This Swiss-made magnetic construction system is one of the coolest products I’ve seen in a long time. Maya and Maura were immediately attracted to their booth (no pun intended) at the Time to Play Holiday Showcase. Geomag Kids, distributed by Reeves International, is a construction toy system made up of magnetic rods and non-magnetic steel […]
Archives for 2011
A Child’s Calendar
While searching for a new calendar for Maya, I came upon the book A Child’s Calendar, by John Updike. While it’s not a calendar, I think I’m going to buy it. The poetry is beautiful, soothing… I can see myself reading it to the girls over and over. November by John Updike The stripped and […]
Let’s Rock! Elmo
This is one of those toys that I want to buy, but my kids are a little old for. Or so I thought! Both Maura and Maya had a good time playing with him, albeit briefly, and I have a feeling he’ll be making many more kids very happy this Christmas! Aimed at kids 18 […]
What’s buzzing?
How’s your weekend going? We are at the peak of fall colors and activities over here! These roundups are popular, but take me so long to compile that I’ve decided to aim for once a month instead of every week (or every other). BLOG WORTH READING 106 Excuses That Prevent You From Ever Becoming Great. […]
The Trash Pack!
I don’t know about yours, but believe it or not, my kids prefer non-candy treats on Halloween! This may be because even if they get a big haul, I only let them keep a few pieces of candy, so it’s just not such a big deal to them, you know? They loved the pencils, mini […]
Sesame Street “B” is for Baking: 50 Yummy Dishes to Make Together [book review]
B is for Baking is the fun-filled, baking companion to Sesame Street C is for Cooking, 40th Anniversary Edition. Containing over 50 nutritious recipes, B is for Baking promises hours of baking fun for kids and parents alike. I loved cooking with my mom. I have vivid (and very fond) memories of standing on a […]
