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So here’s my BlogHer 2011 “Run Down” (yes there is a pun intended, reading this may just exhaust you!) One of the most exciting parts about BlogHer 2011 in San Diego, was for me, how much anticipatory excitement there was. There haven’t been any other professional conferences I can say I’ve been to that gave [...]
It didn’t take long from some great toy companies like Hasbro to get involved in the iPad app market. With the addition of online worlds, there is a big push these days to bring multi-user experiences for kids. The same car you push across your living room floor, might make an appearance with his friends [...]
Recently Play-Doh has released new playsets that allow children to build and act out fairy tale adventures of Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and the Three Little Pigs using their Play-Doh. Each playset comes with: – 2 or 3 different containers with different color Play-Doh – Unique Play-Doh molds that allow children to [...]
Looking for alternatives to stuff the kiddie’s Easter baskets that don’t break the bank or involve chocolate or candy? Besides books, coloring books, sand toys, balls and sidewalk chalk, check out these great ideas: Little Kids Bubbles Looking for Jelly Belly scented bubbles, Easter Bunny wands, No Spill Bubble Containers and the all new Blasto’s [...]
Today I had one of the most memorable experiences of my life attending the Hasbro Showroom for Toy Fair 2011. This was one of those days where I felt like Oprah, having an “Ah-Ha” moment as I sat in the audience of the Times Center. This year, Hasbro has partnered with Sesame Street to launch a [...]
These snowy days in Boston have been filled with researching and planning our Toy Fair 2011 plan in New York City, starting February 12th through the 16th, 2011. Last year attending Toy Fair for the first time was such an exciting and overwhelming experience, as we were honored amongst the first to preview some of [...]
So this weekend we have had some of our friends visit this weekend with their three children. I love kid visitors in my house, because that means I get to secretly watch to see what they find in my living room that peeks their interest. So our friends’ kids are Kindergarten and Preschool age and [...]
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 [...]
This year I have heard from many friends who are talking about the buzz and excitement about their children asking for Beyblede Metal Fusion from Hasbro for one of the most requested holiday gift of the year amongst boys 8 and up. Last year, we had a lot of fun with Battlestrikers from Mega Bloks, so [...]
So my husband and I recently decided to have our own Family Game Night. Pre-Gavin, Derek and I would frequently play all sorts of games together and I will admit, we even brought Yahtzee with us on our honeymoon. So since we are at home with our one year old and lacking in date nights, [...]
Over the Thanksgiving holiday we brought a few toy treats with us to our family to pass the time. I’ve been planning to test out the Easy Bake Microwave and Style Deluxe Cake and Cookie Kit for several weeks and was looking for the right person to share in my fun. I always wanted, but [...]
So everyone knows Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, but have you met Spud Lightyear? Not until Toy Fair last year did I get an education in the extended Mr. Potato Head family! If your kids are Toy Story lovers as well, what is there not to love with this awesome version of such a classic toy? Not only are [...]
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