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Feminine Fashion Goes Wild in Fall 2011

The buyers for The Merra-Lee shops have been busy scouring the fashion markets and brought the best trends for fall and winter 2011 to the Fox Valley. Now that the temperatures have finally dropped, putting us in the mood for sweaters, jackets, and jeans, come stroll Merra-Lee, Boutique 15, and The Meeting Place boutiques to [...]

Meet our new Sponsor – Audrey Ritchey of Miche Bag

Ride the Waves this Friday at Peaceful Parlour on a Balance Board – Geneva, IL

Liz Kantorski, artist and owner, of Balance Boards & Beams is bringing her unique collection of balance boards, beams and blocks to Peaceful Parlour on Friday, July 8th from 10am to 2pm. Three years ago Liz Kantorski took a small wood board, covered it in a fabric, and screwed a simple square fulcrum to the [...]

JPMA Members Stand Ready With Compliant Crib Inventory; Final Crib CPSC Rule Based on ASTM Requirements Has Widespread Support

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. June 24, 2011—The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), a national trade organization representing the baby gear industry, supported the development of ASTM Standards for cribs which have been adopted as the basis for the new Consumer Product Safety Commission’s mandatory crib rules, 16CFR 1219-1220. JPMA members are well-prepared for the new crib [...]

10 Birthday Gifts Your Kids Will Love

10 Birthday Gifts Your Kids Will Love   Everyone loves a special gift on their birthday: especially our kids! I have put together a list of 10 memorable gifts you can gift your children on their birthday without breaking the bank.   Art supplies: almost all kids enjoy crayons, markers, stickers, colored pencils, gel pens, [...]

Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Men Who Love Music

Gift ideas for men who love music come in many different forms. No matter whether your dad loves listening to music or creating it, you’re bound to find an excellent gift to suit your father and your budget this Father’s Day.   Music Games   If your dad is the kind of guy who loves [...]