Christmas 2009 Toy Trends~ Bargain Toys
November 3, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under toy trends
This year retailers are focusing more on lower priced and bargain toys, instead of high end and expensive. Walmart is leading the way with their list of $10 toys, and other retailers are following the trend. There are still higher price tag toys out there, but the consumer is looking for a better bargain for their money. So if a toy has a larger price tag it needs to over deliver on value.
Here are some of the great value toys for Christmas 2009:
Zhu Zhu Pets are big this year, they’re low on price, but big on fun, if you can …read more
5 Tips for Buying Toys This Christmas
December 3, 2007 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Toy Talk
Here are some great safety tips for buying toys for your kids this Christmas:
Swindell’s 5 tips for safe holiday toy shopping:
1. Don’t worry, but be vigilant. “The toy recalls have raised concerns about a number of features on imported toys,” notes Swindell. Check online for up-to-date recall information before heading out to the stores. Look for warnings about small parts, breaking, fire and choking hazards, as well as information about lead paint. “Even made in the U.S.A. does not mean it is a safe toy, so make sure to check all labels and recalls,” Swindell cautions.
2. Be cautious when shopping …read more
Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition
November 16, 2007 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Board Games and Other Games For Kids
This is one of Amazon’s best sellers right now. It’s the Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition.
I played Monopoly as a kid SO much. We just loved it around my house. But I of course played the old version with paper money. Does anyone know what paper money is anymore?
Here’s a description of this new 21st century Monopoly:
The Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition game combines the best of classic Monopoly with updated electronic transactions. As with the original version, players still operate with money, learn real-world economics, competition and strategy, try to stay out of jail, and try their best to get filthy …read more
