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 […]
Toys
New! Chuggington Playtable
We used to set up our Chuggington tracks on our coffee table, but it’s made of glass, so I didn’t like doing so too often. Our alternative was the floor, which isn’t very comfortable. Sigh. What to do? I honestly never considered buying a train table… I have two little girls, after all! But now […]
The Trash Pack
I wrote about The Trash Pack a few weeks ago, a new toy craze that has taken the U.S by storm. Named after all the delights you might toss in a trash can – Smelly Sock, Germ Worm, Scum Gum, Stale Bread, Sour Snail, Putrid Pizza, etc. – this garbage-themed line of toys for kids […]
KRE-O construction sets
If you’re looking to add to your kids’ construction sets this holiday season, consider KRE-O. It’s the hot new brand introduced by Hasbro over the summer! Reasons why I think KRE-O is such a perfect holiday gift for your kids: KRE-O is ‘more than meets the eye!’ Each Transformer may look like just a robot, […]
Lite Sprites
Lite Sprites. This is one of those toys that I just don’t get, but my daughters love. Made by WowWee, Lite Sprites is a collection of mini dolls that cast and catch color and light to express their emotions. Five Lite Sprites make up the Sprite Sisterhood, and each one has her own special role […]
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 […]
