Kindergartener and first graders spend all day busy learning skills that are built upon in upper grades. The best holiday gifts allow them to learn and practice the things they’re learning in a fun hands-on way. Here are my picks for the best gifts I’d give to a 5 or 6 year old. GIVEAWAY: LeapPad ($99.99)—…
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Red Envelope: High quality gifts that arrive on schedule
Red Envelope has always been a site that I’ve loved browsing for beautiful high quality gifts for all ages. It’s a place where I know I can get something special that will last for a very long time with hassle free shopping and peace of mind that it will arrive on its scheduled date. Two years…
Preschool Gift Guide 2011
Imaginative preschoolers need to balance time between imaginative play and using screens to help them practice developing skills. Interactive apps and digital devices help engage and encourage reluctant learners but there’s a whole world to explore and my picks are designed to do just that! GIVEAWAY: LeapFrog My Own Story Time Pad ($29.99)—…
2011 Holiday Gift Guides & Tech Toy Wish List Tips
What are the most sought after tech items for everyone on your list this holiday season? I’ll help you wade through this season’s selections in this year’s holiday gift guides! With 5 guides arranged by age group, I’ll have my favorite age appropriate picks for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders, grades 2-3, tweens, and…
7 Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping
Today SafetyWeb.comis here to share some simple and easy tips to keep you safe online as you begin making purchases for the holiday shopping season. With just over two months left until Christmas, many people are already thinking about holiday shopping. In 2010, more than $36 billion dollars was spent in online shopping over the…
2011 Holiday Toy Favorites from Time to Play Holiday Showcase
Last week Time to Play Magazine shared the hot toys for 2011 at a New York City press event where they unveiled the year’s Most Wanted List. Here’s video from the event where professional toy testers Jim Silver, Chris Byrne, and Shannon Eis share their 19 picks. Besides the 19 hot toys of the year, there were 40…
Favorite Licensed Products from Royaltie$ Brand Showcase
Over the summer I had the opportunity to attend Royaltie$ Brand Showcase to learn about licensing and get a sneak peek at lifestyle brands and branded products that are either on the market or will be for the holiday season. I have to admit that I didn’t know much about the world of licensing except…
Online Guide to April Fools’ Day Pranks
Friday is April Fools’ Day! Are you a family of pranksters or are you lacking inspiration? If you want some ideas for some family fun, be inspired by my Ultimate Online Guide to April Fools’ Day Pranks for Kids on The LeapFrog Community. I’ve searched the web to find fun ways to keep your kids laughing from…
St. Patrick’s Day Online Activities, Resources, and Crafts
Are you getting your green ready for Thursday and planning an Irish meal in honor of St. Patrick’s Day? Little Miss Techie has already picked out an outfit that features green and is excited to make Irish Soda Bread from a cooking club recipe to go with our corned beef, cabbage, and tiniest potatoes!…
Snapfish Provides Personalized Photo Gifts and Overnight Shipping Upgrade for Valentine’s Day (w. giveaway)
Congrats to @Coriwestphal who won the $50 Snapfish gift code! With Valentine’s Day just a week away, take advantage of Snapfish’s free overnight shipping upgrade that will ensure your special photo gifts will be delivered by February 14 when ordered by 6 pm PT / 9 pm EST today. Use the code FASTCUPID for the free upgrade with…
