Games
Playskool Helmet Heroes Toy Giveaway
By the time your child is five, 90 percent of his brain patterns are already formed. So learning while young is very important.
Playskool recently launched a “More Than Play” campaign, which is an educational initiative to share how play lays down important foundational skills needed for advanced learning like reading, writing, mathematics, critical problem solving, [...]
Wii Game Giveaway for Birthday Parties
Did you know that $6.5 billion is spent annually on children’s birthday parties and the average “out-of-home” party costs $350? But if you’re among the 58 percent of parents that hosted their last birthday party at home, you know the planning can be a real bear, to say nothing of the work of entertaining a [...]
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Adorable/Affordable Kitchen for Preschoolers, Plus Other Great Deals
I absolutely had to share this deal with those of you who might have a pre-schooler who loves to play pretend — Walmart has “rolled back” the price on this adorable Step2 LifeStyle Custom Kitchen to $79.
This kitchen has all the bells and whistles that would delight any kiddo — oven, microwave, refrigerator, sink [...]
We’re Pleasantly Puzzled
Have I mentioned that my toddler is really bright? (Hey — it’s my blog and I get to brag!) She turned 2 in October and one of her favorite activities is doing puzzles. I saved the wooden puzzles that I had from my older children, and those hand-me-down items include a puzzle of my oldest daughter’s [...]
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Family Fun Announces Toy of the Year Awards
Disney FamilyFun magazine announced today the winners of the 18th annual Toy of the Year (T.O.Y.) Awards, including those toys that earned a spot on the Top 10 list. This year’s No. 1toy is Invasion of the Bristlebots from Klutz: an activity kit featuring tiny, careening robots kids assemble from toothbrush heads, then use to [...]
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Giveaway for Family Game Night
If your family loves to play games, then you need to get your hands on Cir*Kis by Winning Moves – a captivating game of circles and stars that challenges players to outwit their opponents through colorful shapes and strategies.
The exciting piece-playing game has players race to score the most points by completing circles and stars [...]
Beatles Rock Band Game Debuts – Party at Blockbuster
The Beatles: Rock Band game is debuting on Sept. 9, and Blockbuster stores in select cities across the country are hosting big midnight release parties.
Movie and gaming fans can be among the first to play, rent or purchase “The Beatles: Rock Band” at special midnight release parties at Blockbuster stores in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, [...]
Amazing Camera Technology Used in New Wii Fitness Title
Last year, Wii Fit was the game topping the Christmas list for those hoping to improve their fitness levels. This year, Your Shape might be the fitness title for which we’re all scrambling.
Fitness games certainly have taken the market by storm—and in December Ubisoft is launching Your Shape. What makes this game “not-like-the-others” is that [...]
