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The picks below are presented by Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.     Discovery #MINDBLOWN Career Play Doctor Kit This 32-piece deluxe playset features an anatomy model, blood-pressure monitor, clipboard, working kid’s stethoscope, eye chart and more. $32.50, ages 6+, …

Got a kid to buy for and no clue what to get? Steven Aarons is your guy. As owner of Barstons Child’s Play, which has stores in Chevy Chase, Arlington, McLean and Rockville, Aarons gets as excited as any child about toys. “We believe in a lot of open-ended play,” …

Brrrr, it’s getting cold around the district! Not to worry, though. We’ve got you covered. What’s trending hot when it’s cold out? Checkered trench coats, colorful parkas and fuzzy shearling top coats. Durable combat boots are pretty and practical this fall, and over-the-knee boots and square-toed booties add intrigue to …

By Britni Petersen and Adranisha Stephens People may remember browsing thrift shops for cheap furniture to customize their first home, or they may know someone who loves to shop at vintage stores around the holidays to create the perfect ensemble. However, consignment shops have a lot of benefits that extend …