If you are a fan of James Cameron’s Avatar, the Blu-ray version is spectacular but the new Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition ($54.99) is a must have. Fox Home Entertainment believes there are many advantages to owning Blu-ray over DVDs and is giving two readers the opportunity to win the new Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition. Here…
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Buckyballs: Amazingly Addictive Magnetic Desk Toy (w. 3 giveaways)
I first spied BuckyBalls in this super cute SoHo store during a trip to New York City and was immediately captivated by the pile of small magnetic balls that can be put together in any number of ways. They were highly addictive and I walked away regretting that I hadn’t bought them. Now a set…
Virtual Holiday Extravaganza Raising Awareness of Toys for Tots (w. giveaways)
Last week Philly blogging friends Julie and Kelly invited me to join them for a live Chester County Moms Holiday Extravaganza and while I wasn’t able to make it having just returned from San Diego, I was thrilled to learn that they received over 1300 toy donations that will provide 450 local children with Christmas…
DC Readers: The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Warner Theater (w. ticket giveaway!)
This weekend we were guests of The Washington Ballet and were treated to a fabulous performance of Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker at the historic Warner Theater. Set in Georgetown, this special holiday performance features a DC spin on the classic tale. It includes the heroic George Washington as the Nutcracker, King George III as the…
Holiday Gift Guide: Teens (w. 6 giveaways)
iPod nano with Multi-Touch (Apple, $179)- The new nano with Multi-Touch is super cool, super small, and super sleek and comes in a variety of colors to be a functional and fashionable accessory. Features include a built in battery that provides 24 hours of nonstop music, the ability to shake the nano to shuffle to…
Holiday Travel Tips & Free Velveteen Rabbit Download From Ruckus Media
As a plugged in family who makes many trips to visit grandparents who live on the other side of the country, I travel with an arsenal of technology and other goodies to keep Captain Computer and Little Miss Techie entertained and comfortable during long flights. One of my secret weapons is a boat…
Holiday Gift Guide: Tweens (w. 10 giveaways!)
GIVEAWAY: Forbidden Island (Gamewright, $14.99)- Be part of a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to Forbidden Island to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise. Work together to master and play this cooperative game as you make some pulse-pounding maneuvers as the island sinks beneath every step! This…
Holiday Gift Guide: Elementary Ages (grades K-2) w. Giveaways
Zipfy Mini Luge (Garnet Hill, $40)- Last year during the record DC snowstorm we saw kids zipping down the sledding hill on these and I’ve been thinking of them ever since! These mini luges are lightweight, easy to steer, and hold up to 250 lbs making them strong enough for mom, dad, or a parent…
Giveaway: Disney’s Tangled Prize Packs for 3 Readers!
If you’ve come looking for a gift guide, I have to apologize! An exciting freelance opportunity with a very short deadline combined with a BitMoms Twitter Party and kids home sick 3 out of 5 days this week meant that my blogging schedule went out the window! There’s some serious blogging planned for the weekend…
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Preschoolers
Preschoolers are like little sponges who soak up knowledge and are ready to be exposed to numerical concepts and early literacy in a variety of fun ways. They earn best through playing and hands on experiences. They have vivid imaginations, are far more independent than toddlers, and have a growing attention span. Here are some…
