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Does your little girl LOVE ballet, ballerinas and everything pink? I was this little girl once myself and I know that this Ballerina Knapsack is the ultimate accessory for little ballerinas in the making. 

She can keep her shoes and leotard ready to go to class in this adorable bag or take it to school with her books and lunch stowed safely inside. She’ll feel like a princess every minute and will be the star of the show every where she goes with this dainty pack on her back. When she doesn’t need to use the bag, the straps and bag fit neatly inside and it becomes a doll that she can use to demonstrate her pirouettes till her hearts desire. This is a perfect gift for birthdays, camp care packages or any day you want to see a big smile on her face. See all of our gifts for ballerinas too!

Ballerina Knapsack starting at $25.00. 

As the weather heats up, and kids get the itch to play outside, you want something to occupy their creative and active needs. Look no further than the Build Your Own Airplane Kit from Cardboard Designs. 

We've blogged about our love of these guys in the past, and there's good reason. This eco-friendly kit is made of foldable cardboard, so your little Miss or Mr.Imagination gets to build it from scratch then decorate it as they please. When they're done flying around the backyard, the plane folds easily for storage or travel. For other eco-friendly fun, check out their lemonade stand or Blast Off Rocket. 

Build Your Own Airplane starting at $54.00.

It's finally Friday, and the family is itching to go out, why not treat them to the new Hannah Montana movie? If your tween hasn't dragged you out for your fourth viewing, or if you've been living under a rock, now is the time to see Miss Miley herself on the big screen. 

Watch Miley return to her roots down south, fall in love and .. well I don't want to give EVERYTHING away. Play along at home with this new doll set featuring Miley's new beau. Or take the stage yourself as you play Hannah in the new video game. Either way this pop star sensation is here to stay. 

Hannah Montana Movie Line Dolls with Hannah and Travis starting at $24.99.

Here at Gifts.com, we're all about going green, and with Earth Day coming up, we'll be sharing all of our new favorite eco-friendly gifts for all ages.

One of the coolest up and coming eco lines for kids is Sprig Toys. When I first spotted them at Toy Fair last year I knew they were onto something. It's all about natural play, that means no batteries, everything's made of recycled materials and encourages playing outdoors. Their Adventure series was a hit last season and now they're back with Sprig Hollow. Each playset includes a vehicle, a character and tools so kids can get their hands dirty. I love the Bee and Butterfly's Farm set that promotes sand and water play, perfect for spring! And the best part, each set comes with recycled paper flowers that when planted, grow into real wildflowers. It's a great activity for parents and preschoolers alike to learn about being green. Stay tuned all this week for more exciting gifts for Earth Day.

Bee and Butterfly's Farm starting at $26.00.

Spring has sort of arrived (snow anyone?) and finally it's time for the kids come out of hibernation and step away from the TV. Whether it's a sports league or a scavenger hunt it's time to get outdoors and have fun.

We've rounded up all our favorite backyard toys for the season and there's something for everyone. There's a rocket kit for the budding scientists, a hockey set for the sporty kids, and my favorite the Jungle Croquet Set for some friendly family competition. This set comes with six wacky animal wickets made of sturdy wood, four mallets and four balls. And unlike real croquet, you won't risk any bruised shins when you play this pint sized game. Still looking for some outdoor adventure inspiration, check out "The Unplugged Play Book" for 710 pages of backyard fun this weekend.

Jungle Croquet starting at $49.99. 

The Nintendo DS is the world’s best-selling portable gaming device. So when an updated version of the ubiquitous handheld is released, you better believe it will make the tops of gift lists of gamers both young and old. So what should you know about the new Nintendo DSi?

The DSi is a sturdy yet slightly thinner version of the DS, which boasts a larger and brighter screen and upgrades in both its camera and voice recording functionality, but for the most part the DSi looks very similar to its predecessors. The real upgrade to the console is its access to the newly developed DSi Shop. The DSi Shop is a download hub along the lines of what iTunes is for ipods and the iphone. So with the DSi, gamers will have access to an ever-growing shop of Nintendo and third party games and applications. It is that access to the current and future content which will keep the DSi a very popular gift for months to come. So now you’ve got the scoop on Nintendo’s latest, all you’ll have to ask them is if they want theirs in black or light blue.

Nintendo DSi Console starting at $169.99.

April Fool’s Day is my kind of holiday. It’s rare you get a pass for being a knucklehead, but April 1 is such a day!  And a weekday April 1 is great because you get to try out all your best material at the office. You could go with the classics like the Groucho glasses or Whoopie cushion, but this year I vote for the Remote Control Spider.

Just shuffle a few papers on top of the RC spider on the unsuspecting victim’s desk and activate at the right time. With a little luck, there will be a shriek that will make this the best April Fool’s Day in a while. Here are some more funny gag gift ideas for April Fools Day. .

Remote Control Tarantula starting at $24.95.

It seems like toys just keep getting crazier, more expensive and more elaborate. Really, what will they think of next? But sometimes it's nice to go back to basics. For example: this adorable Noted Petit Coco Kettle.

This charming French pot comes chockful of seeds and peat pucks (like basil and mint) for planting. Kids can start by growing them in the kettle then, as the plants grow, move them to a larger pot or flower bed and start over with new seedlings. I think it makes a delightful spring Birthday gift, one that will last far longer and is way more educational than some electro gadget.

Noted Petit Coco Kettle starting at $11.99.

With the Easter season upon us, and everyone stocking up on Peeps and jellybeans, why not slip in something extra special into their baskets this year that's unique for them? 

Our Easter Basket Gift Guide has suggestions for every kind of kid, and every personality. From puzzles, to plush, crafty kits, and cute accessories, there' something in there to make their eyes wide. Because we all know, Easter is all about the kids! If you're not sure where your little bunny fits in, take our profiler quiz and start gifting.

Eggwalk Chalk starting at $18.00.

There’s a price to pay to become part of the Gossip Girl world. Think you have what it takes to be Queen Bee? Popularity is not a game, but this is! Play your cards right and win everyone else’s allowance money with the Gossip Girl Never Have I Ever Game.

Each card has five types of juicy questions: Gossip, Style, School, Family and Dating. The game includes 5-sided die, allowance money, rule sheet, key card and 100 question cards. This is the ultimate game for Gossip Girl loving teens and college girls aiming to climb their way to the top of the imaginary popularity ladder. 

Imagination Gossip Girl Never Have I Ever Game starting at $23.44.