Wild Planet Spy Video Car

Ok, I confess,  “spy” equipment sold as gifts for kids, used to make me go… “Hmmm… now, why would any kid need this?” Why would a kid want to spy on anything, especially in the dark? Sounded too suspicious for me. Well, I have a good answer now, as we’re getting this very system for [...]

On-Task On-Time For Kids

Here’s a gift for kids that will make parents happy. In fact, it’s probably best given to children by their parents. As a Mom, I know just how difficult it can be to battle with your child when you’re in a hurry. Take this morning in our household, for example. Dad in a hurry, to [...]

Fly and Learn Globe

Traveling around the world is something that never fails to excite children. Now, getting them a trip abroad as a gift would be probably be appreciated but might be a bit out of your budget range for that next birthday party Here’s a cool alternative – and trust me, any kid aged 5 to 12 [...]

Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board

What an awesome gift for artistically inclined children – and if you hurry, you can still have it shipped to them by Christmas. So, what does this board do? It’s a special lights-on board, where kids draw with six glowing neon markers and have their creation lit up like a real neon sign. Yes, it [...]

Hasbro Biggest Littlest Pet Shop Playset

Hasbro’s Littlest Pet Shop series is a major hit this year, high up on the lists of bestselling toys on Amazon. It’s a nice little twist on the old concept of a dollhouse, with miniature pets replacing human-like dolls, and a variety of “houses” including a pet shop, medical center, gym and even an entire [...]

Explore the World: EyeClops Bionic Eye

There is a list of cool instruments parents feel inquisitive young minds can benefit from. Telescopes and microscopes are both high on the list. I remember my own excitement when I received my own microscope as a child. I spent hours upon hours preparing interesting samples to view, then sat down crouching over the black [...]

Air Hogs Havoc Heli

This gadget is absolutely amazing. For years, my husband had wanted a remote controlled flying helicopter (“a very educational toy that will be teach our kids important skills”…) They used to be too pricey for us, though. Until last year, when my parents-in-law visited China and brought back that little flying gadget! It was amazing [...]

Best Melissa and Doug Puzzles

Melissa and Doug has become synonym with quality toys for kids, particularly wooden toys. This company excels in making quality toys that bring back memories of the days when craftsmen took pride in toy making and delivered unique and well thought-out pieces that lasted for generations. When you get a set of blocks or a [...]