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Having two children means entering the world of block based building toys. On the positive side they encourage analytical thinking, dexterity and creativity. On the negative side they feel like sand spurs when you step on them and you’ll rue the day that you lost that 1 tiny piece. Regardless we jump in with both feet, eagerly dig the Transformers Construct-Bots and are giving away a pair of them!
Continue reading More than meets the eye: The Transformers Construct-Bots giveaway
We played with the Octonauts Octopod Playset, more specifically, our children played with it. They loved it and it provided hours of creative free play with Barnacles, Kwazii and various sea creatures whom they rescued. Eventually the farm animals made their way to the Octopod and it was all manner of imaginative play. Thanks to our friends in the PR world we’re having a giveaway for a copy of the Octonauts Octopod Playset.
Continue reading The Fisher-Price Octonauts Octopod Playset Giveaway
When I was a kid I loved building things with by blocks. Back then I had a square box with red, white and blue blocks and the only things I could make were buildings or vehicles with square wheels that weren’t attached. Of course that time was the late 70’s, things are much different now and KRE-O is morphing the scene with Transformers Construct-Bots.
Continue reading The Transformers Construct-Bots are buckets of buildable fun
I participated in a sponsored campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for RadioShack. I received a gift card to facilitate a shopping trip and promotional item as a thank you for participating. As a dad to two young boys I know about gadgets. Factor in that l like gadgets and they come by it honestly. In the house we’ve got tablets, countless children’s toys that need buckets of batteries and cords that continually get lost. This year, Radio Shack can help out with serious savings online, in person or online for #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday.
Continue reading #Ad Dig the Radio Shack deals for #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday
Prior to receiving the Octonauts Octopod Playset to review we hadn’t seen the show. I was aware of it, but hadn’t seen an episode of it. Since our oldest has been playing with the Octonauts Octopod Playset he’s been sounding the Octo Alert, rescuing various sea critters and wondering why this show isn’t available on Roku. Parents who are down with the Octonauts know what I’m speaking about the others will discover it when their child is about 3 or 4.
Continue reading The Fisher-Price Octonauts Octopod Playset provides hours of free play fun
There’s a little thing happening on Friday. You may have heard about it, #BlackFriday and you can save big time on some items and save a little money on most items. Sears is bringing out some big savings and will be talking all about #BlackFriday at their Twitter party on Wednesday, November 27 at 1PM ET. They’ll also be giving out some big gift cards so you can lay down some shopping.
Continue reading The Sears #BlackFriday twitter party is 11/27 at 1 PM ET, $200 in prizes
The fourth anniversary of the Haitian earthquake is approaching. In January 2010 200,000-300,000 people were killed and almost 1.3 million were displaced. As a member of the Everywhere Society they informed me about a project called Heart of Haiti that partners with Macy’s in supporting local Haitian artists.
Continue reading Giving things from the Heart of Haiti this Christmas holiday
Recently we had a family cat cross over the rainbow bridge. Ripley was an older cat, had some sudden health issues and died. One of the first thoughts I had afterwards was how do we tell our oldest son that one of the cats died? He’s always been close with the animals, all of whom are older, and teaching him about death isn’t something that I had given any thought to. So how do you teach young children about death?
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