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Building Engineers? Construction Toys at Toy Fair

Mar 1, 2011

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From Tegu blocks to Laser Pegs, construction toys at Toy Fair ranged from simple to high-tech. Here are some of my favorite construction brands from the 2011 Toy Fair, including LEGO, Bloco, Nanoblocks, Tegu, Laser Pegs and Girder & Panel.

Happy Birthday, ASIMO!

Mar 1, 2011

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Christy

in Feature, Tech

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a techie, but only those who have known me awhile are likely to be aware that I have a slight obsession for robots and robotics. It has been an interest of mine since junior high school, and I had dreams of becoming a Walt Disney Imagineer and working with…

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Feb 27, 2011

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Christy

in Feature, Quirky Mama, Travel

You may be wondering where I’ve been. Or not. But either way, I’m going to tell you.

The Perfect Man? A Toy Fair Love Story

Feb 14, 2011

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Christy

in Feature

It seems that Barbie has reunited with Ken, who has just turned a distinguished 50 years old. Ken was never really my style, but I’ll take this chocolate one any day: I’m at Toy Fair this week and have TONS of things to share. This one is in honor of Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day – Romantic and Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Gifts

Feb 8, 2011

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Christy

in Feature

A quick Valentine’s Day gift guide for when you’re looking for something small, but special.

New Directions – Food Allergies Blog and Chat

Feb 1, 2011

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Christy

in Feature

When Bug was officially diagnosed with allergies to soy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts, I freaked out. I was scared for him and wasn’t sure how to keep him safe. I was sad that he was going to have to learn to cope with the built-in social issues that go with food allergies. And I…