Kids Boston - December 28, 2009

Tuff Love

Tuff Cookie Clothing Co. Hats and Coats

You’ve waged war against winter. And the first fight is getting Mr. Tantrumpants to put on his long johns.

Call for reinforcement from Tuff Cookie Clothing Co. The Cape Cod biz creates hats and coats (for newborns through age 5) that make dressing for the chilly season fun. Wacky styles include toppers with cloth monster teeth, floppy ears, or goofy braids. Find bear, elephant, and dinosaur designs adorning the coats.

Everything’s constructed from heavy-duty Malden Mills Polartec fleece.

It’s perfect for your little trooper.

Available at Mulberry Road, 46 Gloucester Street, Back Bay (617-859-5861). To see styles, go to tuffcookie.net.

Stories in the Snow Family Program
What: Listen to the winter tale Katy and the Big Snow, make crafts, and enjoy hot cider and snacks.
Why: Flake it ’til you make it.
When: Tues., 1 & 3 p.m.
Where: Newton Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St., Newton (617-796-1450).

Christmas Vacation Week Family Fun Hikes
What: Kids ages 4-12 jaunt through the woods looking for animals, birds, and beavers.
Why: Don’t hibernate.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 1-3 p.m.
Where: Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. Registration (required) to 978-887-9264.

Photo: Courtesy of Tuff Cookie Clothing Co.

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