If you are considering a computer purchase for your increasingly tech savvy child, the FIRST SPARK™ kids PC line is contender in the family computing space thanks to child-friendly features. Available exclusively at Best Buy, FIRST SPARK ($499) is a full-sized Toshiba L635 laptop designed specifically for kids ages 5-10. Thoughtful features such as a…
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Fantasma Toys’ Web Runner Remote Controlled Spider Crawls on Floor & Walls (giveaway)
Congratulations to Amy from TeachMama and WeTeach who won a Web Runner for her family! When Fantasma Toys and AG WebRunner contacted me about reviewing the remote controlled Web Runner black widow spider, I was intrigued. I mean who wouldn’t be interested in a spider that can operate on the floor and walls! Little did…
Better Not Lay a Finger on My Butterfinger Snackerz Giveaway
Congratulations to Traci who will be feasting on Snackerz in time for Halloween! In honor of Halloween, I’m hosting a lightning fast giveaway for their brand new Snackerz that I had the pleasure of trying at BlogHer as I ran through the expo hall. I was already a fan of Butterfingers but the new Snackerz…
Paper Jamz: New Touch Sensor Guitar for Young Rockers
For Christmas, the only thing that Captain Computer wanted was a guitar. Trying to find a decent guitar for a 4 year old that wasn’t a ukelele proved to be a challenge. Thinking that we needed to preserve our eardrums and that perhaps it was a phase, Santa brought him something else. Fast forward 7…
Plug In and Cool Off with Brands Unlimited M&M Products (giveaway)
Summer in DC has been hot and steamy as usual but feels especially worse after coming home from a two week stint in the San Francisco Bay Area where summer temps set records due to chilliness! If you are feeling the summer heat like I am, perhaps you need a Brands Unlimited M&M USB Fan…
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Delights Readers & Viewers
The Percy Jackson series was a huge hit among the 5th graders at my school this year and left them wanting to know more about Greek gods and goddesses. It was absolutely amazing that they chose to research topics like Pandora, Aphrodite, Zeus, Kronos, and Artemis for their independent research topics. If your child is…
Summer Learning on The LeapFrog Community featuring Summer Bridge Activities (w. giveaway)
With summer officially beginning mid-day tomorrow, the teacher in me is just as excited as my kids but as a parent, I know how important it is for them to maintain their skills in order to prevent the famed summer slide. Making learning fun can be a challenge between camp, pool trips, and playdates but…
LeapFrog’s Leapster Explorer Promotes Learning on the Go
Summer is almost here and if you are looking for a way for your kids to practice their skills in a fun way while keeping them entertained while traveling, LeapFrog’s newest device- Leapster Explorer ($69.99)- provides handheld learning experiences in a portable device designed for ages 4-9. The latest learning gadget from LeapFrog serves as…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Compilation of Favorites (w. giveaways)
I promised more reviews and giveaways of some of my new favorites for Mother’s Day and here they are! Please leave a comment for each item you are interested in winning. Comments will close on Monday and all eligible entries must include an e-mail address or Twitter handle! Thanks! Jawbone ICON (giveaway) One of the…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Timberland Earthkeepers Greenside Slides
This Mother’s Day treat mom to a stylish pair of new shoes that are great for the environment too. Mentioned in my recent Earth Day post, the Timberland Earthkeepers line debuted with a single pair of boots in 2007 and now includes 85 styles for men, women, and children that feature Green Rubber outsoles made…
