Is Apple the Best?

Is Apple the Best? You either replied yes or no.  There seems to be very little middle ground on a discussion like this one, similar to the vast yawning chasm separating fans of Ford or Chevy (or Dodge), and whether cats or dogs make the best household pets.  If you have not yet chosen a side in this love-or-hate debate, perhaps you simply lack a simple guide to the advantages and disadvantages of each. Sales don't lie.  One very … [Read more...]

Ben 10 Omniverse for Nintendo Wii

Ben 10 Omniverse for Nintendo Wii PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Ben 10: Omniverse™ is the only video game based on the highly-anticipated, Cartoon Network TV series, Ben 10: Omniverse.  The brand-new show spans two time periods between Young and Teen Ben Tennyson, and introduces a hero sidekick, Rook. In the new action game, players can play as both Young and Teen Ben, switch forms between 13 playable alien heroes, including new aliens like Bloxx … [Read more...]

Keeping the Christmas Traditions Alive

Keeping the Christmas Traditions Alive Christmas is coming and my mind is turning already to what I'm going to add to the holiday this year to give it that special touch. I want to continue with some of the traditions I grew up with but now that I have a family and children I want to add some special traditions that are for our family. Growing up, the first day of December my mom would bring out our Santa chimney advent calendar where it would … [Read more...]

My First Rubik’s Cube

My First Rubik's Cube For the very little minds in the house, Rubik's has come out with "My First Rubik's Cube". This is a super soft and squishy Rubik's cube that has only 4 cubes per side rather then 9. It is nice and easy to grasp for little hands, there is a built in rattle, squeaker, and crinkle fabric in some of the cubes. In the center of the Rubik's is a ring that has elastics that are run through the ring to allow the cubes to turn … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | Leap Frog Leappad2 Explorer Kids Learning Tablet

Holiday Gift Guide | Leap Frog Leappad2 Explorer Kids Learning Tablet Last year I was able to tell you about Leap Frog’s first learning tablet for kids, the LeapPad. We loved it so much that I ended up purchasing a second so they kids would stop fighting over it. When Kmart offered to let us review the LeapPad2 we were eager to see what Leap Frog did to update and improve the original model. Right out of the box I noticed they updated the … [Read more...]

Top 10 Gifts for Girls in 2012

Top 10 Gifts for Girls in 2012 Not sure what to buy that special girl in your life for her birthday or for this holiday season? Well, girls’ interests are constantly changing as they grow up, and you might need a bit of a refresher course. Here are some trending gift ideas for girls: 1.       Dolls. Find out what kind of dolls she might like. Popular dolls include Barbie, Bratz, La Dee Da and Disney stars (like Cinderella) are all popular … [Read more...]

Victorious – Taking the Lead Wii game

Victorious - Taking the Lead Wii game   PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: For the first time, fans can play as Tori Vega (played by teen star Victoria Justice) in Victorious: Taking the Lead™, a video game based on the hit Nickelodeon television series, Victorious!  Hang out with the entire Hollywood Arts crew and be immersed into the world of Victorious as Tori tries to win the starring role in an upcoming school play against school rival … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Guide | Magna Color 3D

Holiday Gift Guide | Magna Color 3D ******** All  of my kids are into art and creating new things.  They are always drawing, coloring, designing, etc & the Magna color 3D is a great way for them to get creative in a new way. Magna Color 3D is a great reusable art tool that never grows old. To put it simply, the screen is magnetic and the little "magic dots" are magnets that stick where you place them.  You can either create a … [Read more...]

Getting the House Holiday-Ready

Getting the House Holiday Ready Getting your home ready for the holidays doesn’t have to be expensive or a lot of work. The main focus should be on sprucing things up a bit to make the home a comfortable and inviting place to be. The holiday season is a busy time for everyone. With that in mind, you should consider some of the simple things you can do to create a welcoming and holiday-inspired atmosphere; simple approaches work and they are … [Read more...]

Fall Updates To Prepare Your Home For Holiday Guests

Fall Updates To Prepare Your Home For Holiday Guests As summer months come to an end and the temperatures begin to drop, our attention is likely to turn to plans for the holidays.  Holiday touches are soon evident throughout the home. The goal is to make the home welcoming to family and guests during this time of year. After all, this is the time for reconnecting with friends and loved ones. Small Touches That Have a Big Impact It’s not … [Read more...]