[Marin Bikes TINY TRAIL]

The Power Wheels Fisher-Price Ride On Lil Mater is a 6 volt single seat sit-in toddler battery powered ride on based on the movie license Disney Pixar Cars 2. It is specifically designed for toddlers with it’s easy to use operation. It goes 2 mph forward and can be used on grass and hard surfaces. It features a soundbox with bilingual sounds and phrases from the movie.

[Power Wheels Fisher-Price Ride On Disney Pixar Cars 2 Lil Mater]

Big cats have captured our imaginations for hundreds of years with their strength, skill and beauty. From The Lion King to Winnie the Pooh’s best friend Tigger, big cats have always resonated with American audiences of all ages. But illegal hunting, habitat loss and retaliatory killings are causing lions, tigers and other felines to vanish at an alarming rate along with their defining roar. As keystone predators, ironically the fate of big cats is critical to the survival of their prey as well as surrounding ecosystems. “We no longer have the luxury of time when it comes to big cats,” said National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dereck Joubert, who, with National Geographic, launched the Big Cats Initiative. “They are in such a downward spiral that if we hesitate now, we will be responsible for extinctions across the globe. If there was ever a time to take action, it is now.”
Free Trick-or-Treat for Big Cats collection boxes are available at Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, participating schools, National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at causeanuproar.org, where people can request boxes sent directly to homes, schools, clubs and other community locations. Everyone who participates is eligible to receive a thank-you gift, including magazine subscriptions, apparel and digital downloads (eligibility based on the amount of funds submitted by November 30, 2011). Detailed information on gifts and how to participate can be found at www.causeanuproar.org.

Parents, kids, teachers and big cat lovers nationwide are encouraged to visit National Geographic’s dedicated website www.causeanuproar.org, for free, fun and creative resources such as original Big Cat costumes, masks, face painting, cat-o-lantern pumpkin carvings and other feline festivities. October’s Halloween-themed National Geographic Kids magazine also features make-your-own Big Cat costume ideas and fun Halloween facts.
“Trick-or-Treat for Big Cats is a way for children and parents to have fun and make a real difference at the same time,” said Alexander Moen, vice president, Explorer Programs, National Geographic Society. “The Big Cats Initiative is working with scientists and conservationists around the world to halt the decline of these iconic animals. By supporting their work, together we can ensure that future generations won’t talk about big cats the way we now talk about dinosaurs.”

Money collected will fund research, education and real-world solutions to help stem and eventually reverse the rapid disappearance of big cat populations. Current projects include livestock protection (which includes construction of predator-proof livestock enclosures), building partnerships with local communities, conservation education, capacity building and outreach campaigns.

Nat Geo WILD is also partnering with Pottery Barn Kids to invite children to raise their voices in support of Big Cats. Now until September 30th, kids can participate in the online “Roar Off!” contest. Parents simply film their kids, alone or in a group, giving their cutest, funniest or most ferocious roar. Video submissions can be uploaded directly to www.potterybarnkids.com/roar by using a webcam or uploading video file. The public can view the videos online and vote for their favorites in three categories: funniest, cutest and scariest. The winners of the contest will be featured in a TV spot on Nat Geo WILD and will take home $4,000 in cash from Pottery Barn Kids.

Educators, students and parents are also being encouraged to Cause an Uproar in all sorts of ways. This September, National Geographic is hosting a national Big Cats Educators Conference in Washington, D.C., to share free, multi-subject, multi-grade educational resources built around Big Cats. Parents, educators and kids can find a wealth of information and activities about big cats at Kids.NationalGeographic.com. And the National Geographic Letters to Lions program invites kids to make a difference by writing letters or drawing pictures that express how important lions are to young people everywhere, which are then delivered to African leaders.

These Rhapsody Indoor Playsets look amazing!

[Rhapsody Indoor Playsets]

This beautiful zoographical print by Ben Newman features a real menagerie of animals, printed in in two spectacular spot colors.

[Ben Newman Zoo Tape]

The Westchester Premium Wooden Swing set from Big Backyard will make you the envy of your neighborhood! Like all Big Backyard swing sets, the Westchester provides children with a safe environment on which to play, explore adventurous possibilities and enjoy endless hours of fun and exercise! While your children will enjoy playing on their new swing set, parents will appreciate the craftsmanship and devotion to detail that make a Big Backyard Swing set look great in your yard.

[Westchester Wood Gym Set]

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Moon Dough Magic Zoo. Magically create 3 different zoo animals that come alive and really walk! Make fences with the new “Popper” mold and build your own zoo! Set includes, 1 Magic Molding Zoo, 3 Wind Walkers, 3 Animal Molds, 1 Popper Fence Mold, 1 10oz Bag Purple Moon Dough, 1 10oz Bag Orange Moon Dough, and 1 10oz Bag White Moon Dough.

[Moon Dough Magic Zoo]

Silky-soft plush blankets. Stroller blanket has matching sateen piping. Security blanket is embroidered with cotton thread; features a bunny in toast. For ages birth and up so cute!

[Cuddle Plush Bunny Security Blanket]

Watch these hard-working critters burrow underground to create an amazing network of subterranean tunnels, walkways, and secret chambers. It’s hour of enjoyment for the entire family! This Anthill habitat features a double-sided viewing area, wide base for super stability, and a locking lid for safety.

[Insect Lore Anthill]