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AT LONG LAST, HARRY POTTER HAIR ACCESSORIES They've been long in the pipeline but they're finally available. The only licensed Harry Potter hair accessories are designed and distributed by Sassy Tails and can be purchased through their web site - www.sassytails.com . This is exciting news to the scores of female Potter fans. Until the introduction of Sassy Tails' products, there haven't been any Harry Potter-themed accessories. This is a picture of a Gryffindor head scarf. They're available in all of the house colors in addition to solid black and red . The line also includes three styles of ponytail holders and reversible headbands. Any guys who are feeling left out need to take a look at Sassy Snaps . These ponytail holders are being used on backpacks, belts, shoes and as bookmarks. (They look great on Crocs!)

CHILD ADVOCATES NEEDED Many of us are familiar with foster care and group homes for abused, neglected, and abandoned children who are caught (through no fault of their own) in the over-burdened legal system. What some don't know about is Advocates for Children (or CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates), a non-profit organization that pairs these children with adult volunteers who spend time with them. These kids have social workers who represent them in the legal system and many have attorneys, therapists and other professionals who work with them. But what few of these children have is an adult who will be a constant presence in their lives, a person who will spend time with them on a regular basis. Child Advocates are court-appointed volunteers who fill that need. They spend a minimum of 10 - 13 hours a month with the child they work with, doing everything from going to the zoo, the movies and the library, to ensuring that the child receives any special assistance that may be n...

WHEN YOU NEED A SASSY 'DO I love this picture of Breanna with her horse. I also like Breanna's hair. That pretty cascade of feathers and ribbons she's wearing is a Sassy Tail . They're all the rage with girls, tweens and teens. Even Cheetah Girl Sabrina wore one on her latest concert tour (you guessed it - she wore the Cheetah Grrl design!). Sassy Tails was founded by Kim Madden and her daughter, Heather, a budding fashionista. Heather was tired of pedestrian bows and worked with her mom to create these fun hair accessories. There's a great variety of styles - some with feathers, others beads - to choose from. My favorite is the hip Classic Camo- too bad I don't have enough hair to wear one . . .