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# The Holiday Gift that’s Still Giving

December 4, 2012 1 min read 

My December post for Parents Magazine’s GoodyBlog tells the story of the garage sale discovery that became the hit gift of the decade for our kids – and for us!!

http://www.parents.com/blogs/goodyblog/2012/12/give-kids-holiday-gifts-that-will-bring-joy-to-parents/

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