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Move Over, Tauntaun: Here’s a Wampa Rug

We’ve geeked out endlessly over ThinkGeek’s Star Wars-themed Tauntaun Sleeping Bag, and for good reason (well, we think so, at least) – but if you and the kids spend more of your time playing on the dark side of the force, this Star...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on May 18th, 2010, 10:00 am
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Food Chain Friends Plush Creatures: Get in My Belly!

Sort of like Russian nesting dolls — if those dolls had an attitude and subsisted on one another – Teetersaw’s Food Chain Friends are adorably mean-spirited plush animals that (gulp!) really eat their own. Each Friend fits neatly...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Mar 7th, 2010, 10:00 am
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My First Plant: No Green Thumb Required

Okay, so technically this one goes by the name “Flip Flop Solar Plant,” but if you’re looking to introduce the little ones to the concept of caring for a living thing, old Flip Flop here provides a nice baby step. Much like a real...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Feb 22nd, 2010, 9:00 am
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Plush Companions for Little Trekkies

Your kids may be all about Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, but you’ll be thinking Bill Shatner and Leonard Nimoy when these Star Trek plush dolls beam into the playroom. Made in the likeness of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock, the 9″ tall softies...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Feb 5th, 2010, 8:00 am
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Nerdy ABC Flash Cards

Sure, “A” may be for “apple” in the other kids’ classrooms, but where your accelerated learner is concerned, it’s “Atom” all the way. Teaching the basics of toddlerhood while still prepping your kids...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jan 25th, 2010, 1:30 pm
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Baby Building Blocks Romper is DNA-OK

Two parents + four letters = the dribbling, pooping ball of love that’s currently occupying your nursery. Share a nudge and a wink with your fellow geek parents with this DNA-themed onesie, which makes no sense to the rest of the world but spells...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jan 14th, 2010, 8:30 am
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Water Blocks Let You Mix Colors without Making a Mess

There’s still something to be said for smooshing together an entire tray of watercolors, but if you’re looking to teach the kids about color mixing without making a mess, Water Blocks can make the job easier. The set includes square and...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jan 10th, 2010, 11:00 am
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For the Geek Baby: Illuminated JetBib Feeding System

The route from food bowl to baby’s mouth is never a smooth one, so hone your piloting skills with the light-up JetBib Feeding System from (where else?) ThinkGeek Labs. There’s no guarantee it’ll cut down on turbulence or emergency...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jan 7th, 2010, 11:30 am
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Bring Frosty and Friends Indoors, No Cold Required

For those of us who haven’t seen cold white stuff in a while, this Make Your Own Snowman World Kit has all the trappings of a winter wonderland — minus the winter, that is. Featuring three different types of fake snow — all different...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Nov 10th, 2009, 8:00 am
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Star Trek Uniform Onesies, Now in Cadet Sizes

Our parents had Dr. Spock; for our kids, it’s Mr. all the way. That said, it’s a tough call on whether these “official” Star Trek onesies are cuter than the more detailed, less expensive Etsy versions Jeanne featured this...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Nov 9th, 2009, 8:00 am
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Fed Your Kid to the Zombies Lately?

For some of us, every day is Halloween. Which is a good thing, because this “Zombie Snack” bib is out of stock until Nov. 3. Braaaaains! $7.99 from ThinkGeek. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Fed Your Kid to the Zombies Lately?", url: "http://blogs.babble.com/droolicious/2009/10/30/fed-your-kid-to-the-zombies-lately/"...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Oct 30th, 2009, 8:30 am
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Grow a Ghoulish Graveyard Gothic Garden

If yours is the type of home where every day is Halloween, this Graveyard Gothic Garden would be a great way to introduce the kids to some of the weirder wonders of nature. Celebrating the strange and unusual, the garden lets you grow Black Dragon Coleus...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Oct 23rd, 2009, 9:00 am

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