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Toys

What do your kids really play with?

November 22, 2009
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Do you spend money on toys and games only to find them in the garage a couple of weeks later?
For example, my 10 year old son really wanted Bakugan. He has several Bakugan and played with them quite a bit for about a week. Since …

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Little Tikes Apple Grove Pals Farm Playset

October 6, 2009
Little Tikes Apple Grove Pals Farm Playset

The Apple Grove Pals Farm Playset includes three farm animals, Pig, Cow and Zebra, each with fun interchangeable hats. Madelyn’s thinks it’s really funny when she puts Cow’s hat on Pig and Pig’s hat on Zebra, etc.. Hilarious.
The Apple Grove Pal characters are young, …

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No Training Wheels Required – Wooden Balance Bike for Kids

September 24, 2009
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Walk along balance bikes seem to be popping up on playgrounds and parks across the country. I was first drawn to the Skuut bike because of its to the clean, modern design. My husband, an avid cyclist, has had his eye set on one of …

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Sept. 24 Must-Have: Duncan Pulse YoYo

September 24, 2009
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My 10 year old loves yo-yo’s. I do to. The yo-yo is a classic toy that I had when I was a kid and it actually require some skill, unlike some toys and games kids have these days. I sound so old.. …

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Two Classic Toys for Your Creative Toddler

August 4, 2009

Madelyn, 3 years old, is at the age when she appreciates toys that require some level of creativity. Because she is a little young, she can’t take complete advantage of the creative aspects of the toys, but she enjoys trying. For example, she enjoys …

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Plan Toys Eco Friendly Drum Set – From our friends at TheFind.com

June 18, 2009

I’ve been searching for a modern, well made and eco-friendly drum set for my toddler daughter. Up until now she’s created her own impromptu drum set with my All-Clad sauce pans. Big mistake. It’s time to invest in a proper drum set to save my …

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