American Idol Happy Meal Toys
April 27, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys
Yet again, I fail to understand why the toys included in the Happy Meals from McDonald’s are representing a show that most kids aren’t watching. Unless I’m just wrong (that happens fairly often), is American Idol a show that most kids in the under 10 set are glued to? I was confused, too, last summer when the kids’ meals were promoting a movie (Pirates of the Caribbean) that kids weren’t even allowed to see!
I mean, yeah, our kids were enjoying the American Idol microphones and iPod type toys (right until we “forgot” them at Grandma’s). And I’m …read more
Kidzpace
November 15, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys, Computer Games for Kids, General Play Library Goodies
I’ve realized that, since I started writing here at Play Library, I’m more apt to take notice of toy makers and the company names of kid-related products. Apparently, it’s no different when I’m sitting in the ER waiting room at the Children’s Medical Center. (High fever, the 17-month old, just a virus, he’s feeling much better now.)
I love our local children’s hospital. They’re very attentive to the needs and tastes of the kids they serve. That includes having some of the Kidszpace activity centers (some of which feature Nintendo video games) in the waiting rooms in …read more
Kid’s Meal Toys
July 16, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Books, Children's Music / CDs, Children's Toys
The kids and I have been to fast food joints twice this week. I know, I know, I’m not going to win any mother of the year awards with that kind of nutrition record, but it gives me another kid topic to share with you, our wonderful readers.
Early in the week, after our visit to the free movie, we went out with our friends to McDonald’s. We drove out of the way especially for the McDonald’s that had the indoor playland, with seating for dining (can you really refer to it as dining when it’s fast food?) in …read more
