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AMAWMW Baby Girl Outfit Set Review: A Ruffle Romper, Butterfly Pants and Bow Headband
A three-piece cotton-blend baby girl outfit with a 'Daddy's Girl, Mommy's World' ribbed romper, printed pants and a matching headband. Fabric, fit and gift notes.
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AXV Vibration Plate Review: A Compact Platform for Low-Impact Home Workouts
A slim vibration platform with 120 speed levels, a remote, an LED display, resistance bands and a 330 lb weight rating. What it does well and which claims to ignore.
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Baby Dinosaur Costume Review: A Soft Plush Onesie for a Cozy First Halloween
A one-piece fleece dinosaur costume for infants with a 3D hood, spikes, tail and full front zip. Fit, comfort, sizing and safety notes.
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Bittesnew Halloween Mantle Scarf Review: Black Spiderweb Lace That Dresses a Fireplace in Minutes
An 18 x 96 inch black polyester lace runner with a cobweb pattern and scalloped edge for mantels, windows and doorways. Fit, care and safety notes.
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BLGTGH French Tip Flower Press On Nails Review: Pink Ombre Almonds With Raised Floral Charms
24 medium almond press-on nails with glossy pink ombre French tips, 5D flowers and rhinestones, plus jelly glue tabs and a file. Wear, comfort and care.
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Disguise Sheriff Jessie Costume Review: An Official Toy Story 5 Outfit With Hat and Badge
An officially licensed kids' Jessie costume with a jumpsuit, hat and sheriff badge. What's included, what you'll need to add and how it fits.
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Fitbit Charge 6 Review: A Slim Tracker With Built-In GPS, Heart Rate and Google Apps
A band-style fitness tracker with 40+ exercise modes, GPS, 24/7 heart rate, sleep and stress scores, Google Maps and Google Wallet. Features, subscription notes and who it suits.
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Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat Review: Extra Cushion for Knees, Hips and Hard Floors
A 72 x 24 inch, 10 mm NBR foam exercise mat with a carrying strap. Where the thick cushioning helps, where it gets in the way and how to care for it.
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goodr OG Polarized Sunglasses Review: Affordable Shades That Stay Put When You Sweat
Lightweight polarized sunglasses with a grip coating, UV400 protection and a classic frame shape, made for running and everyday wear. Fit, lenses and limits.
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Julep Eyeshadow 101 Stick in Cocoa Shimmer Review: An Easy Everyday Brown With Staying Power
A waterproof cream-to-powder eyeshadow stick in a warm brown shimmer. How to use it as shadow or liner, how it wears and who it suits.
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Julep Eyeshadow 101 Stick in Pearl Shimmer Review: One-Swipe Brightening for Tired Eyes
A waterproof cream-to-powder eyeshadow stick with a built-in smudger, in the pale shade Pearl Shimmer. How to wear it, how it lasts and who it suits.
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LHKNL Headlamp 2-Pack Review: Ultra-Light, Rechargeable and Hands-Free With a Wave Sensor
Two USB-rechargeable LED headlamps weighing 1.87 oz each, with 8 lighting modes, a motion sensor, a red light and IPX4 water resistance. Uses and limits.
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Lynagert Cloud Trinket Dish Review: A Chubby Ceramic Tray for Rings, Keys and Everyday Jewelry
A cloud-shaped ceramic jewelry tray with a silver finish that arrives in a gift box. Size, uses, care and who it's a good gift for.
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Meet October Review: A Gentle Halloween Picture Book About Facing Fears
A 56-page hardcover in the Calendar Kids series: a boy named October, a missing pet spider and a lesson in bravery, with fun facts, a recipe and a jacket poster.
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Meet September Review: A Cheerful Picture Book for the Start of Fall
A 48-page hardcover from the Calendar Kids series about an autumn nature walk, written by a former elementary teacher, with fun facts, a recipe and a reversible jacket poster.
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Mizuno T10 Plus Kneepad Review: Trusted Court Protection for Dives and Slides
A pair of volleyball knee pads with high-density foam padding and a moisture-wicking sleeve, in adult and youth sizes. Fit, coverage and care.
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Monarch Abode Tissue Box Cover Review: A Handcrafted Metal Cube That Hides the Cardboard
A square, ridge-embossed metal cover in a pewter finish for standard cube tissue boxes. Fit, finish, care and who it suits.
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MYDBUYSOME Gem Stickers Review: 2,774 Self-Adhesive Jewels for Easy, Glue-Free Crafting
Ten sheets of peel-and-stick acrylic gems and pearls in mixed shapes and sizes. Who they suit, what they stick to and where the limits are.
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Owala FreeSip 32 oz Review: The Bigger Size for All-Day Hydration
The 32 oz version of Owala's sip-or-swig insulated bottle with a locking push-button lid. What changes at this size, including the cupholder question.
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Owala FreeSip Sway Review: The Two-Way Spout Bottle With a Handle and a Cupholder Base
A 30 oz insulated bottle with Owala's sip-or-swig spout, a bucket-style carry handle and a base that fits most cupholders. How it differs from the original FreeSip.
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Spooktacular Creations Girls Witch Costume Review: A Colorful Five-Piece Set With a Broom
A girls' witch costume with a hat, long-sleeved dress, short cape, belt and ribbon-trimmed broom, in toddler to large sizes. What's included, fit and care.
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Stanley IceFlow 2.0 Flip Straw Tumbler Review: Cold Drinks and a Leak-Resistant Lid for Life on the Move
A 30 oz vacuum-insulated tumbler in recycled stainless steel with a flip straw, carry handle and cupholder base. Insulation, cleaning and who should pick it.
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The Leaf Thief Review: A Funny Fall Picture Book That Explains Why Leaves Disappear
A New York Times bestselling picture book about a squirrel who thinks someone is stealing his leaves. Story, humor, the science of autumn and who it suits.
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The Sun Thief Review: Squirrel and Bird Return to Explain Why Summer Days Get Shorter
The summer companion to The Leaf Thief: a funny 32-page picture book about a squirrel convinced someone is stealing the daylight, with bonus facts on day length.
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