Posted December 30, 2007 - 16:04 by Paul Michael
One of the hot Christmas items this year was Moon Sand. But while it's certainly not a bank-breaker, it is costly for what is basically wet sand. So, I did a little digging around (pun intended) and discovered a way to make your very own moon sand. Here's the best part...the homemade stuff will set you back less than 60 cents per pound!
Posted November 24, 2007 - 20:48 by Linsey Knerl
It has officially begun. My four-year-old has tuned out the real world in favor of loud Saturday morning commercials advertising the best of must-have toys. Every new ad has him wide-eyed and drooling. Only once each has ended, does he break the gaze of the TV long enough to look at me and shout, “I WANT THAT!” Determined to do something to show my son that he was far from lacking in his possessions, I developed a system that every parent should consider before the holiday season gets too far underway.
Posted November 23, 2007 - 18:48 by Linsey Knerl
Our commitment to saving money has always prevented my family from buying the current year’s “Hot” toys. Every year that I hold tight to the decision to avoid trendy tech fads like the plague is another year that I am pleased with the outcome. My children and my bank account appreciate it also. Here’s why...
Posted November 14, 2007 - 13:06 by Julie Rains
As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made dangerous in the hands of children (nearly everything). This 8-step guide to toy selection and everyday use includes tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, information about the kit used by Marilyn Furer to detect lead on her grandchild’s bib (resulting in Wal-Mart's recall), and personal accounts of my adventures in child safety.
Posted October 15, 2007 - 04:00 by Carrie Kirby
You don't have to throw out recalled products! In fact, sometimes it's a lucky break to see an old toy recalled, because you can usually take it back for a full refund.
Posted September 28, 2007 - 06:28 by Linsey Knerl
Buying toys for the holidays? Take advantage of additional Amazon savings, by using this unadvertised rebate!
Posted June 28, 2007 - 17:12 by Andrea Dickson
I've pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to stop buying Chinese goods. This is a tough one for me, mostly because so much of the cheap stuff I love to buy comes from China, and I really like China and would like to see the country succeed. However, one headline after another is screaming to me that I need to seriously consider the source of what I am buying before I buy it. You too should consider keeping an eye out for the following:
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