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Kristel Gillies
 
 
 
 

In The Event of a Fire: What Would You Save? | June 28, 2010

When I was young my prized possessions were my stuffed animals and Cabbage Patch Kids. With an avid imagination and an affinity for all things cute, I spent every moment of my childhood with a teddy bear or doll in tow- exploring new worlds, playing Legos and board games or simply marveling at the cute button eyes of a furry friend or baby powder scent of ‘kids’ with such names as Adrienne Lulu, Patrick Warren and Roderick Albin (all great names for dolls belonging to a child with a major speech impediment). As for the board games I played with … Read More »


 

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Michelle Lehman
 
 
 
 

Organize Toys Now, to Make Room for More Toys?!?!?! | November 20, 2009

No, I am not kidding…have you looked around your house?  The toys are taking over your entire home and Christmas is right around the corner. How will all the new toys fit into their bedroom or playroom? They start out in a bedroom or playroom and before you know it, they’ve spread to every room in the house. It’s almost as though they multiply or come to life at night like Toy Story and invite friends to come for a sleepover!

If you take the time to organize the toys now, this will help give you some gifts ideas for Christmas … Read More »


 

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Giveaway: Celebs Love Special Feelings Toy | November 11, 2009

Kimochis is a truly dynamic and innovative brand that is growing as we speak. A brand run by mom entrepreneurs! With an already strong following, even celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani and Jennifer Garner can’t resist.

Plushy Feely Corp. has just released Kimochis {www.kimochis.com} … Toys with Feelings Inside. Awarded the Creative Child Magazine 2009 Seal of Excellence and Best Vacation Products by Dr. Toy.

Are you a Kimochi Cloud? A Kimochi Bug or Kimochi Huggtopus?

Kimochi (KEY.MO.CHEE) means “feeling” in Japanese and each 13 inch Kimochis character comes with 3 plush “feelings” and a how-to- Feel Guide with tips for parents on … Read More »


 

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Robyn Stone
 
 
 
 

Discover Free Time and Old Treasures | September 14, 2009

Help your children to learn limits while enjoying new found time and old treasures.


 

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Karl Miller
 
 
 
 

Go Speed Racer Go! | September 11, 2009

Vintage Pedal Pushers. These are probably the coolest vintage toy cars I have found yet. A tractor and a race car, what a great combination!


 

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Karl Miller
 
 
 
 

Mr. Potato Head? | August 10, 2009

I just couldn’t resist. I love retro and this just screams it. I know that Barney’s is not a home furnishing store but their window displays are always cutting edge.


 

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Get A Daily Dose Of Mommie Email | May 14, 2009

Mamaista – the chic little daily for moms – announced today the launch of its national edition for style-conscious moms, just in time for Mother’s Day.


 

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Jamie Wheeler
 
 
 
 

The REAL Toy Story | March 20, 2009

I hate shopping. Somehow I am missing that particular female gene. When forced, I make most of my purchases online, which includes children’s presents. This activity generates much unwanted print solicitations in my mailbox. Not only do I get the usual glut of Toys Sure “R” Expensive (as Dave Barry says) glossies, but also the brain-boosting-all-soy-earth-friendly non-denominational offerings on recycled (allegedly) paper since I’m one of those granola-eating-hiking types.   

My kids’ birthdays are coming up, and the toy catalogs are arriving like the plague.  Funny that two such catalogs should arrive today because on Sunday I picked up Eric Clark’s investigative … Read More »