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Tori Spelling’s looking for cute kiddies to model in her new ad campaign for Little Maven’s spring line. Tweet photos to @torianddean and make sure to include #torilittlemaven, your child’s name and age.

Winners will be featured on the company website and receive a Little Maven gift certificate. Plus, they’ll model with Spelling’s adorable children, Liam and Stella.

They’re looking for boys and girls who wear clothing size 18 months. Winners also must be in the LA area and available on December 2nd.

The lucky winner will be announced on November 24th. Be sure to follow Tori @torianddean for updates.

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From Naomi Watts and Angelina Jolie to Jennifer Garner and Ellen Pompeo, Hollywood’s style conscious moms-to-be love to rock Citizens of Humanity maternity denim.

During her pregnancy, Sarah Michelle Gellar Prinze sported a pair of their casual jean shorts while running errands last July. Ever the fashionista, Gwen Stefani opted for a skinny dark rinse pair to offset her roomy top while pregnant with Zuma in 2008.

Citizens of Humanity

Known for their superior fit, Citizens brings the same attention to detail to its maternity collection as it does its regular styles.

Their over-the-belly jeans, skirts and shorts are super comfy and hug the body in all the right places. If you love designer and want the look even while pregnant, this is the denim brand for you.

We recommend buying the classic Kelly Bootcut style ($180) as your pregnancy denim staple.

They’re so well-crafted, you’ll only need one pair!  Plus, the cut and color are universal so you can dress them up or down.

Green Lullaby

Green Lullaby — an eco-friendly design company based in Israel — has debuted an adorable new dollhouse girls of all ages will love.

Easy-to-put together and take apart, the My Green Dollhouse ($70) is made of 100% extra-tough cardboard made from recycled materials. Added bonus: the paints, adhesives, lacquer and fire retardant are non toxic and water-based.

A fresh take on the traditional dollhouse, it sports a modern pink/brown palette and whimsical home decor drawings. It’s also 100% recyclable and biodegradable, so when its time is up — just throw it in the recycle bin.

Pipilia Portable UV Pacifier Sterilizer

If there’s one baby product that’s tough to keep clean, it’s a pacifier. Regardless of how hard you try, they’re dropped, tossed and lost just about everywhere! To help with cleaning on-the-go (and at home), Pipila has introduced the first portable pacifier sanitizer, which uses a battery-powered UV/Ozone lamp to kill 99.9 percent of germs in about six minutes.

Hygienic and environmentally friendly, the sanitizer is pint-sized and lightweight, too, so it fits easily into diaper bags. Plus, nipples won’t lose their shape during the sterilization process — even after repeated cleanings. The company guarantees it! The sanitizer is also easy to clean. Just wipe it down with a damp cloth.

Check it out for $29.99 in red, blue or green on Target.com.

Little Marc Jacobs Swimwear Line

Winter is looming large on the horizon, but if you’re already daydreaming about fun in the sun with your little one next summer, Marc Jacobs just might play a part. The world-famous fashion designer’s Little Marc Jacobs line is expanding to include swimwear, with a scheduled launch in 2010.

Make no mistake, these suits and beachwear are a splurge — boy styles range in price from $40-$80 while girl styles retail for $72-$88! But if high fashion is a soft spot for you and your tot, you won’t be disappointed.

While the kid suits won’t quite mirror mom and dad’s, they’ll draw from the Marc by Marc Jacobs apparel and accessory line for inspiration, including the use of Little Miss and Mister Marc signature cartoon graphics as well as the designer’s fun “kissing fish” print.

The items will be available in sizes 2-10.

Look for the Little Marc Jacobs new swimwear line in specialty stops and better department stores, as well as in Marc by Marc Jacobs stores, nationwide.

– Missy

With the holidays fast approaching, we’re sure to see loads of dashing little boys decked out in stylish blazers! Whether for low-key family get-togethers or fancy formal celebrations, this tailored style works dressed up or down.

On a dinner date with mom Victoria Beckham, Romeo James and Cruz David were a perfect example of contrasts. Romeo dressed to the nines with a pinstripe suit while his younger brother opted for a black blazer with a pair of jeans for a more casual feel.

The Jolie-Pitt brothers were all about comfort while out and about in New York City with dad Brad Pitt. Ever the trendsetter, Maddox Chivan kept it basic with a matching black tee and denim pants, while Pax Thien looked absolutely adorable in his over-size brown blazer!

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We recently spotted Dannielynn and dad Larry (mom is the late Anna Nicole Smith) cuddling courtside at a Lakers game. We couldn’t help but notice her matching ladybug face paint and dress.

We tracked the darling dress down here. It’s by Twirls and Twigs — an adorable and affordable line of eco-friendly duds for girls. The style she’s wearing retails for $52.

Want to buy some fun styles for your son? The company recently launched a line for boys called the Critter Brigrade.

Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could

We’re always on the lookout for music our kids will love. So we were excited to get a copy of Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could (2008).

The GRAMMY nominated self-titled CD is full of feel-good R&B and classic rock songs the whole family will enjoy. One of our faves is “Jump Up“. It put our little ones — and us — in a good mood every time we heard it.

After getting his start in a band called From Good Homes touring with big name artists like Bob Dylan, David Crosby and Dave Matthews, lead singer Brady Rymer decided to take a break when he started having kids. While enjoying being a new dad, Rymer started writing songs and playing gigs at mommy and me groups, schools, daycares and parties.

Eventually, Rymer started recording again much to the delight of parents everywhere. His other albums include Every Day is a Birthday (2006), I Found It! (2004), Look at My Belly (2002) and Good Morning, Gus (2000). We definitely recommend getting the complete collection.

Want to see Rymer and his band in concert? Check his website for upcoming tour dates in your area.

It’s Jackson Kayse Wolf’s photo debut! Scott Wolf and wife Kelley welcomed their son on March 22nd and are introducing baby Jack via his birth announcements. Designed with Jessie Preza, owner of Nesting Shoppe, and using photos taken by Joy Harmon-Prouty of Wildflowers Photography, Kelley and Scott chose chocolate brown, tan and gray tones for their son’s debut.

“The Nesting Shoppe created an impeccable birth announcement that captured a very precious moment in our lives,” the couple says. “They are great to work with and we have since enlisted their services for many of our needs.”

Scott’s new show, V, airs at Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

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Victoria Recaño, Ryan and Trista Sutter and Charlie and Brooke Mueller Sheen have all used Nesting Shoppe for their baby-related needs. Check them out yourself — including their new holiday photo cards — and enjoy a special discount of 15% off! Just enter code HOLIDAY15 at checkout (expires 12/31/09).

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Cuisinart

Calling all smoothie addicts! If you’re looking for a powerful blender to make smoothies for your whole family, try Cuisinart’s PowerEdge 700 Watt Blender ($159). It can whip them up in 30 seconds. Just click the pre-programmed smoothie button — and voila!

This high-tech blender also features ice crushing and soup/sauce function buttons, a 700 watt motor and a new Power6 Turbo-Edge blade design (that can slice and dice frozen fruits and ice with the best of them).

The PowerEdge Blender also comes with a 56-ounce capacity glass blender jar and a die-cast metal base. Both the glass jar and lid are dishwasher safe.

–Nancy