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Hands-on with the Play-Doh Spin ‘N Store Fun Factory

I’m not one to take statements like “new and improved” lightly when it comes to toys that’ve been classics for half a century. But with its Spin ‘N Store Fun Factory, Play-Doh really has (if you’ll pardon the wordplay)...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Apr 9th, 2010, 4:29 pm
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Play-Doh Goes to the Movies

Parents have long celebrated the benefits of popcorn for snack time. Now it’s moving on to play time. Play-Doh’s added to its popular “cooking” line this spring, and this time they’re taking kids to the movies with the Poppin’...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Feb 17th, 2010, 12:21 pm
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Help Haiti And Encourage Kids’ Creativity

Helping Haiti is high on the minds of American parents, but all these opportunities to be selfless can help Mom and Dad right here in America. Hey – we could all use a silver lining right now. And Miss Brittany’s Organic Preschool Fun Dough...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Jan 18th, 2010, 11:08 am
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Pasta or Burgers? It’s a Play-Doh Buffet!

Play-Doh Spaghetti Factory (top) and Burger Builder (bottom) We’ve all made spaghetti and burgers out of Play-Doh, but two new toys from Hasbro let you make it official — in the most pretend way possible, of course… Whether your kids’...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Dec 2nd, 2009, 8:30 am
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R2-D2 Gets Cast in Play-Doh

He’s good at casting holograms, but R2-D2 isn’t showing Princess Leia begging Obi-Wan anytime soon with this playset. The beeping robot’s been retooled as a Play-Doh factory, with Obi-Wan Kenobi and C3PO stamps and an Anakin mold. The...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Nov 5th, 2009, 11:26 am
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Play-Doh Kitchen Works Taste Like Money

Play-Doh’s been getting kids cooking for years, but in 2009 they made it official with a series of kitchen-oriented toys for a tasty time. With their$5,000 Playroom Makeover Ready to Eat contest for kids going on now, Babble asked the folks at...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Aug 28th, 2009, 12:30 pm
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7 Days of Kids Crafting: Grab a Bucket

If they’re already whining “I’m bored” with summer vacation, we have quick fixes to keep them out of your hair: crafting family-style. So keep checking back all week for 7 Days of Crafting with Kids. Totally nostalgic, Play-Doh...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Jul 26th, 2009, 10:07 am
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Organic Play-Doh is Also Gluten-free

Inspired by Nicole’s post about organic play-doh, I looked for another alternative play-doh option and found gluten-free Eco-dough, an organic play-doh colored with vegetable dyes. This extra-super-duper nontoxic play dough is from a California-based...
Continue reading » Posted by Meredith Broussard on Jul 15th, 2009, 1:45 pm