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Little People Farm: Fabulous at 50

Over the holidays, I spent some time at my aunt’s house and watched my kid and his cousins bicker about who got to play with the vintage Little People playsets. It reminded me of when I was little and my cousins and I used to bicker about playing...
Continue reading » Posted by Meredith Broussard on Jan 14th, 2010, 2:00 pm
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5 Reasons to Stick Wii Fit Plus Under the Tree

Scrambling to find a perfect last-minute game for the family to play over the holiday break? Anything Wii and multiplayer is usually a safe bet, especially if you’re expecting company. But when the holidays are over, you’ll want a game...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Dec 21st, 2009, 6:11 pm
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Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer: Pokémon TCG: Rumble!

So it’s four days before Christmas and you just learned that your nephew/niece/grandkid/insert other familial rank here is the world’s biggest Pokémon fan. Before you plunk down $5 for the umpteenth booster pack the kids will just trade...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Dec 21st, 2009, 5:12 pm
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The Babble Review: iCarly Video Game for Wii

Nickelodeon’s Emmy-nominated TV series iCarly may not be just for girls (I have two boys who can attest), but it’s clear from the cover of Activision’s new iCarly video game that girls are the game’s target audience. I know...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Dec 21st, 2009, 4:47 pm
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Baby’s First Present: Haba’s Musical Sheep

Haba’s Nanny Musical Sheep is the perfect gift for a baby’s first Christmas. This is such a classic Haba toy. Nanny’s face is sweet and her soft Velour body is perfect for cuddling. Pull her tail and she plays a lullaby. Because Nanny...
Continue reading » Posted by elizabeth leach on Dec 21st, 2009, 4:30 pm
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Free Express Shipping at Romp

There’s still time to order from Romp. They will upgrade shipping costs to express for free, but order today if you’re on the west coast and tomorrow if you’re on the east coast. Romp has fantastic gifts for everyone on your list!...
Continue reading » Posted by elizabeth leach on Dec 21st, 2009, 1:30 pm
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Big Deal: 10% Off Kushies Zolo Toys

Zolo Toys by Kushies are more than just incredibly well designed toys. Designed to stimulate more brain activity than most toys, Zolo toys inspire creativity, originality, self expression and confidence. The Magnetic Build and Stack Activity Garden...
Continue reading » Posted by elizabeth leach on Dec 21st, 2009, 12:00 pm
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Welcome Home Dollhouse by Educo

My newest dollhouse crush is the Welcome Home Dollhouse by Educo. In contemporary, unisex colors, this wooden house is perfect for people who love modern furniture. Dollhouse comes fully furnished with unbelievable modern furniture and a family of four...
Continue reading » Posted by elizabeth leach on Dec 19th, 2009, 7:00 pm
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Stocking Stuffers: Alex Toys RubaDub Bath Crayons

Hard to believe it’s been almost two years since we originally featured Alex Toys’ RubaDub Bathtub Paints — but we’re happy to say that all these months later, the bathtub coloring sets haven’t gone out of vogue as the...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Dec 17th, 2009, 9:49 pm
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Listen to Your Art with MusiColor

Imagine a record player and a coloring book rolled into one. MusiColor is a creative toy for kids four and up that combines coloring and music. As kids color the song discs, they can hear one of three notes play a song that corresponds to their colorful...
Continue reading » Posted by elizabeth leach on Dec 17th, 2009, 5:05 pm
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Babywearing Holiday Fun & TogetherBe

Babywearing comes in handy all year long, but it can be especially fun during the holiday season. It’s easy to include baby in all of your holiday activities. Why not wear baby on your back during your holiday shopping. That way your hands are...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Dec 17th, 2009, 9:30 am
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The Babble Review: Tony Hawk: Ride

I suppose it’s ironic that my kids — 9 and 6, respectively — have kicked my butt multiple times at Tony Hawk: Ride since the game showed up on our doorstep last week. I’ve been skateboarding on and off for almost half my life;...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Dec 16th, 2009, 10:00 am

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