What to gift an 11 year old boy with too much stuff? [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy on Dec 9, 2009 - 40 answers

Can you recommend any feminist princess dolls I can buy for my 6-year-old goddaughter? I don't mind getting her princesses, but they have to be awesome princesses who really are heroes in their own right! Mulan is the best of the Disney princesses, IMO, but I don't really want to give Disney my money. So far all I've thought of are Wonder Woman and She-Ra (not that I can find affordable She-Ra dolls nowadays anyway), but I worry that they won't seem 'princessy' enough for my goddaughter to really appreciate and love them. Lots of pink and fancy clothing is fine, but I want to show her princesses who save the prince (or don't need one, or ditch him for another princess, or whatever) and kick ass on their own. Any suggestions?
posted by mythomane on Sep 27, 2009 - 37 answers

I've seen this revolving children's night light in 2 TV shows (Undeclared and Sex and the City) and 1 movie (One Fine Day) and I have been trying to find it since. I've searched online and I can't seem to find one anywhere. Can anyone help me find where to purchase these revolving lights/lamps?
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posted by JPowers on Aug 18, 2009 - 6 answers

What bulk item can I bring with me to Ghana to hand out to begging children? Toothbrushes? Food? Toys? [more inside]
posted by BusyBusyBusy on Jun 14, 2009 - 18 answers

What options are there for tidying up a child's play area and creating a 'play space' within limited area? [more inside]
posted by Frasermoo on Jan 24, 2008 - 10 answers

Pocket-sized amusements for children at funerals. [more inside]
posted by ColdChef on Sep 17, 2007 - 22 answers

Is a Gameboy Micro too small for a four year old? [more inside]
posted by davar on Jul 11, 2007 - 9 answers