Month: April 2011

  • Happy Birthday from Tegu and Cool Tinted Blocks

    Happy Birthday from Tegu and Cool Tinted Blocks

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    I already knew that Tegu was a cool company. After all, I highlighted them as one of my favorite construction toys from Toy Fair. But when I agreed to review and give away Tegu blocks on my 40th birthday, they sent me a little virtual treat – a Tegu cake! How cute is that? If…

  • Primates of the World from Bloco Toys

    Primates of the World from Bloco Toys

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    Christy

    I stumbled onto Bloco Toys at Toy Fair this year and knew I wanted to share them with my readers. The high-density foam construction kits are adorable, bright and fun. They come in a few different price points, and I think all of them are an excellent value. I’ll be doing three separate reviews (with…

  • Tomato-Basil Pesto Bruschetta

    Tomato-Basil Pesto Bruschetta

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    I was invited to create an original recipe using Hunt’s canned tomatoes. My husband and I aren’t big fans of chunky tomatoes, so I decided to combine the best parts of some of my favorite appetizers to make something a little different. The tomato paste makes a nice, easy, and inexpensive substitute to sundried tomatoes…

  • Be Prepared – Weather Preparedness Kit

    Be Prepared – Weather Preparedness Kit

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    Christy

    No matter how bad the weather looks in New England, I am always thankful that we don’t regularly deal with tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes. They scare me a lot more than heavy snow fall. Of course, there are plenty of people who would happily trade in guaranteed snowstorms and icy roads for sunny skies and…

  • Introducing Johnny Reid

    Introducing Johnny Reid

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    Christy

    If you’re anything like me, you’ve never heard of Johnny Reid. After all, the Scottish-born singer/songwriter’s first US album is due to be released in May. But I suspect we’ll be hearing a lot more from him in the near future. Reid, who lives in Canada, is a country singer with a soulful vibe. His…

  • A Sneak Peek at the 77kids Store

    A Sneak Peek at the 77kids Store

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    A tour of the new 77kids store in Burlington, MA.

  • Childhood Nostalgia with Colorforms’ 60th Anniversary

    Childhood Nostalgia with Colorforms’ 60th Anniversary

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    Christy

    Chances are, no matter how old you are, you remember Colorforms from your childhood. The long-time kids’ favorite turns 60 this year and is still entertaining kids today. But even if you remember playing with Colorforms, did you know how they began?

  • FlipOut–A Family Game Review

    FlipOut–A Family Game Review

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    Christy

    You may remember some past reviews of Gamewright Games on Quirky Fusion. I enjoyed one of them so much that I included it on the Go-To Gift Guide for Birthdays and Other Special Occasions. We recently received a copy of one of Gamewright’s new games, FlipOut, and it didn’t disappoint. FlipOut is a unique card…

  • Fun Food Allergy Chats with Lori Sandler and The Motherhood

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    I’m so thrilled to be involved once again with The Motherhood to chat about various ways that food allergies impact our lives. Parents of kids with food allergies have a lot of fear, and it’s so great to be able to chat with others who are going through the same experiences. I’m co-hosting class #1…

  • OshKosh B’gosh’s Cranes for Kids Helps Children in Japan

    OshKosh B’gosh’s Cranes for Kids Helps Children in Japan

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    Christy

    OshKosh B’gosh invites you to fold origami cranes with your kids and help with Japanese relief efforts.