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Hasbro Introduces the Littlest Pet Shop Digital Pen
You know my affinity for LittlestPetShop.com. And I am not the only one. The adorable Littlest Pet Shop toys are favorites of girls everywhere.
Back in October 2007 I announced on this site the arrival of the Littlest Pet Shop VIPs. At the time these adorable stuffed animals (and [...]

Cell Phones for Kids »

Last spring I wrote about my thoughts on cell phones for kids from a parents perspective. At the time I was thinking about purchasing a cell phone for my son.
Over the summer, I did indeed join a family cell phone plan and get a cell phone for him. Now, 6 months later, I can look [...]

Hanna Montana’s Costume Change Caught on Tape, Sort of »

UPDATE: I guess the powers that be had their say. It appears that the Hanna Montana camp pulled their weight and had the video removed from YouTube. So much for freedom of expression. Really, I found this Mylie Cyrus video to be educational, sort of a glimpse into the inner workings of showbiz. There is [...]

Cell Phones for Kids »

Cell Phones for Kids: Should your child have a cell phone?
The latest item on my fifth grader’s “need to have” list is a cell phone.
Many of his friends already have one. In the past I always felt that cell phones for kids was a luxury, but as he becomes more independent I can see that [...]