Kids Music on a Budget

Despite the fact that music class seems to be one of the first things on the chopping block whenever a school system needs to cut its budget, listening to music, singing and playing around with musical instruments is essential for good brain development. So, what are parents to do if they can’t afford to pay [...]

Kinzville Park Is Opening In Webkinz World

Wow. Suddenly, Webkinz World is just hopping! One big thing rolling out after another. Tomorrow, Kinzville Park is opening. It is supposed to have games and activities and be much bigger than the clubhouse. Now, if only all these fun new activities came with a computer for each child…I can’t imagine having five or so [...]

Zumbuddies Come to Webkinz World

If your kids are looking for something new to do with their Webkinz, they’ll be really excited to find out about a new addition to Webkinz. Those Zumbuddies from the magical forest are wandering right into Kinzville with a cute plushie that unlocks a virtual Zumbuddy. These little critters are pets for Webkinz and come [...]

Happy Birthday Sofia!

Here’s hoping Sofia Vassilieva has a very happy birthday today! I feel sort of like a doting aunt after years of watching her as Eloise and then Ariel. I can’t believe how grown up and sophisticated she looks! I just love the way she seems to be channeling old Hollywood starlets with a modern twist.

Christmas Webkinz Pets

One of the best things about the Webkinz world is the way kids can decorate their pets’ virtual homes with themed items for the holidays. While a lot of items can be found in the W shop a few weeks before the start of the holiday, there are some special items that aren’t available through [...]

Where to Find Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters

So, every kid I’ve talked to recently seems to want the same thing – Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters. I have to admit that they look pretty cool, but I have a real live hamster with a hamster ball that is just packed with personality. Gordon 12 (No, there weren’t 11 before him. Little W named [...]

More Ways to Make Extra Cash

For those of you who are interested in the make extra cash series, here’s another installment. Today, I thought I’d talk about some of the new sites I am checking into to see if I can make extra residual income: Factoidz – I have written exactly one Factoid (published yesterday) and already made a whole [...]

Halloween Webkinz Pets

Do your kids like to decorate their Webkinz homes for the different holidays? If so, you’ll want to check out the Halloween Webkinz pets, which come with Halloween items for their rooms. Can’t afford to buy a new plushie for each child in your family? You can still decorate a room in their virtual homes [...]

Dora the Explorer Game for Older Girls Review

When I saw that Nick was advertising a new Dora website for older girls, I decided to check it out. I was a bit concerned that it would be too mature and would have too many trendy activities, but it turns out my worries were groundless. The Explorer girls do look a bit older than [...]

Three Tips for Getting Dinner Ready in a Flash

We all have those days. First, the bus is late. Then, a child comes rushing in with a note from the teacher thanking you for the 200 cupcakes you are bringing in tomorrow. “Oh, I told the teacher you love to cook, so you would do it!” By the way, aren’t those movies due back [...]

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