Bring the Snow Inside!

So it’s been snowing crazily here since I opened my eyes this morning, and so heavily that we haven’t bundled up yet to brave the outdoors. However, after a few hours we are already starting to go a little stir crazy and then I had a lightbulb moment, let’s bring the snow inside! So my [...]

Sound Shaker: iPad, iPod, iPhone App Review

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So now that we’ve got our brand new iPad, I’m adding reviews for apps that might be educationally stimulating for children. I know the cost of an iPad is a turn off to many people, but to me this device is priceless when you have a child. It is amazing to me at such young [...]

ToyQueen’s Interactive Toy and Game (I-TAG) Awards of 2010

Twinkle Twinkle Little Scout by Leap Frog

This year we are highlighting what are my Top 12 Interactive Toys and Games (I-TAG) of 2010.   These are toys and games that not only provide the child with pure fun, but can be utilized to promote their education and learning in many different ways over the course of time. 1. Twinkle Twinkle Little [...]

Sassy Stay Clean Silly Squirts Tub Toys

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Are you looking for some cute, adorable stocking stuffers this week? Sassy has created the Stay Clean Silly Squirts Tub Toys.  The set includes a yellow cat and a blue fish that actually break apart into two separate pieces.  You take them apart, fill them with water and then re-attach them by pushing them together.  Squeeze [...]

Let’s Talk Toys for Mobile Babies and Toddlers

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Isis Parenting store at the Prudential Center in Boston, MA to film a video promoting some of the new educational toys Isis Parenting is selling in their stores. Cindy Meltzer, Community Manager at Isis Parenting and I discuss some of the educational benefits of these great toys. [...]

Let’s Talk Toys For Nonmobile Babies with Isis Parenting

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Isis Parenting store at the Prudential Center in Boston, MA to film a video promoting some of the new educational toys Isis Parenting is selling in their stores. Cindy Meltzer, Community Manager at Isis Parenting and I discuss some of the educational benefits of these great toys. [...]

ToyQueen on Dad Labs Talking Holiday Toys for 2010!

Last week I appeared on Dad Labs with Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad on their online show, where we chatted about some of my holiday toy picks for kids that were both fun and have some educational value. My appearance is 11 minutes into the video. Enjoy, these guys are hilarious! Toys and products featured [...]

Mega Bloks Play n’ Go Musical Train Set

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This 28 piece Play n’Go Train Set by Mega Bloks marries two fabulous concepts for the one year old child: trains and farms! This motorized train will follow the round, green, track carrying on board a farmer, cow and sheep. It will also propel itself across the floor, when not attached to the track. When [...]

Mega Bloks Pull Along Musical Pirate Ship

Pull Along Musical Pirate ship

So when Gavin turned one we could not wait to take the MegaBloks Pull Along Musical Pirate Ship out of the box. I had seen this pirate ship a few times in the past year while in the development stages, and I was eagerly awaiting its entrance into the retail world. One thing I love [...]

VTech 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter

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The VTech 3-in-1 Learning Zebra Scooter is a combination push-toy, ride on and scooter with only a few simple maneuvers. This scooter not only promotes gross motor skills, but it also incorporates language and learning through the various buttons available to push on the Zebra’s mane. The scooter is recommended for children ages 18 months and [...]

Boon Frog Pod

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When I was pregnant with Gavin, at my shower I received the Boon Frog Pod as a gift. This is one of those baby items we use literally everyday in our house and have since Gavin was 7 months old and beginning to crawl out the toddler tub. In all sincerity, it did take me [...]

ToyQueen on Digital Dads Talking Holiday Toys!

On Monday November 22nd I had a blast appearing on a segment of Digital Dads with C.C. Chapman on the Pulse Network! We talked about all sorts of holiday toys for different age groups Dads might like to purchase for their kids! Toys featured included Leap Frog Twinkle Twinkle Little Scout, Leap Frog Fix & [...]

Early Engineers Thomas the Train Set by The First Years

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The First Years has designed a Thomas the Train Set for children ages 18 months and up! It uses larger trains that are easier to maneuver with smaller hands and fixed wooden tracks that do not become dislodged or break into multiple pieces causing frustration. My one year old son was nearby when I opened [...]

Trabasack Curve Connect Review

WEB SHOPTrabasack Curve Connec Blue THUMB V1

Over the Thanksgiving holiday we drove 4 hours to spend the weekend with our family in Connecticut. Now those of us who travel with children know how quickly the car can fill up with all the essentials: pack and play, booster seat, toys, clothes, extra snacks, and the like. This year we made sure to [...]

Professor Brooster Mechanical Brain Booster Review

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The Professor Brooster Mechanical Brain Booster is seriously one of those games that you would often think, why didn’t I think of this?  When the package arrived, besides the instruction booklet, all that was inside was a standard, yellow kitchen timer with a magnetic backing and a breakaway connector.   Starting at the youngest age [...]

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