If you’ve ever read the classic chapter book, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, then you may love the novelty of the movie version or be appalled that very little of the plot is based on the book but Mr. Popper’s Penguins, the movie, is a contemporary adaptation of the classic story that we found enjoyable. In this…
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Cube Dog: Virtual Dog in an App Form with a Lesson on Geotags
For more information about Cube Dog please visit the Facebook page or download it on iTunes While we love our three year old Labrador, there are times when a virtual dog is far more appealing. If the kids are clamoring for a dog of their own, let them try creating and caring for a virtual best friend using…
Friday Fave: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Trailer & Giveaway
Time to Play Magazine’s hot spring and summer toys for 2011 When I attended Time to Play Magazine’s spring and summer showcase in New York City a couple of weeks ago, many of the hot toys centered around summer blockbuster movies, including Pirates of the Caribbean. Jack Sparrow is coming back to the theater May…
Klutz Guide to the Galaxy, Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVD & More Friday Favorites (w. giveaways)
Congratulations to Thien-Kim who won all three items below and Michelle and Heather who will be getting a Klutz Guide to the Galaxy! Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the spring and summer Time to Play showcase to learn about the hot toy trends for the coming months. While I have so much to…
Handmade Mother’s Day Cards: You Used to Say It With Macaroni
Nothing warms my heart more than a handmade card. The many I’ve saved are like little time capsules that remind me of how Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer have grown up through the years. Early cards were full sheets of paper covered in stickers and crayon lines or amorphous shapes drawn with washable markers….
Angry Birds: Rio the Movie Review & Giveaway ($25 Fandango GC)
Congratulations to Michelle, lucky #20, who will be receiving a $25 Fandango gift card and a Rio coloring book! Oh Angry Birds! You sucked us in with the addictive app and now there are sounds of Samba stuck in our head after catching a preview of Rio, the G-rated movie that brings the birds to…
Tiny Prints Mother’s Day Greetings: Cards as Unique as the Recipient
Motherhood is filled with many joys between the endless laundry that seems to be taking up more and more of my time. With Mother’s Day on the horizon, I was inspired by a Tiny Prints campaign to ask Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer why they think I’m awesome- something that’s easily forgotten when I’m…
LeapFrog Ventures into Apps with new Scout’s ABC Garden (w. giveaway)
New from LeapFrog, Scout’s ABC Garden is a fun app that allows preschoolers to practice their letters on iDevices. Scout’s ABC Garden app has educational features that one would expect from LeapFrog as a trusted name in learning tools for children. The app encourages children to explore letter names and sounds step by step,…
Middle East Conflict According to Angry Birds
If you’re having trouble explaining the current conflict in the Middle East to your kids, break it down Angry Birds style! They are sure to understand this if they’ve ever played the game or watched over your shoulder impatiently while trying to get your attention. And if the tune is a little familiar, think Disney’s…
LeapFrog Explorer Tangled Exposes Young Fans to Critical Literacy Skills Through Engaging Games with Favorite Characters
With Disney’s Tangled coming out on DVD today ($19.99 on Amazon), young fans of Rapunzel and Flynn can learn along with their favorite characters on the LeapFrog Explorer’s Tangled Learning Game. Tangled for the Explorer is designed for children ages 4-7 and has multiple games designed for practicing spelling, vocabulary, reading, and creative expression to…
