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Archive for the ‘Toy Talk’ Category

December 19th, 2007

Crayola TaDoodles

I saw these Crayola TaDoodles Markers on Live with Regis and Kelly the other day. I haven’t personally used them because my kids are a bit too old for these, but I’ve heard good things about them from a few other parents.
What are TaDoodles? They are just the right size and shape for little hands […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

December 10th, 2007

Gifts That’ll Make Your Kids Geniuses - I Can Play Guitar

Thanks to Velvet for the heads up about these videos. These are great!
This first video from Expo tv is “Gifts That’ll Make Your Kids Geniuses - I Can Play Guitar“. Also, look for the secret word in the show for your chance to win $10,000. Now that might help with Christmas next year!
I think […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

December 3rd, 2007

My Daughter Gives Ty Girlz a Thumbs Up!

I received a comment on this blog awhile ago about a product called Ty Girlz. I had never heard of it before but it definitely sounded like something my daughter would love. Boy was I right. I bought her one a few weeks ago and she’s been having a blast with it.
For those of you […]

By Julie -- 6 comments

December 3rd, 2007

5 Tips for Buying Toys This Christmas

Here are some great safety tips for buying toys for your kids this Christmas:

Swindell’s 5 tips for safe holiday toy shopping:
1. Don’t worry, but be vigilant. “The toy recalls have raised concerns about a number of features on imported toys,” notes Swindell. Check online for up-to-date recall information before heading out to the stores. Look […]

By Julie -- 5 comments

December 3rd, 2007

What’s Safe to Give the Kids for Christmas?

Toy safety is definitely all the talk this Christmas. Parents are wondering what toys are safe to give their kids this year. I found an article that I thought you might find useful and it’s all about toy safety:
(Media-Newswire.com) - Lead, lead, everywhere; choking hazards abound; even some craft beads can metabolize into date-rape drugs […]

By Julie -- 2 comments

November 6th, 2007

CTTC Unveiled its 10 Children’s Choice 2008 Award Winners

In Ottawa, the Canadian Toy Testing Council unveiled its list of the top 10 toys that were voted the best by the most qualified toy testers in the world…..kids. The kids were on hand to test the toys out and then offer their opinion.
2008 Children’s Choice Award Winners
1.Lamaze Balancing Bug Stacker

2. Ultimate Family […]

By Julie -- 2 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

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 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 […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

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