Your Child's Name in Lights. Or More Accurately, Leaves.

Self-obsessed much? Despite my best efforts, my daughter is. Thanks to our video camera, she's been watching movies of herself for years. And oh, they are her favorites. Now, thanks to Frecklebox 's personalized Nature Namebook, she can …

Your Child's Name in Lights. Or More Accurately, Leaves.

Self-obsessed much? Despite my best efforts, my daughter is. Thanks to our video camera, she's been watching movies of herself for years. And oh, they are her favorites.

Now, thanks to Frecklebox's personalized Nature Namebook, she can see her own name written in the stars, in the leaves, in the sand, in ladybugs too. It's easy to customize your own book and prices aren't bad - $19.95 for a softcover, $35 for something a little more durable.

I can tuck my little egomaniac into the back seat and listen to all the Fleetwood Mac I want while my prodigy stares in rapture at the sight of her own name. Ah, bliss. -Rita

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