Articles for tag: Building Toys, Hooky, Lego

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Lego Sets for Girls Spark Controversy

Lego released an ambitious new line of building kits specifically designed for girls, called Lego Friends. The painstakingly detailed micro-universe include characters with backstories, fashion accessories, and sets designed to reflect things that interest girls such as a horse academy, salon, and a cafe. When I first saw the sets I rolled my eyes and ...

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Top Ten Gift Ideas for People Who Love Elves

Are you shopping for an someone who loves elves this holiday season? Here are some great elf-themed gift suggestions… Magical Elf Boots ~ These bright colored resin boots from Creative Gifts Galore come filled with edible holiday treats. Chocolate covered pretzels, Fruit flavored candy canes, milk chocolate elves and other goodies that the elf lover ...

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Top 10 Educational Toys for Kids

Every child wants a new toy at Christmas, but parents and family often prefer to give gifts that will challenge the child to learn. It may seem difficult, if not impossible, to get kids excited about learning, but the following toys will be welcome fun during the holidays. 10 Best Educational Toys for Kids – ...

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Ten Great Gifts for Boys Ages 8 to 12 Under $50

Gifts for boys ages 8 through 12 for $50 and Under are probably some of the most popular this holiday season. $50 is the approximate amount that most retailers price new game releases, and it is also the price of some of the top toys this season. When shopping for a young boy between the ...

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Creative Toddler Toys

When I was pregnant I swore that I would allow my son only quiet, creativity-inspiring toys. I also promised myself that I would not let him watch TV. After reading several articles about attention deficit disorder in children, I became convinced that noisy toys and television were the main ingredients in the perfect recipe for ...

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Children and Technology: How Much is Too Much?

Children and technology go hand and hand. Still, how much technology is too much? I have three children, ages 6, 11, and 14, and they all enjoy some form of electronic entertainment. Could our children be addicted to technology? Are kids losing touch with reality? Are children addicted to video games, the computer, texting, television, ...

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Are LEGO Building Toys Safe?

The LEGO Group is the world’s sixth largest toy manufacturer. With the recent recalls from major toy companies, like Fisher-Price and Mattel, consumers can’t help but wonder if toys from LEGO are safe. Or will they be up next on the recall list? Where are LEGO toys produced? Until 2006, all LEGO bricks and other ...