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I saw a presentation about a month ago about a cool Web subscription for girls and it was so cool I just had to blog about it. The site is Digital Dollhouse and it is a place for young people who love design. It is a 3D environment that allows kids to design and decorate a virtual dollhouse with home furnishings that they purchase with "dollhouse dollars". The 3D element was demonstrated at the presentation and they are awesome. It looks like a lot of fun!

Naturally, the first concern I have for any kid's Web environment is "Is it safe"? I learned that not only are there high-tech safeguards in place, but the designers created some low-tech protections that are smart: 1) there is not a chat environment and 2) the kids use their parent's email address (so the only way a potential predator can communicate with your child is through YOU).

The site is owned by Digital Playspace and the CEO is a former Mattel executive, Jesyca Durchin. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about children's play patterns and has an impressive background. 

So if you have a child who has a passion for design, you may want to consider this virtual gift. Just in case you are wondering, I am not associated with this site, the owners, or the developers in any way.