Fashion tip: Edible accessories are always a faux pas.

Like the macaroni necklace you meant to take off before your big preso. (And you thought it was the pitch that had them smiling.)

Next time, go with a custom piece by local jewelry designer Polly Simon. Send her a favorite photo of your munchkin or his best finger painting or drawing, and she’ll scan, shrink, and display your treasure in a mini sterling charm.

Then it’s resin sealed, UVA treated, waterproofed, and strung on a silver chain or silk cord so you can show off your sweet pea forever.

Without looking like a fruit loop.

Available by e-mail order (polly@pollysimon.com). To see styles, go to pollysimon.com.

BOND
Mother/Daughter Book Club
What: Moms and their girls (ages 8-13) assemble over books at this monthly get-together.
Why: The bookworm doesn’t fall far from the tree.
When: Wed., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble, 2201 Preston Rd., ste. e, Plano (972-612-0999).

SEE
Rumpelstiltzkin: Straw into Gold
What: The Dallas Symphony Orchestra brings the classic tale to life.
Why: Don’t be Grimm.
When: Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. (214-692-0203). Tickets online at dallassymphony.com.

DO
Top Secret: Mission Toy
What: Kids (ages 5-12) are secret agents on an undercover mission to unravel the mystery of toys.
Why: Double-o-heaven.
When: Thru Jan. 5. Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: National Cowgirl Museum, 1720 Gendy St., Fort Worth. Info at 817-255-9300.