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The smell of Play-Doh brings me back to when I was about 7 – playing at the table…making sure to make precise cuts with a plastic knife…listening to “Don’t mix the colors – we’ll wind up with nothing but brown!” The joys of childhood in clay form. Of course, Play-Doh has really reinvented themselves since [...]
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Review: Penbo
July 15, 2010 – 5:22 pm
Once in a blue moon, I get a toy to review that is out of this world. I mean, most toys are fantastic because they fulfill a need: learning, mindless entertainment, or a few minutes of distraction to help mommy and daddy take a breather. Penbo is the aforementioned: it is simply fantastic. First, let’s [...]
Review: DVDs – a Pooh and a Handy dude
June 22, 2010 – 8:22 am
DVDs are difficult to review: what my child may find entertaining, I may find insipid – and what my family enjoys, your family might not.  Of course, that being said, that goes for all reviews – but DVDs feel different; they are “forever” toys, meaning that they will be kept, in good condition, until the [...]
Review: Graco’s My Ride 65
April 30, 2010 – 8:34 am
Whereas I normally give a description and then a pro and con list – I’ve found that I can’t think of a single con for this car seat (which is rare, usually there’s at least one thing I don’t like). … First, let’s start out with the concept – it is a convertible seat that is a rear facing car seat UP TO 40 lbs! … That fact alone made me take notice, since The American Academy of Pediatrics have now advocated keeping your child in a rear facing car seat for as long as possible. … It seats a child in the rear position 5 to 40 lbs and less than 49-inches tall / forward facing (1+ years old) 20 – 65 lbs and up to 49-inches tall – so it is going to be with your family for a good long time. … Comfort – my child told me that it was more comfortable than the one he originally had (which cost about the same as the My Ride 65).
Review: JumpStart.com
February 22, 2010 – 6:47 am
Computer details: Inspiron M1530, Vista Home Premium, 32-bit Rarely are websites for children educational – and if they are, they grow old really fast.  I’ve been on my share of kid’s game sites, looking for something for my child to play (and learn at the same time – otherwise, we’ll just go outside, play, and [...]