Seven Random Playtime Facts
July 6, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies
Okay, so, Maricar tagged me on June 13th, and I’m finally getting around to keeping up my end of the deal (less than a month later—woohoo!). Basically, it’s a Seven Random Facts About Me kinda thing. I figure I’ll do my best to relate it to playtime.
1. I used to hate to play outside as a kid. Hated it. Would always prefer to be in my room reading a book.
2. If my mom did kick me out, my friends and I would play Barbie for hours. My friend had the inflatable furniture, …read more
Barbie over Bratz
February 6, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys, Play Library Polls
And in the battle of Barbie versus Bratz, it’s Barbie by a nose!!!! Or, more realistically, a really long leg.
Here are the results:
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I wonder if the results would be the same if we were comparing Bratz to the new My Scene line of Barbies (like the one pictured above), which are described as “fun ‘n flirty dolls”. They do look creepily like the Bratz dolls, I think. I’ll stick to traditional Barbie, or maybe none at all. Strawberry Shortcake is looking better and better! How long can I keep her cool in our …read more
Nostalgia Toy #1: Strawberry Shortcake
August 10, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys, Nostalgia Toys
This is the first post in a series where I’ll be sharing what were some of my favorite toys growing up. Specifically, toys that are still around and that are still entertaining my kids ALL these years later. I don’t know exactly how many posts will be in this series. I really am incapable of planning that far ahead. But there will at least be a #2, I promise. Where there’s a one, there must be a two.
Anyway, Strawberry Shortcake was one of my favorites growing up. I had a friend who lived on …read more
