Mischa Barton recently said hello to Howdy, a cheerful rubber cow that’s a bouncy toy for kids ages 3 and up. This happy Holstein makes the perfect gift for someone “moo-valous” in your life who could use some simple, uncomplicated fun no matter the age.
How do stars and earthbound mortals alike keep kids quiet and happy on those holiday road trips to grandma’s? Well, a tubby panda, a lonely robot, a playful pachyderm and four brave children who must save their magical kingdom could help. The latest batch of kid-centric DVD releases is sure to please for the long haul: Kung-Fu Panda, Wall-E, Horton Hears a Who! and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
When Hollywood babies start eating solid food, celebrity moms like Salma Hayek, Angie Harmon, Lisa Loeb and Nia Long turn to Tastybaby, a line of certified organic frozen baby foods with the cleverest flavor names ever: Corn in the USA, Peas on Earth, Hip 2B Pear and Bollywood Baby. Pick up a pack for your favorite Hip Mama and she’ll be sure to call you a Sweetie Pie!
Are BFFs really 4-eva? Lindsay Lohan, Miley Cyrus and Audrina Patridge seem to think so: They’ve been spotted all over sporting these beaded friendship bracelets by Orka Mesica. But you may want to get the teen queen who stars in your life the bracelet in a few different colors—just in case she changes her friends as often as her outfits.
From the makers of EA Playground comes Celebrity Sports Showdown for Wii, the perfect gift for the person in your life who would like nothing more than to challenge the A-list elite to digital duels in a dozen different sports. Game lovers can either play as their favorite musicians or athletes, like Fergie, Avril Lavigne, Keith Urban, Paul Pierce or Mia Hamm, or they can compete against those celebs to become the ultimate champ.
When teen megastar Miley Cyrus hits the road, she brings along several of these sporty and stylish, yet ruggedly functional, bags by European megabrand George Gina & Lucy. The 99 Nights style in Beach Party is sure to be a big hit with the preternaturally fashion-conscious rising star in your life, even if the biggest “appearance” currently on her itinerary is a sleepover at a friend’s house.
Madonna’s son David recently rocked out like his music maven mama in a Mish Mish Rock Mania T-shirt. Give the mischievous little boy in your life some “Dragon Power” to help him survive the holiday season (and maybe the playground bully) with this green and brown dip-dyed Mish Mish tee.
Debra Messing, Gwyneth Paltrow and Minnie Driver bathe their wee (and not-so-wee) ones in organic bath products from Little Twig. The eco-conscious brand’s Baby Wash gift set has all the essentials for keeping bambinos squeaky clean: lavender baby wash and bodymilk, unscented baby powder—all formulated for sensitive skin—and a cute caterpillar washcloth.
Reality-TV lovebirds Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have never been ones for taking a low profile, and the same would seem to be true for son Liam, who was recently photographed wearing this eye-popping Giro Me 2 Toddler’s Red Duck Goose cycling helmet. If you’re putting a bow on a bike for junior this year, add this cool number to protect the little one’s noggin.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck send their daughter, Violet, off to school in preppy pink and green glory with this Pink Ogo Fleurville Lunch Pak. It’s specifically built for toddlers who are hitting preschool to keep lunches cool, art projects protected and your precious kid cargo safe (with reflective tape and a hidden name tag). Comes in boy-friendly colors, too.
Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Khloe Kardashian adores the new line of cute kids pajamas from P.J. Salvage for both the reasonable prices and the playful designs for infants, toddlers, boys and girls. Even if your family isn’t getting anywhere near the slopes this winter, these Ski Bum Ski Jammies, which come in sizes for babies and for kids up to size 14, will make the entire clan look like they did.
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