Kids Miami - January 12, 2009

Toothsome Character

Mindy and Lola Tooth Fairy Pillows

Forget the gossamer wings, wispy tutu, and flaxen hair — that’s so 2008.

This year we’re getting the job done without all that flittering and fairy dust.

Just slip that incisor, canine, or premolar into a Mindy and Lola tooth pillow, place it under her regular pillow, and head off to dreamland.

Each tooth-shaped pillow is lovingly hand sewn of cotton, fleece, and funky fabric remnants and then embroidered to add a little character. The handy pocket holds both tooth and cash safely.

No two are alike and special orders — colors, rotten teeth, whatever — are welcome.

Fairy unique.

Available online at mindyandlola.blogspot.com.

Want another bite? Find more toothy ideas in other local editions.

HONOR
Adopt-a-Classroom
What: Send in an inspirational story about a Miami teacher.
Why: That teacher might be featured on the pilot episode of Miami’s Got Class, filming March 7.
When: Deadline is Fri.
Where: Online at adoptaclassroom.org.

SEE
Color All Around: Illustrations by Adjoa J. Burrowes
What: Exhibition of original cut-paper collages from books like Grandma’s Purple Flowers, My Steps, and Destiny’s Gift.
Why: A picture’s worth a thousand words.
When: Thurs.-Mar. 31.
Where: Miami-Dade Public Library Systems Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Downtown (305-375-2665).

DANCE
Baby Loves Disco Baby New Year
What: Groove to ’70s and ’80s hits with kids 6 months to 7 years.
Why: You should be dancing. Yeeeeah.
When: Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Revolution Live, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954-727-0950).