He Promised Me The Moon Dough

Yazan: CanCan | 26 August 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: Reviews, Toys

New from Spin Master Toys, (the company that brought us Aquadoodle and Moon Sand, among other things) is a gluten-free molding compound called MOON DOUGH *no moons were harmed in the making of this dough.
Moon Dough is about the weight of smooshed-up cotton candy, and the texture of a marshmallow.
It is not sticky, but [...]

green start Books and Toys

Yazan: CanCan | 25 August 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Green, Reviews, Toys

The green start™ series from innovativeKids is a line of books and toys for ages 18 months to 6 years, created with the goal to give children an awareness of the natural world.
Each earth-friendly product is made from 98% post-consumer recycled materials and is printed with eco-friendly ink.
We got a Under the Sea [...]

Secret Agents Only

Yazan: CanCan | 15 August 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Children's fashion, Reviews, Toys

My 5-year-old is very much into the world of high adventure, good guys vs. bad guys, and super secret stuff.
He carries around a “Super Spy Book” and a “Dr. (Indiana) Jones Journal” at all times.
He loves his new Aeromax Jr. Secret Agent costume.
It comes with a cardboard briefcase, three stick-on mustaches, dark sunglasses [...]

Milly, The Pinkest Kitten

Yazan: CanCan | 28 July 2010 | 82 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Reviews, Toys

Deeds loves “meow meows”, so even he was excited about Milly™ The Pinkest Kitten from the Aurora World Inc. YooHoo & Friends™ line.

We got a Milly dressed as a fairy, complete with wings, from the Milly WannaBes (8”, MSRP: $10.99) series. The WannaBes are dressed as a princess, ballerina or fairy.
Our Milly [...]

Pop On Pals

Yazan: CanCan | 27 July 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Reviews, Toys

Spin Master has a new line of toys for preschoolers called Pop On Pals.
Pop on Pals characters feature removable, mix n’ matchable plastic molded clothing and arms, allowing them to assume different identities or get new accessories.
We were sent the Pop On Pals Amusement Park Play set for review, which includes 1 pal, 3 pop [...]

Kung Zhu

Yazan: CanCan | 14 July 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Reviews, Toys

I was uninitiated into the world of Zhu Zhu pets until I got a big honking box of Kung Zhu products from MomSelect.
We got the whole shebang: the Kung Zhu Battle Arena so our hamster warriors could fight to the death, the Kung Zhu Training Special Forces Alpha obstacle course for developing Kung Zhu skills, [...]

Sid the Science Kid Microphone

Yazan: CanCan | 11 July 2010 | 72 Comments
Categories: Educational products, Giveaways, Reviews, Toys

We have a new toy that both almost-three-year-old Deeds and five-year-old Jojo are enjoying.
Our new Sid the Science Kid Microphone with Sounds and Music is an electronic way to explore the world of sound. It retails for $14.99 and is designed for ages three and older.
The microphone looks just like the one Sid [...]

Playmobil’s 1.2.3. For Toddlers

Yazan: CanCan | 06 July 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: Deaky Deke, Favorite Things, Reviews, Toys

The Playmobil zoo from Playmobil’s 1.2.3. line arrived at our house today.
1.2.3 is designed for younger children, ages 18 months and older, and also appropriate and safe for special needs children.
The pieces feature bright colors and rounded edges.
I took a picture of an original sized Playmobil figure (the pilot, on the left) next to [...]

Zubels Hand Knit Toys

Yazan: CanCan | 05 July 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: Green, Reviews, Toys

I love handmade toys, and Zubels hand knit toys are created using eco-friendly dyes and 100% all-natural super soft cotton.
That excites me as a parent, but Zubels are also stinkin’ adorable!
We got a 12-inch Zubels pirate doll and a sweet little monkey with a rattle inside.
Zubels have 100% cotton, hand-knit bodies. They are detailed [...]

New Dolls From Haba

Yazan: CanCan | 25 June 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Reviews, Toys

Deeds LOVES soft toys, and I love Haba products. Now HABA has a new line of soft dolls and accessories; we can both be happy!
The line of 15" dolls (Fay Finja, Souri, Lotta, Amelie and Paola) each have a padded body, chenille hair, and cotton/polyester and velour clothes.
They are adorable, and hand washable [...]