Our young testers went ga-ga for this small sized booster/car seat. They loved that their favorite stuffed or plastic friends could accompany them in the car, around the house and on other adventures. Parents told us how their children loved to role play as the Mommy, telling their “kids” to buckle up for safety.” They […]
Sometimes we need a little kick start when it comes to opening the floodgates of our creativity. A blank canvas can be quite terrifying until you make that first brush stroke and then you are off to the races. Fisher-Price recognizes that familiar hurdle and has produced a remarkable easel that talks your child through
We’ve all heard about the studies that say electronic toys and game systems are making our kids couch potatoes. If ever there was an exception to those findings ESPN Fast Action Football is it! This is an ingenious game that combines a real workout with exciting football game play. Players have to really run in
With 24 hour sports channels and more sporting events than ever available 24/7, it’s no wonder that sports broadcasting and the announcers who call the games have become almost as famous as the athletes. We all know the catch phrases, “Back, Back, Back…” “To the 10, the 20…” “He shoots, he scores!” and so do
The Backyard Baseball gang has launched another grand slam into orbit with the release of their 2007 edition. Mixing the pure joy of sandlot/amateur/youth baseball with some of the most recognizable superstars in the major leagues, BB ’07 delighted and entertained our testers young and old. What really struck a chord with our testers is
Just because there is upbeat music with a driving beat and a dance mat doesn’t mean that you can’t have spiritually uplifting lyrics that Christian teens and their parents can identify with. That is the key to Dance Praise and why, for its targeted demographic, it is a repeat winner in 2006. We have all
The game of Bridge has always had a higher than normal intimidation factor than other card games. Perhaps it was the tricks or the trumps, whatever. Out of the Box has found a way to make the game more appealing and approachable with aBRIDGEd. Think of aBRIDGEd as a trimmed-down, more streamlined version of the
MixUp is a great game that you will enjoy playing together with your kids. There isn’t anything groundbreaking here and fans of Connect Four will feel like they are treading on familiar territory. The difference is that each piece can simultaneously help both players, and therein lays the hook. This hook adds a small amount
John Lithgow throws back the curtain and shows us all how much fun it is to create our own book. The software creates unique chapter books as Mr. Lithgow guides us through the creation process, including theme selection, characters development, locations, names, the works. There are four basic titles to choose from, they include Aliens
If you are looking for a unique shower gift for an expectant couple, one that is guaranteed to break the routine, look no further. A wonderful collection of unique songs that feature lyrics that are sure to bring smiles and laughter to the listeners. Parents loved how the creators took a lighthearted approach and through
