Lifestyle
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Community Partners as the Power of We
Are today’s kids more entitled than in past generations? With our society as a whole putting value on money, image and fame more than inherent principles like self-acceptance, affiliation, and community, why wouldn’t our future generations be narcissistic? I am writing not to complain, but bring a major concern for parents and our nation to light. This can change if we make a concerted effort to looking outward at “We” instead of look inward at what we have and don’t have, known as “Me.” With our busy schedules, it easy to overlook the importance of community service in our lives and our family’s lives. Serving the community teaches kids responsibility not only for…
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Holiday Showcase: Skylanders Giants
You know you live in a house full of gamers when you personally know the staff at your local GameStop. As I walk around the game store, I found the Skylanders figures cute. I wasn’t really sure how they were incorporated in a video game, but I noticed that Activision publishes this game, so they probably know what they are doing. It should be noted that I am NOT a gamer. 😉 I was quickly educated that Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure combined a physical and digital toy experience, redefining a new model of children’s play. With the success of the Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure comes a new saga for this video game. The sequel, Skylanders…
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Holiday Showcase: Crayola
Are you raising the next Pablo Picasso or Banksy? Then, look no further than Crayola for your hliday shopping! From, painting to digital art to spray painting your mark, Crayola has brought their signature line to the holidays. First, watch the Color Wonder Light Up Paint Palette ignite children’s creativity as the palette changes color depending on what mess-free clear paint is selected. As your kids are letting their imagination run wild, parents will appreciate that the mess-free Color Wonder paint only appears on the special Color Wonder paper and not on anything else. Next, kids can now experience digital art on the iPad with Crayola’s DigiTools! Crayola’s DigiTools are…
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Holiday Showcase: PinyPon
Pinypon is huge in Europe, and they are just starting to hit the shelves in the US nationwide at Target & Toys ”R” Us! So, what is Pinypon? They are a whole new world of creative play, featuring collectable, customizable mini dolls, pets, play sets and vehicles. The target ages for Pinypon are girls 4-7 years old. Not only is Pinypon cute and colorful they are reasonably priced from $2.99-$29.99. Changing hairstyles, facial expressions and outfits… including accessories is a snap. 😉 Pinypons are a little larger than Polly Pocket, but much smaller than Barbie. There are super small parts (perfect for choking), so I would only recommend it to mature 3-year-olds+.…
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Holiday Showcase: HEXBUG Warriors
The popular HEXBUG® has a new creature in town called HEXBUG Warriors Battling Robots. These futuristic fighters are micro robots that use the physics of vibration, similar to the famed patented HEXBUG Nano, to propel forward and challenge competitors in the Battle Arena and Stadium. “The HEXBUG Warriors Battling Robots has customizable armor, damage indicator lights and shock sensors, that give kids an interactive ways to play,” said Lindsey Carlin, director of communication of Innovation First Labs, Inc. For kids ages 6 and older, HEXBUG Warriors Battling Robots come in four colors – red, yellow, blue and green – representing four dueling science academies from the year 2087. Kids can outfit each…
