Hello, Dolly!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, August 27, 2010
At the store recently, I grabbed a birthday gift for a niece—a tiny little Strawberry Shortcake doll.
I had these same dolls as a girl and when I sniffed the plastic case, a wave of memories washed over me. My sister and I had a nice little collection of “Strawberry Shortcakes,” and I remember my favorite being the Angel Food doll with her white hair and fresh scent.
I’m looking forward to more of... READ MORE
Hypercharge with Skyball
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Today, I took an impromptu trip to Target with a friend and found myself in the toy section. That’s not someplace I hang out much lately, so I’m not up to date on all of the latest toy crazes. While waiting for her to browse, I picked up a Skyball which is reputed to be the “highest bouncing ball ever made”. Well, needless to say, the blue Skyball was so addictive that it made its way into my cart... READ MORE
A Happy Bargain
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, July 16, 2010
My husband called this afternoon and told me that he was going to come home from work early, trade his car for my bigger one, and go out and pick up a surprise.
“A surprise?” I asked, thinking quickly about what large items could be exciting for me.
But the surprise wasn’t for me, he told me. It was for Camilla.
Ah! That explained his gleeful tone - my husband loves to delight his little girl.
Camilla... READ MORE
Tackling Toy Turmoil
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Homemaking on Tuesday, June 29, 2010
I feel blessed because in our current house with our current sleeping situation, we’re able to have a play room.
It’s great having a room that’s completely dedicated to housing the toys. It makes tidying up easy, as I can just toss toys in there as I find them.
But I’m telling you, that room is a pit. Most of the time, it’s nearly impossible to walk across it without maiming yourself on a small piece... READ MORE
Bubbles for Babes
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Reviews on Friday, June 11, 2010
When my kids are in my hair and I want them out of it, I’ve got a great solution.
“Hey kids!” I say. “Want to go outside and blow bubbles?”
They always say yes, so I send them out on the back deck and they play with their bubbles. Often they stay out there for most of an hour.
“But wait!” I can hear you protesting. “How can you let a one-year-old and a three-year-old play with bubbles by themselves?... READ MORE
Chummy
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Just me on Wednesday, May 19, 2010
“It’s a sleeping bag! It’s a stuffed toy! IT’S A SHARK!” reads the promo material.
Here’s a product designed, in the words of its creator, “to make [misunderstood] sharks more cuddly.”
Not sure reminding us that they’ll eat us is the way, but it made me laugh.
If it cost about $30, I would be tempted to buy this fine item for my niece and nephews—not really for them, but to horrify my brother-in-law.
But at $200, I find I can resist.
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
