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Piggy Paints
There's nothing like the squeal of little (and big) girls getting their nails done together. But ever consider exactly what's in the nail polish? The folks at Piggy Paint demonstrate it in a scary way by showing how everyday polish eats away a Styrofoam plate. Their solution: Piggy Paint, a water-based, non-toxic polish. When we tried it (and the non-acetone Piggy Paint polish remover) at a sleepover of little girls, it was a hit. One note: The polish doesn't last as long as traditional nail polish. Available at Wal-Mart and children's boutiques. $3.98 and up, piggypaint.com
