75 year later, View-Master enters the world of Virtual Reality. But was it worth the wait?
When I heard that View-Master had updated and gone full Virtual Reality, I was intrigued. Had the toy I’d grown up peering through to see tiny photos of animals in the wild really gone high-tech? All for under $30 — or even under $25 on sale at Amazon?...
Free Christmas music for the kids: Santa Flying In Your Sleigh by Todd McHatton, our kids’ music download of the week
If your kids’ Christmas music playlist is already feeling worn out, we’ve got a great tune for you to check out, with the funky Santa Flying In Your Sleigh, by singer-songwriter Todd McHatton. And it’s free! The song contrasts a young child’s...
5 great STEM toys for kids with a math focus. Because despite what you may remember, math is now fun.
As we approach the final week of Christmas shopping, I plan spend a few minutes to make sure that I’m buying toys and games that will feed my kids’ brains as much as their need for play. And while “math toys” has never appeared on any of my...
LA Christmas from Andrew and Polly: Kids’ music download of the week
We know that not all of us can expect a white Christmas, but most Christmas songs are definitely written for those of us who open to the door and realize, baby, it’s cold outside. But now you Southern Californians have your own holiday anthem from Andrew &...
Cool Hanukkah music for kids: Challah-lalala by Mister G, our kids’ music download of the week
If you’re searching for some cool Hanukkah music for the kids beyond Adam Sandler (though hey, we love that song), check out one of our favorite bilingual tunes of the past few years, Choco-lalala by Mister G. It’s gone kosher with its remake...
All That Krampus Wants by The Hipwaders: Kids’ music download of the week
You may know Dasher and Dancer, but only a few of us grew up with knowledge of der Krampus the horned creature in German folklore who kept kids in line way better than some elf on a shelf could ever do. But since the Krampus is about to get his own movie, we suspect...
Kids’ Table free download for Thanksgiving, from members of Recess Monkey, The Harmonica Pocket, and Johnny Bregar
We like to joke about the poor kids who get stuck sitting over at the kids’ table on Thanksgiving when, really, they are all having a blast on their own without having to listen to all the boring grownups talk about boring grownup things. And that’s the...
Beau Paris by Lori Henriques: Kids’ music download of the week
We are still reeling over the events that happened in Paris on Friday and struggling with how much to share with our kids of varying ages. We hope our post, How to talk to your kids about the tragedy in Paris, has helped you find resources to help your own family....
Gratitude by Mista Cookie Jar: Kids’ music download of the week
Before the noise of the holidays gets too loud and distracting, I totally recommend you download this upbeat, Motown-flavored tune that will remind you that this Thanksgiving, the sentiment is all about Gratitude. Sung by funky favorites of mine, Mista Cookie Jar and...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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