Here's my latest. I'm sure once you read it you'll share it with all of your friends and family.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Not Home And All Alone. Amazon Kindle Books
Here's my latest. I'm sure once you read it you'll share it with all of your friends and family.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
A little AA battery trick they don't want you to know...
Well now, we won't be going out to buy separate packs of double A batteries again anytime soon now will we?
Monday, December 26, 2011
Tips and Tricks for the first time you use Imagine Part 1 of 3
Excellent introductory video for your new crafting machine. Very detailed and easy to understand.
Is the Cricut Imagine Right For Me?
This is an awesome crafting machine! Sales prices are now available. If you've decided to be a little creative in the new year then this is the way to go.
Choose Quality Gifts This Season With Top 10 Christmas Toys in 2011 Christmas Lists and Amazon
With Christmas just around the corner (don't the years seem to get shorter), it is time to make lists and get our shopping done in time for Christmas day. As savvy shoppers will know, some up-front planning before hitting the stores can save a lot of time and trouble and researching potential gifts online can be a great brainstorming exercise. If you've gone to Google, you have probably discovered the numerous Top 10 Christmas Toys 2011 Lists floating around the internet.
Somehow these tend to always contain a bunch of generic toys of dubious quality. Let's face it, who wants to fill our child's stockings with 10 minute throw-away Christmas gifts? But how on earth can one separate the good value toys - the ones that your child will get some good quality play time out of - from the low quality trash that will end up in the bin within a matter of weeks? While top ten Christmas toys lists that you see on the internet are numerous, they are far from reliable. So what is one to do?
There are a couple of things you can do to improve your chances of finding toys that will cut the mustard. Firstly you can visit one of the many customer review websites like Amazon.com. Review sites list products and allow customers to leave comments on items they have bought and used. Amazon features a simple 5-star rating system that allows customers rate a product from 1-5 stars. Product of exceptional quality tend to have a large number of positive reviews, so searching for products based on their rating can be a great way of quickly viewing products that other people have vouched for.
Searching by customer rating does not guarantee you will find only the best products however. If a product has only received one or two ratings, the results may be skewed and fail to reflect the "real rating". For instance someone who has just received the product as is particularly excited (as we often are when something new arrives), they may leave a complimentary review before noticing the products flaws. On the other hand a disgruntled customer who failed to read the product instruction manual properly may give an overly harsh rating based on the current level of frustration they are feeling (while generally lacking an understanding of the product).
Here is a method for avoiding skewed ratings:
1) Filter by products with a high average customer rating (at least four stars or more), but...
2) Only trust ratings that have a large sample of customer reviews (10 or more is usually enough)
With a large sample of customer reviews you get a much better indication of a products "real rating". Customers who have overly praised or criticized a product are filtered out due to sheer number of reviews. The downside is that many good quality products with only a few reviews get filtered out using this method, but no system is perfect.
Somehow these tend to always contain a bunch of generic toys of dubious quality. Let's face it, who wants to fill our child's stockings with 10 minute throw-away Christmas gifts? But how on earth can one separate the good value toys - the ones that your child will get some good quality play time out of - from the low quality trash that will end up in the bin within a matter of weeks? While top ten Christmas toys lists that you see on the internet are numerous, they are far from reliable. So what is one to do?
There are a couple of things you can do to improve your chances of finding toys that will cut the mustard. Firstly you can visit one of the many customer review websites like Amazon.com. Review sites list products and allow customers to leave comments on items they have bought and used. Amazon features a simple 5-star rating system that allows customers rate a product from 1-5 stars. Product of exceptional quality tend to have a large number of positive reviews, so searching for products based on their rating can be a great way of quickly viewing products that other people have vouched for.
Searching by customer rating does not guarantee you will find only the best products however. If a product has only received one or two ratings, the results may be skewed and fail to reflect the "real rating". For instance someone who has just received the product as is particularly excited (as we often are when something new arrives), they may leave a complimentary review before noticing the products flaws. On the other hand a disgruntled customer who failed to read the product instruction manual properly may give an overly harsh rating based on the current level of frustration they are feeling (while generally lacking an understanding of the product).
Here is a method for avoiding skewed ratings:
1) Filter by products with a high average customer rating (at least four stars or more), but...
2) Only trust ratings that have a large sample of customer reviews (10 or more is usually enough)
With a large sample of customer reviews you get a much better indication of a products "real rating". Customers who have overly praised or criticized a product are filtered out due to sheer number of reviews. The downside is that many good quality products with only a few reviews get filtered out using this method, but no system is perfect.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Tips For Finding The Hottest Christmas Toys For 2011
If you are like many parents right now, you are out looking for some of the hottest Christmas toys available this 2011 season. Most parents try to beat the hectic holiday rush by buying their kids toys at least a few weeks before the anticipated Black Friday.
Of course there are still some who don't do any Christmas shopping until the night before and these are the ones that always seem to run into some stressful rush trying to figure out what they should buy for their kids.
It definitely helps to get started a bit early this year. At least have a list of what toys you are going to buy and know that your kids are going to actually love them. Some of the hottest Christmas toys in 2011 are electrical toys. Ones that your kids will love to play and learn at the same time.
If you kids are up to speed with what being advertised on TV, I'm pretty sure they've already mentioned a few of these as part of their wish toys list for Christmas 2011. That is a good start, you can check out some of the hottest toys for Christmas 2011 online.
Many people are actually turning to online shopping to save them time and the stress of having to window shop or leave the comfort of their home looking for that hottest Christmas toy this 2011 season.
Online deals are way better than what retail stores have to offer. In fact some of the online deals are up to 80% cheaper than your regular stores. So it would do you well to buy your Christmas toys online. Not only will be good for your health, your wallet will thank you for it.
Besides, some online retailers are offering free shipping for most of their hottest christmas selection this season. So this is another reason why you should start shopping for your kids hottest toys for christmas today online. It will definitely save you time, stress, and most importantly, help you keep your hard earned money.
Online offers you the top 10 list of hottest Christmas toys 2011 for your kids. It also has a list of the top ten hottest Christmas toys 2011 for your boy, girl, toddler, and pre-schooler. It is a great resource to help you choose what your kids friends are already aiming to get this christmas.
Enjoy your search and may the hottest toy win.
Of course there are still some who don't do any Christmas shopping until the night before and these are the ones that always seem to run into some stressful rush trying to figure out what they should buy for their kids.
It definitely helps to get started a bit early this year. At least have a list of what toys you are going to buy and know that your kids are going to actually love them. Some of the hottest Christmas toys in 2011 are electrical toys. Ones that your kids will love to play and learn at the same time.
If you kids are up to speed with what being advertised on TV, I'm pretty sure they've already mentioned a few of these as part of their wish toys list for Christmas 2011. That is a good start, you can check out some of the hottest toys for Christmas 2011 online.
Many people are actually turning to online shopping to save them time and the stress of having to window shop or leave the comfort of their home looking for that hottest Christmas toy this 2011 season.
Online deals are way better than what retail stores have to offer. In fact some of the online deals are up to 80% cheaper than your regular stores. So it would do you well to buy your Christmas toys online. Not only will be good for your health, your wallet will thank you for it.
Besides, some online retailers are offering free shipping for most of their hottest christmas selection this season. So this is another reason why you should start shopping for your kids hottest toys for christmas today online. It will definitely save you time, stress, and most importantly, help you keep your hard earned money.
Online offers you the top 10 list of hottest Christmas toys 2011 for your kids. It also has a list of the top ten hottest Christmas toys 2011 for your boy, girl, toddler, and pre-schooler. It is a great resource to help you choose what your kids friends are already aiming to get this christmas.
Enjoy your search and may the hottest toy win.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Amazon Outlet Toys 50% Off. Get your gift card today in time for Christmas
Here's the LINK for shopping on Amazon.com 50% off outlet source.
Merry Christmas.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Cricut Expression. Crafting made easy
Cricut is the way to go if you're thinking that you might just want to try your hand at some really creative craft ideas. This machine is the way to go for anyone even if you've never tried scrapbooking or creating your own cards.
Rory's Story Cubes.
I can't believe no one has reviewed these yet. Rory's Story Cubes are a fantastic toy/educational activity. Roll the dice, and create a story on your own, inspired by the images. Or create a cooperative story, with everyone adding to it. Add competitive elements, time limits, or points for using the most dice in your story. There are no limits to using these dice. The more you use them, play with them, and learn from them, the more ideas you will have for their use. The dice are also very well crafted and are a good size. You can also go to storycubes dot com to read other ideas for how to use the cubes, and to read some stories others have come up with. Kids of all ages can play! Parents, too!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Inspirational Kids Stories
Stories For Kids With A Moral. Teach Your Kids Life's Values Through The Stories Of This Ebook
Fun Fairy Tales For Kids
Tim The Magic Tree Limb Is A Set Of Short Illustrated Stories For Kids On Morals Including: Friendship, Respect, Kindness, Family, Acceptance Of Others And Helping One Another With A Background Setting Of The Australian Bush.
Here's the RESOURCE for all the fun.
Here's the RESOURCE for all the fun.
50 Development Activities For Kids
50 Development Activities For Kids Contains 50 Different Development Activities To Keep You And Your Kids Busy, No Matter What The Weather!
Tatttoos for Women. Complete Guide
They tell me that the most difficult thing about getting a tattoo was deciding what design to get. They also told me that the problem was solved when they visited this special web-site that had thousands of designs from which they could chose and they were mostly all for women. Seems that women love tattoos more than men. So, with that being said, If you're trying to decide what design you want for your personal tattoo then visit
and see what they have to offer. It looks like it could be fun.
Of course I'll be holding your hand as you go through the pain and you can rest assured that I will be brave for you. But as for me... nope, not going to get one anytime soon.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Little Kid Crafts For All Seasons
Discover Quick And Easy Crafts Guaranteed To Spark Your Child's Imagination And Thirst For Learning And Create Lots Of Family Fun For Valentines Day, Easter, Summer, Autumn, Or Anytime!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Toys For Christmas -A Very "Frosty" Christmas Morning
Christmas is a very special time of the year for a lot of people. However, if you have children it can also be a big headache as the majority of children generally want the most popular toys for Christmas. This usually means one thing, you have to make sure that you get them or their Christmas will be ruined. There are quite a few smart parents around who shop early for these hot toys and make sure that they are purchased well within time. On the other side there are other parents who leave it until later and run into the possibility of not getting the toys that their children want and that could mean a very frosty Christmas morning.
If you are wanting to take advantage of getting great deals then it is a better idea to try and start early and this is also good as you won't be hit with a big bill all in one go. You are able to save quite a lot of money also by starting early as it gives you time as you can shop around for Christmas toys and find the best deals around. One way to find such deals is to shop online. Look out for special deals on websites and also you are able to browse all of the different offers and compare prices. Once you have ordered, the goods will delivered to your door, so you will have your hot Christmas toys without leaving your armchair. What could be easier than that.
Another great place to look for popular toys for Christmas is eBay. There are always bargains available for auction at all times of the year and the selection is amazing. It is a great place to look for those hard to get toys or those hot Christmas toys that have already sold out in the shops.
Another option is to ask family and friends to be on the lookout for the toys that are on your list when they are out shopping. If you try and spread your net wide to get these most wanted toys then it can greatly increase your chances of getting those toys.
As we have mentioned, the most popular toys for Christmas sell out quickly therefore, it is imperative that you plan ahead and buy these early to avoid disappointment. So don't leave it too late. Can you believe it, there are still people who leave it until the 24th December to try and pick up those Christmas presents for their children.
So, the moral of the story is to get the popular toys that your children want early and avoid that disappointment on Christmas morning.
If you are wanting to take advantage of getting great deals then it is a better idea to try and start early and this is also good as you won't be hit with a big bill all in one go. You are able to save quite a lot of money also by starting early as it gives you time as you can shop around for Christmas toys and find the best deals around. One way to find such deals is to shop online. Look out for special deals on websites and also you are able to browse all of the different offers and compare prices. Once you have ordered, the goods will delivered to your door, so you will have your hot Christmas toys without leaving your armchair. What could be easier than that.
Another great place to look for popular toys for Christmas is eBay. There are always bargains available for auction at all times of the year and the selection is amazing. It is a great place to look for those hard to get toys or those hot Christmas toys that have already sold out in the shops.
Another option is to ask family and friends to be on the lookout for the toys that are on your list when they are out shopping. If you try and spread your net wide to get these most wanted toys then it can greatly increase your chances of getting those toys.
As we have mentioned, the most popular toys for Christmas sell out quickly therefore, it is imperative that you plan ahead and buy these early to avoid disappointment. So don't leave it too late. Can you believe it, there are still people who leave it until the 24th December to try and pick up those Christmas presents for their children.
So, the moral of the story is to get the popular toys that your children want early and avoid that disappointment on Christmas morning.
The Hottest Christmas Toys For This Year's Christmas Toy List
It's that season again where we start to get out and shop looking for the hottest Christmas toys for our children. Sometimes the hottest toys aren't on the shelves in the local stores so you'll need to do some online shopping within a couple weeks of Christmas to ensure you'll get exactly what your little ones are asking for. Every year it's a whole new market but some themes stay the same and always end up in the hot toys list.
Star Wars Toys
When I was kid back in the late 70's the hottest Christmas toys were Star Wars figures and I wanted every single one of them. Now 30 years later I find I'm now buying Star Wars toys for my own son which is pretty cool since I still like to play with them. If you're a parent that grew up during the first Star Wars Trilogy you will find some of the hot toys this year are ones you might also enjoy playing with. The Lego Star Wars kits are truly awesome as you can recreate scenes from the Battle of Endor as well as the Battle at Hoth. The Lego figurines included in these kits become collectables very quickly as soon as those versions of Lego kits are no longer available.
If your kids aren't into Lego's but love Star Wars the Clone Wars there is the Turbo Tank and just about every ship and vehicle imaginable to go along with the traditional figures. These hot Christmas toys by Star Wars stand the test of time and can be passed on as your kids grow out of them or even resold on Ebay for more than you actually paid for them if you wait a couple years.
Another great thing about Star Wars toys is that every time you pop in one of the movies your kids will once again regain interest in those old toys and want to recreate scenes that they just watched. Their imaginations sometimes just need a little spark and they will sometimes pull those older toys out and spend days with them again.
7 in 1 Maxus Drago Bakugan
If your kids are asking for Bakugan's and you don't know what they are you aren't alone. Bakugans started gaining massive popularity not too long ago in America. It's a card game with figures that are disguised into different shapes like spheres, squares, and pyramids. When you roll them onto the cards they are activated by a magnet in the card and pop open revealing a different creature. They are almost like little Transformers that transform automatically. If your kids are asking for Bakugans for Christmas toys you can purchase the 7 in 1 Maxus Drago Bakugan which includes 7 Bakugans in 1 box and they actually can be formed together into 1 figure. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors individually or you can just get the 7 in 1 and you'll have your Bakugan shopping completed.
The hottest Christmas toys for this year will be selling off of the shelves quick so if you want to secure your chances go online now and put your orders in. This saves a lot of time you may have spent driving from store to store only to be disappointed when the shelves didn't have what you wanted.
Star Wars Toys
When I was kid back in the late 70's the hottest Christmas toys were Star Wars figures and I wanted every single one of them. Now 30 years later I find I'm now buying Star Wars toys for my own son which is pretty cool since I still like to play with them. If you're a parent that grew up during the first Star Wars Trilogy you will find some of the hot toys this year are ones you might also enjoy playing with. The Lego Star Wars kits are truly awesome as you can recreate scenes from the Battle of Endor as well as the Battle at Hoth. The Lego figurines included in these kits become collectables very quickly as soon as those versions of Lego kits are no longer available.
If your kids aren't into Lego's but love Star Wars the Clone Wars there is the Turbo Tank and just about every ship and vehicle imaginable to go along with the traditional figures. These hot Christmas toys by Star Wars stand the test of time and can be passed on as your kids grow out of them or even resold on Ebay for more than you actually paid for them if you wait a couple years.
Another great thing about Star Wars toys is that every time you pop in one of the movies your kids will once again regain interest in those old toys and want to recreate scenes that they just watched. Their imaginations sometimes just need a little spark and they will sometimes pull those older toys out and spend days with them again.
7 in 1 Maxus Drago Bakugan
If your kids are asking for Bakugan's and you don't know what they are you aren't alone. Bakugans started gaining massive popularity not too long ago in America. It's a card game with figures that are disguised into different shapes like spheres, squares, and pyramids. When you roll them onto the cards they are activated by a magnet in the card and pop open revealing a different creature. They are almost like little Transformers that transform automatically. If your kids are asking for Bakugans for Christmas toys you can purchase the 7 in 1 Maxus Drago Bakugan which includes 7 Bakugans in 1 box and they actually can be formed together into 1 figure. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors individually or you can just get the 7 in 1 and you'll have your Bakugan shopping completed.
The hottest Christmas toys for this year will be selling off of the shelves quick so if you want to secure your chances go online now and put your orders in. This saves a lot of time you may have spent driving from store to store only to be disappointed when the shelves didn't have what you wanted.
Nightmare Before Christmas Toys - Best Deals For the Absolute Goulish at Heart!
My Nightmare before Christmas Toys review
With Christmas cheers and gifting Worldwide, there's been a growing trend and fascination toward a ghoulish kind of toy, nightmare before Christmas toys to be precise; modeled around Tim Burton's 1993 Classic animation; The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The stars of this epic movie, Jack Skellington from "Halloween Town" and Sally, a rag doll that's in love with our affable can be found gracing many a mantelpiece of fans World Over.
Authentic nightmare before Christmas toys are hard to find and, with each holiday season dawning, these action figures and figurines sell like proverbial hot cakes off the shelves, and the waiting list's as long as the animation's old.
Just like model or toy trains, the cult-like following for nightmare before Christmas toys is huge, and spans all ages, from toddler to adult.
The fascination with the nightmare before Christmas toys stems from the fact that these toys represent a seasonal yet timeless story that transcends any holiday season, be it Christmas, Labor Day, the 4 of July or Arbor Day!
The nightmare before Christmas toys are really from a movie about a love-hate relationship between good and the lesser of two evils.
In this case Santa, who's always been portrayed in good light as he goes about delivering toys according to the wish lists of all good little girls and boys everywhere, and Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin Patch King from Halloween Town who, in his well-meaning mission to spread Christmas joy to the world, unwittingly puts Santa Claus in jeopardy, thereby creating a nightmare for all boys and girls.
These Nightmare before Christmas toys figurines are the ultimate collectors items and are suitable for any location, be it the car, office, childrens' room or the mantelpiece, where all visitors to the house can feast their eyes on.
It is also said that the nightmare before Christmas toys foster great imagination in kids, and the fact that these figurines can stand without support adds to the mystery and fascination.
Each holiday season there's a mad dash for popular toys for that particular season, and the following year, most of these toys would've lost their popularity, never to see the dawn of a new day.
Well, consider this, since 1993, When the Classic animation; Nightmare before Christmas hit the screens, the nightmare before Christmas toys have been flying off shelves in larger quantities, and this trend is likely to continue for the next foreseeable future.
Doesn't it make sense therefore to consider including the Nightmare before Christmas toys in your shopping list for 2009?
Whatever the merits of owning ghoulish figurines, one thing's for sure; you'll have your mother-in-law and the rest of the clan chattering in the dark for some time to come!
With Christmas cheers and gifting Worldwide, there's been a growing trend and fascination toward a ghoulish kind of toy, nightmare before Christmas toys to be precise; modeled around Tim Burton's 1993 Classic animation; The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The stars of this epic movie, Jack Skellington from "Halloween Town" and Sally, a rag doll that's in love with our affable can be found gracing many a mantelpiece of fans World Over.
Authentic nightmare before Christmas toys are hard to find and, with each holiday season dawning, these action figures and figurines sell like proverbial hot cakes off the shelves, and the waiting list's as long as the animation's old.
Just like model or toy trains, the cult-like following for nightmare before Christmas toys is huge, and spans all ages, from toddler to adult.
The fascination with the nightmare before Christmas toys stems from the fact that these toys represent a seasonal yet timeless story that transcends any holiday season, be it Christmas, Labor Day, the 4 of July or Arbor Day!
The nightmare before Christmas toys are really from a movie about a love-hate relationship between good and the lesser of two evils.
In this case Santa, who's always been portrayed in good light as he goes about delivering toys according to the wish lists of all good little girls and boys everywhere, and Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin Patch King from Halloween Town who, in his well-meaning mission to spread Christmas joy to the world, unwittingly puts Santa Claus in jeopardy, thereby creating a nightmare for all boys and girls.
These Nightmare before Christmas toys figurines are the ultimate collectors items and are suitable for any location, be it the car, office, childrens' room or the mantelpiece, where all visitors to the house can feast their eyes on.
It is also said that the nightmare before Christmas toys foster great imagination in kids, and the fact that these figurines can stand without support adds to the mystery and fascination.
Each holiday season there's a mad dash for popular toys for that particular season, and the following year, most of these toys would've lost their popularity, never to see the dawn of a new day.
Well, consider this, since 1993, When the Classic animation; Nightmare before Christmas hit the screens, the nightmare before Christmas toys have been flying off shelves in larger quantities, and this trend is likely to continue for the next foreseeable future.
Doesn't it make sense therefore to consider including the Nightmare before Christmas toys in your shopping list for 2009?
Whatever the merits of owning ghoulish figurines, one thing's for sure; you'll have your mother-in-law and the rest of the clan chattering in the dark for some time to come!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Christmas Toys That Will Ensure a Truly Merry Christmas for Your Kids!
The holidays are almost upon us and everyone knows what that means: it's time to pick out Christmas toys! The true meaning of Christmas may be about love and family moments, but that shouldn't stop you from putting a smile on the faces of your children! If they're still very young, then they simply can't understand the concept of the spirit of Christmas yet, no matter how smart they may be! But that doesn't mean that the don't love Christmas! For them is probably the most fun time of the year!
Toys provide children with the greatest possible amount of fun! Now should be a perfect chance for you to introduce your kids to the tradition of giving and receiving gifts on Christmas! They will surely be very excited and happy as they open their presents on Christmas morning! Nothing is better for a parent than seeing his or her kids being happy and the right Christmas toys will surely make them very happy! When they get older, they will remember the joy they felt as they opened their presents and they will realize the importance of giving gifts as well as receiving them! So expect that they will soon surprise you by giving you gifts on Christmas!
You should also consider spending a little extra money on buying Christmas toys for your kids this year. Christmas is a very special occasion and as parents, it's your job to make sure that everyone's having a great time! After all, isn't this why you buy Christmas sweaters and spend great amounts of time looking for the perfect Christmas tree every year? So, why not make sure that your kids get the gifts that they want and will definitely love?
There are a lot of cool options when it comes to Christmas toys! But since Christmas only comes once a year, make sure you should make sure to choose the most suitable ones for your kids. Most parents often feel that their kids grow up way too fast, so, you should take every opportunity to indulge them while they're still young and innocent and the best way to do this is with awesome Christmas toys!
Why not buy a beautiful dollhouse for your daughter? She'll surely love it and will treasure it for as long as she lives! Another great option to consider is a great kitchen toy set! The big box under the Christmas tree will surely be enough to make your little girl very excited, just imagine how happy she'll be when she finally opens her present on Christmas morning! That's a priceless moment so you may want to have your camera ready to capture it!
Christmas is the perfect time to introduce your little boy to the world and art of music by buying him great musical toys! You could get him a special child's piano and sing beloved Christmas songs with him while he's playing music with his piano! You could also go for more "adventurous" Christmas toys such as bikes and wagons!
So you should take some time to check out most of the Christmas toys suggestions you'll find on the internet! They will greatly assist you in making sure that your kids have a really merry Christmas this year!
Toys provide children with the greatest possible amount of fun! Now should be a perfect chance for you to introduce your kids to the tradition of giving and receiving gifts on Christmas! They will surely be very excited and happy as they open their presents on Christmas morning! Nothing is better for a parent than seeing his or her kids being happy and the right Christmas toys will surely make them very happy! When they get older, they will remember the joy they felt as they opened their presents and they will realize the importance of giving gifts as well as receiving them! So expect that they will soon surprise you by giving you gifts on Christmas!
You should also consider spending a little extra money on buying Christmas toys for your kids this year. Christmas is a very special occasion and as parents, it's your job to make sure that everyone's having a great time! After all, isn't this why you buy Christmas sweaters and spend great amounts of time looking for the perfect Christmas tree every year? So, why not make sure that your kids get the gifts that they want and will definitely love?
There are a lot of cool options when it comes to Christmas toys! But since Christmas only comes once a year, make sure you should make sure to choose the most suitable ones for your kids. Most parents often feel that their kids grow up way too fast, so, you should take every opportunity to indulge them while they're still young and innocent and the best way to do this is with awesome Christmas toys!
Why not buy a beautiful dollhouse for your daughter? She'll surely love it and will treasure it for as long as she lives! Another great option to consider is a great kitchen toy set! The big box under the Christmas tree will surely be enough to make your little girl very excited, just imagine how happy she'll be when she finally opens her present on Christmas morning! That's a priceless moment so you may want to have your camera ready to capture it!
Christmas is the perfect time to introduce your little boy to the world and art of music by buying him great musical toys! You could get him a special child's piano and sing beloved Christmas songs with him while he's playing music with his piano! You could also go for more "adventurous" Christmas toys such as bikes and wagons!
So you should take some time to check out most of the Christmas toys suggestions you'll find on the internet! They will greatly assist you in making sure that your kids have a really merry Christmas this year!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Elmo Rocks Hottest Toy For Christmas 2011
Well, Elmo is doing it again! He's officially the hottest thing on the "I want that toy" market for Christmas time 2011.
Click the Amazon.com link in the side bar to get yours today.
They're going to love it!
Merry Christmas To All and to All A Good Night
Sunday, December 4, 2011
A Look at the Best Selling Christmas Toys Over the Years
Take a few moments away from frantically trying to find this year's hottest Christmas toys to reminisce about the best selling Christmas toys from previous years. Every year there is a hot new must have toy on every child's Christmas list and 2011 is no exception. Just as with this year, if there was a hit movie in a particular year, then the best sellers for the Christmas season probably were more on the side of action figures, VHS or DVDs, and soundtrack albums for that particular movie. For 2011, the big ones are Toy Story 3, Iron Man 2 and Transformers 2 but think back to 2004 when the Incredibles was the top Disney hit and Incredibles themed toys were a top feature in the toy market. Or think back to 1995 when Buzz Lightyear and our favourite cowboy, Woody first made an appearance on the big screen and their action figures subsequently made an appearance in our children's toy collections.
No matter what the best selling Christmas toys were in any particular year, it's safe to say that they were enjoyed by children from all over, and are now recorded in history for everyone to reflect on for years to come.
Two decades ago, the hottest Christmas toys were based on a gang of crime fighting turtles, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. These cartoon favorites were released to stores as four individual figurines, and dubbed the "heroes in a half-shell", each equipped with kung fu skills to help them fight their way through the underground sewers of New York City and right into the homes and hearts of young UK children.
Do you remember POGS? A collection of decorated disks, meant to be collected, traded, and flipped by young children, and is loosely based off of an even older game, tiddlywinks. How about Tamagotchis? Those little electronic pets were all the rage in the late 90s. The POGS and Tamagotchi fad quickly faded though and it seems kids have become more high tech and you're more likely to find something like a Nintendo DSi or a Nintendo Wii on your child's Christmas gift list in 2011.
This year, the best selling Christmas toys aren't electronic pets or turtle action figures. Times have changed and so have the expectations of the toy loving children. For 2011 the hottest Christmas toys are predicted to be video game consoles as well as games and toys based on this year's hit movies such as Toy Story 3 or popular Disney shows like Camp Rock and Hannah Montana.
No matter what the best selling Christmas toys were in any particular year, it's safe to say that they were enjoyed by children from all over, and are now recorded in history for everyone to reflect on for years to come.
Two decades ago, the hottest Christmas toys were based on a gang of crime fighting turtles, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. These cartoon favorites were released to stores as four individual figurines, and dubbed the "heroes in a half-shell", each equipped with kung fu skills to help them fight their way through the underground sewers of New York City and right into the homes and hearts of young UK children.
Do you remember POGS? A collection of decorated disks, meant to be collected, traded, and flipped by young children, and is loosely based off of an even older game, tiddlywinks. How about Tamagotchis? Those little electronic pets were all the rage in the late 90s. The POGS and Tamagotchi fad quickly faded though and it seems kids have become more high tech and you're more likely to find something like a Nintendo DSi or a Nintendo Wii on your child's Christmas gift list in 2011.
This year, the best selling Christmas toys aren't electronic pets or turtle action figures. Times have changed and so have the expectations of the toy loving children. For 2011 the hottest Christmas toys are predicted to be video game consoles as well as games and toys based on this year's hit movies such as Toy Story 3 or popular Disney shows like Camp Rock and Hannah Montana.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Tips For Finding Top Christmas Toys
My top tip for Christmas toy shopping is to do it all on line. It makes Christmas shopping so much easier than it was in years gone by. relax and do all your Christmas shopping from the comfort of home. This is a big improvement on previous years when we had to visit the stores on foot, often dragging a tired child along with us.
The best online stores will give you lots of useful information including the ability to sort toys and games according to various categories. For example; sort by type of toy, age group, price range, customer rating, new releases and best sellers.The most useful improvement is the user rating information. Many parents leave copious amounts of feedback on the toys they have bought. They are happy to tell you how robust it is, how much their kids liked it and whether or not it was a good buy. People love to be helpful and to share their experience, both good and bad.
Another very feature of online toy buying is that you nearly always get free gift wrapping and very often free shipping too. Its a good idea to do your on line Christmas toy shopping early to ensure there is ample time for delivery and so that you get your order in before stocks run out. With more and more people shopping for toys online popular toys can sell out early.
With all the help that you can get with buying toys online there seems no reason to do any shopping the old fashioned way. To get you started with some toy ideas here just are a few of the top toys that will fly off the shelves this Christmas:
Pillow Pets plush folding stuffed animals and other plush products are favorites for all ages - from toddlers to teens.
Cute Lalaloopsy rag dolls are best sellers with girls this year and of course they like to collect the whole set.
Star Wars Lego sets for all ages. Lego is a quality toy; always a favourite and it will last and last. I have some that is no over 40 years old and it's as good as the day I purchased it.
For the younger kids the Melissa and Doug Standing easel is popular. You get a chalkboard on one side and a drawing pad on the other. A real classic toy to which you can add spare paper, paints, and crayons.
The most important thing is to make Christmas fun rather than a chore, stay within your budget and remember children often love the smallest least expensive toys as much if not more than the pricey ones.
The best online stores will give you lots of useful information including the ability to sort toys and games according to various categories. For example; sort by type of toy, age group, price range, customer rating, new releases and best sellers.The most useful improvement is the user rating information. Many parents leave copious amounts of feedback on the toys they have bought. They are happy to tell you how robust it is, how much their kids liked it and whether or not it was a good buy. People love to be helpful and to share their experience, both good and bad.
Another very feature of online toy buying is that you nearly always get free gift wrapping and very often free shipping too. Its a good idea to do your on line Christmas toy shopping early to ensure there is ample time for delivery and so that you get your order in before stocks run out. With more and more people shopping for toys online popular toys can sell out early.
With all the help that you can get with buying toys online there seems no reason to do any shopping the old fashioned way. To get you started with some toy ideas here just are a few of the top toys that will fly off the shelves this Christmas:
Pillow Pets plush folding stuffed animals and other plush products are favorites for all ages - from toddlers to teens.
Cute Lalaloopsy rag dolls are best sellers with girls this year and of course they like to collect the whole set.
Star Wars Lego sets for all ages. Lego is a quality toy; always a favourite and it will last and last. I have some that is no over 40 years old and it's as good as the day I purchased it.
For the younger kids the Melissa and Doug Standing easel is popular. You get a chalkboard on one side and a drawing pad on the other. A real classic toy to which you can add spare paper, paints, and crayons.
The most important thing is to make Christmas fun rather than a chore, stay within your budget and remember children often love the smallest least expensive toys as much if not more than the pricey ones.
2011 Christmas Toys - Best Christmas Toys to Buy
Are you searching for hot Christmas toys of 2011? Then you are in the right place. In this article, I will show you some of the best toys that you can give to your kids this Christmas that they will surely love.
It's Christmas again, the time of the year that we are waiting for. We usually spend that time with our family to take pleasure in singing Christmas songs and take part in the greatest shopping time of the season. Christmas might capture you by shock, thus it is very easy to feel overwhelmed and unprepared.
No worries. You will not go through all these feelings this time of the year. You might be asking why. Simply, because I will provide you with details about the best 2011 Christmas toys, and I will give you ways on how to get bargains on them.
Christmas season is probably everybody's favorite season due to the factors stated earlier and because of children. Just like all of us love this period of the year, nobody waits for Christmas greater than the kids. Because of this particular, it is time to start preparing how we can make their 2011 Christmas a special one. Giving them something to remember from Christmas may bring pressure if you do not figure out what to shop for or even where you will go.
Not to worry because the examples below are the starter list of your 2011 Christmas Toys. Make use of these tips to begin your Christmas list, and you will be moving toward satisfying all the enjoyment of your kids. Next, continue reading to learn where you could have great bargains and much more!
Paper Jamz
Revolutionary drums, electric guitars and amplifiers that do not look like toys. Even though they are made from paper, your young ones can play genuine songs with these kinds of instruments without guitar strings and cords. You heard right, absolutely no guitar strings. Paper Jamz guitars along with other instruments work simply by touching. This is extremely nice.
Calico Critters
Calico critters houses are among the finest doll houses that a lot of young girls want to have. There are numerous doll house models on the market, but right now, Calico Critters townhouse gets a person's eye due to the latest Toys R Us Top Christmas toys list.
The Toy Story 3 Landfill Play Set
This is a big set that is intended for kids from 3 to 6 years old. The set contains rounded edges, and simple usage of all moving parts such as the conveyor belts and also the incinerator trap, dump basket and grappling hook. Incorporated with the package are a Lottso bear and Buzz Lightyear figure and the 3 green aliens. The figures measures at about 2 inches, and appropriate for ages 3 and up. The set additionally has a moving bulldozer.
There are many interesting toys available on the markets which are guaranteed to make your kids' Christmas a very unforgettable one.
It's Christmas again, the time of the year that we are waiting for. We usually spend that time with our family to take pleasure in singing Christmas songs and take part in the greatest shopping time of the season. Christmas might capture you by shock, thus it is very easy to feel overwhelmed and unprepared.
No worries. You will not go through all these feelings this time of the year. You might be asking why. Simply, because I will provide you with details about the best 2011 Christmas toys, and I will give you ways on how to get bargains on them.
Christmas season is probably everybody's favorite season due to the factors stated earlier and because of children. Just like all of us love this period of the year, nobody waits for Christmas greater than the kids. Because of this particular, it is time to start preparing how we can make their 2011 Christmas a special one. Giving them something to remember from Christmas may bring pressure if you do not figure out what to shop for or even where you will go.
Not to worry because the examples below are the starter list of your 2011 Christmas Toys. Make use of these tips to begin your Christmas list, and you will be moving toward satisfying all the enjoyment of your kids. Next, continue reading to learn where you could have great bargains and much more!
Paper Jamz
Revolutionary drums, electric guitars and amplifiers that do not look like toys. Even though they are made from paper, your young ones can play genuine songs with these kinds of instruments without guitar strings and cords. You heard right, absolutely no guitar strings. Paper Jamz guitars along with other instruments work simply by touching. This is extremely nice.
Calico Critters
Calico critters houses are among the finest doll houses that a lot of young girls want to have. There are numerous doll house models on the market, but right now, Calico Critters townhouse gets a person's eye due to the latest Toys R Us Top Christmas toys list.
The Toy Story 3 Landfill Play Set
This is a big set that is intended for kids from 3 to 6 years old. The set contains rounded edges, and simple usage of all moving parts such as the conveyor belts and also the incinerator trap, dump basket and grappling hook. Incorporated with the package are a Lottso bear and Buzz Lightyear figure and the 3 green aliens. The figures measures at about 2 inches, and appropriate for ages 3 and up. The set additionally has a moving bulldozer.
There are many interesting toys available on the markets which are guaranteed to make your kids' Christmas a very unforgettable one.
How to Hunt For the Best Christmas Toys and Other Christmas Shopping Tips
How does one find the best Christmas toys when one's left things just a little late? You ask yourself...
Of course you didn't plan it this way, it just sort of snuck up on you...
You'd even made a resolution this year to have your shopping done early this Christmas. Maybe too, you felt confident that you would achieve your goal. With plenty of time up your sleeve it was looking good too, you had a vision in your head of kicking back on your sofa relaxing, having finished already, while your friends were rushing about in the usual mad frenzy.
But now Christmas is just around the corner and far from having everything under control, you haven't even started!
Nice idea at the time you think! Now it's time to get a move-on, you can hardly leave it much longer, what with the last minute Christmas hordes hustling about frantically and snapping up the most popular Christmas toys. If you don't get it done some poor child will end up broken-hearted this year, leaving you with horrible memories for the next 12 months!
If you want to get the best Christmas Toys of 2009, you had best start getting into gear right now for they will get snapped up nearly as fast as they hit the shelves!
How To Get On Top Of Things
Yes, it is true. You should IDEALLY have started your Christmas shopping immediately after last Christmas ended. By starting I mean DOING. Making a resolution is not the same as KEEPING a resolution, but better late than not at all as they say.
The process of shopping for Christmas is not simply to chase down every toy in the hottest toys for Christmas 2009 catalogues, but to organize yourself with a little planning and a Christmas list or two. While you may be a late starter, it is not too late for a successful Christmas shop and if you follow these simple tips you will most likely be much better prepared than most of the last minute Christmas shoppers in town. So lets get cracking!
Shopping Tips For Christmas
The first step in any shopping campaign for Christmas is to start a list of everyone you are buying gifts for (adults as well as children).
Then set an overall Christmas budget. This number is how much you can afford to spend overall. Then divide this number by the number of people on your list and you have a spending limit on each person.
The last step in the planning phase is to make a list of gift ideas. It is usually best to take a bit of time thinking about each person's personality and interests. I know you are rushed for time, but trust me, it will be well worth it!
This last step can be done by listing each person on your list and a range of potential gift ideas bellow each person's name. Try and list more than one potential gift, just in case you have difficulty buying your preferred choice.
Do not be afraid to go to town with your ideas. Your list is only a guide, not your bible. Include as many gifts as you like, you can refine your choices at a later stage.
If you get stuck, hop online and search for "top 10 Christmas toys" on Google. It will give you some idea about what's hot this season. Amazon.com is a great source of gift ideas too and we also have toy lists that are worthy of your time. Our toy lists feature only products that have received the highest customer reviews on Amazon, meaning we have already filtered them for quality, saving you time.
When you shop, there is absolutely no onus on sticking to your list. The list is only for ideas and chances are you will think of something that is a better match for a person than your original choice.
While doing a little planning can save your sanity this Christmas, finding the best Christmas online toys online can save you sanity AND time. Especially if you decide to shop online instead of visiting a physical shop. Most online retails offer the added convenience of gift wrapping and delivering your orders directly to the recipient if desired making it the perfect solution for those last minute shoppers who want to get ahead of the game.
For many more great Christmas toy ideas, visit our website. Best Christmas Toys Online
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Modern Warfare 3 Video Review
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