Nickelodeon Winx Club – Magical Fairy Party for Nintendo DS

Nickelodeon Winx Club - Magical Fairy Party for Nintendo DS Based on the upcoming Nickelodeon show this fall, players will embrace the magic within and discover their inner fairy in Winx Club™: Magical Fairy Party.  Winx Club captures an enchanting story and features mini-games filled with fairies, fashion, friendship (and pets) that fans love. Kids will get to star in the new game and design their own special fairy, interact with their … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | Calphalon AccuCore 10-pc. Cookware Set

Calphalon AccuCore 10-pc. Cookware Set It was about fifteen years ago my husband convinced me to switch from non-stick pots and pans to stainless steel. We purchased the best set we could afford... and I fell in love. I admit I had a smidgen of a hard time getting used to not being able to rely on a non-stick coating, but once I adjusted I swore I’d never go back. When I was given the opportunity to review Calphalon’s newest line, AccuCore, I … [Read more...]

Is Apple the Best?

Is Apple the Best? You either replied yes or no.  There seems to be very little middle ground on a discussion like this one, similar to the vast yawning chasm separating fans of Ford or Chevy (or Dodge), and whether cats or dogs make the best household pets.  If you have not yet chosen a side in this love-or-hate debate, perhaps you simply lack a simple guide to the advantages and disadvantages of each. Sales don't lie.  One very … [Read more...]

Ben 10 Omniverse for Nintendo Wii

Ben 10 Omniverse for Nintendo Wii PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ben 10: Omniverse™ is the only video game based on the highly-anticipated, Cartoon Network TV series, Ben 10: Omniverse.  The brand-new show spans two time periods between Young and Teen Ben Tennyson, and introduces a hero sidekick, Rook. In the new action game, players can play as both Young and Teen Ben, switch forms between 13 playable alien heroes, including new aliens like Bloxx … [Read more...]

Keeping the Christmas Traditions Alive

Keeping the Christmas Traditions Alive Christmas is coming and my mind is turning already to what I'm going to add to the holiday this year to give it that special touch. I want to continue with some of the traditions I grew up with but now that I have a family and children I want to add some special traditions that are for our family. Growing up, the first day of December my mom would bring out our Santa chimney advent calendar where it would … [Read more...]

My First Rubik’s Cube

My First Rubik's Cube For the very little minds in the house, Rubik's has come out with "My First Rubik's Cube". This is a super soft and squishy Rubik's cube that has only 4 cubes per side rather then 9. It is nice and easy to grasp for little hands, there is a built in rattle, squeaker, and crinkle fabric in some of the cubes. In the center of the Rubik's is a ring that has elastics that are run through the ring to allow the cubes to turn … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | Leap Frog Leappad2 Explorer Kids Learning Tablet

Holiday Gift Guide | Leap Frog Leappad2 Explorer Kids Learning Tablet Last year I was able to tell you about Leap Frog’s first learning tablet for kids, the LeapPad. We loved it so much that I ended up purchasing a second so they kids would stop fighting over it. When Kmart offered to let us review the LeapPad2 we were eager to see what Leap Frog did to update and improve the original model. Right out of the box I noticed they updated the … [Read more...]

Top 10 Gifts for Girls in 2012

Top 10 Gifts for Girls in 2012 Not sure what to buy that special girl in your life for her birthday or for this holiday season? Well, girls’ interests are constantly changing as they grow up, and you might need a bit of a refresher course. Here are some trending gift ideas for girls: 1.       Dolls. Find out what kind of dolls she might like. Popular dolls include Barbie, Bratz, La Dee Da and Disney stars (like Cinderella) are all popular … [Read more...]

Victorious – Taking the Lead Wii game

Victorious - Taking the Lead Wii game   PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For the first time, fans can play as Tori Vega (played by teen star Victoria Justice) in Victorious: Taking the Lead™, a video game based on the hit Nickelodeon television series, Victorious!  Hang out with the entire Hollywood Arts crew and be immersed into the world of Victorious as Tori tries to win the starring role in an upcoming school play against school rival … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | Magna Color 3D

Holiday Gift Guide | Magna Color 3D ******** All  of my kids are into art and creating new things.  They are always drawing, coloring, designing, etc & the Magna color 3D is a great way for them to get creative in a new way. Magna Color 3D is a great reusable art tool that never grows old. To put it simply, the screen is magnetic and the little "magic dots" are magnets that stick where you place them.  You can either create a … [Read more...]