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Archive for the ‘News and Links about Children's Things’ Category

November 19th, 2007

15 Fun Things to Do With the Kids During Thanksgiving

My kids get out of school on Wednesday and they are SO excited! We love the holidays around my house and I was trying to think of some fun things I can do with the kids while they are out of school; not places to go, but things to do around the home like crafts, […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

November 8th, 2007

Aqua Dots Recalled

My friend Maricar alerted me this morning about the Aqua Dots recall. I also heard about it on the radio while I was dropping my kids off at school. This is very serious and you need to remove them from your home asap and out of your children’s reach.
We have a puppy and kitty that my daughter […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

November 7th, 2007

Pool Toys Recalled Because of Risk of Laceration

Yes, another recall but it has nothing to do with lead believe it or not.
About 31,000 children’s pool toys have been recalled because of risk of laceration.
Swimways Corp., of Virginia Beach, Va., is recalling Skippy pool toys (pictured here) because the elastic tongue of the fish can break, come out forcefully and cut the users’ […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

November 7th, 2007

British Stores Taking Bindeez Beads off Shelves

There’s a popular Australian toy called Bindeez Beads that British stores are taking off of their shelves after 3 kids were hospitalized. It’s believed that the kids ate these Bindeez Beads that may have contained traces of the illegal drug fantasy.
The toys, designed by Melbourne-based firm Moose Enterprise, were expected to be a popular Christmas […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

November 6th, 2007

I Want a Zibbie!

My inbox has been flooded with news of Zibbie Zone.
My eight year old son and I decided to check it out last night and his eyes were as big as saucers. The website was adorable (well, his words were “cooooooollllll”) and it instantly grabbed your attention. I literally felt like I was in the […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

November 2nd, 2007

Toys R Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids

If you have a child in your life with a disability of some sort, it can be hard to know what to get that child for Christmas and Birthdays. Well thanks to the Toys R Us Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, you can know what toys might be just perfect for that special little one.
You can […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

October 30th, 2007

Building Blocks or Hi-Tech Toys?

If you HAD to choose between buying your kids building blocks or hi-tech toys which would you choose? Do you think one is better than the other? Also, do you think that hi-tech toys are hindering our children’s development? So many questions…
I was just reading an article entitled “Building blocks or a high-tech toy – […]

By Julie -- 4 comments

October 24th, 2007

Webkinz Reindeer

How cute would this little Webkinz reindeer look under the tree? This is one of Amazon’s hot toys right now.
My kids are still Webkinz crazy and are having a blast buying items for their virtual rooms. I think I might snatch up one of these reindeers and use it as Christmas decor.

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October 15th, 2007

Parenting.com’s Top 26 Toys of 2007

Everyone is coming out with top toy lists right now. It’s hard to keep up, but I love to see which toys made the cut and which ones didn’t. I am particularly interested in Parenting.com’s list because they asked kids from around the country to test 100 playthings and tell them which ones were their […]

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October 12th, 2007

Fall Toy Preview in Dallas, TX

For the past 4 days in Dallas, TX, toy manufacturers have had a chance to show off their newest products. Being able to attend the show is by appointment only. I just have one question: Where is MY invitation? Oh well, maybe next year. :)
SO what are some of the toys being previewed? Here’s a […]

By Julie -- 13 comments