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Happy Birthday, Barbie
MomLogic &bull Mar 9, 2010
The iconic blonde doll made its debut 51 years ago today at the American Toy Fair. She still looks fab!... Full Story »
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Happy Birthday Barbie!
MomLogic &bull Mar 9, 2010
Barbie, who's full name is Barbie Millicent Roberts, was the creation of Ruth Handler. Handler based her doll on a German doll named Bild Lilli and named her Barbie after her daughter Barbara. In addition to numerous careers, Barbie has… Full Story »
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Why Are There So Many Hazardous Toys?
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull Mar 8, 2010
With thousands of toy recalls and scores of sites like usrecallnews.com dedicated to informing consumers about them, it seems time to ask what's going on in the kiddie merchandise business. The simple answer appears to be that most manufacturing takes… Full Story »
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Hidden Filth in Bath ToysSafe Mama
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Mar 7, 2010
Just about every toy had fecal matter, staph and e. coli bacteria, especially those squirtie toys with holes that provide the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. The other issue was PVC in a lot of the bath toys which children… Full Story »
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How To But Cheap Toys
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull Mar 6, 2010
Children are always enthusiastic to seek the latest toys. The innocence in the childhood seeks pleasure in playing with various soft toys. There is a wide chain of soft toys and their families. The famous sylvanian families, their houses, transportation… Full Story »
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Strollerderby
jeanne26 &bull Mar 5, 2010
Now, the photos seem to stop around two years old, the last trip to the mall for that baby perched uncomfortably with a germy toy shot. If you’ve been missing the school shots, you’re not imagining things. According to the… Full Story »
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DIY Felted Toy iPhone
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Mar 5, 2010
When Neva Brasher found herself with a cracked iPhone case, she did what any thrifty mom and at-heart crafter would do - save it. Full Story »
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Parenting Twins
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull Mar 5, 2010
At home, parents should make it a point to spend time alone with each twin. This does not require a full-day outing or anything elaborate. Simply sitting on the love seat with one twin, reading a book or chatting about the day can provide the necessary individual time. Taking one twin to the grocery store and… Full Story »
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Toy Preview: Chicco's New "1 Two 3 Playhouse"
About.com Toys &bull Mar 3, 2010
I saw about a million new toys at Toy Fair, but only a few really stood out as innovative and fresh ideas. That's pronounced "KEY-co"...it's Italian! It's a kid-sized clothing rack with cute little cloud-shaped hooks. The playhouse toy hangs… Full Story »
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Toy Fair 2010: Hottest Toys!
MomLogic &bull Feb 19, 2010
Can you guess which toy will become the next Tickle Me Elmo or Zhu Zhu Hamster-like craze? Check out our favorite toys-to-watch from the 2010 Toy Fair -- and be sure to stay tuned to momlogic next week, because we're… Full Story »
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10 Hot Ticket Items From Toy Fair
lilSugar &bull Feb 18, 2010
A convention center filled with 10,000 toys may sound like fun and games, but it was all about business at the American International Toy Fair. Manufacturers count on the event to display their wares and make their way onto the… Full Story »
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February Vacation: Get Crafty
Boston Mamas &bull Feb 18, 2010If you've followed my February vacation week itinerary so far, you're probably ready to take it down a notch and relax at home. Enjoy some extra time in your jammies and get crafty with your kids. The art supply &… Full Story »
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Why don't some kids want to grow up?
Adventures in Motherhood &bull Feb 18, 2010Five Miami Valley moms dish about the wonderful, often humorous and always challenging role of being a mother including: families, kids, babies, pregnancy and things to do with kids in the Dayton and Springfield area. It has nothing to do… Full Story »
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Baa Baa Black Sheep, have you any reclaimed wool for upcycled art projects?
Cool Mom Picks &bull Feb 18, 2010
One of the stand-outs to me at this year's overwhelming Toy Fair show weren't actually toys at all, but the lovely handmade wall art from CMP fave Cate and Levi. Like their original, one-of-a-kind stuffed animals, the critters are pieced… Full Story »
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Best Toys of 2010 - The newest, hottest, Mom-approved toys for all ages
Babble Columns &bull Feb 18, 2010
THE BABBLE LIST BEST KIDS TOYS FOR 2010 tweetmeme_source = 'babbleeditors'; tweetmeme_service = 'bit.ly'; Toy Fair 2010 is an exhaustive 4-day showcase of the hottest new toys on the market from more than 1,200 companies around the United States. We… Full Story »
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The year's best new easy-to-learn, fun-to-play children's board games
Z Recommends &bull Feb 18, 2010
When working my way through the sea of board games offered at the 2010 Toy Fair this week, my philosophy is simple: If you can't explain it to me in 30 seconds, it's too complicated for my kid. With the… Full Story »
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A few fun finds from NYC's Toy Fair
BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Feb 18, 2010
Yesterday, on the slushiest, sleetiest, grossest winter day in NYC this year, I headed to Toy Fair to brave the endless sea of unoriginal plastic stuff that pulls, push, beeps and make choo-choo noises in hopes of finding a few… Full Story »
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Handmade Snow Globe Party Favors
Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh &bull Feb 18, 2010
While we were cruising around Readymade (because it's normal to stalk your favorite magazine online as well as off... and um... Twitter as well) this super cute toy snow globe caught our attention. It was used at a wedding, but… Full Story »
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Mise en place and the realities of parenting
The Poop &bull Feb 18, 2010
I'd love to read the latest issue of Vanity Fair . If I could find it. I know it's here, somewhere ... We have a "situation" in our household (okay, it's a two bedroom apartment) that many parents may... I'd love to read the latest issue of Vanity Fair. If I could find it. I know… Full Story »
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Crazy Toy Collections!
MomLogic &bull Feb 17, 2010
Everyone has hobbies, but most people's hobbies don't take up an entire house ... These toy collections are the largest and most extensive in the world. At the tender age of 2, Deb Hoffmann of Wisconsin started her Winnie the… Full Story »
