by Barbara Spalding | May 28, 2013 | Articles, Scientific Discovery
When I hear “McDonald’s” I think of much more than the Chicken McNuggets and Big Macs. It takes me back to my childhood – spending playful afternoons with my cousins on the old McDonald’s Grimace playground. I remember birthday parties and waiting for the...
by Barbara Spalding | May 22, 2013 | Articles, Parking Lot, Toys & Tech
Oh the places you can take your doll and your doll can take you!! Recently, Victoria and I had the great pleasure of visiting, touring and celebrating with Alexander Doll Company in New York City. HAPPY 90TH!! This was a very special day (despite someone’s...
by Barbara Spalding | May 1, 2013 | Articles, Toys & Tech
I’ve been that mom, standing in the toy isle poking and playing with all the “smart” toys… for well over an hour. I’ve done it twice now – just before the holiday season, trying to decide if the options on the shelf really made sense. In both cases –...
by Barbara Spalding | Apr 30, 2013 | Toys & Tech
I had the great pleasure of attending the The Big Toy Book Baby Palooza this month and meeting some amazing brands that support our children’s development and learning needs. It was a play date without the little ones and yes, this event was mostly geared toward...
by Barbara Spalding | Apr 22, 2013 | Articles, Scientific Discovery
So you had the best Pinterest intentions, and perhaps you even got off on a good start – buying healthy ingredients or downloading cool craft ideas… but then Mondays are Mondays after-all and if you are like me – it just came too soon to really see...
