Article Archive for May 2010
If you aren’t headed somewhere for the weekend, or maybe you’re just about to head out – why not print out this Color and Cut Mobile for your kids to work on as an activity this weekend. First they’ll need to color in the pieces on the page, then you’ll need to help them cut along the red dotted lines and punch a hole on the blue dots, then throw on some glitter and place a ribbon through the holes and tie all of the …
If only we had found out in advance, then I might actually consider going to this…the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Schaumberg, Chicago will be hosting a 3-Day LEGO Beach Party for Memorial Day Weekend. The party will include the opportunity to build sandcastles out of sand-colored LEGO bricks imported just for the occasion. The LEGOLAND Discovery Center will be transformed into a summer getaway from top to bottom. A LEGO beach will be set up for young LEGO architects to let their sandcastle imaginations run …
The LED Pacifier is just what it sounds like a – a Pacifier with multicolor LEDs that light up for unto 6,000 flashes. Of course it is kind of silly, but we can see it having two purposes – 1. Perhaps it will help entertain your little one. 2. Chances are, if they’re sucking on this pacifier, then you’ll be able to spot your little one from a mile away. You can pick up the LED pacifier from ThinkGeek for just $4.99.
As much as Scrapbooking is fun, it can get really messy. Not to mention all the poor photos that usually get butchered in the process! Instead, you can try out ScrapPad which is a cool new iPad app that kids are sure to enjoy. Instead of having kids making a mess by building a “real”scrapbook made of glue, scissors, photos and papers, ScrapPad provides everything you need to create scrapbook style layouts on your iPad. Mix and match backgrounds, borders, stickers and embellishments from professionally …
Before you buy your next iPhone case, consider getting one that isn’t just beautiful – but one that will also help a child. The Children’s Art Project is offering the Flower Power, Flag and Love Letters cover premium iPhone cases that each feature the artwork of pediatric cancer patients from the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The cases are made from premium impact resistant polymers with twin-shot bezels and retail for $40 each. Purchasing a case helps fund programs that help these young patients and …
Sesame Street has launched their very own eBookstore. This new eBookstore is debuting with over 100 ebook titles, but its library doesn’t just contain regular ebooks- but also audio eBooks, and interactive eBooks that contain narration, sound effects, and music, that encourages kids to play along and learn, and finally, they’re also offering Animated eBooks. The eBook titles cover 19 subject areas, including letters, numbers, counting, colors, and cultural appreciation. Currently the Sesame Street eBookstore is offering a special introductory price of $24.99 that is …
The Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Play Set is a cool new play set from Matchbox. This play set contains all of the details of a real aircraft carrier, including a control tower, two working elevators, a projectile launcher with two projectiles, a helicopter landing pad and the ability to hold up to eight Sky Busters aircraft, although only one is included. The Sky Busters Aircraft Carrier Play Set retails for $16.99.
Matchbox’s Real Talking Rigs aren’t just toy trucks – they’re interactive toy trucks! Real Working Rocky, and his pals in the Real Talking Rigs Assortment are all able to pop up and show off lights and phrases with each other. For example, when boys roll and haul Real Working Rocky into action, his sensors are sophisticated enough to let him know when he’s hard at work. By giving him a simple push, kids can also watch Rocky come to life with lights, sounds and new …
Summer is almost here and that means you’ll be needing plenty of ways to cool off. And what better way to cool off with your kids than by making some LEGO minifigure ice cubes? The Minifigure Ice Cube Tray allows you to easily make eight cold-as-ice minifigure-shaped ice cubes that your kids will go crazy for. Just make sure to remind your kids that it’s ok to suck on these minifigs, but not the real ones. You can pick up the Lego Minifigure Ice Cube …
Galactic Taz Ball is a new Nintendo DS game starring one of our favorite Looney Tunes characters – Taz! In the game, everyone’s favorite furball, gets caught up in an evil plot by Marvin the Martian and he soon finds himself in a whirlwind journey of adventure, exploration, platform challenges, and puzzle solving. The game features two very different, but very cool gameplay modes. First there are “Overworld” areas where you can control Taz by moving the stylus on the bottom screen, and …

