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Archive for the ‘Computer Games for Kids’ Category

May 24th, 2008

Solitaire Ranks #1 Computer Game

According to Slate.com, the most popular computer game is none other than Solitaire. 
Forget Halo 3 and World of Warcraft, Solitaire is on every Windows PC.  It’s pre-installed, completely accessible and free.  As a result, most people will admit to trying it at least once.  In fact, it can be quite addicting.
Confession time - have you […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

January 16th, 2008

PBS Kids Play! - But it’s Going to Cost You

The computer is the place to be for kids of all ages. This is where they go for entertainment, educational purposes and to stay in contact with friends and family.
PBS has just opened beta testing for a new website called PBS Kids Play!.
The service, PBS Kids Play!, opens today (pbskidsplay.org) for a […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

October 8th, 2007

12 Best Toys of 2007 from Toy Wishes Magazine

Toy Wishes Magazine has come out with a list of this holiday season’s hottest toys. They are called the “Hot Dozen”. There is definitely a theme to most of the toys. See if you can tell what it is.
1. American Idol Talent Challenge

DVD with 12 songs with and without vocals from the show - Talent […]

By Julie -- 25 comments

October 2nd, 2007

Webkinz All Dressed Up

I mentioned the other day how we have joined the Webkinz craze a little late, but nevertheless, my kids are still having a blast with them. I promised you a picture or two after we got them all dressed up, so here you go. (Oh, and I also promise NOT to post pictures of my kids […]

By Julie -- 4 comments

October 1st, 2007

Webkinz, Webkinz and More Webkinz

I know Webkinz is old news and Kerri and Hsien did several posts about the whole craze and what a craze it was!
We joined the craze late and are just now experiencing what Webkinz is all about. I actually tried getting my kids interested in it when it first came out, but my two older […]

By Julie -- 9 comments

March 27th, 2007

Internet-Connected Toys

My son came home the other day full of envy because his buddy at school said his family had gotten a new computer.
“That’s nice, honey, but don’t forget you have your own computer.”
Oh, yeah. D’oh. He had completely forgotten that he has ready access to his own computer without having to share. The allure of […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei -- 7 comments

February 18th, 2007

Strawberry Shortcake: Dance Dance Revolution

Strawberry Shortcake Dance Dance Revolution was one of the gifts my daughter received for her birthday. After watching her have a blast on the real Dance Dance Revolution for PS2 (when she could get us away from Guitar Hero), my sister thought this would be a fun gift for her niece.
We’ve…erm…I mean…..she’s […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 7 comments

February 14th, 2007

Nick Jr. Valentine’s Cards, Coloring and Crafts

The roads around here are covered in snow and ice, and I’m guessing that there are a lot of kids around the Midwest who are bummed today at missing their class Valentine’s Day parties!
Well, if you have a few of those kids hanging around your house today, and you’re looking for ways to cheer […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 2 comments

December 22nd, 2006

Winter Computer Games and Activities

Your kids are home on school break and you’re trying to keep them occupied while you finish up all those last minute holiday surprises? Well, here’s one option for you. Kaboose has some fun winter games to keep your little one busy. And if you’re looking for an activity that can be […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 0 comments

December 5th, 2006

Video Gaming for Kids

One thing we don’t cover a lot of at Play Library is video games. Mostly it’s because our kids are too young for bona fide games on the Play Station, XBox, Wii, or what have you (I do know my consoles because my husband is an avid gamer), but also because we’re not as in […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei -- 1 comment

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