One Couple Making a Difference
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, November 07, 2009
Our guests on this week’s show (click here to listen or click on the player above), Steve and Joni Abdalla, are the Catholic parents of three daughters and the founders of Wee Believers™, an authentically Catholic toy company based in Indianapolis. The inaugural product of Wee Believers is the “My Mass Kit”, a great tool for faith formation for little ones. During this conversation, we discuss the... READ MORE
Lovin' Laundry
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Saturday, October 03, 2009
Ladies, I have proof that laundry can be fun!
Today as I was searching for a laundry rack on-line, I came across this sweet little toy—the Playmobile Laundry Room. I have never seen anything like it.
I’ve really been pondering this toy laundry room a lot this afternoon and I’m wondering—do you think having such a laundry room as a normal part of a child’s toy chest might make laundry more fun for that person when they grow up? Kinda like all the people who love to cook, and all the toy kitchens that little kids like to play with.
Hmmmmm. It’s a long shot—but for all the people who loath laundry, it just might be worth the effort.
What the Boy is Playing Today
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Friday, September 25, 2009
GI Joe: My leg! My leg! What happened to my leg??
Goliath: That’s not so bad, dude. I’m in my underwear.
What Made the Birthday Boy Happy
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Phew!
We Beans end every summer with a slew of birthdays, but Daniel’s 3rd birthday last week marked the end of our celebrating until November.
One of the gifts we gave to Daniel was such a success that I thought I’d share it with you here: It was the Melissa & Doug Wooden Take-Along 24-piece Tool Kit
This is the second one of these sets we’ve bought (the last one was many years ago and the pieces... READ MORE
Breastfeeding Dolls?
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Reviews on Tuesday, August 11, 2009
A Mexican doll manufacturer has put out a breast-feeding doll.
See for yourself.
Reactions?
Imaginative Toys and Men's Spirituality
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, August 06, 2009
On this week’s podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we use Rachel’s recent post and the conversation it prompted as a jumping off point for a fun conversation about toys that promote imaginative play. With a broad array of children’s ages in mind, we discuss our some of our favorite classics, including Lego, Playmobil, Geotracks, board games such as Risk and even musical instruments... READ MORE
Your Son Will Love This
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 04, 2009
If you have boys, you probably have Legos. If you have more than one boy who has had more than five birthdays, you probably have more Legos that you’d care to admit.
That’s the boat I’m in—the boys would enjoy Legos for every single birthday, but we already own ALL the Legos. It feels that way, anyway.
Imagine my utter delight, then, when one of my boys turned me on to a new line of Lego building... READ MORE
Tackling the Toy Mountain
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Homemaking on Thursday, July 30, 2009
A corner of our living room is home to a few small and frequently-used toys: Camilla’s magnetic doodle, some puzzles, and a small bin full of rattles for the baby. The rest of the toys live in the “playroom,” a third bedroom we’ve converted to house the mess of playthings our children own.
The other day I went into the playroom to switch out a few of Blaise’s toys. He’s not getting tired of the... READ MORE
Friends Forever Girls
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, June 06, 2009
I’m happy to share with you the good news about Friends Forever Girls, a new family of dolls designed specifically by a Catholic Mom, Kristi Necochea. Kristi shares, “Three years ago I set out to create the Friends Forever Girls, a collection of dolls and books that along with the Butterfly Promises, promote a positive message to young girls. I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Rich, and 3 amazing... READ MORE
Alterna-Toys
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, April 27, 2009
We own a lot of baby toys. They were mostly accumulated through the generosity of friends and family, and I’m suspicious that some of the toys might have multiplied on their own. There are just so many!
We also have a cradle swing, a portable swing, a bouncy seat, and a play mat for the baby. Each one has toys attached.
So how does our three-month-old feel about the many, many toys?
Mostly, he... READ MORE
