Typing with SpongeBob

What an awesome idea for a gift! For any kid over the age of seven, the SpongeBob Typing Instructor is bound to be an instant hit. Expect applause from the parents as well, because let’s face it, typing skills are crucial, now more than ever. SpongeBob is a favorite with many kids (hey, adults too, [...]

The Chronicles of Narnia

I don’t think I have reviewed any book on this blog yet. About time then, since books are certainly among my favorite gifts for kids. I found a gorgeous gift set of all seven books of the Narnia Chronicles on sale at Amazon and figured this one was well worth noting. I absolutely adored the [...]

Gifts4Kids Going Green

As you may have noticed in the last post, I’m trying something new on the blog – bringing the green angle on every recommended gift. See, my own article on Green Gifts for Kids keeps echoing in my mind. I figure that in order to do my own small share, bringing the ecological aspects related [...]

Perfect Summertime Gift for kids

It sure is hot by now where we live! I don’t like letting the boys stay indoors in the a/c for too long though – they’re young boys and they need to get some fresh air and exercise, is my take. Still, on days when it’s real hot outside, the only thing that makes them [...]

Green Gifts for Kids

A lot of people any more are concerned about trying their best to “go green”. Going green means somehow maximizing the use of appropriate items which can stand the scrutiny of being ecologically friendly. With the explosion of plastic as a toy component, to say nothing of lead, mercury and other absolutely toxic materials once [...]

No More Birthday Gifts?

Been reading this article with interest today. Apparently, in some parts of the US there’s this new trend of NOT giving kids any birthday presents. In an effort to fight what they feel is being over-materialistic, some parents have taken to either donating their kids’ birthday gifts to charity or simply asking guests not to [...]