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WHERE TO SHOP WHEN YOU NEED THAT MINI LITTLE SOMETHING
For the ultimate selection of kids’ gear, games, toys, and clothing, head straight to Chicken Little, 805962-7771, chicken little kids.com. You may lose your little ones temporarily in the winding array of goods piled high, but chances are you’ll find everything elseyou’re looking for.
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In the upper village, Upstairs at Pierre Lafond, 805-565-1502, upstairsatpierre lafond.com, has a charming selection of baby clothes, gifts, books, and toys. Recently added: hand-stitched “rag” dolls made from vintage cashmere sweaters.
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Curious Cup Bookstore, curiouscup.com,
on Santa Claus Lane carries Carpinteriabased writer Megan Waldrep’s charming children’s book Spice & Little Sugar ($14.99). She wrote it with coauthor Melissa Nelson as a “playful homage” to their younger siblings. All sisters will relate to the ups and downs that the darlings of the book go through together. In the back of K. Frank, 805-560-7424, kfrankstyle.com, is a charming kids section with European and American lines such as Lily & MoMo, Esme, and more. Beautiful dresses and rain boots mingle with well made baby toys and art supplies. Don’t miss the sweet jewelry selection for young girls. –J.B.K.
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211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California 93101 805-962-2526 . www.sbnature.org
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