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Kid-Friendly Nail Polish, Nailed

hopscotch kids kid safe nail polish!

When she was first born you marveled at her perfect little fingers and toes. And then she turned 2 and started ogling yours.

File this one away for the day your little lady asks for a mani/pedi — Hopscotch Kids, a nontoxic, water-based nail polish line free of the damaging, stinky chemicals kids should do without.

The bright polishes — everything from traditional pinks and reds to funky greens, blues, and a statement-making black — contain only three ingredients: water, acrylic polymer (a nonhazardous compound that helps eliminate smell and shortens drying time), and colorants. The same thoughtful formulation went into creating the accompanying remover that conditions little nails instead of stripping and damaging them.

We tested the Bubble Gum pink and Eenie Meenie Minie Moe green and were impressed with how quickly they dried and how shiny the tips of our fingers stayed. Looks like they nailed it.

Available online at hopscotchkids.com, $13 each.

this week in philadelphia!

SHOP
Desigual Trunk Show

What: Fill up on tapas and sangria, then go crazy for colorful kids’ clothing ($39-$62) from the Spanish line.
Why: A portion of proceeds goes to Sara’s Smiles, a charity that assists children with cancer.
When: Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Scarlet Fiorella, 113 S. 13th St. (215-922-1955).

HEAR
Merion Concert Band

What: The outdoor concert series ends with a set of rollicking patriotic tunes.
Why: The 50-piece band’s show is a perfect finale for the season.
When: Sun., 3 p.m.
Where: Louis I. Kahn Memorial Park, at Pine & 11th Sts. Admission is free.

JAM
Mama Doni
What:
Dance and sing along to a mash-up of reggae, klezmer, and other lively music styles.
Why: He’s still riled up from all that shofar blowing.
When: Sun., 1:30 p.m.
Where: Congregation Beth Or, 239 Welsh Rd., Maple Glen. Info at 215-646-5806 ext. 207. Admission is free.

Photo: Courtesy of Hopscotch Kids

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Location
Congregation Beth Or
239 E Welsh Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
Louis I. Kahn Memorial Park
Pine St
@ S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
113 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-922-1955
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