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Review: Sticky Mosaics

Review: Sticky Mosaics

Is your kid bored? Are you out of awesome craft ideas? Well, Sticky Mosaics are here to help!
MAQET Review: Design Your Own Toys

MAQET Review: Design Your Own Toys

We review MAQET sculptures and tell you how to make your own. Plus an exclusive MAQET discount code!
Squrl Makes Apple TV Even Better

Squrl Makes Apple TV Even Better

I recently confessed my love for the new Apple TV. In that review, I causally mentioned an app called Squrl. Squrl is a video hub that creates a queue of great videos from friends in your social circles as well as those you can add directly via a handy bookmarklet. In addition to accessing the...
2012 Mother's Day Gift Guide

2012 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

This year, get her something meaningful for Mother's Day. Five great ideas to fit any budget.
Apple TV Review

Apple TV Review

The 2012 edition of the Apple TV is my first purchase of the “hobby” product by the maker of our favorite “i” devices. I’ve always resisted buying one knowing that it will be obsolete as soon as I set it up. Of course, that’s the same with my iMac. Same with my iPhone. Same with...
Playing Star Wars Like a Girl

Playing Star Wars Like a Girl

A 5-year old girl. A lightsaber. It's the ultimate play date... until the playing begins. Wait. How do you play Star Wars with a girl?
DIY Superhero Dinosaurs

DIY Superhero Dinosaurs

When our corporate overloads fail to meet our expectations it's up to us, the parents, to give kids the things they really need. Here's how to make your own Superhero Dinosaurs.
Howdy Kids iOS App

Howdy Kids iOS App

We're super-psyched to release our new app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It's a handy one-stop source for the latest Howdy Kids posts as well as streaming our podcasts and video extras.
Toy Review: Playmobil Dino Expedition Base Camp

Toy Review: Playmobil Dino Expedition Base Camp

Is anything better than a new Playmobil set? Yes. An out-of-production, hard-to-find Playmobil set with dinosaurs trapped in ice!
CanvasPop Review - From Instagram to Fine Art

CanvasPop Review – From Instagram to Fine Art

A cool service that takes the photos from your phone and puts them on canvas - gallery style - ready-to-hang, with no need for additional framing.
Cincinnati Museum Center

Cincinnati Museum Center

If you're travelling to Cincinnati and have a free day with your kids, the Cincinnati Museum Center is a no-brainer. It's priced well and can fill as much or as little time as you have available.
Kid Style: Lucinda's Nursery

Kid Style: Lucinda’s Nursery

Peek inside the darling nursery of sweet Lucinda, anchored by strong graphic art and soft accents.