The Budget Bambino

What: Go USA! From Phelps to Torres, Walsh to May, the Beijing Olympic Games are history in the making.

What we say: When the events have been erased from your Tivo, why not let your kids show some Olympic pride post-Games with these cool duds? These items not only get a gold-medal in our book, they are a fun way for your kids to remember the Beijing Olympics for years to come.

~ We love the Beijing Bamboo Panda Tee ($15.00 at the US Olympic Shop), which comes in red and blue. Great for kids of all ages—girls and boys—with its cute panda image and subtle Olympic symbol detailing.

~ For a more edgy look, we dig the black and red Beijing Dragon Youth T-Shirt ($18.00 at NBC Universal Store). The dragon shows a bit of Chinese culture with a dragon circling around the front and back of the tee. Also featured is a red official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem “Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing”. This shirt would be great for boys to pair with some hip jeans and a hoodie.

~ Another way to remember the games are with the Olympic Team Rings Bracelet ($4.95 at Amazon.com). The red, white, and blue bracelet is a great way to show Olympic pride, and includes three rings with a metal clasp—AND it will even help keep the games going, as it benefits both the US Olympic Committee and USA Triathlon. Its silicone rubber rings stretch easily over the hand and are comfortable against the skin.