Thomas and Friends: Special Delivery

Yazan: CanCan | 01 January 2009 | 1 Comment
Categories: educational products, games, reviews

Jojo has been happily playing Thomas And Friends: Special Delivery, a computer game from Brighter Minds Media that I gave him for Christmas.
He is actually playing it right now on the desk top computer as I type on the laptop.
The premise of Thomas And Friends: Special Delivery follows a story, as James (the red train, [...]

Smart E Bear Is Mama’s Best Friend, Too!

Yazan: CanCan | 09 December 2008 | 194 Comments
Categories: educational products, games, giveaways, reviews, toys

Chances are you have heard by now of the hot new toy called Smart-e-Bear; so far, Smart-e-Bear has been honored with the NAPPA Gold award, picked as one of Dr. Toy’s Best 10 Technology Toys and Best 100 Products, included in Top Kid Tech Gifts in Tom’s Guide, won a Greatest Products award from [...]

Hanukkah Box of Questions

Yazan: CanCan | 02 December 2008 | 41 Comments
Categories: Mom stuff, games, giveaways, reviews

Have you ever sat around the dinner table with loved ones and found yourself trying unsuccessfully to whip up some conversation?
Or maybe you just want to avoid the same embarrassing questions that your relatives ask every holiday? (i.e., When are you having another baby? Why aren’t you married yet?, etc., etc., )
This holiday season, [...]

A Great Race with Thomas and Friends

Yazan: CanCan | 02 December 2008 | 107 Comments
Categories: educational products, games, giveaways, reviews, toys, videos

Before I had children of my own, I wondered how my friends with kids could remember things such as the names of every vehicle from Thomas and Friends.
Now, my own boys can’t get enough of Thomas, so I am pleased that Briarpatch has character-themed games that allow them to get their blue engine fix [...]

Visions of Sugarplums

Yazan: CanCan | 30 November 2008 | 196 Comments
Categories: Christmas, baby care, books for children, coupon codes, games, girl stuff, giveaways, reviews, toys

Sugarplum Dreams is a one stop online shopping destination where you can find gifts for the babies, children, and mommies in your life! This boutique stocks popular designers, eco-friendly toys and baby gear that savvy moms will adore.
Sugarplum Dreams offers exquisite brands of christening gowns, flower girl dresses, swaddling blankets, jewelry, baby books, high chairs, [...]

Travel Games from Little Jet Set

Yazan: CanCan | 25 November 2008 | 121 Comments
Categories: games, giveaways, reviews, riding in cars with kids, toys, travel with children, videos

LittleJetSet.com, is an online store with a variety of fabulous, innovative travel products for children.
Little Jet Set was founded by two moms who really know their stuff when it comes to little travelers. Their philosophy is “Pack Smart. Travel Happy,” and packing smart is a cinch with all of the great products available at Little [...]

Xeko Pals!

Yazan: CanCan | 24 November 2008 | 151 Comments
Categories: educational products, games, giveaways, green, reviews, toys

Xeko Mission: China is an eco-adventure trading card game where children and adults alike have an opportunity to learn about China’s ecosystems and meet the endangered species that live in them.
This award-winning game introduces kids to threatened species and the world’s conservation hotspots –the Earth’s most ecologically rich and most critically threatened habitats.
The hotspots provide [...]

Gifts for Learners, 2008

Yazan: CanCan | 23 November 2008 | 2 Comments
Categories: Christmas, educational products, games, green, toys

Any book lover on your list will put these adorable Squirrel Bookplates to good use.
Present these along with a new volume or a gift card to the local bookstore, and you will have made a big impression for a small price.
$10 for 12, Isabell’s Umbrella

There is so much I want to teach my children that [...]

Fun and Nostaliga For Big Kids

Yazan: CanCan | 06 November 2008 | 188 Comments
Categories: Mom stuff, games, giveaways, reviews, toys

I’m not ashamed to admit it; I love the 1980’s. Well, everything except the fashion.
The songs, TV shows, and toys that were popular back in the ’80’s bring me a wave of happy nostalgia.
Pac-Man is one of my favorite video games of all time. Maybe I’m simple; this is one game that is straight [...]

Play With Fancy Nancy!

Yazan: CanCan | 25 October 2008 | 185 Comments
Categories: games, girl stuff, giveaways, reviews, toys

Fancy Nancy is a playfully posh little girl who is the star of a series of children’s books by Jane O’Connor.
Happily, Fancy Nancy fans ages 5 and older can enjoy playing with a variety of fun new games from Briarpatch!
The Fancy Nancy Card Game is a jumbo-sized card game for 3-6 players. Collect all 8 [...]