Why ride an ordinary skateboard when you can ride the light? That’s just what Rockboard’s newest product – the Radiate Skateboard – allows you to do. I saw it at Toy Fair last month and while I don’t skateboard myself, it definitely caught my eye. Rockboard, best-known for their 2012 TOTY (Toy of the Year) […]
Toys
Barbie – new for 2012
At Toy Fair last week, I briefly walked through the Mattel booth, as I couldn’t get a full tour. Since it was my first time there, I had no idea that they wouldn’t even let me into the showroom without an appointment! Learned my lesson. Anyway, I did get a glimpse of what’s new in […]
Hasbro Fun & Game Event
I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I just got back from a fun weekend at Toy Fair in New York City, and have SO much great stuff to share with y’all! My first stop was at the Hasbro showroom. From the adorable Mr. Potato Head, to Kre-O and Sesame Street, there is […]
My Little Pony – a sweet gift for Valentine’s!
For Valentine’s Day, my kids get enough candy at school and from friends, but I try to get them a little something sweet, too. Nothing big, just a small token of affection like a mylar balloon or a My Little Pony figure. Maura is more of a My Little Pony fan than Maya. It all […]
KRE-O to the rescue!
My nine year old son, an avid Lego guy, is in a rut. We are drowning in Legos and he’s looking for some new building inspiration. So, I am very excited that this Christmas he will be finding Hasbro’s Kre-O Transformers under the tree. It’s a new twist on an old favorite which I know […]
How an Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven is going to save Christmas
I know that may sound a little dramatic, but really. It’s the truth. This is the first time that I haven’t been able to find the toys that Maya really, really wants… and I feel terrible. I’m hoping this oven (and an IOU from Santa) makes up for it. I have a feeling it will. […]
