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Saddest Halloween Costumes Ever!

It's late August so you know what that means! Yes, stores have moved onto their next fun holiday (Labor Day doesn't count) and Halloween merchandise and decor is popping up everywhere. We've been casually looking for costumes for the little one and have been slightly overwhelmed by what's out there. Some have left more of a lasting impression on us.

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

We can't think of a better sentiment for a child's glow-in-the-dark tee than this one available at Threadless. In light, the message allows your little one to assert his or her toughness. In the dark, however, the directive is clear.

On this Day: Secret Agents & Spies!

Today (well, yesterday) marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ian Fleming, literary father to 007 a.k.a Bond, James, Bond. It may be a while before your kids are wondering why people snicker at the various Bond girl names, but they'll be oh-so-cute playing secret agent and spies with the following merchandise.

Custom Oil Paintings of your Wee Ones

If you have ever considered commissioning a custom oil painting of your child, you may have been discouraged by either the price or by the process. And because there are hundreds of custom oil painting services online -- with many questionable in quality and work standards -- choosing a service is often more difficult than choosing the photograph to have painted.

On this Day: Modern Marvels!

On this day in the 1930s two manmade landmarks officially opened to the public. May 27th, 1930 saw the completion and opening of the 1,046 foot Chrysler Building in New York City. And on this same day in 1937, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge opens for pedestrian traffic. Another milestone in modern marvel building came three days ago (May 24th) when the Brooklyn Bridge opened to traffic in 1883. 

So let's celebrate the spanning of both vertical and horizontal distances with these daily picks.

On this Day: Turtles!

It's May 23rd and you all must know what that means: It's World Turtle Day! Time certainly does fly -- it seems like it was just World Turtle Day yesterday. World Turtle day was first initiated in 2000 by the American Tortoise Rescue in an attempt to raise awareness about these wonderful creatures and highlight ways to protect them.

On this Day: Oregon Trail!

On May 22, 1843 thousands of folks began heading west by wagon trail from Independence, Missouri on the route now known as the Oregon Trail. If you've ever been part of a class that studies the western migration and pioneer life, you'll know that there's a certain magic to that particular lesson. Perhaps it's a child's desire to explore a new world that wins them over; or maybe it seems like the best camping trip ever. Here's a couple of finds related to the Oregon Trail and prairie life. (And, yes, we know that the Little House books weren't about the Oregon Trail).

Non-Alcoholic Drinks During Pregnancy

From the where-was-this-book-while-we-were-pregnant category comes Margarita Mama, a book featuring almost a hundred "mocktails for the mom-to-be."  Alyssa Gusenoff's introduction to the book says it all: this is the book for pregnant (and breastfeeding) moms when the ice water in your hand just isn't cutting it. 

On this Day: Airplanes!

On May 21, two milestones in aviation took place: (1) In 1927 Charles Lindbergh completes the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean and (2) in 1932 Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Let's celebrate aviation by some adorable plane-theme finds: 

On this Day: Denim!

On May 20th 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive a U.S. patent for blue jeans with copper rivets. Nested recognizes this achievement with a couple cute denim finds.