Monthly Archive — December 2010

  • New Year’s Resolution—Play More

    From Christopher Byrne on December 30th, 2010

    I know, I know, it’s kind of easy—and expected—at the first of the year to write a blog about resolutions, particularly since most of them probably will be abandoned by the end of January. (Despite my good intentions, I will still be eating chocolate, for example.)

  • Happy Holidays!

    From Jeff McKinney on December 22nd, 2010

    Happy Holidays!

  • Time to Play: The Gift of Giving

    From Guest Blogger on December 21st, 2010

    During the holidays, family and children come together to celebrate many different things, but also to exchange gifts that were made, reused, or purchased. Gifts for getting the family together and toys that the whole family can enjoy make the holidays truly enjoyable.

  • New Game Review: Just Dance Kids, Just Dance 2

    From Time To Play on December 15th, 2010

    Time To Play’s video game reviewer, Jeff McKinney, has a new review on the site of the games, Just Dance Kids and Just Dance 2. From the review: “You don’t need the latest camera-capturing device to turn your living room into a dance party. All you need is a Wii and Just Dance Kids or [...]

  • The Gift Card Conundrum

    From Christopher Byrne on December 13th, 2010

    Stores love gift cards, and according to a recent New York Times article, they’re pulling out all the stops to get you to buy them. With fees, restricted spending and the ability to get your money in advance, why not?

  • Time to Play: Healthy Lunch Box Tips

    From Guest Blogger on December 13th, 2010

    Cooking with kids both motivates and empowers your children to develop healthy eating habits. It also benefits the entire family as it provides quality time and is a valuable learning tool.

  • Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon Trailer

    From Jeff McKinney on December 9th, 2010

    The first official teaser trailer for Transformers 3: Dark Of The Moon, is now online. Check it out on the Play Forum!

  • Barbie Takes Another Hit—Insanity Rules

    From Christopher Byrne on December 6th, 2010

    For years, girls have projected their fantasies on that beautifully designed lump of plastic called Barbie—just as neurotic adults have projected their unresolved issues and fears on her. Barbie is a cultural icon, and it’s easy to attack her, and media eats that up. But in the latest attack on the 51-year-old star, clarity of thought has been chucked, insanity rules, and the only response is a wide-eyed OMFG, as they say in text-speak.

  • Game Review: Hasbro Family Game Night 3

    From Jeff McKinney on December 1st, 2010

    Game Review: Hasbro Family Game Night 3

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