Toyland (A Documentary Exploring Classic Toys)

Yazan: CanCan | 06 December 2011 | No Comments
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I have long been fascinated by the toy industry, play, and marketing (I also like carrot juice), so the documentary
Toyland is my kind of party.
Toyland is a behind-the-scenes look at toy designers and the people behind such classic toys as Slinky, Play-Doh, Radio Flyer wagons, Twister, Nerf, Ant Farm, Kerplunk, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, [...]

Super Cool Holiday Toys by @orbeez and XPloderz

Yazan: CanCan | 16 November 2011 | No Comments
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Orbeez wee little pellets that come in a rainbow of colors.
When you hydrate them, they expand to more than 100 times their original volume, and are all squishy and jeweled-looking.
Once the Orbeez are hydrated and expanded, you can use them to fill your Orbeez Light Up Heart to create a real-working designer lamp.
With built-in LEDS [...]

Awesome Science Themed Holiday Toys by @unclemiltontoys

Yazan: CanCan | 14 November 2011 | No Comments
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Uncle Milton Industries has brought us several innovative, educational science and nature toys over the years, and just in time for the holidays.
These won’t even break the bank, and are suitable for boys and girls alike.
I saw the Uncle Milton Fireworks Light Show in action at Time to Play in NYC this past September.
I love [...]

Cool Gifts For A Cool Kid @TRemembered #abirthdaytoremember #Giveaway

Yazan: CanCan | 30 October 2011 | 8 Comments
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Jojo just turned 7 last week! I gave him a few gifts on his special day.

Jojo loves music, so from Things Remembered, Jojo got a set of retractable ear buds, engraved with his name.
I love the idea of a personalized gift, and even better if it is something that the recipient can actually use in a [...]

Affordable Building Sets From Mega Bloks @MegaBrands

Yazan: CanCan | 27 October 2011 | 1 Comment
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Jojo just turned 7, and he really amazes me with his ability to remain focused on building sets.
Recently he got started on the Megabloks Blok Squad - Fire Patrol Station…it has over 900 pieces and is a great value for under $40!
In fact it is about $31 on Amazon at the time of this writing.
When [...]

@DaGeDar Party! #daGeDar

Yazan: CanCan | 15 September 2011 | No Comments
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We were initiated into the world of DaGeDar with an awesome party kit from Mom Select! All of the kids loved racing their DaGeDar balls on the DaGeDar Supercharged Ball Bearing Toy Track Set High Speed Stunt Jump Track.

The track has two channels, so that you can race your DaGeDar balls! All of the guests [...]

Creating a Peaceable Kingdom With Board Games

Yazan: CanCan | 20 July 2011 | 1 Comment
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My 3-year-old niece is staying with us for the summer, and the home front is anything but peaceful with 2 three-year-olds and a 6-year-old.
Seriously, do we have to fight over what color cup the water is served in?
Anyway.
In order to avoid a nervous breakdown (mine, not theirs), I’m up for anything that encourages harmony.

Such as? [...]

Paper Jamz Pro Series Microphone and Sing-A-Ma-Jig

Yazan: CanCan | 19 July 2011 | No Comments
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I love my new toys I got this week: a Paper Jamz Pro Series Microphone and a red Sing-A-Ma-Jig!
This Paper Jamz Pro Mic is too cool; it can modify your voice with Perfect Pitch™ technology, and has different “modes” like Solo/Duet, Auto Harmony, Auto Vibrato, Chorus, and Auto.
Jojo really loves it; and I notice that [...]

Anamalz Eco-Friendly Toys #Giveaway

Yazan: CanCan | 21 June 2011 | 32 Comments
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Deeds loves animals (especially cats and dogs), and I love our new anamalz eco-friendly animal figurines featuring wooden bodies with poseable limbs and fabric accents.
They have sort of an artsy, timeless look about them, which gives me more patience to see them cluttering up a surface.
There are four different lines of anamalz: Prehistoric, Farm, Aussie and [...]

3D Sneaky Puzzle from Patch Products

Yazan: CanCan | 07 March 2011 | 1 Comment
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Through BSM Media, I was sent a 3D floor puzzle for review! It is a 3D Sneaky Puzzle with a “Singin’ Sea Creatures” theme.
Jojo has always had a knack for puzzles and model kits, but the 3D effect adds a neat twist.
The 46-piece puzzle is designed for children aged 3 and older.
First, you put the [...]