For The Snow Bunny

By Maryanne Murray Buechner

Sno-Toys.com

This is not a newfangled ice cream scoop; it's a fast way to gather ammo when your brothers are packing ice. The Snow Baller joins a full range of winter gear at this rather goofy-looking site, part of fincosport-n-toys.com

Girlshop.com

There's a jumble of stuff by designers you've never heard of but will be pleased to discover. Use the Shop By Category menus to find your way. These Prairie New York earmuffs are listed under Gloves, Mittens and Cuffs.

BizRate.com

O.K., so this price-comparison site doesn't actually sell anything. But its store ratings can help you decide where to buy widely available items like this Riva Sports Odyssey sled. Or just go straight to amazon.com's new sporting-goods store.

Landsend.com/kids

Works just like the main site, with virtual modeling and a quick-shop feature that lets you plug in item numbers from the catalog. This down jacket is available with or without the faux-fur trim. For more sporty outerwear, go to llbean.com/kids

GarnetHill.com

The delightful items for toddlers and tweens include tights in bright stripes and floral patterns, embroidered jumpers, cute suede clogs and these winter boots. Note: the shearlings, far right, come only in toddler sizes.