Shopping for kids

Photo Friday: Reading in Rome

Reading "Colori" an Italian board book about colors

For me, almost any outing can be an excuse to buy new books. That's never more true than when we travel outside of the US. Hundreds of children's books I've never seen before almost literally call my name, and I find myself in search of a good ...

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Foreign Toys: Moulin Roty Puppets from Paris

Moulin Roty "La Grande Famille" puppet from Paris

I confess, I have an addiction to international toy stores. There is something rewarding about finding a toy with foreign flair, a toy that no other child will have, and bringing it home for my kids. Before we head out of the country I find out where the best toy ...

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