They are everywhere. Normally, this would trouble me, and it might still (see: the ubiquitous Angry Birds), but for now and I happy to witness the success and cultural expansion of the greatest video game for kids, Skylanders, and its related franchise. Here are some of the Skylanders-related products we […]
I’m a little short on the violent-ish ideas. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, I’m a goddamn peaceful man. Still, these select goodies are more good than evil, and each gets my nod of approval this holiday season. A VERY VIOLENT CHRISTMAS JT Splatmaster Paintball Gun I gave a […]
Everything in these 2012 gift guides can, on some level, be considered playful, right? So why then the existence of this special Very Playful Christmas guide? Because it’s a cheap and easy way to squeeze in some more great gift ideas for kids that aren’t necessarily Tiny, or Personalized, or […]
A VERY HANDMADE CHRISTMAS Fabric Wall Decals from Love Mae We can’t afford ’em, but maybe you can! Seriously, I am saving my jellybeans to buy the dolly dress up decals for the Mouse. She’d flip to mimic her favorite Melissa & Doug magnetic dressing dolls on her revamped […]
Books make brilliant holidays gifts. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Every year (save for the last, ’cause I’m a dummy and forgot) I buy the girls each a book. I don’t need to do this, as we get many sent to us for free, but I do. Traditions, ya […]
Despite popular opinion to the contrary, tweenagers are people too, and while I don’t own any of my own, I understand that you, my dear and loyal reader, may have some of these strange creatures in your care. And likely, they’d appreciate a gift or two under the tree, even […]
Being obese sucks. Don’t let it happen to your kids. Get the hell up and mooooove! A VERY ACTIVE CHRISTMAS The Beam Store Pink Folding Balance Beam This fold-away practice gymnastics beam is the ideal way to bring Olympic training into your family room. My girls are still in […]
Crafts come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some require batteries and still get to be in the craft aisle, some require nothing more than toilet paper rolls and a hefty dose of imagination. Here are some of the prepackaged craft products we’ve enjoyed this year, but really, nothing […]
