I’m going to confess something really shocking to you guys.
About fifteen years ago, when I was barely out of grade school…I had dirty dreams about Tommy the Green Power Ranger. And, yes, when he bacame the white ranger, I still sort of dug him, but he was less fun. Why? Because, well, much like my Angelus complex, I like bad boys. And I can’t kick it. Alas.
(Hey, who remembers that’s where Sarah Brown got her start? She played Heather, the home-wrecker.)
Anyway, Bandai America’s Power Up Video Challenge is a cool new contest that rewards kids for playing with …read more

“Learning a little bit about shoes can be fun, and will give your kids the terms to use when describing how their foot feels in their shoes. It’ll also give you both something to look for when shopping, especially because performance and value are important to you. ”
This shoe looks as if it promises a great summer and now the kids get to help choose.
Photo Credit: JCPenney 

Can’t stop talking about pirates it seems and to help your kids get down the lingo, Kim Kennedy and her brother Doug, came up with this book. It just might help to get your kids back to reading! Who knows… Pirate Pete just might be the one to give them them push. Arrr, matey!! Talk Like a Pirate Day is now less than a month a way!!
Pirate Pete’s Talk Like a Pirate

Play & Freeze Ice Cream Ball – Available in 2 Sizes and 6 Colors!
With the unique Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream anywhere! You don’t need electricity, just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other endthen have a ball as you shake it, pass it or roll it! The ice cream mix can be as simple as cream, sugar and vanilla. Try flavors from our recipe list included or make up your own.
Buy one for each of your kids and they should keep you in ice cream …read more

Your kids are probably big fans of this movie prop. Can you remember what movie it came from?
**Fairy Tale Top Hat

Kids are loving these because Webkinz animals come with a special internet code where your child can interact with it. They can name it, make it a home, even play games. Now how fun is that??
Webkinz Cheeky Monkey

“A favorite of young cooks for over 35 years! This working oven helps your young chef create delicious treats that are fun to bake! Make all kinds of hot toppings and other tasty treats in the warming trays. Melt cheese for nachos or chocolate chips for dipping pretzels. For those fabulous cakes, just add water to the mix, stir and put in the pan. The set includes: Easy-Bake oven, 1 cake mix, 1 chocolate frosting mix, 2 treat mixes, 2 baking pans, 2 cooking utensils, recipe booklet, warmer cover, 2 warming cups and pan pusher. (Additional mixes are available at …read more

What little girl couldn’t make use of this? Kids do still hold slumber parties don’t they? They could certainly make a hit with something like this. Who knows, they might even get a little sleep?
Nah, no one sleeps at slumber parties!