsville
Enchanted Tree – White Bear Lake	Von Maur – Eden Prairie

Circle of Knowledge – St. Louis	Lauren Alexander – Kansas City
Excuses – Liberty	Pretty as a Picture – Poplar Bluff
Frogs and Friends – Bolivar	Sassy Pants – St. Louis
Gold Minds – Springfield	The Kids Court – Springfield
Hiles Two – Kansas City	The Trunk – Monett

Apple Annie’s – Brandon	Monogram Magic by BB – Aberdeen
B. T Threads – Hattiesburg	Oh Baby – Moss Point
Ballyhoo Gifts – Mendenhall	Once Upon a Time – Colombia
Beyond The Rainbow – Brookhaven	Over the Top – Olive Branch
Bizzells See Saw – Flowood	Perry’s – Louisville
Buttercup – McComb	Polka Dot Pony – Jackson
Doodles – Tupelo	Popfizz – Jackson
Elizabeth’s Clairs – Tupelo	Riley’s – Biloxi
Emmy Jack’s – Pascagoula	RW Reed Company – Tupelo
Essco/Shooz Tool – Yazoo City	See Saws – Flowood
Funky Monkey – Meridian	Stubbs – Batesville
Giggles – Hattiesburg	Sulm’s Gifts – Canton
Gingers – Corinth	The Corner Shoe Store – Tupelo
Growing Pains – Natchez	The Grace Shop – Boonville
Leap Frog – Madison	The Inside Story – Madison
Learning Express – Ridgeland	The Peanut Gallery – Meridian
Leonard’s – Kosciusko	The Red Door – Pontotoc
Merriment – Ridgeland	Williams Brothers – Philadelphia
Monkey Charms – Flowood	Young Ideas – Indiana

Animal Quacker Toys – Raleigh	Learning Express – Wilmington
Audrey’s Once Upon A Time – Concord	Learning Express Oleander – Wilmington
Black Forest Books N Toys – Charlotte	Luna’s at the Lake – Cornelius
Brilliant Sky Toy – Charlotte – Charlotte	Silly Goose – Wake Forest
Fleishman’s – Fayetteville	Surroundings – Charlotte
H Stadium – Kinston	Sweet & Sassy – Charlotte – Charlotte
I Thought About You – Burnsville	Sweet & Sassy Connie Gatti’s – Wilmington
Ivy Ridge Traditions – N. Wilkesboro	The English Room – Charlotte
Kitty Hawk Kites – Killdevil	The Jewel Box – Davidson
Learning Express – Cary	The Toy Store – Highlands
Learning Express – Charlotte	Tookie’s Toys – Cameron – Raleigh
Learning Express – Durham	Tookie’s Toys – Fall of Neuse – Raleigh
Learning Express – Raleigh

Kids Kloset – Broken Bow	The Closet – Broken Bow
Learning Express – Fremont	Tiaras – Lincoln
Learning Express – Omaha	Von Maur – Lincoln
Pish Posh – Omaha	Von Maur – Omaha
Sweet & Sassy Shadow Lake – Papillian

Learning Express – North Hampton

A Beautiful Day – Westwood	Learning Express – Wayne
A To Zoom – Summit	Learning Express – Westfield
Air Circus – Ocean City	Learning Express – Westwood
Animations – Teaneck	Marcia’s Attic – Englewood
Aunt Jean’s Toys – Montclair	Melinda Lane – Westfield
Celebrity Kids – Tenafly	Michelle’s Btq – Cherry Hill
Charm – Collingswood	Moments – Wykoff
Eat Your Spinach – Ridgewood	Over The Moon – Highland Park
Gotham Clothing – Millburn	Peppermint Tree – LIttle Silver
Green Earth Blue Sky – Moorestown	Pitti Bimi – Deal
Hillary’s Fashions – Warren	Precious Cargo – Livingston
Jennifer’s Jewels – Woodcliff Lake	Second Star to the Right – Bridgehampton
Kidrageous – Margate	Smith & Company – Caldwell
Learning Express – Cherry Hill	Stage Left – Wayne
Learning Express – Chester	Stage Left Fashion – Franklin Lakes
Learning Express – Denville	Sweet & Sassy – Ridgewood
Learning Express – Gillette	The House – Millburn
Learning Express – Hillsborough	The Rocking Horse – Madison
Learning Express – Princeton	Tippy Toes – Princeton
Learning Express – Sewell	Toy Box – Colts Neck
Learning Express – Verona	Trend – Verona

Klassy Kids – Ruidoso	That’s My Baby – Albuquerque
Out of the Blue – Albuquerque	Wind River Trading Co. – Santa Fe

Learning Express – Reno

A Little Bit Country – Staten Island	Lester’s Of New York – Brooklyn
A Time for Children – New York	Lester’s Of Rye – Brooklyn
Aileen’s Baby Express – Merrick	Linda’s Gifts To Go – Port Washington
Bailey & Diesels – Shoreham	LNI 2 – Infinity – New City
Bean + Tween – South Hampton	Lolli – Brooklyn
Beautiful Kids – Williston Park	Lollipops – Latham
Berkley Girl East – New York	Lorilyn And Co. – Larchmont
Berkley Girl West – New York	Love Laura Gifts – New York
Beverly Frills – Port Jefferson	M J Beanz – Plainview
Boo Girls – Katonah	Mine, Mine, Mine – Warwick
Cougarbies – Greenlawn	My Lilly Pad – Rye Brook
Country Mouse Boutique – Staten Island	My Wild Child – Mount Sinai
Denny’s Childrenwear – Plainview	Neil’s – Mt. Kisco
Dinosaur Hill – New York	Neil’s – Scarsdale
E – Magine Toys – Syosset	Neil’s – Woodbury
Epsteins – Tuckahoe	Neil’s Albertson – Albertson
Faith Ferguson Productions – Warwick	New Image Salon – Hariman
Flowers By Zoe – Farmingdale	New York Botanical Gardens – Bronx
Funky Monkey – Greenville	Penny Auntie – Chappaqua
Groovy Chicks – East Northport	Sakoff’s of Cedarhurst – Cedarhurst
Helen’s Handbags – Newcity	Sasha’s – Rye
Infinity – Mickey Slick – New York	Shoes – n – More – Portchester
Island Nannies – Dix Hills	Special Effects – Brooklyn
Itzy Bitzy & Me – Cedarhurst	Sportiva – Roslyn Hts
J & S Kidswear Inc. – Plainview	Sweet & Sassy Pittford – Rochester
JJ Laz – Great Neck	The Blooming Company – Astoria
Kiddie Shoes Plus – Nanuet	The Kats Meow – Williamsville
Lainie’s Way – Port Jefferson	The Paint Tube – Englewood
Learning Express – Baldwin Place	The Right Thing – Armonk
Learning Express – Bedford	The Tree House – Buffalo
Learning Express – Scarsdale	Toy Left – East Aurora
Learning Express – Staten Island	Whims-N Doodles – New Hartford
Lester’s Of Greenvale – Brooklyn	Young Imagination – Babylon
Lester’s Of Huntington – Brooklyn

Blue Turtle Toys – Dayton	Learning Express – Sylvania
Castle House – Cincinnati	Maggie and Me – Circleville
Fad Friendzies – Beachwood	Mud Puddles – Sherwood
Fireflies & Fairytales – Upper Arlington	Nicky Nicole – Hudson
Kast – A – Way Swimwear – Cincinnati	Nicky Nicole – Westlake
Kid Concoctions – Strongsville	Nicky Nicole – Woodmere
Larson’s Toys & Games – Columbus	Play Matters – Pepper Pike
Learning Express – Dayton	Sweet & Sassy – Columbus
Learning Express – Dublin	Toyrifix – Smithville
Learning Express – Mason	Von Maur – Beavercreek
Learning Express – Maumee	Von Maur – Columbus
Learning Express – New Albany

B Hip Kids – Enid	J. Spencer Jewelry & Gift – Tulsa
Bella’s – Woodward	Just Imagine Gifts – Muskogee
Belles & Beaux – Altus	Kathleen Kids – Tulsa
Bunny Hutch – Ada	Keedo – Oklahoma City
Butter Bean – Stillwater	La Dee Da – Alva
C. C. Children’s – Oklahoma City	Lazy Day Gifts – Tulsa
Campbell’s Closet – Yukon	Lollipop Kids – Tahlequah
Carousel Connection – Elkcity	Marissa’s Room – Guthrie
Caymans – Norman	Misty Arbor Floral & Gift – Buffalo
Cindy’s Dept Store – Medford	My Sister’s Closet – El Reno
Copelin’s – Norman	Pink Zebra – Clinton
Dear Friends – Duncan	Prohealth Pharmacy – Oklahoma City
Deuce n’ Lulu’s – Clinton	Ribbons On Pearia – Tulsa
Diva Girlz – Tulsa	Sharpe’s Dept. Store – Checotah
Dudes N Divas – Clinton	Sharpe’s Dept. Store – Stigler
Emily’s Playhouse – Claremore	Southern Agriculture – Tulsa
Eves & Lulu D’s – Edmond	Sweet & Sassy – Edmond
Funky Monkey – Edmond	The Learning Tree – Oklahoma City
Funky Monkey – Oklahoma City	The Lolly Garden – Tulsa
Gwyn’s – Eufaula	The Pied Piper – Muskogee
J. Spencer Jewelry & Gift – Norman

Bambini – Lake Oswego	Piccolo Mondo Toys – Portland
Frogs and Pollywogs – Albany	Zak Designs – Myrtle Creek
Milo and Lily – Phoenix

Blue Horse Boutique – Wayne	Learning Express – Cranberry
Down to Earth Kids – Lafeyette Hill	Learning Express – Exton
Growing Tree Toys – State College	Learning Express – King of Prussia
It’s a Girl Thing – New Castle	Learning Express – Mechanicsburg
Kathy’s Card & Gifts – Flourtown	Learning Express – Richboro
Kid N Kaboodle – Dresher	Learning Express Mt. Lebanon – Pittsburgh
Learning Express – Blue Bell	Learning Express Newtown – Richboro
Learning Express – Broomall	My Kids Korner – Norbeth
Learning Express – Center Valley	Sweet & Sassy – Broomail
Learning Express – Collegeville	Sweet & Sassy LeHigh Valley – Hellertown

A la Limon – San Juan	Peques – Caparra
Bambola Juguetes – Hato Rey	Pikorette – San Juan
Lollipop – Guaynabo	VB Shop – San Juan

Sparks Toy & Hobby – Smithfield

Be Beep – Columbia	Learning Express – Lexington
Blush – Mt. Pleasant	Little Lambs & Ivy – Columbia
Charleston Child – Charleston	Lola G – Lexington
Doodlebugs – Beaufort	Persnickety – Gaffney
Imagination Station – Spartanburg	Silver Bucket – Seneca
Jack Be Nimble – Hartsville	The Elephant’s Trunk – Greenville
La Te Da – Chapin	The Nifty Gifty – Lexington
Learning Express – Columbia	Wonder Works – Charleston
Learning Express – Irmo	Wonder Works – Mt. Pleasant

Lindas Angel Crossing – Yankton

Bear N Friends – Kingsport	Merle Norman Cosmetics – Nashville
Butterflies & Bumblebees – Selmer	Merle Norman Cosmetics – Shelbyville
Cute as a Bug – Alamo	One Man’s Treasure – Hendersonville
Designs For You – Drummonds	Sachi – Memphis
Discovery Depot – Cookeville	Smart Toys and Books – Knoxville
For Every Child – South Franklin	Sweet & Sassy Franklin – Brentwood
Itty Bitty – Colombia	The Painted Lady – Cleveland
Lake House Gallery – Bartlett	The Red Tulip – Gallatin
Learning Express – Chattanooga	The Sandbox – Chattanooga
Learning Express – Franklin	The White Balloon – Knoxville
Lily & Frogs – Memphis	The Wild Pineapple – Knoxville
Little Cottage – Franklin	Wild Angels – Clarksville
Little Posh – Memphis	You’re Invited – Nashville
Lizards and Lace – Goodlettsville	Zoe & Friends – Hendersonville
Magnolia’s Gifts And More – Carthage

1379 – Austin	Learning Express – Houston
2 Cute – Vantana	Learning Express – Katy
5678 Dancewear – Colleyville	Learning Express – McAllen
A Tisket A Tasket – Marshall	Learning Express – McKinney
Add Ons @ Fe Fe’s – Austin	Learning Express – Pearland
Allie G’s Tweens Boutique – San Antonio	Learning Express – Plano
Animal Crackers – Plano	Learning Express – San Antonio
Annie Jewel – Wichita Falls	Learning Express – Southlake
Antique Outpost – Redoak	Learning Express – Sugarland
Apple Dumplings – Mont Belview	Learning Express – Sunset Valley
Attaway Strawberry Fields – Sulphur Springs	Learning Express – The Woodlands
Baby Bugaloo – Austin	Learning Express West Univ. – Houston
Bailey Sue & Zoe, Too – Pampa	Lil Couture – Mansfield
Bambinos – San Antonio	Little Botique West – Flower Mound
Bay Window – Rockport	Little Diva – Houston
Bella Kate – Granbury	Little Lam – Richardson
Bellami – Austin	Lollipops and Lace – Longview
Berings Bissonet – Houston	Lollipops and Lizards – Livingston
Berings Westherimer – Houston	Love Bugs – Austin
Best Friends Boutique – San Antonio	M & M Toys – Ft. Worth
Between Scene – Dallas	Maggie’s – Prosper
beTweens – Longview	Mason Street Market – Bowie
Butterflies & Bowties – Garland	Mine Beads & Monograms – Houston
Camille’s Creations – Dallas	Norma’s – Deer Park
Camp Champions – Marble Falls	Nu 2 Me – Lindale
Camp Longhorn – Burnet	One Creation Studios – Texarkana
Carlton House – Houston	Out of the Box – Houston
Charles Marie – Odessa	Outfitters Of Little Fork Ranch – Dallas
Chelsea Lane – Colleyville	Paper Bear – Waco
Cherie – Beaumont	Paper Daisy – Cypress
Children’s Shop – Corsicana	Partea Girls – Pearland
Christ the King – Dallas	PBJ Clothiers – Allen
Collector’s Gallery – San Antonio	Punkin Patch – Tyler
Confetti – McAllen	Rag Box Designs – Seminole
Cozy Cottage – Dallas	Rattle Dazzle – San Angelo
D & J Sports – Dallas	Safari Kids – Plano
Das Kinder Haus – Fredricksburg	Sassy Beads – Hurst
Ella Bella – Arlington	Sassy Katz – Denton
Ella Bella – Southlake	Sassy Katz – Frisco
Fairy Godmother – College Station	Scentimentals – Ft. Worth
Fiddlin’ Frogs – San Antonio	Scentimentals – Weatherford
Finishing Touch – Wichita Falls	Shoe Zone Kids LLC – Rockwall
Fonda’s Fashion and Gifts – Rowlett	Sisters – Muenster
Fonda’s Fashion And Gifts – Rowlett	Smartie Pants – Marble Falls
Frinj Salon – Plano	Sophie & Sam – Midland
Froggie’s 5 & 10 – Dallas	Stolen Horses – Argyle
From Here & There – New Braunfels	Storkland – Wichita Falls
Fundamentally Toys – Houston	Sugar Baker’s – San Saba
Gaudie & Co. – Nederland	Sugar Britches – Sugarland
Gayle’s – Texarkana	Sunbelt Gymnastics – North Richland Hills
Get Noticed – Richardson	Sunny Hearts – Angleton
Gifts Etc. – Waxahachie	Sunshine Square – Decatur
Gigi & Co. – Dallas	Sweet & Sassy – Allen
Gigi’s – Beaumont	Sweet & Sassy – Carrollton
Got Toys – New Braunfels	Sweet & Sassy – Frisco
Hamilton’s – Brownwood	Sweet & Sassy – Garland
Heart & Hands,Tres Chic – Katy	Sweet & Sassy – Highland Village
Heaven Scent – Lewisville	Sweet & Sassy – Hurst
Hip Hop Lollipop – Houston	Sweet & Sassy – Irving
Hippie Cowgirl – Georgetown	Sweet & Sassy – Pearland
Hippie Free – Dallas	Sweet & Sassy – Plano
Hissy Fits – Tyler	Sweet & Sassy – Southlake
Hobby Horse – Bridge City	Sweet & Sassy – Sugarland
Imagination Unlimited – The Woodlands	Sweet & Sassy – The Woodlands
It’s A Girl Thang – Cedar Hills	Sweet & Sassy Garland – Garland
It’s a Small World – Mt. Pleasant	Sweet & Sassy North East Mall – Irving
Itsy Bitsy Spider – Paris	Tapestry – Rockwall
Jack and Jill Shop (Kristi’s) – Plainview	Tattletales Interior & Gift – Sugar Land
Jean Junkie – Allen	Teacher’s Tools – Allen
Jean Junkie – Allen	Teacher’s Tools – Hulen
Jeremy’s Corner – Georgetown	Teacher’s Tools – Hurst
Jordyn’s Closet – Dripping Springs	Teacher’s Tools – Lewisville
Judy’s Card Cottage – Amarillo	Texas Goldminors – Fort Worth
Julie’s Hallmark – Amarillo	The Children’s Shop – Corsicana
Julie’s Hallmark – Pampa	The Crystal Ranch – Missouri City
Just Adorable – Flower Mound	The Owl’s Nest – Southlake
Just for Babies – Harlingen	The Smocked Frock – Houston
Kaleidoscope Toys – Round Rock	The Toy Maven – Dallas
Kay’s Hallmark – Ft. Worth	Thredz – Ingram
Kennedy’s Korner – Fairfield	Toys To Love – Houston
Kid Biz – Dallas	Toys Unique – Dallas
Kinda Krazy – Austin	Traci’s Salon – Lubbock
La T Da – Webster	Tres Chic – Katy
Lacy Dry Goods – Turkey	Tulips & Tutus – Houston
Latte Toys – Missouri City	Unique Kids wear – Spring
Le Dance & Theatrical – Bowie	Unzipped Denim Bar – Seabrook
Learning Express – Austin	Village Kids – Houston
Learning Express – Beecave	Where’d Ya Get That? – San Antonio
Learning Express – Cypress	Whispers Boutique – Midlothian
Learning Express – Dallas	Yo Pop Etc. – Dallas
Learning Express – Frisco

Three Little Monkeys – Fruit Heights

Tutoring Toy – Salt Lake City

Barstons Child’s Play – Arlington	Our Little Cherubs – Salem
Details of Occoquan – Occoquan	Pufferbellies – Staunton
Doodlehopper – Falls Church	Toys That Teach – Gaskins
Doodlehopper 4 Kids – Falls Church	Toys That Teach – Richmond
Doodlehopper 4 Kids – Springfield	Whimsies – Charlottesville

Learning Express – Essex Junction

The Collection – Waitsfeild

Bellevue Art & Frame – Bellevue	Rowdy Rascals – Snohomish
Character Traits – Stanwood	Snapdoodles – Kenmore
Goodie Gumdrops – Burien	Teri’s Toybox – Edmonds
Kazoodles – Vancouver	The Wood Shop/The Hat Shop – Leavenworth
Kibbin – Redmond	University Book Store – Seattle
Once Upon A Time – Seattle	Wind Up Here – Olympia
Red Wagon – Seattle

Cravings – Wisconsin Rapids	Little Dickens Kids Boutique – Sheboyg
Fay’s Fun ‘N Learning – Fond Du Lac	Sydney B – Mequon
Fun Stuff – Fish Creek	Tadpoles – Delafield
Latta’s – Huntington	The White House Green Spa – Williams Bay
Learning Express – Kenosha

Scholar’s Choice – London

Atlantis Hotel – Nassau

Lilikins – Vancouver BC

Turtle Pond Toys – Dundas, Ontario

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