I-Dog. You Human. But We Can Be Friends, K?
By carli
Posted in Movies/TV/DVD/Music, bedroom, for her, kids (3-9), novelty, toys, tween, under $25 on 28 November 2009
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When I was a kid, I wanted a dog. . . like, really badly. My mother saw this and decided to pretend she was allergic to dogs until I was 18. She also bought me a plush dog every birthday, which I guess was supposed to make me feel better but was really just, like, [...]

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

It Only Goes To Show What Little People Can Do
By carli
Posted in featured gifts, kids (3-9), toddler, under $25 on 26 January 2009
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Back in the day, Fisher-Price Little People were actually little. Heck, they were originally made out of wood. And they made Little People versions of Sesame Street characters. And I had to walk 3 miles in the snow uphill (both ways!) just to get to the toy store to buy them.

It’s Not Last Minute Yet… But Last Five Minutes, Definitely
By carli
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, bedroom, college kid, for her, for him, games, kids (3-9), stocking stuffer, teen, toddler, toys, tween, under $10, under $25, under $50 on 18 December 2008
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Imagine it’s Christmas Eve, and you’re on your way to a big family dinner, but you’ve been too busy to buy presents because you’re a neurobiologist at Columbia and you’ve been studying proton transfers in the frontal lobe all week. (OK, so maybe there was a little too much back story.) You have an hour to shop. Go. (To kill two birds with one stone, I’ve selected items that are also available on Amazon.com, where you can order through today and still use free super-saver shipping to get your items by December 24.)

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
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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.

Gift List: Sock It To Me, Monkey
By carli
Posted in Geeks and Gadgets, Gift Lists, Theme Gifts, apparel, bedroom, books, college kid, for her, for him, kids (3-9), novelty, stocking stuffer, teen, toddler, toys, tween, under $25, under $50 on 14 December 2008
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Sock Monkey 2009 Wall Calendar, Sock Monkey Slippers, Gift Box of 10 Sock Monkey Cards . . . And more for the sock monkey fan in all of us.