Caked-on kid food is no match for this cellulose sponge's attached scraper. And no matter how aggressively you attack that baked-on mac 'n' cheese or blob o' dried pizza sauce, you won't get a finger cramp, thanks to the sponge's easy-to-grip trapezoidal shape. The scrubber surface is nonabrasive, too, so it'll clean the gunk without harming even delicate dishes.

Price: $3.49 for a two-pack
Manufacturer: Butler Home Products
Available at: cleanerhomeliving.com

If you keep telling yourself you've simply got to back up all those family photos on your PC but never get around to it, you have no more excuses. Insert this special DVD into your hard drive, and it does the rest -- there truly is no clicking at all. It'll hold about 10,000 images of your darling kids and can handle more than 70 different photo file formats. Simply genius!

Price: $10 for a pack of three DVDs; $15 for a pack of five DVDs
Manufacturer: Storage Appliance Corp.
Available at: goclickfree.com and Best Buy stores nationwide

We know -- we're sick of this whole 100-calorie snack-pack trend, too. But these easy-to-open little pouches filled with guacamole goodness are perfect for slipping into a lunch box along with a few veggies (and chips). The two-ounce serving is surprisingly satisfying and pleased our kid tester with its zesty but not mouth-burningly spicy taste. Plus, it's preservative-free, and with all those potassium- and fiber-rich avocados, healthy.

Price: $2 to $3 for a three-pack; $4 to $5 for a six-pack
Manufacturer: Wholly Guacamole
Available at: Target and many grocery stores

These comfy, hand-stitched leather beauties don't just pamper your feet -- they're good for your soul, too. That's because they're made in a South African town, where they create well-paying jobs for local women.

Price: $93
Manufacturer: Tsonga
Available at: zappos.com

Sturdy and cute, these baby books have something special: translations of each illustrated word in French, German, Spanish, and Italian. We bet you'll learn a thing or deux as well!

Price: $6.95 per book
Manufacturer: Key Porter
Available at: amazon.com and bookstores nationwide

Read all about it -- for free! We're giving 25 lucky winners each a set of these three Gymboree board books. For your chance to get one, send your name, address, and phone number to dailyfave@parenting.com. One entry per person; recipients will be selected at random.

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The 50-plus recipes in this book all have fun names, like Lily Pad Pancakes and Knock Knock Gnocchi. But that's not where their kid-friendliness ends: They're also simple, delicious, and nutritious. Besides the standard cookbook sections, like veggies and pasta, there's a whole part devoted to just-for-fun snacks. Great for the picky eater in your life.

Price: $15
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Available at: amazon.com and bookstores nationwide

What mom could pass up this sturdy but cute kid's sandal made by Clarks, the British shoe company famous for its durable adult footwear? A Velcro strap makes this shoe easy to put on, and a padded insole keeps restless little feet comfy. Another plus for us overprotective moms: The closed toe means it's that much harder for your toddler to stub his tootsies. All this at a reasonable price, too. Sizes 4 to 6 1/2.

Price: $45
Manufacturer: Clarks Kids
Available at: select Clarks stores nationwide; for a store locator, go to www.clarkskidsusa.com

Your child will love putting this puzzle together -- it'll help him get the big picture of our beautiful world, with illustrations of animals and landmarks in countries spanning the globe. Large as it is, the puzzle fits neatly into a cute container that'll dress up your bookshelf nicely and can be toted by its handle to Grandma's house, a pal's place, or anywhere else where some absorbing and educational fun could come in handy. Also in six other themes. Ages 5 and up.

Price: $13
Manufacturer: Galison/Mudpuppy
Available at: mudpuppy.com or buy it now

Why spend a half hour and big bucks getting a facial when this rich formula does the job in five minutes flat -- for pennies! Just rub it onto your face before you hop in the shower; as the hot water expands your pores, they'll drink in the rejuvenating and moisturizing ingredients (like white tea, which protects against wrinkle-causing free radicals). By the time you hear the kids calling for you, you'll have a brand-new face.

Price: $7
Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson
Available at: drugstore.com and Target and retail stores nationwide

Here's a sneak peek at what every well-dressed stroller is going to be sporting this season. This cute brolly's got a funky print -- your choice of polka dot or sock monkey -- and provides SPF-50 sun protection, making it a great fair-weather friend on bright days. Clips easily onto most stroller models, as well as to joggers and outdoor furniture, and folds for easy packing and storage.

Price: $35
Manufacturer: Shady Baby
Available at: shadybaby.com