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Get them Reading Ready

Deb Savvy — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:47:39 +0000

Among the first and still among the best.

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This Almost Never Happens

Deb Savvy — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:03:19 +0000

Especially these days. With prices for just about everything going up, up, up – it’s just not that common for anyone to simply LOWER their prices. Especially anyone selling truly terrific products. Well, it’s happened. At eBeanStalk.com. They’ve just lowered prices on ALL of their toys.

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Duncan’s Digs…

Deb Savvy — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:06:08 +0000

A cool room. It’s what every kid wants. A really cool room. One that expresses their personality. One that features their favorite things. A room where they can entertain their friends. It seems like from the minute they give up the crib for their first big boy or big girl bed, every kid is suddenly their own interior designer. I don’t remember having such strong ideas about what my room should look like until I was much older. These days, children, tweens and teens are living large and lounging in their own private digs – and proudly taking part in furniture and design decisions.

Little Guy and Tiny Guy are sharing a room now, and although Tiny is a bit too tiny to express his preferences, big bro is always thinking about how to make their room better and more fun.

Duncan recently transformed a closet nestled under the eaves of her attic bedroom into a little retreat. She’s got some low shelves at the shortest point of the slanted walls, and the rest of the floor is covered in pillows, cushions and bean bags. It’s perfect for reading, talking on the phone and quiet, private time with her sisters or friends.

She actually did a lot of the shopping herself, too. She picked ideas from magazines and TV shows and did her own ‘look for less’ bargain hunting online. Mom approved all her choices and made all the final purchases, of course. But Duncan did all the legwork herself – and she did a pretty great job. What can I say – she’s a fourth generation savvy shopper!

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When They’re Ready for a Big Kid Bed

Deb Savvy — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:26:56 +0000

Nothing’s more exciting than a toddler preparing for his first big-boy bed.

Unless, of course, she’s preparing for her first big-girl bed, which is equally exciting.

Make it a real celebration with fun bedding and accessories that express his or her personal style.

A Best Bet Gift for the New Big Brother or Big Sister

Deb Savvy — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:09:22 +0000

When sending a gift for a new baby, it’s always a good idea to send something for the new big brother or big sister, too. Toddlers and younger kids are likely not to understand the showering of gifts for the new arrival and can be a bit jealous. And they might be just a little bit bored, too. That’s why I like to give a gift that will engage a child’s attention – something fun and consuming like puzzles.

Mom and Dad appreciate it too. With a new baby in the house they’ve got their hands full. Having a few new and interesting puzzles on hand can be an absolute lifesaver. Just enough of a diversion to buy a few minutes of quiet time to do something else.

Teaching Toys for Toddlers

Deb Savvy — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:18:23 +0000

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Let’s Talk Lead!

Deb Savvy — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:18:35 +0000

How scary is this massive toy recall that’s underway? In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock and don’t know, allow me to summarize. Millions of toys manufactured in China, including many very popular and common toys manufactured by Mattel, Fisher Price and other major brands, have been recalled because they’ve been painted with lead based paints. OY! And we’re talking about some of the most popular and common toys for little kids. The kind of toys that wind up in little mouths. DOUBLE OY! At this point, we’re all thinking about two things when it comes to safe toys. First and foremost – what to do about the toys that are already in the house. The answer is to check all your toys thoroughly and return EVERYTHING that is on ANY of the recall lists. Many experts also suggest testing remaining toys with a home test kit. Some people are even going as far as to get rid of any metal or painted toys that were made in China, regardless of their inclusion on a recall list. How far to take the toy purge is a personal choice and I am far from an expert on the subject and would never tell anyone how to make the best choice to protect their children, grandchildren, neices and nephews. I urge anyone reading this to educate yourself thoroughly about the facts and to check your home for recalled or suspicious products. In other words, get the lead out!

Once that’s over, you’ve got to be thinking what I am at this point. This is awful. This is a pain. This is annoying. And most of all – I do not want to do this again. Ever. I want to buy toys that I know are safe so I don’t need to worry. Wondering how to do that? Check this out. I’ve always been a fan of eBeanStalk.com. Each one of their developmental toys is hand selected by experts to nurture intellectual growth and inspire creativity in newborns, toddlers and children up to about 5 or 6. And here’s one more reason to be a fan. NOT ONE TOY ON THEIR SITE WAS INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL! And even better: THEY’VE LEAD TESTED EVERY SINGLE TOY THEY SELL JUST TO BE SURE. Now if that’s not enough to inspire confidence, I don’t know what is. I’m completely impressed with eBeanStalk.com and I know you will be too.

Thought you’d want to know.

Puppet Passion

Deb Savvy — Thu, 03 May 2007 06:23:36 +0000

The Little Guy has gone puppet crazy recently, loving nothing more than to engage in long conversations, singing songs and just ‘hanging out’ with his puppet pals. Kids just love puppets. And parents do too. Puppets inspire creativity and encourage communication. For a great selection of nothing but adorable puppets, check out ePuppets.com . Inspired by nature and literature, these full-bodied hand puppets are richly detailed, perfect for storytelling, imaginative play, educating on environmental issues, and even helping shy children to express themselves.

The Urge to Discover…

Deb Savvy — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 01:22:09 +0000

Is developed from an early age. The best toys – especially for babies and toddlers – inspire curiousity, creativity and the urge to discover. Like the many AWARD WINNING baby toys from DiscoveryChannelStore.com …

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Homework Help and Lessons Learned

Deb Savvy — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:50:26 +0000

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Give Them a Head Start…

Deb Savvy — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:32:14 +0000

With Hooked on Phonics. It’s the number one system for teaching kids to read. They’ve got proven products for children of any age, focusing on everything from reading essentials to comprehension, study skills and even math. If you’ve been thinking about checking out some of their programs, now is definitely the time. They are offering 20% off their Reading Essentials for children ages 3 and up; they are also offering and 10% off on all other Hooked on Phonics programs.

Toys With The Future In Mind

Deb Savvy — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:05:52 +0000

Children grow up quickly and eBeanstalk was created to grow up with them. eBeanstalk is a unique toy site focused solely on child development. In addition to selling individual toys, their team of child development experts has created eBeanstalk GIFT SERIES; a group of 4 toys where every 3 months for a year a child receives a new toy. Each toy is specifically matched to a child’s development. Every order at eBeanstalk also includes a SUBSCRIPTION to PARENTING MAGAZINE.