Someone Else’s Kids

This one should go down in history as the ultimate “I said I bought it for the kids, but I really bought it for myself” video game.
What parent who grew up with Star Wars could resist getting the chance to battle enemies from the various movies right on their own television screens?
In this game, players […]

Last year I wrote some blog entries in December about how important it is for families to do their holiday decorating together because they are creating memories that will last a lifetime for their children.
In fact, as the years go on and the memories become attached to the items, each year when the decoration are […]

Actually, with this being the 30th anniversary of the release of the original Star Wars movie, there are several versions (of varying features, abilities, and prices) of old favorite R2-D2 around.
Since this blog entry series is dealing with various toys and toy-like items that caught my attention in the Hammacher Schelmmer holiday preview catalog, I […]

Parents, do you get sick of spending too much money on video games that only get used for a month or two? Read on for the solution…
There is a way to recoup some of the investment you made in those video games that turn out to be less than popular with your kids. […]

Of course, this pinball machine makes a perfect gift since it ties in with one of the biggest movies of the year - Pirates of the Caribbean.
What I like pinball games is that they are interactive and compared to most forms of entertainment that kids prefer these days, at least pinball machines get them up […]

As any prospective parent knows, all aspects of having a baby and maternity care can be very expensive. Planninh ahead and some inside information can help anyone save money.
Did you know that there is a website created to help moms and dads saving money during all stages of the mom’s pregnancy? […]

Have you been watching Kid Nation?
I have to say that I have not watched the show, but I did read about it in Variety.
Variety reports that parents of participating children had to sign a waiver included in the 21 page contract that included disclaimers that the children may be exposed to “hazards and conditions that […]

You never know when you will need more blank CD’s or DVD’s. 
In addition to being on vacation recently, I was also away from the blog for a while because I was dealing with purchasing and setting up a new computer.  (It’s not a fun coming home present to deal with a malfunctioning computer!)
Anyway, one of […]