Meet Isabelle Palmer, American Girl of the Year for 2014. Learn about the character, see the doll, her accessories, books, movie, and info.
Saige Copeland is the Girl of the Year Doll for 2013. She'll be making her official debut on Tuesday, January 1st. So far we know that she is a creative and sensitive 4th grader from New Mexico. The doll has long Auburn hair, bright blue eyes, and...
Her first name, McKenna, was announced on the American Girl Cruise in November. Early on we found out she was a ten year old gymnast in 4th grade living in Seattle, WA. We've got a sneak peek of both the first book cover and the McKenna 18" doll....
My daughter's 3rd grade class had a field trip to Old York, Maine and I was one of the chaperones. They were learning about the Puritans, and York, Maine is one of New England's earliest colonial settlements. The Museums of Old York include 9...
The announcement of Madonna's 2012 World Tour followed her performance at the Bridgestone Super Bowl Halftime show. She'll be promoting her new MDNA album album (which comes out on March 26th 2012), as well as performing her biggest hits I'm sure. ...
* Pop Music * Pop Art * Pop Culture * Thomas Sabo launched the new Spring/Summer 2011 Sterling Silver Collection at the Soho House Berlin December 2, 2010. About 250 fashion and lifestyle press from 14 countries were there to get a first look at...
These sterling silver charms make the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your sweetheart. But, don't be limited to just one day of the year! Give Thomas Sabo Charms for birthdays, anniversaries, or any day you want to let her know you care. Sabo...
Katy Perry (Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson) is a pop icon whose been on top of the world since 2008. She's loved for her quirky, offbeat style. Her California Dreams Tour starts in Europe this February. She'll be visiting Portugal, Italy, Switzerland,...
Nassau, Bahamas is on the the Island of New Providence. Nassau is the capital, the largest city, and the commercial center of The Bahamas. My husband and I chose to visit Nassau for our 10th anniversary. We were there in January 2011. The first...
Coming in 2012? Tail Towns is a new online social world from Ganz related to a series of collectible woodland creatures. It reminds me of a mix between Calico Critters and Webkinz World, but this is intended for an older following of teen girls...
Kanani Akina is the Girl of the Year Doll for 2011. She made her debut on Saturday, January 1st. Kanani is a cheerful girl who helps others by sharing the aloha spirit. Whether she's greeting visitors at her family's shaved ice shop or protecting...
LightBoard is the draw, write, play with an iPad case for children. It turns your iPad into a kid-safe art activity center. With LightBoard your iPad is surrounded in a shatter-resistant polycarbonate shell with openings for the speakers and...
I was just watching a podcast and came across the Zomm. It seems like it would be the perfect gift to buy that person that has everything. Most people can't live without their mobile phone these days, they're just lost without it. Problem is,...
Of all the current collectible toys for younger kids, I think Zoobles are some of the cutest! The are tiny, colorful, plastic animals that start out as a ball, and pop open when placed on their magnetized "Happitat". Zoobles from Spin Master are...
Hexbugs are tiny toy robots that come in different shapes, sizes and colors. Styles include the Hexbug Nano, Original, Inchworm, Crab, and Ant. Each one has it's own behaviors and methods of getting around. Hexbugs make unique, fun gifts for kids...
Carving pumpkins is one of the best traditions of the fall months. To make your Jack-o-Lantern stand out, try using a stencil. Here are dozens of printable patterns to make a great Jack-o-Lantern.
It seems like we were just introduced to Princess Tiana, but Disney already has a new princess added to the mix. Princess Rapunzel is the main character in the 3D CG animated Tangled, which opened on November 24th 2010. Rapunzel, voiced by Mandy...
Looking for a unique way for elementary school kids to memorize state capitals? Try the state capitals song and video from Warner Bros. Animaniacs. It's from a Season One; Episode 20, skit titled Wakko's America. Wakko names the 50 states and...
Our family loves Brain Quest. We first got a deck of their Questions & Answers as a birthday present for our daughter when she was in preschool. We've been buying them each year ever since. Their slogan is "It's fun to be smart!". I love that. In...
MAZIN' Hamsters are here! Build mazes and play with these cute little animals in a 3D habitat right in Webkinz World. Each MAZIN' Hamster plush toy comes with a special code that unlocks a hamster ball and custom tube design for use in Webkinz...
Have you ever wanted to live at Walt Disney World? I'm not talking about in Celebration, the community just outside of Disney (which is no longer Disney owned, sad). I mean right there, somewhere between Cinderella's Castle and Spaceship Earth. ...
Taliesin West was the Winter home, school, and studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin is a Welsh term meaning "shining brow". Taliesin West was literally built from the desert floor on the brow of a hill in the Sonoran Desert. Wright and...
Vulture Gold Mine is in Maricopa County Arizona, just outside the town of Wickenburg. The Mine was discovered by Henry Wickenburg in 1863. It went on to become the largest producing gold mine in Arizona's history. President Franklin Roosevelt...
Devil's Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area. It's also the perfect trail for people who aren't seasoned hikers. My husband, 8 year old daughter, and myself all agree this was our favorite part of our family trip around...
Silly Bandz, from Brainchild Products, are the original die molded silicone bracelets. The colorful fun shapes come in themed packs of different sizes. Some themes are harder to find than others, making them a sought-after collectible. Kids all...
Introducing Webkinz Small Signature Pets! First came Webkinz Signature Pets, then the Signature Endangered Pets were announced, and now a third line of pets will be added to the Ganz lineup...Small Signature Pets! This series of plush pets was...
On January 22nd, 2010 Ganz announced this new line of Signature Pets. Signature Endangered pets are large, soft & cuddly stuffed animals. When you adopt one of these pets you are given a special piece of furniture from a Signature Endangered room...
Japanese erasers are colorful miniature characters, toys, and foods for kids to collect, trade, and play with. Their puzzle designs allow them to be taken apart and put back together, and they are functioning erasers kids can use in school or at...
ImagiPLAY is a company that creates high quality educational toys for children. Their motto is "Toys with Integrity." Every toy is made from renewable, sustainable materials and produced with earth friendly practices. Their most popular and well...
This Japanese toy trend is now a hit among kids in the US as well. Young aspiring fashion designers get a chance to test out their creativity with Harumika. The best part is there's no sewing required. Pieces can be used and reused to their...
Groovy Girls are an award winning line of soft fashion dolls and trendy accessories for girls ages 3-12. With their unique hairstyles and outfits these funky dolls inspire girls to embrace their own sense of style. An alternative to Bratz and...
She's the newest Disney Princess for little girls everywhere to fall in love with. Tiana is from Disney's newest hand-drawn animated movie The Princess and the Frog , which is set in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the Jazz Age. Tiana,...
Lanie Holland is the Girl of the Year Doll for 2010. She made her debut on Friday, January 1st. She is an 18" doll with curly blond hair and hazel eyes. Lanie comes dressed in a green and blue striped rugby dress, blue & white shoes, and blue...