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Category Archives: Toys and Games
ZipBin mini bin/play surface
March 5, 2009 – 4:47 PM
My son (not pictured here) loves his ZipBin Mini Speedway from Neat Oh . … These very affordable toys are a good find for little kids who collect lots of little items like dolls, cars, or farm animals. … And, the Zip Bin comes with 2 cars (or other item) so the child feels like he’s getting a toy, and not just a storage bin.
Card games for budget-conscious dads
February 22, 2009 – 6:20 PM
However, with just a simple pack of cards, you can play a lot of games. Here are a few ideas: 1. … How can anyone ever understand the many references to “go fish,” without playing this game where each player collects sets of four cards by asking another player for a specific numbered card. … There are lots of ideas for kids (and adult) card games, played with a simple pack you can find at the drugstore.
Holiday gifts for star gazing dads
November 2, 2008 – 3:58 PM
Nothing beats lying on the grass on a warm August evening staring up in the sky and conveying the majesty and mystery of the heavens to a small child. … Celestron Skyscout – $199 (50% cheaper than in 2007) – The Skyscout uses GPS to ID and 8000 starts and planets and then will even tell you about via audio or text. … Orion Star Target Planisphere ” target=”_blank”>Orion Star Target Planishere – $11.00 – This stargazing the old fashioned way, with a map of the heavens you hold up in the night sky.
Guess Who Travel Game
November 2, 2008 – 1:09 PM
Guess Who Travel Gam e – Our kids loved this simple game that teaches kids deductive reasoning as they eliminate suspects to find the last person standing. By asking questions of their competitor like “does the person where glasses” or “have blond hair,” kids can easily play the game even before they can read. … $10.45 (a bit more expensive than you would think for a game built like this, but we did get our money’s worth.)
