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    Valentine’s Day Ideas

    From Emily Vanek on January 30th, 2012

    Valentine’s Day for me evokes memories of making tissue box mailboxes and trying to eat all of the sugary goodness that came with cute pictures of cats on tiny cards before getting home from school. These days kids give and get more than just the tiny cards with witty sayings on them and a piece [...]

  • Giving and Receiving

    From Christopher Byrne on December 19th, 2011

    With Christmas less than a week away, many of us are very concerned about giving as we race around to try to finish our shopping for everyone on our lists. (I know I’m nowhere near finished, and this may finally be the year that everyone gets funny socks.)

  • Storytime: Navigating the (Apparent) Minefield

    From Christopher Byrne on December 6th, 2011

    Sometimes you just have to laugh. I wonder if there isn’t anything in the media or entertainment world these days that can’t provoke adult outrage from someone seeking—and too often getting—publicity. And it all usually comes from one very popular but horribly misguided practice—adults projecting their unresolved personal issues and political agendas on anything that comes in their sights. It doesn’t matter if their opinions makes no sense or ignores the facts; it’s all about getting attention and shocking.

  • Shopping Bag

    Holiday Shopping 2011: The Main Event Isn’t Always Buying

    From Christopher Byrne on November 28th, 2011

    Were you one of the 212 million shoppers that the National Retail Federation said hit the stores over the Black Friday weekend? Or have you waited for this week to get the Cyber Week deals that are being promised? I was in Los Angeles for the weekend, and visited toy stores all over the area [...]

  • 31 geeky jack-o'-lanterns to inspire your Halloween pumpkin carving - DVICE

    Geeky Jack-O’-Lanterns

    From Jeff McKinney on October 27th, 2011

    Need a little inspiration before you lop off the top of that pumpkin? Check out these rad jack-o’-lanterns and then get to carving.

  • Trick or Treat Bag

    Halloween Fun: Trick or Treat or Toys?

    From Emily Vanek on October 18th, 2011

    This year will mark my twelfth year for trick-or-treating with kids. I’m a seasoned pro. I can spot the candy my kids will toss out from a mile away. I know which neighbors give out the full sized bars and which will give us toothbrushes. The boys rely on this information when they are “in [...]

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    Chocolate Zombie Bunny

    From Jeff McKinney on April 14th, 2011

    I would love to find this Chocolate Zombie Bunny in my Easter basket!

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    Time To Play Easter Egg Hunt

    From Time To Play on April 4th, 2011

    Time to Play’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt
    We’re giving away a total of $1,500 in Toys “R” Us gift cards with 75 chances for you to find an egg and win!

  • Holiday Game Recap

    From Jeff McKinney on January 5th, 2011

    Happy New Year! Video Games were a big part of my holiday break. Here are just a few of the games me and my family spent some quality time playing.

  • Happy Holidays!

    From Jeff McKinney on December 22nd, 2010

    Happy Holidays!

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