Monthly Archives: December 2011

Book Review: Star Trek Book of Opposites

David Borgenicht. Star Trek Book of Opposites. Philadelphia: Quirk Books, 2011. The are a plethora of “opposites” books out there, and it seems like most children’s books franchises put out at least one. It’s a way of illustrating sometimes-abstract concepts … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Orbium Deluxe 100 Piece Wooden Train Track Expansion Pack Set

Little kids love trains. Prima has, for more than a year, been hugely into Thomas and all of his friends. The official Thomas Wooden Railway pieces can be very, very pricey–well over a dollar per piece of wooden track. So, … Continue reading →

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Toy Review: Winkel Activity Toy

Babies are tough to shop for. They can’t really tell you what they’d like, and if they don’t like something, you can’t really market it to them. The best you can do is pick something that looks good and hope … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Art of Roughhousing

As I’m testing out this new site, I’m importing toddler-related reviews I’ve already written for Amazon. Here’s one for a book called The Art of Roughhousing. Anthony DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen. The Art of Roughhousing: Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay and Why Every … Continue reading →

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More Vegas Traveling Toddler Fun: Meltdowns

The chance of a meltdown makes being out and about with your small children that much more unpredictable. We’ve all been there: things are going swimmingly, until something, for some reason, triggers a meltdown, tantrum, or whatever you call it. … Continue reading →

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Review: Disney Princess Deluxe Music Player & Storybook

Prima has gotten bit by the Disney princess bug, so Thomas and the Backyardigans have a little competition in our house. After the jump, I’ll share a review about our latest Princess acquisition.

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7 Great Reasons NOT to Bring Little Kids to Vegas

Since you’re going to hear these from friends and family, people on the airplane, and while you’re promenading down the Strip, I thought you’d want a comprehensive list of why it’s a bad idea to bring your kids to Vegas. … Continue reading →

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Review: MackenzieMonroe

The great thing about Etsy is that a lot of very creative people can sell their creations with relatively low start-up costs. The Missouri-based interior designer behind MackenzieMonroe produces handmade bags, purses, and clutches for women of all ages.

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Viva Mini Vegas

Not in Las Vegas—this is the MiniLand version of Las Vegas at Legoland. Infinitely more baby-friendly than the real Las Vegas Strip.

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As a father of two small kids living in Las Vegas, I often (well, sometimes) get asked about the best places to take your kids when you bring them to Las Vegas. After giving out the same advice a few … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: December 2011

Book Review: Star Trek Book of Opposites

Toy Review: Orbium Deluxe 100 Piece Wooden Train Track Expansion Pack Set

Toy Review: Winkel Activity Toy

Book Review: The Art of Roughhousing

More Vegas Traveling Toddler Fun: Meltdowns

Review: Disney Princess Deluxe Music Player & Storybook

7 Great Reasons NOT to Bring Little Kids to Vegas

Review: MackenzieMonroe

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