We love the new Perplexus, a new toy from Plasmart that takes the old Brio Labyrinth to the third dimension. Perplexus is a clear plastic globe, with a labyrinth inside. It requires turning the 1 foot in circumference ball over and over to move the ball through a series of maze boundaries and obstacles. Perfect for developing space and motion skills in a six year-old or 40 … [Read more...] about Review: New favorite toy in the house: Perplexus 3D Labyrinth
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K-Mart’s List of hot toys for holidays 2010
I got a preview of the hot toys for this holiday season and have to concur with a lot of these. Kmart’s Fab 15 Toy List 1. Barbie Video Girl 2. Cuponk 3. Dance Star Mickey 4. Explore with Dora & Perrito (sold exclusively at Kmart) 5. FurReal Go Go My Walkin’ Pup 6. Hot Wheels R/C Stealth Rides 7. Lego Atlantis Exploration HQ 8. Loopz - Rhythm and memory game that keeps kids … [Read more...] about K-Mart’s List of hot toys for holidays 2010
Off-topic – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DVD
If you're over 30, you have to buy, rent or borrow the new DVD highlight reel of the induction ceremonies of theRock and Roll Hall of Fame. Watching the greats, including Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Ray Charles, and Neil Young, as well as probably 30 other legends takes you back to dozens of moments in your life, back when we lived through the radio and what it told us we … [Read more...] about Off-topic – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DVD
Lego Advent calendars go fast!
It's probably really sacrilegious, but my kids adore these Lego Advent calendars. There are 24 little goodies in the typical Advent calendar packaging, but instead of chocolates, kids (or adults?) get little Lego characters, or tiny city objects to put together. I personally like the City series best, since the objects actually have something to do with the season, like little … [Read more...] about Lego Advent calendars go fast!
I’m judging Balloon Time’s contest – win a Disney Cruise
We've long used Balloon Time cannisters of helium in our house to fill balloons for parties. Actually, I'm a total cheapskate, so instead of throwing out those metallic balloons of hearts or Mickey Mouse people give for birthdays, I let the rest of the air out when they are "dead" and save the balloon for next time. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but I hate throwing more stuff into … [Read more...] about I’m judging Balloon Time’s contest – win a Disney Cruise