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Darth Vader Mask
When I was in the store the other day, I noticed my daughter was looking at a Darth Vader mask that was sitting on the shelf near the cart. Though she had never seen the movie Star Wars, she was quite intrigued with the mask. My husband had good chuckle when he saw her looking at the mask, and he went over to push the button at the bottom. When he did this my daughter jumped in the air as the voice started talking. Though she thought it was cool to look at, she did want anything more to do with it after that. When I was young, my cousin also had a Darth Vader mask. Though that was over 20 Click to Read More
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American Girl Dolls
American Girl dolls are growing in popularity and many young girls are delighted to adopt one of these toys into their collections. The dolls are designed for young ladies around the age of eight to twelve but I know some grown up girls that would find these items to be true treasures as well. There is good reason for the popularity of these brilliant toys. Not only does the child (or collector) receive a beautiful and well crafted doll, she also receives a story as well. Following are examples of American Girl dolls that are on the market today. You are sure to find at least one that Click to Read More
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Barbie and Ken
I grew up in a very close family. I spent a great deal of time with my sisters because I liked them. We were always best friends. I am the youngest, but my older sisters always went out of their way to include me in what they were doing. I even went along on some of their dates. We have maintained a close relationship as adults and still spend a great deal of time together. Our children are close to each other and have fun together. One of my childhood fondest memories I remember when I was playing in the toy room we had in the upper level of my parent’s farm house. All of our toys Click to Read More
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Misfit Toys
The Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas television special has been broadcast since 1964. The animated series tells the story of Rudolph and also features Santa and Mrs. Claus. It also introduces audiences to the Island of Misfit Toys. The popular folk singer Burl Ives sang some songs for the show. Rudolph and Hermey the Misfit Elf, voiced by Paul Soles, run away from Santa’s workshop to make their own way n the world. Other characters include Clarice the Reindeer, Yukon Cornelius, a prospector who searches for peppermint, and the Abominable Snowman, Bumble. The island where Click to Read More
Creative Toys
A lot of people think of toys as simply a way for children to pass time. This is a shame. When parents put their children in front of a video game system or in front of the TV for hours and hours, they aren’t allowing those children to have all the full benefits of playing. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with video games or television in moderation. The problem is that, if young children don’t play with creative toys, they will not develop many of the skills that they will need when they are older. Creative learning toys help children develop a wide Click to Read More
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Dinosaur Toys
Children are fascinating if you really watch them. The things they find interesting are often the last thing most adults would think about. One thing that my daughter found to be of great interest was a plastic dinosaur she found in a store one day. It was only a dollar, so I bought it for her. She had no idea what it was, but she loved it none the less. She named him “Dino” and he’s been a treasured toy ever since that day. I have found that many children love dinosaur toys, even though I’m not sure why. Many children’s entertainers already know that children Click to Read More
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Anatomically Correct
There are many little things that parents will question time and time again. These are not often life threatening things, but they make parents wonder about what their choice will do for their child in the future. To an outsider, they may seem like simple or even silly things, but to a parent it can be something that takes a while to decide. These things are often about how appropriate something is for a child at what age. One thing some think about, is if a child is ready to understand the anatomically correct body, or if some things should be left for later. I honestly don’t Click to Read More
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Bubble Machine
When I was a kid, I used to like anything and everything that made bubbles. As a matter of fact, my mom used to be able to get me to do the dishes all the time just by squeezing some dish soap in the bottom of the sink and letting me fill it up with water. This was a lot of fun for me, but I enjoyed blowing bubbles even more. I was quite the bubble maker, too! I knew just the right mixture of soap and water, could make bubble wands better than the ones you buy in stores, and could even get the air pressure just right to blow as many bubbles as possible. When I saw my first bubble machine, Click to Read More
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Lincoln Logs
One of the most popular toys, since their invention in 1917, has been the Lincoln logs. Named after Abraham Lincoln, they were commonly found in households since first marketed. They are loved by children of all ages and encourage creativity, hand-eye coordination and patience. The loveable logs have little grooves that allow them to link together in order to build some great creations. They haven’t changed too much throughout the years except to become more durable and solid. The prices are typically very reasonable to buy a set of Lincoln logs and they can be found almost Click to Read More
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About Native American Dolls
When most people think of Native American dolls, the first thing the picture are Kachina dolls. In reality, the Native Americans are a pretty broad and diverse group of people, but certain images stick with mainstream society and are confusingly thought to apply to all of them. Kachina dolls are one of the big ones. These are fascinating and odd miniature models of spirits. In Hopi tradition, the spirits actually visit the culture at certain times of the year. People get dressed up in elaborate costumes and dance around, imitating the Kachina spirits. In reality, there are many other kinds Click to Read More
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