*Ahem* Well, you’ll notice my Toy Tuesday post is going up, er, rather late. *blush* There is a very good reason for that. I was busy doing research! No, really! I wasn’t merely playing with our (Isabelle’s and my) new “toy”, I was making sure that it was actually worth blogging about.

The verdict? YES! Definitely worth blogging about. So worthy in fact that I’m just going to have to let this post be a teaser because I spent too much time with the Manners Minder and not writing a blog. Yes, I know – shame on me – but you’ll thank me later.

So, what is this thing I am so excited about? Manners Minder is not really a toy, but it was so fun for Isabelle and me to use that it felt like one! Manners Minder …read more

I discovered what a Zoobie was when I was at the New York International Gift Fair and I am very excited about them!

Sure, a Zoobie looks like just one more cute, stuffed animal on the market, but this is simply a very clever disguise.  Upon closer investigation, you’ll find that by simply undoing two, little, Velcro tabs, you’ve turned what you thought was merely an adorable, stuffed toy into a plush pillow.  But wait! There’s more!!  You can actually unzip your fuzzy, buddy’s tummy to reveal a blanket!  This makes your Zoobie an ingenious 3 in 1 toy/pillow/blanket for kids of all ages. (prices range from $25-$99)

A Zoobie in pillow form…cute and comfy!

They have a …read more

The Wii Fit has been around for a while now, so you may be wondering why I’m just writing about it now…well, there are a few good reasons.  1.  It first came out in 2007 when this site was yet to be born.  2.  I don’t advise on what is merely popular, but what makes a good gift.  3.  I hadn’t tried it yet!

$89.99 on Amazon, Click to Purchase this Great Gift!

Add to these three things that long hours sitting and blogging have added a little padding around my middle and well..I thought it was high time to both write about the Wii Fit, and start using it (huge thanks to my boyfriend for letting me borrow his system!!!).

The Wii Fit is like a having a fitness instructor and a …read more