St. Patrick's Day Gift Roundup
by Phoebe Assenza
A few little green gifts to make them feel like the luckiest grandchildren this St. Patrick's Day.
Short-Sleeve One Piece
The idea is to wear green so you won't get pinched, but seeing your grandbaby in this green onesie will make it hard to hold back.
Price: $14
For ages: Infant
Available at: AmericanApparel.net
Bilibo
The open-ended play value of a Bilibo has grandchildren rocking, spinning, and scooping, either at home, in the snow, or on the beach. Picking a green one makes it extra-festive.
Price: $30
For ages: 2 to 7
Available at: Amazon.com
Green M&Ms
Like candy corn on Halloween, green M&Ms are a confectionery staple on St. Patrick's Day. Order a bag with a personalized greeting for your sweetest.
Price: $6 and more
For ages: 3 and older
Available at: MyMMs.com
Lots O' Luck the Bear
The luckiest ursine in the lot, the plush Lots O' Luck the Bear, a special edition to the perennial Beanie Babies, is the perfect St. Patty's Day cuddle buddy.
Price: $20
For ages: 3 and older
Available at: Amazon.com
Good Luck Growing Kit
Older grandkids with a green thumb and a knack for patience will dig this plant. A mod little white pot holds soil and pre-planted oxalis bulbs, which later sprout into the clover-esque "good luck plant."
Price: $32
For ages: 8 and older
Available at: RedEnvelope.com
iPod Shuffle Green
You already know that iPods are cool and grandchildren love them. Here's a tiny green shuffle to hold all their favorite Irish chanteys.
Price: $49 for 1GB, $69 for 2GB
For ages: 8 and older
Available at: Apple.com
Vans SK8 Midtops in Green
Whether your grandchild is a surfer, skater, or extreme walker, he'll look authentically cool in these classic kicks.
Price: $56
Sizes: Men's 3.5-13, women's 5-10.5
Available at: Zappos.com
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