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Cooking Mama: World Kitchen

Cooking Mama World Kitchen is the latest installment in the popular and kooky Cooking Mama series of games. The game’s basics remain the same—prepare and cook recipes under the guidance of Mama—but new 3D graphics, gameplay modes and mini-games add a fresh take to this culinary cutie
Top Toys for Keeping Kids Active

In today's world, a child's life is filled with screens (phones, TV, computers, handheld games). Parents often ask us how they can keep their child active during play - they don't want to raise a couch potato. You don't want to force your kids to exercise but enjoy it naturally in the world of play, something they will have fun doing.
Caring Corners Mrs. Goodbee's Talking Doll House

As a mom, I love finding toys and other great children's products that promote social responsibility and teach our children how to be loving and caring. When I first saw the Caring Corners "Mrs. Goodbee" Talking Doll House and all of its amazing features, I knew I would want to share the information with you.
Re-gifting Without Shame

As the mother of two young children and recipient of many odd, duplicate, or "way too cute" gifts, I have become a "regifter". There, I've said it. Whether regifting is your answer to a penny-pinched shopping season, you're a chronic regifter, or if you truly believe some one else will covet the copper pumpkin potpourri holder you received last year - here are some tips for removing the "tacky" taboo from this timeless holiday tradition.
Hot Wheels Turbo Driver

I grew up in Mansfield Ohio, the home of the Mid-Ohio races so I have a true love of fast cars, which I have imparted in both of my children. My kids and I love going go carting in the summer and my son is a huge NASCAR fan. So, when we all first saw the Hot WheelsTurbo Driver which allows us to go on-line at
Gaming Without Fear

Video games are everywhere. You'd think with all of this distraction and hype that parents would want to learn more about what was going on in these virtual worlds consuming their kids, but alas, it seems to have the opposite effect. Increasingly parents trust their kids to make appropriate gaming choices and find a comfort in the moments of silence these video games afford them. I, however, refuse to be left in the cyberdust of my tech-savvy kids. Through my work in the toy industry and research on the topic of gaming, I've learned that some video games can actually help kids learn important skills and, when…
Clickables

Here's where you'll find new toys my children and I are adding to our playroom... or recommending you add into yours. And be sure to let me know what you think of them! I can't wait to hear from you!
Carpooling

It's back to school time and families everywhere are getting back into the swing of managing busy schedules and commuting needs. As you embark on your carpooling duties - or prepare your child to be a good passenger - there are some things you can keep in mind to keep things on time and at ease.