by Nicole Etolen | Oct 30, 2012 | Kids & Family
Every now and then, a toy and book store comes along that offers way more than just the latest fads in action figures or character-based board games. A store with a passion for finding only the best books, toys and games that both educate, entertain, or bring a little...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 29, 2012 | Kids & Family
Last week, I told you all about the new line of cooperative games from Peaceable Kingdom in my Willy’s Wiggly Web review. In case you missed it (you could always go read it now, hint hint), cooperative games involve working together as a team to defeat a common...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 23, 2012 | Kids & Family
I have to say, I am loving Peaceable Kingdom’s crop of cooperative games that have come out recently! For years, Jacob and I have played against each other in games. Sometimes, though, I thought it would be nice to work together as a team against a common...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 17, 2012 | Kids & Family
This past weekend, Jacob and I took advantage of a lazy Sunday by playing a few games together. It’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to just sit around the house hanging out and playing. One of the games we played was Morphology Jr from Morphology...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 16, 2012 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
When HalloweenCostumes.com asked me if I wanted to work with them again on a review (I did Mad Hatter with them last year, and they’re such a pleasure to work with, I of course said yes), I grabbed Jake and had him dig through their huge site to choose...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 12, 2012 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
I’ve always been a fan of Hallmark for cool holiday decorations, but until recently I never realized how much fun stuff they have for Halloween. Many years ago, I used to go all out decorating for Halloween, but then we moved to a place where kids never come,...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 10, 2012 | Kids & Family
Children in Japan have been enjoying Tomy’s line of trains, vehicles, and playsets for longer than I’ve been alive. Now, the Tomica line is coming to the US to thrill and delight children over here! Jacob and I had a chance to check out one of the newest...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 10, 2012 | Kids & Family
Educational Insights is working hard to reach 50,000 fans, and they need your help! For every 1,000 fans they get, they’ll choose one lucky winner to win a prize pack worth $500! When they hit 50,000 fans, EI will reward ALL of their fans! I absolutely love...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 8, 2012 | Health & Beauty, Kids & Family, Poconos
Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons. The stinging bugs die off or go into hibernation (or whatever it is that stinging bugs do during the winter), the leaves turn beautiful shades before they vanish for the winter, and the temperatures are friendly enough...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 30, 2012 | Entertainment, Kids & Family
In anticipation of the release of Cinderella: Diamond Edition on Tuesday 10/2, Disney presents Cinderella activity sheets to help princesses and princes learn how to tell time. The “Cinderella: Diamond Edition,” with its spellbinding storyline, memorable music,...
