The Nintendo DS – It’s Everywhere!!
March 10, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Life Around My House, Video Games for Kids
I have just been amazed at the Nintendo DS this weekend and just the phenomenon it has become with kids. My family had a very busy weekend and I saw more Nintendo DS’s than I ever have before. It started on Saturday. My daughter does theater and she had two performances. When the kids had free time in the dressing rooms back stage, most of them were on their DS chatting back and forth with each other. I think at one time, 8 kids were all chatting at the same time. It was pretty funny and the kids were having a blast. We had to make some of them put the DS away because they were missing their cues to be back on stage, lol! Then on Sunday, my son had a gymnastics meet. We get to the meet, get all situated and next thing I know, I look around... [Read more]
The Blast Pad Looks Like a Blast!
March 6, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Children's Toys, Fun Activities, Summer Yard Toys
I have 2 boys who would absolutely love this toy! It’s called the Blast Pad. Now, it doesn’t blast a child up in the air, which my boys would prefer, but instead you jump on it to blast a missile up in the sky. “The Blast Pad™ Advanced missile launch system is a revolutionary new missile launcher with telescoping technology that expands to almost 3 feet. Flex Launch tube can’t kink to restrict airflow.” The Blast Pad cost $22.99 and you can purchase it at Unique Toy Shop. I think I may add this toy to our summer fun wish list. [Read more]
High End Dolls from the 2008 New York Toy Fair
March 6, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Children's Toys, Video Clips
Here’s a great video slide show of some of the high end dolls that were shown at the 2008 New York Toy Fair. They have some beautiful dolls from Harry Potter, Spiderman, Nancy Drew and many others. I think my favorites were the Pirates of the Caribbean dolls. The dolls are all from Tonner Doll. [Read more]
“Horton Hears a Who” Movie Trailer
March 5, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Children's Movies / DVDs, Video Clips
I am really looking forward to the “Horton Hears a Who” movie. It looks really great! It’ll be released in the US on March 14th. Here’s the movie trailer. [Read more]
Nostalgia Toy #14 – Classic Tin Kaleidoscope
March 5, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Children's Toys, Nostalgia Toys
I used to have one of these toys and I loved it! It’s a Classic Tin Kaleidoscope and one of those toys that never seems to go out of style. What kid doesn’t like a kaleidoscope? I love it when my kids discover a toy that I played with as a child. There are a few toys that every kid should have in my opinion and this is one of them. A few weeks ago one of my kids got a kaleidoscope from the school store and they were all fighting over it of course. We made them take turns and it kept their attention for quite awhile. Who needs video games and TV right? [Read more]
