I’ve been hit with a question for my readers. I’m just about all done shopping for Christmas, a few last minute things but that’s it. I was so proud that I’d got items on Christmas lists and a few extras and had them all
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With a lot of kids’ time so planned out these days, with their fun and learning both quite regimented, it is important to let them just be free to explore interests on their own. There are lots of ways to do this off-line, but [...]
This list is short on physical toys, except for the ever-popular Legos, and long on videogames. Did we mention our kids are geeks?
One interesting element: The various videogame versions of Star Wars are well-loved. The movies, which didn’t make that list, not so much.
[...] Here is where the best-of-the-decade rule became a little problematic. Websites are ever-evolving with new content all the time. So this time, we merely asked our kids where they liked to go the most.
Several sites associated with toys were popular, though not all. When I asked my younger son about [...]
I've been trying for a long time to come up with a good use for those mesh bags in which satsuma oranges come packaged. Finally! Pay dirt! They make great drip-dry holders for bath toys -- just hang the bag from a plastic suction cup hook in the shower! [...]
1. HOLY CRAP CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE I HAVEN'T DONE SHOPPINGCARDSTREELIGHTSFUCK.
2. Now that I work for Eden Fantasys, a company that sells sex toys, I am going to have become accustomed to people feeling comfortable discussing their sexual proclivities with me. While I am an incredibly open person, I am' [...]
Tracy's hack saves money AND helps create a Christmas tree even little kids can enjoy:
Every year we give my daughters a Christmas ornament that celebrates something that was important in their lives that year. This year my oldest celebrated her birthday with an American Girl doll theme. So, to [...]
By Carly Loeper, Exhibit & Program Developer, Providence Children’s Museum
What makes a great plaything? At the Children’s Museum, this question is always on our minds as we select toys and materials for our programs, exhibits and Gift Shop. If, as Fred Rogers said, “Play is really [...]
I'd like to make this holiday the Year Of Fewer Batteries, which could be a bitter pill to swallow for my little robot-aholic who hopes to add a few droids or bots to his collection. He's in luck, though, because I've found loads of great no-battery' [...] It's Sarah K.K., back with another installment of Toddler Thursday ...
As the holidays approach, everyone's starting to ask what Isaac wants for Christmas and Hanukkah. (We do both at our house.)
What does a 1.5-year-old really need, anyway? He has lots of books and plenty of toys, and [...]
I’ve been a daredevil parent since the beginning. Soon after Carson was born and back when I still read Parents Magazine, I read that one of his toys had been recalled because the wheels on one of his plush car toys could come off and choke an unsuspecting infant.
You know [...]
A few nights ago while doing some Christmas shopping, I came across the HEXBUG display at our local Toys R’ Us. Being interested in robotics and remembering that GeekDad’s own Anton Olsen works at Innovation First International, the company behind HEXBUG creatures, I took a chance on [...]
After a brutally long eleven hour drive home, we pulled up to our much missed home to find it adorned with Christmas lights. Two mini Christmas trees and a wreath adorned the front porch and door, welcoming us.
Inside, the house was clean and free of the usual toys and clutter. [...]
My Strollers will be having a Black Friday Sale starting tomorrow, 11/27/09. They look like they will have a variety of items ranging from baby gear toys. Also, be sure to check out MyStrollers.com for an extensive selection of baby gear.
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Here's a look at the Black Friday Deals you will find at eToys this Friday, 11/27/09. 
I love Playmobil as much as I love Lego. I grew up with both kinds of toys, side by side. I still have my Cowboy Playmobil set from a few decades ago. So as much love as Lego gets around here, I was more than happy to [...]
