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Archive for August 2008

August 30th, 2008

Discovery Store - Great Toys for Tweens and Kids of All Ages

To wrap up Tween Week on PlayLibrary, I’m suggesting an entire store filled with great products for tweens.  Actually, there are great toys, games and products for kids (and adults) of all ages at this store, but since it’s Tween Week, I’ll focus on products for tweens.
I’m talking about the Discovery Channel Store.  Visit the […]

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August 29th, 2008

LEGO Games for Nintendo DS - Great for Tween Boys

As Tween Week nears an end on PlayLibrary, I’ve got a great idea for tween boys today - LEGO games for Nintendo DS.
It seems like every tween wants a Nintendo DS, and some of the most popular games for kids in this age range are the LEGO games, particularly LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures […]

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August 28th, 2008

Karaoke for Tweens

Here’s another great idea for tweens - old fashioned karaoke with a 2008 twist.
Did you know there are karaoke CDs available for all the hottest Disney Channel tween stars?  I did a quick search on the Toys R Us website to find out which tween artists are featured on the Disney Karaoke Series CDs and […]

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August 27th, 2008

Tooth Tunes - Musical Toothbrushes Featuring Disney Stars and More

Here’s another great line of products for Tween Week! 
Check out Tooth Tunes - digital music toothbrushes.  These toothbrushes include a chip that plays 2 minutes of music inside your head while you brush. 
How does it work?  Apparently, sound waves stream from the bristles then travel through the jaw bone and into the inner […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

August 25th, 2008

Twister Moves - High School Musical 2 Edition

It’s Tween Week!
What’s Tween Week?  A random week I’ve chosen to talk about games and products for tweens here on PlayLibrary.
What’s a tween?
In case you live in a part of the world where the term tween is not yet part of common vernacular, a tween is that awkward age group when children are no […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

August 24th, 2008

Labor Day Barbecue Games for the Whole Family

In the United States, the Labor Day holiday weekend is coming and that means families will join together for outdoor barbecues, picnics and fun as the summer comes to an end.  How about adding some excitement to your weekend barbecue with super size games that the whole family can enjoy together?  Check out the suggestions […]

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August 23rd, 2008

PlayLibrary Added to Alltop.com

PlayLibrary has been added to Alltop.com in the kids section.  If you’re not familiar with Alltop.com, its purpose is to provide aggregated content from “all the top” sites online.  Information is categorized and offered as an “online magazine rack” for people who do not use RSS feeds. 
Alltop.com offers a collection of “stories about all the […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

August 22nd, 2008

Toy Review - Beddy-Bye Baby

I was lucky enough to get a sample of a cool new game for children ages 4 and up called Beddy-Bye Baby from Briarpatch to test.  This game is all about racing across the board and collecting cards that represent things a baby needs to go to bed including pajamas, a teddy bear and a […]

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August 21st, 2008

Olympics Fever Hits Backyards Everywhere as Families Play Together

The 2008 Summer Olympics are nearing an end in Beijing, China, and overall, the games have been a big success.  I think one of the best parts of the Olympics is how the Games encourage families to watch television together then take those sports outside together.
Families everywhere find inspiration to get outside and play […]

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August 20th, 2008

Captain Kirk’s Chair - The Gift for the Trekkie Who Has Everything

Is there a sci-fi fan in your life who’s simply impossible to buy for?  Your problems are solved thanks to CBS Consumer Products who will sell a full-size replica of Captain Kirk’s Star Trek pilot’s chair just in time for the holiday shopping season.  At $2,000, this is not a gift just anyone can afford, […]

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