One of the biggest factors taken into account in our Seal of Approval program is the replay factor. Is this a product that children will return to over and over? In the case of Heartlake High the answer from testers was a resounding “Yes!” There are some people who hold onto the outdated notion that […]
If you haven’t been keeping track, Chima is one of Legos newest series. The setting is a world where different animal tribes battle each other for the energy source Chi. This terrific building set revolves around the legend of a gorilla GLoona being captured by the evil Rizzo king of the ravens. Gorzan is the
Learning about the places and the people of our own country is such an important, and unfortunately often sacrificed, part of today’s educational curriculum. Highlights, the people who have brought so much joy to so many generations, has taken a big step towards tackling the gaping hole of geographic illiteracy in our nation. Highlights made
Parents of all ages expressed fond memories when they saw the Highlights name and one of their favorite activities from the magazine: finding hidden pictures. A staple in doctors waiting rooms since as long as anyone can remember, Highlights is now available by subscription for a new generation. In each book you will find thirty
Madame Alexander is best known for their larger sized, more grown up dolls—but they have scaled things down here and testers were pleased with the results. This baby doll is a sweet, soft little keepsake doll that is perfect for any baby or toddler girl. She is soft and safe enough for a baby to
We all know that we need to take good care of our teeth. When it comes to flossing most of us do a woefully inadequate job leading to inevitable scolding at the dentist’s office. Flossolution understands that most of us need a little help and they have designed a neat gizmo that comes to the
Matilda breaks all the molds when it comes to 16″ dolls you may be familiar with. She is a historical doll complete with a backstory explained in the enclosed book. Everything about Matilda shouts quality, beauty and attention to detail. This is not a Barbie or even and American Girl Doll as evidenced by the
If you have rigged up a zipline in your backyard there is no doubt that it saw plenty of action this summer. One of the things we hear from parents with these ziplines is that after a while kids start wanting to go faster. As a parent you want to give your kids what they
For a game that uses Awkward in it’s title you have to expect some cringe-worthy moments to pop up and Tiltfactor does not disappoint. This is a social interaction game that takes place face-to-face, no safety behind the veil of internet anonymity here. There are loads of laughs and plenty of silly questions or situations
If you are looking for a family game that will provide you and your older children with a ton of laughs, super crazy competitiveness and a healthy dose of noise, look no further. Testers played the game with 4, 6, 8 and more players and the consensus is the more the merrier. The game is
