Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 11 Chances are you have seen anamalz all over since they arrived in the U.S. from Australia. You now can find these adorable bendable animals in specialty stores, book stores, and toys stores everywhere for a really great reason – they are amazingly fun to play with and kids … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 9 There’s nothing like creativity to help trump boredom. I truly think it’s impossible to feel bored or restless if your mind is busy creating something grand and using your imagination. It’s during these rainy and cold fall days that I like to encourage the kids to get creative right … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 8 Have you seen the ActiFry multicooker before? We were introduced to this PTPA winner a few months back and have been simply amazed at all the entrees, appetizers and desserts you can create with little or no effort. This amazing appliance is launching this week at Costco, so … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 6 Don’t you love when companies just “get it”? BigJigs is one of those companies that understands that parents these days want the best of all worlds – imagination inspiring, adorable, educational, quality-made, and extended play value toys for their kids. For 25 years BigJigs has been all the … Read more
This weekend I’m hosting my first cooking party ever. I’ve hosted potlucks before, cocktail parties, and I’ve had dinner parties, but I’ve never done anything as crazy as let my guests cook. We’ll be cooking everything from appetizers to desserts in the PTPA Winning T-Fal ActiFry and would love to have you join us virtually … Read more
I kind of feel like a celebrity when I’m visiting my local toy stores. Not only do most of the clerks know my name, they also know my kids’ names, their birthdays, and what our favorite brands are. They will let me know when they get something in they know I will love, and they … Read more
Remember the magic of your local toy store growing up – where kids were encouraged to play and picking out the perfect toy was as special as the toy itself? The folks at American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) do and they are inviting you to relive the magic on November 12, 2011 as toy … Read more
A few months ago, a HEXBUG Nano caught my family’s attention as it scurried across the floor of a restaurant we were dining at. The entire time we ate, the little robotic creature made its way around tables, chairs, and around obstacles of all kinds. By the time the meal was over, we were all … Read more
Calico Critters Margaret and Halley's Shop Play Set Review My daughter simply adores Calico Critters. She first came upon them at a friend’s house and ever since then they have been a major topic of conversation, especially once she picked up the Calico Critters catalog. For instance: “I’m going to ask Santa for this super … Read more
‘Tis {almost} the season of giving! Are you like me and have a half a dozen people on your list and no idea what to buy for them? Do yourself a favor and check out Glow Gift, a new site that allows you to create your own specially crafted present with their unique collection of … Read more