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Get the Party Started with ACME’s Kid-Friendly Party Boxes

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What if you could wake up on the day of your child’s birthday and open a package with everything you needed enclosed?

Actually, it is possible with ACME Party Box‘s children’s party kits.

Featuring fun themes like pirates, zoo animals and more, the gorgeous and eco-friendly sets include everything from compostable dinnerware and flatware to adorable favors your mini guests will love.

Plus, you can shop a la carte for specific items or buy everything all together.

We’re loving the whimsical Circus Party Guest Pack for 4 ($75), left.

Also worth checking out are the company’s beautiful Baby Gift Baskets ($89 – $117), which make the perfect first baby gift for a friend.

Brighten Up Your Child’s Room with Baby Bot Wall Decals

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When it comes to kid-friendly decorating, are you so over sweet zoo animals and cuddly teddy bears?

We suggest checking out Baby Bot‘s collection of hip wall decals.

Not only do they add a cool vibe to your tot’s room, but they’re reuseable so you can move them around for a new look every so often.

Plus, they stock everything from modern cityscapes and spaceships to Keith Haring barking dogs and mini robots so you’re guaranteed to find something both you and your little one will agree on.

Our pick: The whimsical Build-a-Bot ($60), left.

To see more styles, go to babybot.com.

Boo! Halloween Tricks & Treats Your Kids Will Love

Courtesy Pottery Barn Kids

With Halloween just three weeks away, it’s time to get your little ones ready for the big night.

But before you hit the streets with a sea of ghosts, witches and goblins (oh my!), get in the spirit with our selection of fun and festive goodies.

From spooky skeleton hand wash to hand-crafted Frankenstein felt masks, we’ve rounded up our favorite picks.

Check them out below!

Pottery Barn‘s Halloween shop is a great place to start.

Whether it’s adorable treat bags, boo-tastic Halloween décor (think hanging ghosts and black cat chair backers) or their collection of one-of-a-kind costumes, they’ve literally thought of everything.
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Giveaway: Back-to-School Goodies from Target (a $340 Value!)

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The kids are back in school, but there are still a few supply items on your wishlist.

Don’t fret! Target has got you covered. The retailer is giving away loads of great fall-ready items to one lucky Moms & Babies reader.

It includes Moleskine Notebooks (set of 2 in pink or blue), four Fast Dry by Room Essentials Towels, Room Essentials Bath Coordinates in orange, Rhinestone Chandelier Peel and Stick Wall Decal, ful Overton Backpack in orange and NOOK Color Reader’s Tablet™.

Hurry up and enter for your chance to win! Online entries must be received between 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on 9/26/11 and 11:59 p.m. (ET) on 10/2/11. See Official Rules.