Gone are the days when women's philanthropy referred only to sweet dears who ran the school auction or gussied up for the charity ball.

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Leaving those two little dears by the pond.

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Other kid-friendly touches: trundle beds that pull out for those little dears who refuse to sleep on the top bunk, junior-eye level peepholes in the guest room doors, and a built-in potty seat that cleverly folds over the regular seat if needed (the Legoland park is targeted at the 2 to 12 set).

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