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Ariel Little Mermaid Signature Petite Cake Topper
Sale Price: $1.99  |
DescriptionLittle Mermaid 3 inch cake topper for petite cake or jumbo cupcake. |
Princess Fantasy Dress Costumes - A Dream Come True For Little Girls
By the age of three, children are beginning to define themselves, both in terms of gender and as individuals. Little boys dream of power, strength and skills beyond their current capabilities, in short about being some sort of super hero. Little girls, on the other hand, dream of being princesses. The princess phenomenon has now reached fever pitch and has been dubbed "the princess syndrome", with sales of everything pink, jewelled and sparkly, from princess costumes to Sleeping Beauty's castle in the playroom, reaching new highs.
It has been argued by some pediatric experts that parents, in pampering their daughters like royalty, are placing their little princesses on to pedestals, never criticising, giving in to their every whim and turning them into little divas with a hugely-inflated sense of entitlement. The worry is that such traits may follow them out of the actual princess costume stage and into adulthood. Such parenting has been labelled "princess parenting".
With princess paraphernalia now ubiquitous, some parents are becoming uneasy with the whole phenomenon and questioning whether the princess message is a good thing. These days, that message begins from birth with everything from baby princess costumes, princess bibs and slippers, to princess-themed books, photo frames and even cribs. By the time these babies are toddlers, they are attracted to princess costumes, sparkly crowns and even make-up. As the children get older, they will be drawn to princess themed dolls, such as Barbie in one of her many guises, along with her fairytale castle, carriage and horses, and Ariel the "Little Mermaid" princess. Then, of course, there is the "king" of all things princess - the Disney company, with films featuring princesses such as "Cinderella", "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White". Recent additions to the Disney princesses are "Mulan", an Afro-American princess, Tiana and the movie "The Princess and the Frog".
There is a strong counter-argument that the princess stage is a normal part of growing up and one of many stages girls go through. For generations, little girls have liked to imagine themselves as princesses, although it is only relatively recently that it has been possible to buy princess costumes and all the attendant paraphernalia. As long as little girls understand that being a princess is a make-believe situation and the children are not indulged to excess, then such worries are groundless. Such imaginative play constitutes a natural part of childhood and little girls love dressing up in princess costumes as a part of their fantasy world.
Some parents try to strike a happy medium by finding positive ways to use their daughters' obsession with princesses. A good piece of advice for parents worried about possible diva-like tendencies in their daughters, is to focus on positive princess traits, such as being compassionate and trustworthy. In the end, "moderation in all things" is a maxim worth taking note of and, as long as the princess fantasy is not acted out to extremes, then it is a harmless and fun activity.
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Ariel Little Mermaid Signature Petite Cake Topper
Sale Price: $1.99 |
DescriptionLittle Mermaid 3 inch cake topper for petite cake or jumbo cupcake. |
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Walt Disney Princess Party Toppers
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DescriptionAriel Cake Toppers (6 count) are made of plastic and measure approximately 1.5" wide x 1.5" high x 1" deep. Hand- washing is recommended. WARNING: Choking Hazard - small parts. Not intended for children... |
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Wilton Disney Princess Ariel Baking Cups
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DescriptionStandard size, microwave-safe paper. 2 in. diameter. |
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The Little Mermaid
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DescriptionBefore Broadway was Disneyfied and Times Square became a mall, the best Broadway musicals were being written for Disney animated features by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman. Their songs for The Little Mermaid created the mold from which their even more popular work (Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin) would be cast... |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid (2008 Original Broadway Cast)
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DescriptionNo Description Available.Genre: Original Cast RecordingsMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 26-FEB-2008 |
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Disney's Karaoke Series: Little Mermaid
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DescriptionAll products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. |
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Little Mermaid 36in Balloon
Sale Price: $3.95 |
DescriptionAriel along with Flounder and Sebastian become a part of your world the Little Mermaid and Friends Balloon. Balloon measures 36" tall!NOTE: Balloon arrives uninflated. |
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Little Mermaid Pinata
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DescriptionLittle Mermaid Pinata measures approximately 17" x 18" and holds up to 3lbs of wrapped candy.NOTE: Due to the size, we cannot ship Air or 3-day. Please choose Ground for your shipping option. |
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Little Mermaid Plastic Tablecover
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DescriptionThis Little Mermaid Tablecover creates a colorful backdrop while protecting your table from spills by your little sea creatures! Plastic, measures 54" x 102" and features Ariel and the gang on a bubbly background. |
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Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel 3D Mouse Pad
Sale Price: $1.48 |
DescriptionMousepad with changing picture featuring The Little Mermaid's Ariel with Flounder and Sebastian. |
