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If you like to fill Christmas stockings with things like candy and small gifts, then here are a couple of fun ideas for you. First, the little guys pictured above are Xia-Xia Pets (pronounced shah-shah).  They are hermit crabs and suddenly, they’re all the rage. Hey, when I was younger, I liked little toys that [...]

OH YEAH!  Toys for boys!  Hey, just because I don’t have boys of my own doesn’t mean I don’t like them.  You’re talking to a girl who grew up with seven older brothers and no sisters!  I have played with my fair share of Tonka trucks and Star Wars action figures.  And G.I. Joe? Pccchhh!  Who [...]

Pictured above are: Kirana (the vampire), Brielle (tea party princess), Finora (the witch), and Lian (the fairy).  They are the Bratz Masquerade dolls.  I have yet to really get to know any of them, as my oldest daughter is just 6, and we’re just now getting into the “bigger” kid toys and games.  These Bratz dolls [...]

Pictured above are Hoptom and Topsy-Turvy.  They live in Alphaland.  Seriously, they do!  Where else do you think Alphabeasts would live?  Anyway, these two cuddly, plush beasts are just two of twenty-six.  Twenty-six Alphabeasts, that is.  You can check out the entire collection HERE. These plush toys are soft and make perfect companions for movie-watching, [...]

Take a look at this guy!  He is our Monster Bug and he’s alive and kicking.  Well, maybe not “alive” but he is pretty bright and colorful!  Monster Bug was assembled with a creative toy construction set called Laser Pegs.  Laser Pegs are small, plastic LED pieces that connect to one another.  Each peg illuminates [...]

If you are a puzzle/word game addict like I am, you’ll definitely need to get your hands on a SCRUBLE Cube. The SCRUBLE Cube is like a cool twist (pun intended) on some classic games.  It has similarities to Scrabble with the look and feel of Rubik’s Cube – with its own new set of [...]

We have a spunky, independent four year old daughter and now it’s fun to think about what products make her eyes sparkle.  I’ve been paying close attention to the things that seem to interest her the most; drawing/coloring, gaming and imaginative play just to name a few. Since it’s the gift-giving season, I’ve been compiling [...]

I purchased my iPhone this past July and truthfully, it’s one of the best purchases I have made in a while.  I love everything about this phone.  I switched from a BlackBerry Curve and it was an excellent decision, in my opinion. My iPhone keeps me company while I’m feeding the baby or swaying her [...]

Dads, take notice. The awesome folks over at Mascotopia offer puzzles like this one as well as blocks, crib mobiles, and plush toys for just about every MLB, NFL, and NCAA team imaginable. It couldn’t be easier to immerse your little ones in the teams you love. Now if you could only teach ‘em your [...]

When we were kids we built tents out of blankets and chairs. Those makeshift tents of yesteryear just don’t compare to the Andrew play tent from Simply A Boy. The sturdy frame is made of solid pine and the cover comes in assorted colors to make a tent that is 5 feet square by 5 [...]

We got some of these Dado Cubes in the mail last week and I might have actually spent more time playing with them than my daughter did. They are cool new twist on classic building blocks. The stackable, interlocking, nesting blocks are made by the peeps over at Fat Brain Toys and will help your [...]