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Melissa and Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set

melissa doug slice and bake cookie set toy

Pretty much any toy by Melissa and Doug is awesome and their Slice and Bake Cookie Set is no exception. I can’t even remember how many times I’ve “eaten” these cookies served up by my kids. We’ve had our set for a couple years and they don’t look any worse for the wear. The kids…

Rocksmith Video Game

Rocksmith video game

Ok this is just down right cool. If you played and loved any of the video game versions of Guitar Hero or Rock Band over the past few years, then get ready to be blown away. The new Rocksmith game allows you to play using ANY REAL GUITAR. The game is for Xbox 360 and…

Shake and Go Disney/Pixar Cars 2 World Grand Prix Speedway

Shake and Go Disney Cars Speedway Race Track

The Fisher Price Shake and Go Disney/Pixar Cars 2 World Grand Prix Speedway is a fun racetrack for young kids. This toy is rated for kids 36 months up to around age 7 years old, but as you can see from the video below, even kids as young as 1 year old will get excited…

YBIKE Balance Bike

ybike

Have you tried a “balance bike” for your toddler or pre-school age child? If you haven’t seen these before, a balance bike is a bike that has no pedals and is designed for young kids. The idea is that you child can get an early start learning the balance skills that are needed to help…

Step2 Naturally Playful Picnic Table and Umbrella

Kids Picnic Table by Step2

We bought this kids picnic table and umbrella last summer and the kids have LOVED it! When the days are warm, the kids love the special treat to get to eat their lunch or dinner outside on “their table”. Sometimes we will all eat outside as a family with grown-ups at a normal table and…

Playmobil Apple Store Play Set – April Fools Day Joke

PlayMobil Apple Store Fake Toy

In celebration of April Fools day, there is a new toy from Playmobil. Check out the new Apple Store Play Set! Purchase the optional “long line of people waiting outside the store” to really complete the experience. Check out this hilarious video!