Archive for the 'Toys' Category

Dolls For Changing The World

Yazan: CanCan | 14 December 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Laos, Reviews, Teaching kids different cultures, Toys

Sabaidee! That means hello in Lao, the language spoken in Laos. I know quite a lot of Lao language, actually, and that is one of the reasons I am so excited to tell you about Hearts for Hearts Girls.
Hearts for Hearts Girls are a multicultural line of dolls; a portion of each doll sold [...]

ZipBin Playset and Storage System

Yazan: CanCan | 09 December 2010 | 2 Comments
Categories: Reviews, Toys

ZipBins are playmats that zip up to form storage boxes, bins and backpacks.
We have the Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® Medium Tool Box, and it is a great solution for containing a collection of 50 cars!
Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® Medium Tool Box is shaped like a mechanic’s tool box and has a handle for carrying it [...]

Elf Magic

Yazan: CanCan | 30 November 2010 | 2 Comments
Categories: Toys

This year I thought It would be nice to have a little help around the holidays.
I sent a letter to Santa and asked him if he could spare an Elf for a few weeks.
I mean I have a busy life! I work full time, write the blog, take care of two kids; do [...]

Baby Abuelita Spanish Speaking Dolls

Yazan: CanCan | 29 November 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Educational products, Toys

Baby Abuelita is a series of multicultural dolls, books and dvds that can be used o teach children traditional Hispanic songs and Spanish vocabulary.
The award-winning collection is used in some school curriculums, too!
Recently, Baby Abuelita Productions launched Javier, the first toddler boy doll in the line.
Javier, wearing a red and white stripped polo shirt [...]

Custom Superstructs Set Giveaway and Coupon Code

Yazan: CanCan | 28 November 2010 | 101 Comments
Categories: Coupon codes, Giveaways, Reviews, Toys

My first name is Candice. Candice with an “ice” not “ace”. When I was a child I searched every gas station in the USA for a personalized toothbrush or set of stickers, or…something! With my name on it.
It was an unrewarding quest. I often wished my name was Jenny.
Kids love seeing their names [...]

Squishlanders Giveaway

Yazan: CanCan | 27 November 2010 | 79 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Reviews, Toys

Finally, an AFFORDABLE collectable toy!
Sqwishlanders are squishie little characters that lives in Sqwishland. Duh.
They cost 25 to 50 cents each and can be had from vending machines or innew 6,12 and 24 multi-packs of Sqwishlanders at toy stores.
In addition to collecting Sqwishlanders, each one comes with a code for access to a new kid-friendly [...]

GlideBike Balance Bikes

Yazan: CanCan | 27 November 2010 | No Comments
Categories: Reviews, Safety, Toys, Travel with children

I remember my “bicycle under the Christmas tree” moment. I was 5-years-old and it had a banana seat and a plastic Snoopy basket. And training wheels. Later it met an untimely death when I left it in the driveway and it lost a fight with the station wagon.
Did you know training wheels are “out”? [...]

Aurora Plush Toys Giveaway

Yazan: CanCan | 26 November 2010 | 49 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Reviews, Toys

Aurora has new cute YooHoo & Friends dressed in 60s, 70s and 80s retro styles.
The “retro” YooHoo & Friends are available in seven styles including 70s Love, Punk Rocker, Pop Singer, Vegas, Flash Dancer, British Rocker and Disco Dancer.
They make sounds when squeezed! I think mine says something that resembles a high [...]

Handcrafted Wooden Toy Cars and Taraluna Coupon Code

Yazan: CanCan | 26 November 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: Coupon codes, Eating, Green, Reviews, Toys

I have a thing for wooden toys, and Deeds has a thing for vroom vrooms.
Taraluna.com has added handcrafted wooden toy vehicles to their assortment of safe, natural toys.
These beautiful wooden cars and trucks are handmade in the USA by a retiree!

The wood is from Humboldt, Trinity and Mendocino Counties in California and include [...]

Haba Toys from Maukilo: Win a $50 Gift Certificate!

Yazan: CanCan | 24 November 2010 | 134 Comments
Categories: Giveaways, Reviews, Toys

Maukilo.com offers a wide selection of wooden and PVC-free plastic toys and games from more than 40 European and American-based companies like Blabla, Holztiger, and Plan Toys.
They have the largest selection in the USA (about 1,500 items!) of my favorite toy brand, HABA!
Maukilo.com has the motto: Buy Once, Play Forever! So besides adorable, safe toys, [...]

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