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Photo Frame With A Plan

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ITH a CEIVA Pro 80 digital photo frame you can receive photos from friends and relatives all over the world. While you’re on the road, caption your pictures and send them by email or camera phone to this handsome photo frame, so your loved ones can see you while you’re on the road.

But you must be a member. Summer price for a CEIVA Pro 80 Starter Pack with a one-year PicturePlan costs $147.99 at www.ceiva.com. Annual plan is $6.95 a month and monthly plan is $9.95 a month. Customer care is always available at 1-877-692-3482.

Equipped To Travel

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AGELLAN’S is the premier source for all kinds of travel necessities, gear and clothing. To review their latest catalog, packed with scores of must-have items, call 1.800.962.4943 or log onto www.magellans.com. We checked out the following cool stuff that should be in everyone’s interest.

Women’s Sun Shirt is a Magellan’s design made with Coolibar fabrics with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50. An extended collar protects your neck from the sun’s damaging rays, a sun bib, that’s stowed in the collar, can be pulled out to keep your neck and chest covered. A vented back cape provides an airflow that keeps you cool. Plus a zippered side pocket can stash your cash or credit card. $69.95

Large Security Handbag protects you from theft with slash-proof panels, tamperproof zippers, and adjustable wire-reinforced straps. Also has a water bottle pocket. The security wallet has a metal link chain that secures it inside your pocket or purse. $89.85

On Tour Rolling Upright is a Magellan’s product that’s spacious and lightweight and just right for the road. The expansion zipper gives you two extras inches of packing space. Three exterior pockets allow you to pack additional essentials. The telescoping handle has padded grips for comfortable carrying. The large 27-inch model is $239; the 21-inch carry-on is $179.

Men’s Adventure & Travel Shirt, a Magellan’s exclusive, is stain repellant and quick drying. It has roll-up sleeves, cape back, air vents and mesh lining—all designed to keep you cool in the sun. The Velcro flap pulls open to reveal a hidden "portfolio pocket" with an ID window, mesh change pocket, passport pouch, pen holder and zippered security pocket. Quite clever. $74.50.

Coolibar Men’s Travel Hat is great for the explorer in you as you travel the world in search of adventure, knowledge and relaxation. The mesh crown gives you air circulation, the generous three-inch brim keeps the sun out of your eyes, and the adjustable chin cord will keep it in place in face of the wind. $39.95

Coolibar Men’s Airflow Travel Shirt is made of fabric woven from polyester microfibers that keep you cool. Its Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50 keeps harmful rays at bay by blocking 98 percent of the sun’s UVA and UVB radiation. In addition the roll-up collar protects your neck and a ventilated cape back offers breathability. A zippered security pocket conceals valuables. $59.95

Men’s Slippers is ultra light with soft fleece lining, padded footbed, and nylon shell. Comes with a travel pouch to store it in your luggage. $30.

Best Of Toy Fair

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uitcase Set Paulina is perfect for the little girl on the go. Recommended for ages 2 and up, she can pack her doll dresses, stuffed animals anything else she needs for the trip that will fit in the suitcase. From HABA, $20.

Snazzy Baby Travel Chair turns an ordinary chair into a temporary restraint system for your baby. Its non-slip bottom grips the surface of the chair and prevents the baby from slipping. Use it on the shopping cart to keep baby with you in the aisles. Use it on the highchair in a restaurant without fear. You can carry it in a diaper bag. Comes in red or navy for $34.99.

Spiffies is a must for babies. You wipe their dirty faces and hands, and of course their bottoms. What about their mouths? You’ll probably want to wash their mouths when they’re a little older, but that’s another story. Children 3 months to 3 years need to keep their mouths free from germs and cavities. You can do that without a toothbrush, by using Spiffies, an infant tooth wipe containing Xylitol, a natural extract from plants. It’s the creation of pediatrician Ray Wagner of Tucson, Ariz. These tooth wipes come in three flavors— grape, apple, mango—to make oral hygiene a pleasure. Box of 20 costs $5.50, or an attractive gift box of 30 (10 in each flavor) for $20 at www.spiffies.com.

Deluxe Baby Combo Carrier is a 3 in 1 multipurpose carrier. Starting at four months, the baby is positioned in the carrier for breastfeeding and bonding. Babies and toddlers up to 3 years can be positioned to sit on either hip facing out. If it’s naptime the baby will be facing in. The ergonomically designed
gel-based shoulder strap distributes the baby’s weight evenly. This carrier can also be used on chairs or shopping carts. $79.99. More information at www.SnazzyBaby.us.

Vamplets, a new breed of vampires that are cute and cuddly, are available for $15.95 each at www.vamplets.com where you can print out your very own Undead Certificate. To keep the little plush satiated, you’ll want the Vamplets Disappearing Bottle of Blood ($4.95). Capped with a bottle nipple, the bloody liquid disappears as you feed your Vamplet, and returns when you tip the bottle upright. Cool.