by Barbara Spalding | Aug 29, 2016 | Articles, Toys & Tech, Z Getting Creative
Many thanks to Blogger Bash, #SweetSuite and Tech4Kids for the opportunity to review Gemmies, a crystal arts and craft creation. Gemmies are tiny, so firstly make sure your child is old enough and that you have some way to contain the craft pieces while you and your...
by Barbara Spalding | Nov 28, 2014 | Articles, Toys & Tech
A Construction Christmas Wishlist… by Greg Wolbert Ho ho ho, Christmas is on the way and with that come wish-lists and letters to Santa. This year, one of the most sought out toys are creation toys such as Lego, Mega Blocks, Goldieblocks, and K’nex. These...
by Barbara Spalding | Oct 31, 2013 | Articles, Toys & Tech
Before one holiday ends, the next has begun so that’s how we’ve come to talk about Christmas on Halloween. Regardless if you’re in Halloween mode (keep in mind that I’m writing this between Halloween family activities today) or if your heart...
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...