Parents Magazine’s Award-Winning Toys
October 8, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys, News and Links about Children's Things, Toddler Toys
My son received these Ready, Set, Go! cars for his last birthday, and they’re one of the few toys from a year ago that are still enjoyed by the kids on pretty much a daily basis. They’re made of a soft plastic, and grip perfectly in little hands. They’re also easy to rev up so that they can be sent shooting across the wooden floor. Good thing I’ve got my Crocs to protect my toes!
These cars are made by Parents. Head on over to their website to discover some of their award winning toys! I …read more
Same Toys, Different Continents #2: Fisher Price Garage
July 11, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Children's Toys, Same Toys Different Continents
Welcome to the second edition of Same Toys, Different Continents! Kerri and I both have this Fisher Price Little People garage for kids and wanted to share our experience with it today.
Generally speaking, hand me down toys aren’t a real favorite of mine because I’m one of those anal parents who can’t stand to have parts missing or pieces broken. I’m sure my son doesn’t care or even have a clue, but I do.
Some toys, however, really do hold up to the test of time in term of appeal and durability. The Fisher Price World of Little …read more
Good Toys for a Buck
July 8, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies, Play Library Polls
Do you love a visit to the dollar store? I do. And I love to share the experience with others.
Just a couple of months ago, I was with a family member who had never been in a dollar store of any type. I took her to a Dollar Tree. All she could say was, “And this? This is a dollar, too? What about this? Surely this isn’t a dollar?”
And I’ll I kept saying was, “Yep. That’s a dollar, too.”
No, you’re not going to find the latest, coolest, most expensive toys out …read more
Collecting Hot Wheels Cars
April 12, 2006 by Lei
Filed under Children's Toys
Frank Hartman has been collecting Hot Wheels cars “for his son.” Sure? He’s bought more than 5,000 of them worth more than $20,000. They’re flowing out of closets and rooms, covering the walls.
Frank might be collecting for his son but it’s not for him to play with, more for the investment value.
And when he finds some he likes, Hartman won’t let the clerk touch them — not even to scan the price. “I bag my own toys,” Hartman said. “My wife hates it. I’d have a cart of about 20 cars that I want, and then use …read more
