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PAPER ALTERNATIVE/
Sure, paper plates seem
easy and convenient, especially when you’ve got
a hungry crowd to feed. But how green can they
be?
VerTerra Dinnerware
solves the problem
with its line of eco-chic dinnerware made
from, get this, leaves and water! Non-toxic,
biodegradable and completely compostable,
these earth-friendly plates, bowls and serving
dishes are oh-so stylish, too.
$5.49 to $7.99 (bulk
packs also available). verterra.com
PRIVATE EYES/
Keeping kids safe online isn’t
only a concern of every parent out there, it’s
also a primary focus of software developer
SpectorSoft. The company was recently
recognized by the Mom’s Choice Awards for
two of its monitoring software product lines:
SpectorPro
, which captures e-mails, chat
and instant messages, and Internet searches;
and
eBlaster
, which allows you to remotely
monitor your child’s online activity.
$169.95
and $149.95. spectorsoft.com
WEARABLE SOUND/
Stop watching your kids
get caught up in the tangled mess of their
ear buds with this cool and ingenious little
invention. Featuring zipper-integrated, braided
nylon cabling,
Zipbuds
eliminate tangled
wires while producing richly detailed, high
quality audio. Available in a variety of colors,
these little buds are perfect for on-the-go
listening.
Available at Urban Outfitters. $45.
digitalaudiogroup.com
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Generally verbal bullying such as name calling is the most common form of bullying.