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Let’s talk Christmas presents

Posted on January 27th, 2010 by toymaven

I know it’s January and we all just want to put the pain and stress of Christmas shopping behind us, but I got this bright idea to take inventory of all the stuff I got my kids and really evaluate what they’re playing with. Then I thought how exhausting it would be to go through [...]

Make your own stuffed animal? REALLY?

Posted on December 30th, 2009 by toymaven

At some point pre-Christmas, when I was still experiencing the endorphin rush of an unstoppable toy-shopping spree, I read an article titled something like “Top Ten Hot Christmas Toys.” That’s where I learned about Printies Printies is another creative toy (yes, ANOTHER one) that promises not only the joy of creation, but a pretty cool [...]

Liv versus Barbie

Posted on December 28th, 2009 by toymaven

My 5-year-old has no less than 40 Barbie dolls. I’m serious. I counted them about a week ago because I felt bad that I’d only bought her one new Barbie for Christmas. But after the Barbie head count from hell, I was glad I exercised some self restraint because there is just no more room [...]

Pseudo-Creative Toys

Posted on December 27th, 2009 by toymaven

Okay, so the wrapping paper’s in the trash, the cookies have been devoured and the poor little Christmas tree is dry as a bone. There are a lot of new toys in my house at the moment – toys I’ve purchased and toys my children have received as gifts. The next few posts will be [...]

 
 
 

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