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Summertime…when the playing is easy (Guest Blogger Wendy Smolen)
0 Comments Published July 27th, 2010 in Smolen, Wendy, Sandbox, Summit, Story, Summer, toywhimsy.com, educational, Room, Family, Parenting, Toys, Life, Green, Kids FunNo batteries. No lights and sound. Almost no rules. Seems like 1970? Some of the newest toys I’ve played with this summer are also some of the simplest and most fun. Here are three to reach for when the hot…
Club Penguin Party Ideas — Guest Blogger Lisa Kothari
0 Comments Published July 21st, 2010 in toywhimsy.com, ideas, lisa, kothari, pollywogs, peppers, party, kids, Room, Family, Parenting, Toys, toy, and, Kids FunClub Penguin is a hugely popular video game for school aged children. If your child is a fan, building a birthday party theme around Club Penguin may offer a fun and unique party theme. Club Penguin can also serve as…
Kool Houses for Kids
0 Comments Published June 18th, 2010 in toywhimsy.com, Moore, Playhouse, Whimsy, Summer, Backyard, Christian, E., Room, Family, Parenting, Toys, Hobbyist, toy, Kids FunI saw these really cool playhouses for kids on MSN.com earlier this week. (Yes, even the bug-thing pictured above is a playhouse…sort of.) Though some can be a little pricey, they definitely capture one’s imagination. Click here to see the…
Having Fun When “We’re NOT Almost There Yet” — Guest Blogger Wendy Smolen
0 Comments Published June 16th, 2010 in Whimsy, toywhimsy.com, Wendy, Smolen, Summer, Travel, kids, Room, Family, Parenting, Toys, toy, Kids FunAs much as I love our tradition of spending long holiday weekends with best friends at the beach, I dread the thought of sitting in traffic (especially when it’s sunny outside and I’m sitting on sticky leather rather than soft…
Get Your Game On…Together
0 Comments Published May 24th, 2010 in E., gaming, Testers, Christian, Moore, Gamewright, toywhimsy.com, toy, night, Room, Family, Parenting, Toys, game, games, Kids FunWe here in the Magic Land of Toy Awesomeness decided that we needed to start playing more board games at the office. (Okay, Michelle, our Games buyer, did, but still…) The first one we tried was “Forbidden Island” by Gamewright….
Lots-o-Huggin’ Bear - Flash Back Friday
0 Comments Published May 14th, 2010 in friday, back, flash, Vintage, retro, Story, 3, Edition, Collector's, Play, Parenting, this!, Toys, toy, classic, Kids FunDon’t you remember these commercials from back in 80’s? Oddly familiar isn’t it? But WAIT! There was a Japanese version as well? Nope. This is a promotional stunt by Pixar…a pretty good one too. Check him out, from the new…
Top 5 Tips for Throwing a Laser Tag Birthday Party - Guest Blogger Lisa Kothari
0 Comments Published May 11th, 2010 in ideas, party, Tag, tween, parties, kids, birthday, Family, Room, Parenting, Toys, Kids FunLaser Tag is one of the most popular birthday party ideas for school age and tween boys. It’s also popular with the parents in that usually this party is held at an outside venue that provides all of the equipment,…
Aquaplay Aqualand - Tiny Toy Testers Review
0 Comments Published May 11th, 2010 in Testers, water, Summer, toy, Toys, Family, Room, Parenting, Kids FunSummer play has always been my favorite, and I’m always looking for new ways for my kids to enjoy nature and the great outdoors. When I saw the Aquaplay, I knew it would be something my kids would love to…
Iron Man - Flash Back Friday
0 Comments Published May 7th, 2010 in Edition, retro, man, Collector's, classic, Parenting, Toys, Kids FunThe new movie Iron Man 2 opens this weekend. I will be attending an afternoon showing on Mother’s Day. I know, I know…I should be getting pampered but nothing makes me happier than to see my little ones excited about…
Radio Flyer Scoot 2 Skate - Tiny Toy Tester Review
0 Comments Published May 6th, 2010 in flyer, radio, Testers, tiny, to, tiny, toy, Toys, Room, Family, Parenting, Play, this!, Kids FunWhen my three year old asked me for a skateboard, I knew I was in trouble. He is a bit of a dare devil, and the prospect of him whizzing by on a skateboard was little much for mom. Thank…
