What About Bob the Builder?
By carli
Posted in Giveaway, featured gifts, kids (3-9) on 2 February 2009
Stats: and 9 Comments

As in, did you know that everyone’s favorite construction cartoon this side of Handy Manny is now the star of his very own stage show? The 90-minute musical extravaganza has an environmental theme and includes Scoop, Dizzy, Lofty and the rest of the gang.
A trip to a live show makes a great gift for a child: [...]

Super Gifts for the Super Bowl
By Shannon
Posted in Giveaway, Theme Gifts, college kid, food/cooking, novelty, sports, under $10 on 20 January 2009
Stats: and 114 Comments

With less than two weeks until Super Bowl XLIII, you need to get your party plans underway. Surprise your party host with Referee Shirt Foam Drink Holders or a “nearly life-sized” Chocolate Football. Then there’s this awesome Ultimate Pepsi Super Bowl Party Pack! And thanks to Pepsi, one lucky winner will have it in their hands in time for the Super Bowl.

A Little Like Rock Band for the Hannah Crowd
By Shannon
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, Giveaway, games, kids (3-9), teen, toys, tween on 17 December 2008
Stats: and 62 Comments

Disney Sing It lets your little Disney Channel fan rock out with the likes of Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, the High School Musical cast, Jesse McCartney, the Cheetah Girls and even a Billy Ray Cyrus song. And no, it’s not Achey Breaky Heart.

Family Game Night: Green Eggs, Ham and Frenetic Fun
By Shannon
Posted in Giveaway, games, kids (3-9), under $25 on 8 December 2008
Stats: and 37 Comments

In the Green Eggs and Ham Speedy Diner game, one person is the “chef,” calling out the orders of each dinner guest (the fox, the goat, and the mouse). Players (”waiters”) have to choose the proper items based on food, color and shape, and deliver them to the guests. The web site describes it as “fast-paced, frenetically fun” and, um, yes, frenetic is the right word. Read on and enter to win the Horton Hears a Who “You to the Rescue” game!

We List You A Merry Christmas. . . and A Happy Chanukah, New Year, Winter Solstice, Festivus, etc.
By carli
Posted in Ask Present Professor, Gift Lists, Giveaway, kids (3-9), tween, under $25 on 1 December 2008
Stats: and 32 Comments

Now that we’re really into the nitty gritty of the gift-giving season, I’m introducing a new feature on Present Professor: Gift Lists. Over the coming days and next few weeks, you’ll find lists dedicated to gifts for tweens, children of the eighties, dedicated bakers, sports fans, and more. If there’s anything you’d like to see, please suggest a gift list!

Happy Meowlidays!
By carli
Posted in Giveaway, pets, under $10 on 24 November 2008
Stats: and 11 Comments

Yeowww! catnip from DuckyWorld is the best dang catnip I’ve ever tried. . . well, the best ‘nip my cat has ever tried. When you sniff a Yeowww! toy, you can tell you’ve found the Dom Pérignon of the kitty happy plant.

And we’re giving away three Yeowww! catnip toys! ! Just in time for the meowlidays, er, holidays, one lucky kitty will win a catnip candy cane, Christmas tree, and Chanukah toy.

Give Us Your Tired, Your Hungry, Your Gift-Giving Impaired
By Shannon
Posted in Giveaway on 11 November 2008
Stats: and 29 Comments

Vote now for your favorite post and help someone win a Zune!