Fun & Games

Inching Along! {Review + Giveaway}

By megret | March 30, 2011 at 4:16 pm | 60 comments

Educational Insights has some fantastic new products for kids this year! One of the areas we're always trying to sharpen around here is MATH. Educational Insights has an adorable new game that helps your kids practice addition, subtraction and/or multiplication....plus...

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Uncle Milton’s Tarantula Planet {Review + Giveaway}

By megret | March 21, 2011 at 2:20 pm | 118 comments

Brand new from Uncle Milton's Toys is a line called Tarantula Planet! This super creepy line features sound activated tarantulas -- simply clap your hands to make them skitter across the floor! The faster you clap, the faster they go. Their eerie light-up eyes only intensify...

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Yoplait Kids {Giveaway}

By megret | March 7, 2011 at 4:44 pm | 95 comments

I don't know about your house, but at our house we go through yogurt like it's going out of style. The kids especially -- they eat yogurt nearly every day with a meal or as a snack. I feel great about giving them something that's low in sugar, high in protein, and high in...

Posted in: Edibles, For the Kids, Fun & Games

Schleich animal families debuting for spring!

By megret | March 1, 2011 at 3:30 pm | 91 comments

As March rolls in and spring is just around the corner, our thoughts turn toward new life. Schleich, as a part of their 75th anniversary celebration, has released several new animal families just in time for springtime! Children will delight in playing with these...

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Fun treats for your little sweets

By megret | February 3, 2011 at 5:46 pm | No comments

It's almost VALENTINE'S DAY! I am excited to share two sweet treats for your little ones....without added sugar! From B. toys : Two fun, interactive, and colorful toys sure to sweeten up any Valentine's Day: Hugs : ) Links This set of 24 "clickety, colorful links"...

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Audio mixing for kids

By megret | January 28, 2011 at 5:04 pm | No comments

Brand new from eio apps is an iPhone and iPad app that lets kids mix music! Mixeroo is a simple app with simple controls, perfect for even the littlest hands. The front screen allows your child to pick one of four songs: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, The Wheels...

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VTech Learning Lodge Navigator {Giveaway}

By megret | December 21, 2010 at 12:27 am | 67 comments

If your kids have a VTech V.Reader or MobiGo, you may or may not be aware that there's an easy-to-use interface called the Learning Lodge Navigator. Once installed, the Learning Lodge Navigator allows you to easily download ebooks at smart prices, adding to the repertoire...

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Skorpies {Review & Giveaway}

By megret | December 10, 2010 at 1:38 pm | 72 comments

Do your kids love to skate? Have they ever had a pair of skates of their own? Skorpies is the perfect first pair! Skorpies come in two super cool colors, and are skates that fit right over your child's shoes (sizes 13 to 3-1/2). The adjustable straps make putting...

Posted in: For the Kids, Fun & Games, Outdoors

Crayola: Give the Gift of Imagination {Review & Giveaway}

By megret | December 7, 2010 at 11:37 pm | 227 comments

You can bet that if you give a Crayola item as a gift, it will be very well-received! To prove that point (and help make shopping easier), Crayola has set up a unique gift guide website that's interactive and full of information about all of Crayola's hottest products for...

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Aurora: Gifts of Smiles {Review & Giveaway}

By megret | December 7, 2010 at 3:25 pm | 48 comments

I have, for a long while, been a big fan of Aurora products for kids. Their stuffed animals have such charisma, such personality. The fur on Aurora pets is softer than most brands on the market, and last but not least, the price points are right. Aurora recently added...

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