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Santa, You’re Too Kind
For the majority of my very privileged childhood, my parents called me spoiled. But I never felt that I deserved the tag because I rarely ever asked for anything. No kidding. I just got tons of stuff. Frankly, that wasn’t a me problem. It was a them problem. Yet I got saddled with...
January 3rd, 2012 | Musings on Parenting | Read More
Nintendo DS Game Review & Giveaway: DaGeDar **Winner Selected**
**Congrats to Danetta Young! You have won the DaGeDar DS Game. Thanks to all who entered.**
DaGeDar for Nintendo DS
by Cooper McHatton
About/Objective: Gamemill entertainment bridges the real world of DaGeDar toys to the virtual world of the Nintendo DS with a game based on the actual DaGeDar racing...
January 2nd, 2012 | OWTK Gaming, OWTK Giveaways | Read More
My 2012 New Year’s Resolution
Quit chain smoking. Lose weight. Retire the Member’s Only jacket. Stop downloading porn.
I rarely make New Year’s resolutions. This year though, I am. I’m making just one and it is this:
To commit to a life ruled by the law of anecdotal value.
Even though you are there and I am here,...
December 30th, 2011 | Musings on Parenting, Traveling with Kids | Read More
Nintendo 3DS Game Review: Cooking Mama 4 Kitchen Magic
COOKING MAMA 4: KITCHEN MAGIC for Nintendo 3DS
by Cooper McHatton
Intro/About: Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic, the newest outing of this popular series, does not disappoint the gamer looking to continue what they already love about the Cooking Mama franchise, and at the same time makes a great entry...
December 29th, 2011 | OWTK Gaming | Read More
Nintendo Wii Game Review: Jerry Rice & Nitus’ Dog Football
Jerry Rice & Nitus’ Dog Football for Wii
by Cooper McHatton
Intro/About: I was skeptical going into Jerry Rice & Nitus’ Dog Football. I mean, it’s a game called Jerry Rice & Nitus’ Dog Football! Just look at that cover. It’s flat-out ridiculous. However, once...
December 23rd, 2011 | OWTK Gaming | Read More
The Kid’s Music Debate on WHYY’s Radio Times
If you find yourself here because of this morning’s spirited debate on WHYY’s Radio Times regarding what music you should be playing for your young children, hey there. Thanks for finding your way to OWTK. If you are in a hurry, here’s my Best Kid’s Music Section and the rundown...
December 23rd, 2011 | Appearances, OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More
An Open Letter To LEGO Regarding Their New Friends (And An Offer)
Dear LEGO,
As an influential, trusted, and beloved toy brand, you possess the unique power to initiate change, to help build a better world, and to influence the construction of fantastic and highly original childhoods. With that in mind, I ask you this: why do you not want girls to dream of something...
December 22nd, 2011 | Musings on Parenting, OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More
Free Kid’s Music: Cat and a Bird
When I reviewed the debut kid’s album from Virginia’s Cat and a Bird earlier this year, a described it as Eastern European-gypsy lounge dinner party music. If that intrigued you then but not enough to invest your precious coin on it, head over to the band’s CD Baby page before the end...
December 22nd, 2011 | OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More
Radio Alert: Hear Me Discussing Kid’s Music on WHYY’s Radio Times this Friday
I’d label this ‘Philly Local’…if it were 1996. But seeing as how it’s going on 2012, you can hear me discuss and debate and defend modern kid’s music as a valid genre of music on Philadelphia’s fine NPR affiliate station WHYY no matter where you lay your hat...
December 21st, 2011 | Appearances, OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More
Meet Kris Kindie – A True Christmas Miracle
It came upon a midnight clear and what do my wondering eyes should appear but a Christmas music compilation album from some of kindie music’s best and brightest.
The album is called Kris Kindie and includes a nice mix of original & traditional Christmas songs from the likes of Sugar Free Allstars,...
December 19th, 2011 | OWTK Kid's Music News | Read More
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