If you're new here, I hope you'll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won't miss any fantastic giveaways! :)I know it’s 2012… this is the last addition to my gift guide (I was asked to delay the post until now).  :) Emma and I did something really fun last week.  We designed our own stuffed...

The Fun Fort from The Happy Kid Company! What kid doesn’t love to make forts?  Emma and I have made a couple before, but they were definitely not durable – they fell down after 10 minutes or less.  Maybe it’s my fort-building skills… they must be nonexistent.  ;-)  Try...

A Rockin’ Rider Deluxe Talking Spring Horse from Tek Nek Toys! I have always wanted a spring horse!  Okay, I mean when I was a kid I wanted one.  ;-)  But I still think they are the coolest toys ever, and was beyond thrilled when I was given the opportunity to review one!  My horse-crazy...

I was first introduced to the first Zumba Fitness game by my sister, who purchased the PS3 version.  She let me try it out and I loved it.  I had been eyeing it on Amazon ever since it had first been released, wondering if I would like it but unable to spend the $40 it cost without trying it first. ...

The Mindflex Duel Game by Mattel! I was skeptical when I first heard about the Mindflex game.  Moving a ball with your mind?  Really?  There are definitely mixed reviews on this – some people are wowed by the fact that they didn’t know they were psychokinetic (ha!), and others say (rather...

Hot Wheels Wall Tracks from Mattel! These Hot Wheels Wall Tracks are super popular right now, and are at the top of many boys’ Christmas lists.  Okay, I’m sure a few girls want them, too (I know I did as a kid!).  These playsets appeal greatly to parents – who doesn’t like...

Cardboard playhouses from Box Creations! Box Creations has a great selection of playhouses at an affordable price – only $29.99 each!  You’ll find a castle, cottage, princess carriage, space shuttle, patrol tank, Noah’s Ark (with animals!), and pirate ship playhouse. Thanks to...

Felt Activity/Quiet Books at Betty Lukens! I’ve always wanted a quiet book for my daughter, something she can play with while waiting in the doctor’s office, at church, or during any times we need quiet.  I’ve seen them for sale at a few different places but they’ve always...

The HABA Pushing Animal Flapping Frank toy from Maukilo! Push toys like this are always extremely popular with babies and toddlers.  My kids are no exception!  In fact, I had to get two push toys just so they wouldn’t fight over this one!  And don’t forget that my daughter is 3 and...

The Lamaze Farmer Fred Learn-to-Dress Activity Doll from Learning Curve! Activity dolls like this are great for teaching your toddler basic skills!  Farmer Fred gives kids a chance to learn to button one shoulder strap, secure with velcro on the other shoulder strap, zip and unzip his fanny pack...

One of four award-winning personalized, customized character books (and EBOOKS!) by Champion Me!  Not only is the book personalized for your child, you can customize the character to look just like him or her, and you can customize the clothing as well! I was completely taken with Champion Me as...

John Deere 8″ Monster Treads Shake ‘n Sounds Vehicles! Realistic vehicles like these have always been popular with kids of all ages, especially dump trucks like the one we received thanks to Learning Curve! Although 8 inches sounds small, this is a hefty little truck, the perfect size...

The Anybook Reader from Franklin Publishers! This is one of my favorite gift ideas for a kid.  It’s especially perfect coming from a loved one who isn’t able to be with their grandchild or niece or nephew very often, but is also great for those times when you aren’t able to read...

Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes PC Game (Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS x 10.6 Snow Leopard) This was my first introduction to Nancy Drew PC games, and I have to tell you I am hooked!  I’m not even a gamer really, either.  It was so much fun stepping into Nancy’s shoes!  The first thing that...