Eeboo French and Spanish Bingo: Buenas Dias and Bonjour!
What a great, fun way to reinforce that second (or third) language your tot is learning: French and Spanish Bingo! Covering six categories: animals, nature, market, colors, clothing, and vehicles, the game includes a pronunciation guide, along with colorful tiles to learn French or Spanish in a creative and enjoyable way. The object of the … Continue reading “Eeboo French and Spanish Bingo: Buenas Dias and Bonjour!”
Easy Balance Jumping Stick: Enjoy, Not Injure
Of course I find the best gift AFTER Christmas, but there are always birthdays. I have never been a fan of the pogo stick for tots, it just seems totally unsafe with all the inevitable falling. I am not the total paranoid mom but I’d like to prevent injury whenever possible even if I am … Continue reading “Easy Balance Jumping Stick: Enjoy, Not Injure”
Angry Birds: Knock Them Down for Real
Angry Birds just got real. Your tot’s favorite game comes to life in this knock-down and fly-high game. I’m in full support – it’s definitely healthy to peel their eyes away from the glowing screen and get them hooked on a hands-on game that teaches real physics (although the app game tries its best to … Continue reading “Angry Birds: Knock Them Down for Real”
Toys to Grow On Panda Village Block Set: It Takes a Village…to Raise a Panda
I am pretty proud that the cutest animal in the world is Chinese. Honestly, who doesn’t love the panda bear? Between their adorable faces, pudgy bodies, and endearing ways (their diet is 99% bamboo – you can’t get any greener than that!), what’s not to love? The Panda Village block set from Toys to Grow … Continue reading “Toys to Grow On Panda Village Block Set: It Takes a Village…to Raise a Panda”
Alex Toys Knot-A-Quilt: Why Knot?
Knot-A-Quilt by Alex Toys is the perfect crafts kit for kids who are good with their hands. In fact, it’s a quaint and charming project the whole family can engage in – just like the good old times when quilt making used to be the best community activity. So, why not make it a fun … Continue reading “Alex Toys Knot-A-Quilt: Why Knot?”
Chasing Fireflies Cardboard Gingerbread House: Think “Board,” Not “Bored”
Why build a gingerbread house you can’t even eat or play with afterwards? Sure it’s fun while you’re making (and eating the candy of) the gingerbread house but afterwards all you can do it look at it (we made one this weekend and I told my 4 year old, “This is only for looking, ok?” … Continue reading “Chasing Fireflies Cardboard Gingerbread House: Think “Board,” Not “Bored””