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April 4th, 2007

Toy Talk: Bratz Dolls at So Sioux Me

Naming a preschool soccer team “The Bratz”?! You must be joking. Tracee Sioux wasn’t putting up with any of that. When she learned that her daughter’s soccer team was to be named The Bratz, she objected and stood her ground even when other parents belittled and dismissed her concerns.

“Look,” I said. “I’m very uncomfortable with […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei -- 2 comments

March 28th, 2007

Birthday Gift Spending Results

Following are the results of the birthday gift spending poll. Thanks to all who participated and let us know how much you spend on a gift for a birthday party to which your child is invited. Hmmm….with three kids and several parties for each, I’m either going to have to seek out the […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 0 comments

February 6th, 2007

Barbie over Bratz

And in the battle of Barbie versus Bratz, it’s Barbie by a nose!!!! Or, more realistically, a really long leg.
Here are the results:

Which toy is more welcome in your home, Barbie or a Bratz doll?

Barbie, without a doubt. She’s a household tradition!

Bratz doll, because I like their sassiness and I love […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 4 comments

February 6th, 2007

Kids’ Birthday Gifts Spending Poll

We have a new poll up!!! My daughter’s party, and all of the gifts that she was generously spoiled with, got me curious as to what parents are spending these days on gifts for their kids’ friends.
Do you mind taking a minute to vote in the poll? I know that what we’re willing […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 0 comments

January 3rd, 2007

Barbie or Bratz?

Isaac Larian of MGA Entertainment, producers of the Bratz Dolls, was recently interviewed on ABC’s Nightline, with some rebuttal bits by Chuck Scothon, a senior VP at Mattel. He shares his thoughts on the Bratz vs. Barbie battle, and his plans to win it.
Follow this post to the end to see the YouTube posting […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 42 comments

January 3rd, 2007

Results of Gift Wrapping Poll

Here are the results of our gift wrapping poll. And let me just say, I’m glad that this part of the holidays are over! Thanks for voting. Please vote in our next poll in the sidebar on the right. :)

What do you think of gift wrapping?

Hate it with a vengeance.

Love it like […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 3 comments

August 31st, 2006

Most Parents To Buy Cell Phones for Kids

A few weeks ago, I asked in our poll, “Do your kids have their own cell phone?”
Out of 22 voters, the majority (78%) said “yes” or were planning to get their children a cell phone when they got older.

Yes: 23% (5)
No, they’re too young: 55% (12)
No, I won’t be buying them one: 23% […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei -- 0 comments

August 31st, 2006

Fisher Price Loving Family Doll House

My daughter received the Fisher Price Loving Family Doll House for Christmas last year and loves it! Her almost 3 year old brother loves to play with it, too, much to her dismay. I must say, I was pretty impressed by the details in some of the pieces.
It’s one of the many cool […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 3 comments

August 15th, 2006

Results of the Toy Ethnicity Poll

Here are the results of our latest poll which asked the question, “Do you buy dolls/toys of different races/ethnicities?”

Yes: 50% (10)
No: 10% (2)
Haven’t yet but it’s a good idea: 20% (4)
Never thought about it: 20% (4)
Total Votes : 20

I was in the “Haven’t yet, but it’s a good idea” category. Of course, I don’t […]

By Kerri Aldrich -- 0 comments

August 15th, 2006

Cell Phones For Kids

At the subway station the other day, I saw a girl, who was probably about nine or 10 years old, with a cell phone clipped to her belt. Just like her dad. I wasn’t too shocked. Many people i know, including Christina, buy phones for their kids as a safety precaution. […]

By Hsien-Hsien Lei -- 15 comments