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Cheap Kids Toys

2008-07-29T10:23:00.000-07:00

Another toy from the about.com toy list that's great for kids and isn't too expensive is the rubik's cube. It encourages logical thinking and problem solving, and now there are many variations of the toy, like ones with images on the side or ones that twist and turn in different directions. Here's what about.com had to say about the rubik's cube.

"Most of us have tried to unravel the mystery of Rubik's cube! This all time classic brainteaser makes an awesome toy for young and old alike. Now you can twist and turn this crazy puzzle, mixing up all the different colored sides, then amaze everyone by solving one of the 43 quintillion combinations. This Rubik's cube includes a solution hints booklet."

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Classic Kids Toys

2008-07-25T10:11:00.000-07:00

The about.com website has a fantastic article on classic kids toys. Most of the toys on the list are not too expensive and kids will probably still find them lots of fun. One of the toys they feature is Mr. Potato Head. It has been one of the most popular toys for over half a century, and you can buy all sorts of accessories for the potato. You can be really silly and creative with your potato, and it's good for both boys and girls. Here's what the article on about.com had to say about Mr. Potato Head.

"Mr Potato Head has been around since 1952! Mr. Potato Head was born as a collection of features and accessories children stuck to real potatoes. Changes over the years include a plastic body, a wedding with Mrs. Potato Head, a TV show and movie appearances in Toy Story and Toy Story 2. This is an all time classic toy is a cheap kids toy which children of all ages will love to own and play with!"

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Creative Pool Toys For Kids

2008-07-23T09:52:00.000-07:00

I came across an article with lots of tips to keep your kids occupied in the summer. They have some cool pool toys for kids. Here's an excerpt from the article on centredaily.com, it describes how to turn a kiddie pool into a giant bubble maker.

"Try this effervescent idea. Start with a small plastic pool - we got ours at Toys R Us for $7.99. In the pool, whip up a batch of bubble mix using this recipe from Wondertime magazine:

- 4 gallons water

- 48 ounces dishwashing liquid (preferably Joy)
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- 6 tablespoons glycerin (Available in liquid form at pharmacies, but call ahead because they may have to order it. Expect to pay about $6 for a 6-ounce bottle.)

- 160 ounces bubble solution

Cover the pool with a plastic tablecloth or tarp, and let it sit overnight to allow the ingredients to fully meld.

To make big bubbles:

1. Cut the ends off a coffee can, dip one end into the bubble solution, pick it up carefully, and then blow through the other end softly to release a big bubble. Or,

2. Place a Hula-Hoop into the water, press down, then slowly pick it up as a monster bubble is pulled out of the pool. Stand in the middle of the hoop to build a bubble around you! Or,

3. Get a length of cotton rope (about 5 feet). Thread some washers onto the middle of the rope. Tie a half-knot to secure. Get two dowels that you'll use as handles. Form a triangle with the rope, with the washers at the apex and the handles as the two bottom corners. Wrap rope around dowels to secure. Dip the rope triangle into the bubble water, then slowly lift if out, holding handles apart. To release the bubble, walk with the rope to get air into the bubble or simple bring the handles together to squeeze out a bubble."

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Looking For Creative Kids Toys, Get Lego

2008-07-20T09:21:00.000-07:00

Springfair.com released an argos survey on their site, and Lego came in as a curtomers' favorite from the past 35 days. The survey also anticipates that Lego Star Wars will be one of the top toys this Christmas. Here's the rest of the article from springfair.com.

"The Rubik's Cube was another classic toy to take a place in this year's top 10, while other toys tipped for the top were more high-tech. Electronic toys in the list included the Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera, Leapfrog Tag Reading System and Bop It Extreme.

Argos toys trading manager Ian Chaplin said: "A key toy trend for winter 2008 is high-tech, with the strong emergence of electronic and gaming toys. But, there is also a revitalisation of classics like Lego and Rubik's Cube, and with kids growing up fast these traditional classics will always be important in offering parents a balance of traditional and modern toys for their children."

Argos also predicted that toys based on popular films and TV programmes would do well this Christmas. Those in the top 10 included the High School Musical Figurine Pack, Ben 10 Omnitrix and In the Night Garden's Upsy Daisy and Her Chase n' Play Bed."

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Learn Something Amazing With Kids Science Toys

2008-07-09T20:52:00.000-07:00

Kids science toys can be a great way for your child to have fun while learning at the same time. My favorite science toy for kids thus far is the Science-X Light Mini Experiment Kit. With this toy, a kid can discover the fascinating world of light and be introduced to a new way of thinking about the thing they have exposure to each and every day.

There is a set of easy-to-follow experiments that a parent can also join their child in performing if they desire, for example, there is an experiment that explores the way light moves through water. It is safe, and the products cannot harm you or your child in any way.
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Kids Puzzle Toys Are The Perfect Gifts

2008-07-06T18:39:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a toy that absolutely safe for children and made with quality, then kids puzzle toys is your best bet. I think the coolest kids puzzle out there these days is the personalized name puzzle for young children. Not only is this a toy that can be taken with you where ever you and he or she goes, but they make for creative child play--finally!!

Besides personalized puzzles for your little ones, there are Valentines Day puzzle, Christmas Day puzzle, or any other holiday you want to celebrate. These puzzles are also priced at a price that any average family can afford. They are not too large or too complicated.
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Invest Money In Stores That Carry Toys For Kids Not Made In China

2008-07-05T02:48:00.000-07:00

I know this sort of thing does not only happen to me-but whenever I walk into a store and see an object that I really want, I pick it up. I look at it, and I say to myself, yea-this looks like something I would love to have in my home and keep for years. I start imagining where I am going to put it in my house and how nice it will look with all my other decor--until I flip the object upside down and see the label that says "made in china".

Sometimes, your heart sinks when you see that because it means that instead of being put together with love and quality, it was thrown together using an assembly line in some sweatshop most likely. When it comes to your kids, if you are looking for stores that carry toys for kids not made in China, then stay away from those huge conglomerate stores that rave about toys being inexpensive. Try smaller stores that I call "ma and pa shops". Those stores usually only carry authentic type toys. There are bigger stores that value their products enough to keep them away from an assembly line. You pay a little bit more for those toys, but the quality you would get is worth it.
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Which Are The Hot Toys For Kids?

2008-06-29T22:16:00.000-07:00

From brand new hot toys for kids, to kids' timeless favorite toys, there are tons and tons of toys available for your little one. Best yet, the hottest toys are not always the newest toys, they are the toys that your kids will love and are worth your hard earned money!

So far, some of the most popular toys that are one the market right now are pretend play toys, musical toys, arts & crafts toys, construction toys, sports toys, nerf toys, and of course, the old fashioned board games. Man, with all those options, maybe it's time to buy our kids a bicycle and let them just play outside!!
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Kids Furniture Toys Can Lead To Independence

2008-06-26T22:47:00.000-07:00

When I was a little girl I loved my toy stove that I had in my room. Of course there was no heat but I had enough imagination to create a dinner, a desert and tea time for me and my audience dolls. Kids furniture toys like toy stoves are a great way for a child to learn what goes into making their own meals when necessary and how to operate in a kitchen. Eventually our kids are going to have to be independent. Besides, it never hurts for your child to be able to make themselves a snack in the kitchen while you are in the bathtub or in the shower or simply indisposed. Of course their snack would not be involving heat!
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Looking For Icky Jelly Worms Kids Toys?

2008-06-22T21:59:00.000-07:00

Looking for icky jelly worms kids toys? Are you actually looking for those? I see kids are still doing it these days. When I was a kid I used to do the same exact thing. My mom would wonder why I would play with things like dirt and mud and glow-n-the-dark slime, and fake worms some eatable some not. But as long as I enjoyed it, she found herself looking for icky jelly worms too. My favorite were the creepy crawlers made out of clay. They were devices that allowed us to make things like worms and spiders out of clay! Then, we would use them to scare our friends. These usually came out around holloween time.
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I Wonder--Do Kids Have Too Many Toys?

2008-06-19T09:36:00.000-07:00

I know that I am not the only one who has walked into a kids' bedroom and saw toy boxes full of toys, baskets full of toys, and chests full of toys. Sometime kids have collector toys, big toys, small toys, soft toys, outside toys, even bath toys. This is a common feature of a kid's bedroom and eventually you have to ask yourself, "do kids have too many toys"? I think the answer is yes. I mean after all, my little brother still has toys that he used to play with eight years ago! So the new toys that he has begged my mom for, on top of the old toys he once begged my mom for is just too many toys. Plus, it is proven that a typical child habituates to toys really quick which means a toy they are begging you for right now, will be at the bottom of their toy chest next month!
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How To Get Free Toys For Kids

2008-06-10T21:45:00.000-07:00

On almost all college campuses, there are fraternities and sororities. These greek organizations usually have to do some sort of community service or charity events. Often, a common charity event held by college sororities and other service societies, is Toys-For-Tots. During the Toys-For-Tots, toys from all over the city are collected and gathered together. This event lasts for a couple of months. All sorts of toys are collected: baby toys, kids toys, and even toys for teenagers. Even members of the city can donate their old kids' toys to this charity. Grocery stores, malls, and other private businesses can participate in this charity by placing empty bins at the front of their store for people to place their donated toys in. If someone's child is in need, this is a great way to get free toys for kids.
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The Benefits Of Kids' Puzzle Toys

2008-06-09T21:04:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows that doing a puzzle is one of the best ways to stimulate the mind. It gets your problem solving skills working and your reasoning skills working as well. If these are a couple of ways the mental abilities of adults can be stimulated, think of what puzzles can do for your children? Kids' puzzle toys are great ways for your child to get those wheels turning at an early age. Practicing problem solving and spatial reasoning at an early age will only benefit our children by getting them used to doing activities like these. So, when it is time for them to excel in school, or earn a scholarship, or take the SAT's, they are already proficient at using those cognitive skills.
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Places Selling Just Kids Toys

2008-06-07T01:17:00.000-07:00

I have yet to come across a store that is here to sale just kids toys. Even Toys R' Us sales toys for babies and even adults sometimes. There are plenty of stores to walk into that sale just baby toys, or even just adult toys. However, thank goodness for the world wide web. On the internet, there are tons of merchants that are here to sale kids' toys and kids' toys only. From beds, to dressers, to bath toys, to travel toys, these merchants have every creative thing a parent, or friend, or relative would ever need. You can order exactly what you need and it will be delivered right to your door. So, even if you can't find a store you can walk into, you can still get what you need without even leaving the comfort of your own home.
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Where to Buy Kids Toys

2008-06-03T19:29:00.000-07:00

Nowadays, it seems like so many atypical stores have made themselves ready to provide to parents, friends, or relatives who are looking to buy kids' toys. I call these stores atypical because they are stores that don't usually sale things for kids. Stores like Claire's Boutique, Anchor Blue, Icing, are all teenage stores. They sale things like modern, jewelry to go along with the latest fads, and poorly stitched clothing that appeal to teenagers and young adults. I was surprised to see that kids toys are also sold there. Besides those places in the malls, Toys R' Us, Babies R' Us, and K.B. Toys are still great places to find excellent kids' toys.
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Best Of Kids' Bath Toys

2008-05-30T23:42:00.000-07:00

When your kid is in the bathtub, be careful not to just throw any toys in there with them. The best kids' bath toys are the ones especially made for the bath tub. Oh, and just because our kids have their toys in the bathtub with them does not mean we can leave the bathroom with our kids unattended to. Besides the ole' classic rubber ducky, there are new and improved bath toys out nowadays. From foaming bath letters, bath buckets, and scrubbie sponges, there is bound to be something especially unique for your little one.
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In Need For Patriotic Kids Clothing and Toys?

2008-05-30T20:19:00.000-07:00

I never knew there were places that people could go in order to buy patriotic kids' clothing and toys. For holidays like Fourth of July (Independence Day), some families really go all out in order to show their appreciation and support of our free country. Husbands will dress themselves up as the forefathers of our country, and their wives will dress themselves up as the wives of the forefathers of our country! And of course, the kids need costumes too. And what about if elementary and junior high schools put on school plays for the Fourth of July? These are good times for consumers to look for patriotic clothing.
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When Shopping-Be Aware Of The SafeToys For Kids

2008-05-26T12:34:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had your little one give you an entire list of toys that they wanted? Sometimes, I hear about toys that were recalled because they turned out to be dangerous for kids, or toys that kids end up chocking on because little pieces come off. Be it toys they saw on TV, or toys that there some of their friends had, or toys that they just saw while with you at the store-you have to wonder-which ones are the safe toys for kids? Which toys are ones that our kids can play with and we don't have to worry about them suffocating, choking, or hitting someone else in the head with it and causing a concussion? In my opinion, it is a safe bet to go with toy manufacturers that have been around for long enough that their reputation can be trusted. These are companies like Fisher Price and LeapFrog.
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Wondering What To Do With Old Kids Toys?

2008-05-22T15:15:00.000-07:00

If your kids are growing up fast, and as a result they are getting bored with all their toys-one starts asking the question of what to do with old kids toys? There are plenty of things to do! My mom used to keep all of my toys just in case we had other kids to come over that wanted something to play with. Also, I had members of my family who often times kept foster kids and so they always needed to keep toys and different size clothes in their house. Not to mention, garage sales! You can make tons of money by getting rid of your old stuff and giving it to someone who needs some new stuff!!
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Where To Buy Kids' Toys

2008-05-16T00:05:00.000-07:00

The city is just overwhelmed with places to go buy kids' toys. Besides the regular toy store that everyone knows of (Toys'R'Us), you can buy toys for kids at Target, Walmart, and even department stores in the mall, like Dillards, Robinson's May, JC Penny, and Burlington Coat Factory. Many people do not know that. In the same place where you find kids' clothes, is usually the same place where you can find kids' toys for sale. You can also find kids' toys on sale at the thrift store. This is a good place to buy many toys at one time for many different kids at one time. Then you know that if the kid doesn't like the toy, and if they ruin the toy right away, at least you didn't have to spend a lot of money on it.
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Usefulness of Wall Toys For Kids

2008-05-15T22:03:00.000-07:00

Wall toys for kids makes for a good time for the little ones without having to clean up a big mess afterwards. Wall toys get posted up on the walls obviously and can be used in many different settings like doctor's offices, auto dealerships, check cashing store, kid friendly beauty salons, dental office waiting rooms, or even hospital emergency rooms. Anywhere where kids need to be entertained for a period of time, wall mounted toys are the perfect kind of fun for an educational time. These type of toys don't even take up much space and you can even travel with them because they can be mounted on any wall. Most of these toys can be cleaned with soap and water and can actually entertain toys for a long period of time.

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A Look At Recalled Kids' Toys

2008-05-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

If your child is playing with a toy that gets recalled, it is not necessarily a bad thing. It can be a very good thing with potential to be a great thing. When a toy is recalled, it happens usually the same reasons why some cars or certain car parts get recalled. Certain restrictions or certain standards or limits were exceeded causing the manufacturer to call all the sold items back in order to tweek the ingredients and make a new product.

Sometimes, manufacturer flaws are bigger than just an exceeding of the limit for the amount of paint. At times, something dangerous and hazardous happens before the manufacturer or even the public, realizes that these toys need to be recalled. Don't let this happen with your kids' toys. Recalled kids' toys can be found by keeping up with the Consumer Report and the recall list from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Playing With Kids Soft Toys

2008-05-06T01:08:00.000-07:00

When I think of kids' soft toys, I think of items like stuffed animals, plush toys, pillow toys, and travel pillows. Then, I found out there are way more soft toys besides the ones named above. Now, there are soft toys cars that feel like a stuffed animal, there are stuffed baby dolls, teddy bears that are only for the night time, and decorative plush toys for adults to enjoy as well. I think those plush toys are fun for kids to play with but we have to be careful and make sure there are no accidents. The kind of suffocation risk that could occur with a pillow should be taken into consideration when our kids are playing with their soft toys. But other than that risk, soft toys are perfectly safe to lay on, sit on, play on, even cuddle with. Usually, kids will just sleep with their stuffed toys because those are not the sort of toys that really "do" anything. I mean, you may be able to find a stuffed bear or stuffed Elmo that sings or something but that is pretty much it.
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Looking For Fisher Price Kids Toys?

2008-05-03T00:56:00.000-07:00

Fisher Price kids toys have been around for so long. If you need a toy that you can afford and wouldn't mind your child playing with all the time, you can count on Fisher Price. You can attain Fisher Price toys at many different places like Target, Robinson's May, Toys R' Us, Babies R' Us, and any place that sells toys for youngsters. If I were a mom I would feel confident in Fischer Price because of the roots the company has established in our society. They have been around for so long, that their new ideas for toys just keeps getting better and better. They have educational toys, noisy toys, ride on toys, musical toys, and anything you can think of! Their toys are always kid friendly and mother friendly!
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There is Some Usefulness to Kids' Furniture Toys

2008-04-30T00:50:00.000-07:00

I want to thank whoever came up with kids furniture toys. These type of toys are wonderful, and yet useful, little additions to your kid's room. They are functional, easy to clean and move around, and even small enough for your child to clean or move it. Not only are these furniture toys educational ways that a child can learn how to interact with these objects in the real world, but it can also teach them how to appropriately interact with the similar furniture you may have in your kitchen or living room. For example, instead of writing on the microwave or writing on the counters, your child can learn that microwave is for cooking food only and the counters are for wiping.
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