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Gifts for Everyone... • Hot Toys for 2010...........................Page 4
Sherrii Brentari and Jaime Long
EDITOR
Sherrii Brentari
SALES
Jaime Long
• Local Favorites...............................Page 5
Circulation Edgar Reinhardt
• 2010 Top Gifts........................... Pages 6-7
Product selection and review coordination by Jaime Long. Edited by Sherrii Brentari.
• Babies and New Mommies......... Pages 8-9
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• Toddlers and Pre-schoolers........ Pages 10-11 • Kids Ages 5-7..........................Pages 12-13 • Kids Ages 8-10. ............................ Page 14 • Tweens and Teens..........................Page 15 • Games and Puzzels Lovers.......Pages 16-17 • Educational Gifts.....................Pages 18-19 • Health & Wellness.........................Page 20 • Gamers........................................ Page 21 • Outdoor Lovers............................Page 26 • Pets..............................................Page 22 • Sports Enthusiasts.........................Page 24 All reviews are based upon the combined opinions of the Atlantic Shore Living product testers. All product tester opinions are exclusively their own. If you like to share your opinions and would like to become a product tester for future review segments contact us at media@atlanticshorenews.com.
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Zoobles by Spin Master
Razoo’s Treehouse Playset
Zoobles are collectable colourful spheres that ‘pop’ open into fun and cute characters when placed on their magnetized ‘Happitat.’ Zoobles Kiwi’s Treehouse Playset, you can take your Zoobles on a wild adventure! Drop through the ice cave, swing in the tree chair - there’s so much to do in the Treehouse Play Set! You never know when the Zoobles will hit a hot spot and spring to life! The set is loaded with hot spots for surprise reveals — $69.99
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Available at most stores where toys are sold www.amazon.com December 2010
Our Local Favorites
Can’t find that perfect gift? It may be closer than you think!
When you’re looking for something really special local neighborhood businesses can save the day! Automotive
Candy
The Rail Bar and Grill
787 North Delsea Drive Vineland, 856-691-2020
Consumer Square Mall (Near Target), Mays Landing
Villa Fazzolari
Lilliston Polaris Rossi Honda
1517 South Delsea Dr, Vineland (856) 692-1700
Sparkle Kleen Car Wash 2611 S. Main Rd, Vineland (856) 691-4421
Baked Goods
Brownie’s Squared Retail Bakery/Cafe
Gift Baskets, Party Trays, Custom Cakes 6019 Main St., Mays Landing (609) 625-0711
Crust N Krumbs Bakery
Magnolia Court Shopping Center 1370 S. Main Rd., Vineland (856) 690-1200
Beauty
Homestead Barber Shop 6028 Main St. 2, Mays Landing (609) 625-4766
Heavenly Sweetz Sweet Tooth
644 WHP., Egg Harbor City (609) 965-8800
Village Sweet Shoppe 1 N. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-0016
Children Clothing
Sweetpea’s Children’s Shoppe 2757 S. Main Rd, Vineland (856) 213-6739
Dining/Food
Bagel Gourmet II
680 Whitehorse Pike, Absecon (609) 377-5160
5926 Main St., Mays Landing (609) 625-3500 (888) 476-3500
Gift Baskets
Diane’s on Main
6013 Main St., Mays Landing (609) 625-6491
Remember When Primitive gifts
6022 Main St., Mays Landing (609) 625-7344
Wrap It Up
1 N. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-7777
December 2010
County Seat Florist
Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern
1413 Rte 50, Mays Landing (609) 625-2722
45 S. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-5505 756 Asbury Ave, Ocean City (609) 399-9190
Flowers
Smithville Christmas and Candle Shoppe
Books
Sun Rose Words & Music
821 Harding Hwy, Buena (856) 697-7107
Crabbys
1 N. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-0544
Sherlock Books & Cafe
1252 Harding Hwy, Richland (856) 697-RAIL
Historic Smithville Inn Joe’s Poultry
440 S Delsea Dr, Vineland (856) 692-8860
1 N. New York Rd, Smithville (609) 652-0440 Gifts of distinction for the person who has everything. Lampe Berger, Heartstrings, and more. 16 Central Square, Linwood 609-653-1743
Gift Certificates
Massages By Kelly Galloway, 609-992-9595
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2010 Top Gifts Zipfy Mini Luge
Family Favorite We LOVE the Zipfy Mini Luge. It’s fast, easy to manuver, lightweight, and easy to store. The best thing? Almost anyone can ride it! It’s recommended for Ages 5 and up, but even our 3 year olds were able to hang on and swoop down tiny hills. It’s weight capacity is reported to be 250lbs, and it is strong enough to hold the weight, but our older kids had a tough time fitting on the pint sized seat. The price is right, we suggest getting one for every child, our kids got impatient waiting for their turn.
Parents’ Pick
Like Snow Sledding... Only Better! A uniquely designed rugged plastic snow sled with a distinctive lever used for stability and turning. Ages 5 and up.
Available at www.ToysRUs.com — $39.95
Kids Only! Puzzle
Furniture
Practical and fun, what’s better than that? Kids had fun putting the “puzzle” together over and over again. More bulky than a It’s a giant regualr child-sized table and chairs, but puzzle – no, well worth the extra space. It’s made out it’s a table and chair set! of very sturdy plastic and stood up to even Three designs including: Crayola® crayon, our roughest “toy experts.” The Toy Story Disney Princess castle or Toy Story rocket ship. rocket design was loved by all, but the Ages 3+ Available at major retail stores nationwide or little girls were all wishing for the Princess www.toysrus.com — $59.99 Castle design. We hope Santa has enough room on his sleigh, all of our kids put this one on their lists.
Little Kids’ Pick There’s something special about these little guys. Everyone who saw them wanted one. Even the boys! Simple and sweet, a great gift for almost anyone. Sure to be popular with collectors... gotta get ‘em all!
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Pet Cakes™ by Well Made Toy Manufacturing Corporation
Adorably Sweet Plush Pets designed to satisfy kids’ cravings for collecting as well as cuddling! Each PetCakes animal features a “frosting” hat, comes nestled in its own cupcake wrapper and has its own whimsical backstory. PetCakes deliver the kind of fun kids eat up! Ages 3 and up — $13.99
Available on-line only at www.toysrus.com
December 2010
Big Kids’ Pick The Shred Sled takes a bit to get used to, especially if you’re not already a practiced skater. The older kids loved the look and feel, very flashy, lots of embelishments. Unlike a standard skate board, the Shred Sled is not stable when it’s at rest, much like a bike, but that’s part of its appeal. Overall, a great gift for any active tween, teen, or kid at heart who has the need for speed and isn’t afraid of trying something new.
Shred Sled®
The first 4-wheel inline, dual-deck board available in one of three colors: black, blue or red. Ages 8 and Up Available at www.ShredSled.com — $79.99
Editor’s Favorite Really, really unique. We’ve never seen a toy so easily understood by children of all ages. Kimochi character boxes come in a variety of designs (Cloud, Cat, Hugtopus, Lovey Dove, Bug) along with little “Feeling” pillows with emotions on one side and a graphic faces matching the emotion on the other side. Infants loved the soft cuddly characters and toddlers like taking the feeling pillows in and out of the characters. Our 2 and 3 year old “product testers” picked up on the concept immediately taking turns mimicing the feelings and instantly began roll playing situations to match the Kimochi emotions. Best toy on the market for teaching children to express and understand emotions. Amazing.
December 2010
Kimochis™
Kimochis™ are unique, fun, educational plush characters that help facilitate positive communication between children and their parents, caregivers, and peers and help cultivate social and emotional learning. — $24.99
Available at www.FatBrainToys.com
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s e i b a B Juno Baby Soft Shapes®: Trucks
Baby’s first bath foam book and puzzle. A dump truck dumps! A cement mixer spins! Pop out the trucks, and the fun begins! Available at www.innovativekids.com — $10.99
Beautiful music and product line with the strong believe that beautful music enriches lives. Juno and her puppet friends sing, play and learn in a series of vignettes created to instill a lifelong love of music in children. Featuring original music performed by a live orchestra, Juno Baby addresses overcoming childhood fears, the importance of friendship, problem solving skills, and creating music from things found in the world around you. Available at www.thejunocompany.com
Parum Pum Pum by B. Toys
Play your own rhythm. March your own route. Parade-ready with 8 instruments, drum with handle & strap, centipede drumsticks, jingle bell ant, busy bee maraca & clacker, caterpillar tambourine, 2 shaka-shaka eggs. 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS — $21.99
Available at www.Target.com
Zoobies Soft, furry toys
that turn into pillows PLUS a large blanket, all in one neat package. Velocro tabs and hidden zipper keeps everything in place. —$34.00 Available at www.Zoobie.com
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December 2010
New Mommies Oshi Mat
Eco-Friendly Baby Mat Kit with bag Oshi mat has a wide arrange of uses ranging from developmental classes –like music class, mom and baby classes-, to a travel mat, a changing mat, a play-date mat, an outing mat, a tummy time mat and many more. It is light weight, water repellant, and cold resistant. Because it is moisture free, it does not allow bacteria to store. 4 beautiful designs on a smooth and incredibly soft surface that everyone loves. — $50.00 Available at www.Amazon.com
Versa Diaperbag by Skip Hop
Clic-It™
The Smart Diaper Bag System
Clic-It™, the first Smart Diaper Bag System that adapts with a single “click” to meet the changing needs of moms, dads and little ones. Unique and versatile, Clic-It allows you to customize your diaper bag to perfectly suit baby’s different ages or activities. The patented system allows parents to conveniently add, remove or rearrange a variety of accessory totes, such as bottle holders, key rings and pacifier cases, so your bag holds what you want, where you want it. With Clic-It, parents can find whatever it is they are looking for in a snap! — $49.99
Stylish and lightweight, Versa expands to fit your life. VERSA is the high style diaper bag keeps up with you and baby through errands, playdates, work and even the gym! Pack it, grab it and go!.Two insulated front pockets are roomy enough to store baby’s bottles, sippy cups and food. Nine more pockets easily organize diapers, toys, clothes and all of your personal items – keeping everything safe and dry. A quick zip down the center provides over 20% more storage capacity. How cool is that?—$70.00 Available at www.skiphop.com
Available at www.clicitbag.com
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Moon Dough
Toddlers
by Spin Master
Pop On Pals Amusement Park by Pop on Pals
Pop on Pals are perfect for pre-schoolers! Just press down on the pal and pop-on mix n’ match rings- it’s that easy! Having Fun While Learning a Ton—The Amusement Park offers plenty of action and learning opportunities. The toys are specifically designed for holding in the palm, which helps develop a child’s ability to hold a pencil or tool. Toddlers love experimenting to discover how the world works, and this toy offers plenty of action and reaction points to satisfy a toddler’s curiosity. Ages 2+ —$19.99 Available at major retail stores nationwide and www.Amazon.com
Adventurers Tropical Tree House
Moon Dough is the latest and greatest molding compound that is unlike anything you have ever seen before! Soft and marshmallowlike, cleans up easily and never dries out so you can use it again and again! Ages 3+ —$14.99 Available at most stores where toys are sold and
www.toysrus.com
by Hearthsong
Sesame Street
Imagination lives in this amazing 62-piece wood-and-fabric fantasy play set With all the nifty nooks and crannies and passageways and vines in the high-rise hideaway, living is the same as playing in this tree. Ages 3 and up. — $159
Available at www.hearthsong.com
Disney Toddler Dolls
by Jakks
Disney Princess characters as cute, cuddly baby dolls and toddler dolls, choose from Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Ariel, and the newest Disney Princess character, Tiana. Each 14-inch Disney Princess Toddler doll is dressed in her signature ball gown and features beautiful rooted hair, poseable legs, and a tiara. Ages 3+ — $36.99
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Available at Disney Stores and major retail stores nationwide or www.disneystore.com
Video USB
by ATP electronics Video USB drives with a special “wearable” connector strap merges Sesame Street’s educational content with a new technological format that enables storage for files like photos, music and video. Each wearable drive comes with character-specific fulllength video—$24.99
Available at
www.Store.SesameStreet.org
December 2010
Pre-School
Meowsic
TM
by B. Toys
Plays notes and chords in piano, bells, organ, banjo and a silly meowaphone. 20 familiar songs plus 7 witty kitty tunes. Retractable mic amplifies your voice. Control the beat and tempo. Record and play back songs over and over. And over. And over. Comes with the most important feature any child’s keyboard can have: volume control. BPA-free, lead-free, phthalatefree — $24.99
Monkey Target Game by Hearthsong
Available at www.Target.com
Three-In-One Doorway Target Game Adorably detailed doorway target can hang around as a cute decoration or be used for endless game play. 3 plush baby monkeys, 3 bananas, or 3 coconuts (all are weighted) to toss at the different targets in various ways.Ages 3 and up — $59.98
Zillionz Talking Cash Register
Available at www.hearthsong.com
by Summit Toys Ring up real money! It talks… it counts… it’s the Talking Cash Register – a great learning tool for learning about money and math. A soon-to-be centerpiece for your child’s play store, the Talking Cash Register speaks in three different languages: English, Spanish and French. Use the hand-held scanner to read barcode stickers (included) or call up a price check over the loudspeaker microphone. The talking keypad announces your entries and totals while the digital display shows them. The included credit card and play money will help get you started. When you’re ready to swap out play money, use the cash drawer to store real currency and coins! Available in two different color combinations: steel/ blue and pink/lavender. Ages 4 & Up — $39.99 Available at major retail stores nationwide and
www.Amazon.com
chop balance BIKE
by Prince Lionheart’s
Teaches balance, coordination and confidence. Sold rubber handgrips, 100% Birch wood frame. Ages 2-5 —$94 Available at
www.amazon.com
Music Together Lullabies
Music Together Lullabies is a soothing anthology of 18 lullabies. This CD includes a booklet with calming activity ideas for parent-child bonding. —$14.95 Available at www.musictogether.com
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Kids Ages 5-7 Space Orbiter Backpack Playset by WowToyz
Aqua Sand by Spin Master
Polar Playground
Young space enthusiasts everywhere will love the best selling Space Explorer backpack playset featuring the Space Shuttle Orbiter. Each set comes with high quality diecast metal and plastic toys modeled after actual NASA designs! Additional features include a realistic playmat with educational information on back and educational rocket poster — $24.95
Available at www.amazon.com
The ultimate Aqua Sand playground! Create aqua sand creations on top of the mountain. Cascade water down the iceberg, over the waterfall, and over your creations. The magic sand that never gets wet! Pour the sand into water, sculpt, take it out and...wow! It’s dry! Age: 4-7 — $24.99 Available at most stores where toys are sold and
www.buyaquasand.com
B. Pop-Arty! by B. Toys
Funky Pop Beads... This snap-together jewelry is fun to make and wear. Features beautiful fashion colors and unique shapes and designs. Great for play date and party fun. 500-pc. set includes 12 rings and 6 bracelets. Comes in a storage jar. — $16.99
Available at www.Target.com
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December 2010
Zylie the Bear Kit
Begin your adventures with Zylie here! Her kit comes with an 18” plush Zylie bear, in her signature outfit, orange bag with her map, diary and passport, and the first book in her Adventures! 18” jointed bear with fashionable clothes and accessories. Comes with signature flounce top, white jacket and skinny jeans. Kit also includes Zylie’s bag with her passport, map and diary. First book in the Zylie adventure series included!— $75.00 Available at www.zyliethebear.com
HEXBUG Habitat Set The HEXBUG Nano Habitat Set includes 2 extremely rare Nanos and everything you need to build your habitat. The set includes 4 easy-connect curved pieces, 3 easy-connect straight pieces and 3 easy-connect hexagon pieces. Configure the pieces any way you like, then turn your Nanos loose to play. Real fun with real science. Learn about the science of micro-robotics as you watch them run and skitter, flip over and pop back on their feet all in their own special habitat — $29.99 Available at most stores where toys are sold and www.Target.com
myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier
The myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier fits a variety of dolls, ranging in size from 12-18” including American Girl Dolls and stuffed animals. The Agile bag is named after one of the 30 subspecies of wallabies. The bag is hand made from the finest materials. Completely machine washable, its patent pending design enables it to be converted from a purse to a doll carrier in just a matter of seconds. As you can see from the photos, the purses convert to transport dolls easily. What really sets the myWallaby Agile Bag apart from others, besides the upscale quality, is that it is designed to carry a doll facing forward in an expandable pocket that resembles a real Wallaby pouch — $39.99 Available at www.mywallaby.com
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Kids Ages 8-10
T3 Transforming Solar Robot by OWI’s
Air Hogs
Hawk Eye by Spin Master
Hawk Eye is a revolutionary new helicopter that blends the boundaries between flight, aerial videography and digital media. It is the first ever indoor video camera helicopter that can capture up to 5 minutes of video or hundreds of photos while in flight (Ages 8+) — $79.90 Available at most stores where toys are sold
www.spindirect.com
T3 easily transforms into three intergalactic designs: Tank, Robot, and Scorpion. Each design can be built, disassembled and then reconfigured to make the designs again and again. Ages 10 and Up. — $19.95 Available at hobby, specialty toy, educational and gift stores nationwide and www.robotshop.com
The Liv dolls by Spin Master Bella Sara Classic Box Set Whether your loved ones are avid Bella Sara™ collectors or newcomers to this magical world of horses, enrich their holidays with this limited-edition gift of a lifetime.
www.BellaSara.com – $19.99
The Liv dolls are back and fresher than ever with fabulous new styles. Still the same real teenage girls, with trend-setting styles and cool features like easy to change wigs, 14 points of articulation and real glasslike eyes that add to their amazing look.
Available at most stores where toys are sold — $14.99 www.amazon.com
SHRED SLED® Get ‘on board’ with The Shred Sled, the next generation caster board that combines the movements of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding all into one unique experience! The Shred Sled is the first 4-wheel inline, dual-deck board that makes it smoother and easier for kids and adults to ride. Each deck has a grip surface to maximize traction and stability, while the concave decks make for better foot control. And that’s not all – instead of pushing off the board like a regular skateboard, riders use their hips, legs and arms to move the board, similar to movements used to propel surfboards and snowboards. Ages 8 and Up — $79.99 Available at www.ShredSled.com
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December 2010
Tweens and Teens The Zombiezoo
New creepy, cuddly ZOMBIEZOO collectables are here!!!! They’re cute, they’re cuddly, they’re collectible and yes, they’re even a bit creepy too! ZOMBIEZOO creatures are for you, your kids and collectable lovers of all ages who appreciate high quality, plush toys with an unusual story line that will warm your heart and make you smile — $24.99 Available at www.plushbucket.com
FLY Pen by Leap Frog Is it a pen? Is it a computer? Guess what... it’s both! Check it out! For ages 8 yrs. and up. Prices start at $39.99 and pens and accessories are available at Target stores and www.Amazon. com
Domo Party Lights by Dark Horse Deluxe
You can brighten up any festivities with the all-new Domo Party Lights, featuring ten festive lights in five brilliant colors of Domo! — $14.95 Available at
www.darkhorse.com
Hoodie Buddie by Abbey Dawn
Features machine washable headphones integrated into the drawstrings and a built-in MP3/iPod connector in the pocket. — $24.99
Available at www.stylenext.com
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Games and Puzzels Lovers STACCABEES
Staccabees is a beautiful and fun new holiday game based on the traditional and multi-cultural game of Teetotum. —$19.95
Available at independent toy stores and www.Staccabees.com
Yamodo Party Time and Yamodo Good to Go Yamodo Party Time is a family based game that welcomes an unlimited number of players at almost any age. It is played in quick rounds, where players scramble to create their “best” definition to a madeup word and theme with the hope of being picked by the judge. They must be creative, but quick, because when time runs out, the Spindoodler is spun, and the consequences (like having to pass your card) only add to the fun. Every round has a new judge, word and theme, so you never know what your mind will draw out! —$24.95 Yamodo Good to Go are great stocking stuffers and really encourage creativity. Kids and adults will stay entertained for hours creating drawings and definitions for this inspired collection of madeup words. Each card starts with a new word and doodle, and while there’s never a wrong answer, there are always lots of laughs! Available at Barnes & Noble, Toys R US, and www.Yamodo.com
Qubits®
by Discovery Toys, LLC
The extraordinary new, exclusive building and design toy! Qubits are based on the strongest shape in nature, the triangle. The flexible, rubberlike pieces can be bent into an endless array of shapes and geometric structures. Build a bridge, a tower, a sphere, a rocket, or any structure you can imagine. This 160 piece set includes an Activity Guide and is packed in a handy storage box. From 7 Years – Adult —$60.00
Find It At The Beach
Find It At the Beach features ocean blue end caps and over 40 hidden items with a beach theme in soothing blues, greens and coral colored pellets. This is an exciting game that is a great travel game with its enclosed pieces that will never get lost! Can you find the ray, whale, beach chair, shark, bathing suit or light-house in this contained adventure? The hard-to-find penny is still included in the Find It At the Beach game. Play Find It At the Beach in your home, at the cabin, car or office. For one or more players and enjoyed by all whether you are 8 or 98! Available at www.finditgames.com – $20.00
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December 2010
Card Games
7 Ate 9 by Out of the Box
Wits & Wagers by Northstar Games
Not a trivia buff? It doesn’t matter! Each player writes a guess to a question such as “In what year did the bikini swimsuit makes its first appearance?” or “How many feet wide is an NFL football field?” and places it face-up on the betting mat. Feeling confident? Bet on your guess. Think someone else knows better? Bet on their guess. Strike it big and you’ll be cheering like you just hit the jackpot! —$29.99 *Now available in the new family friendly version Wits & Wagers Family simplifies the rules and scoring system of the popular Wits & Wagers. Now families and kids can get into the Wits & Wagers action! Available at Target, Borders, most specialty toy stores and www. amazon.com
Consensus®
Consensus® is a game about opinions, it’s not a trivia
or strategy game. Consensus® is the perfect game for a party setting, or as a family game. For 4 to 8 Players, ages 13 and up, 30 Minutes per Game. Now available in Junior Edition, Music Edition, and Movie Edition. — $24.95
Available at www.consensusgame.com
STACCABEES
Staccabees is a beautiful and fun new holiday game based on the traditional and multi-cultural game of Teetotum. —$19.95
Available at independent toy stores and www.Staccabees.com
Pirate versus Pirate™
The Swashbucklin’ Game of Swords and Rewaaarrrds! Three bands of pirates hav e discovered an island brim ming with treasure. Conquer the isla nd by capturing the gold and silver, or by eliminating the enemy pirates. Position your pirates carefully, enemies are all
Available at specialty toy stores and
www.otb-games.com
December 2010
Fast play card game makes adding and subtracting bring fun to the whole family! Players add, or subtract, 1, 2, or 3 to the number on the top card of the pile to determine if they have a card that can be played next. Sounds simple, but with everyone playing simultaneously, the options are constantly changing. The first player out of cards wins! 2 to 6 players, ages 8 to adult.
Available at specialty toy stores and www.otb-games.com—$9.99
StoryPlay Cards™ by Think-a-lot-Toys
StoryPlay Cards™ is an amazing deck of storytelling and playing cards that will delight, inspire and intrigue kids of all ages. The card deck has 90 beautifully illustrated cards along with a carrying pouch, a rulebook and a guidebook. You can use these cards to tell stories and engage your creative imagination. You can use them to play card games like Spoons, Poker, Sets, and Concentration. Or, you can use them to engage in thoughtful conversation by choosing the card or cards you are attracted to and talking about what they mean to you. Ages 8 and up. Available at www.think-a-lot.com— $19.99
Chronicles of the Mind
by Griddly Games Find out how well you really know your family and friends. Share your story, slip in a few fibs, and see how many people you can bamboozle! Perfect for parties, road trips, school, camp, or just hanging out with your friends. Ages 10 + —$12.99 Available at specialty toy stores and www.amazon.com
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Educational Gifts Little Pim
The Little Pim Italian for Children Gift Set Plus includes a boxed set of Little Pim DVDs 1, 2 and 3, the 8″ velvety plush Little Pim, and Little Pim Italian Word and Phrase Cards in a handy reusable, see-through tote that young children will love. Little Pim, the award-winning DVD language series that makes it easy and fun to introduce young children to a foreign language, announces three additional DVDs featuring two new characters. The new DVDs teach children 180 words and phrases in Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese in the following themes: in my home (Disc 4), happy, sad and silly (Disc 5) and I can count! (Disc 6). The star of the series, an animated panda bear named Little Pim, is now joined by two new friends: Lola the Elephant and Bob the Bobcat. Lola is a sweet and sassy pink elephant with a playful, spraying trunk, and Bob is a lovable bobcat who is easily distracted and always falling asleep — Starting at $29.99
The Wheels On The Bus Sing-Along Travel Kit
Designed to provide kids ages 3-9 with hours of fun—whether on a plane, train or automobile. Contains two musical dvds featuring 15 animated literary classics. Packaged in a colorful and portable travel case with a handle, it also turns into a fun-filled, go-anywhere mini-suitcase for kids! —$24.95
Available at www.littlepim.com
Available at Target and Kohls, or online at
www.amazon.com
BUG VACUUM
Backyard Safari by Summit
Adventurer Kit
Gear up for adventure with the Adventure Kit filled with field essentials. This kit features the Water Tight Case, Retractable Carabiner Clip, Mini Lantern and the Pop-Up Essential Field Guide. Ages 5 & Up. —$14.95 Available at Target and Kohls, or online at
www.amazon.com
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by Summit
Sneak up on bugs and suck ‘em up! There are thousands of crawling, flying, buzzing bugs in your backyard – catch them LIVE with your Bug Vac! Become the ultimate bug Ages 5 & Up, $19.99 wrangler with this creepycrawly device. You can look at bugs up-close with the built-in magnifying glass. Available at Target and
Kohls, or online at www.amazon.com
The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book by Monika Mira
An invaluable source of information about Hawaii’s reef fishes. Includes over 200 colorable illustrations that helps the reader learn how to identify each fish, and teaches their anatomical features, coloration, body designs, feeding habits and reproductive strategies. — $16.95. Available at www.lucid-hawaii.com
December 2010
Best Multiplication Songs EVER! by Abligio Books
Primary Science Set by Learning Resources
Go mad over science with these real tools! Sized for little hands, this colorful set entices children to experiment and explore. Includes beakers, magnifying glass, funnel, test tubes with stands, goggles, and more, all made of durable plastic. Also includes Activity guide and Cards with fun, easy-to-do experiments. There are 12 pieces in this set. Ages 4+ — $29.99
Best Multiplication Songs EVER! shows kids that learning times tables can be as much fun as play! How it works: We learn our ABCs by singing to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. It’s powerful learning. Best Multiplication Songs EVER! helps children learn times tables just as easily. Simple tunes. Simple lyrics. Kids can sing all the times tables in 8 minutes.— $14.95 Available at www.abligio.com
Preschooler Learns Numbers and Counting with Animals DVD by Galloping Minds
Children enjoy watching the DVD, the animations, the music. A single DVD that teaches your child counting upto 10. Counting in Reverse from 10 to 0. Moms and Dads can use this video as a great teaching tool for teaching their children 123’s and animals. The entire video is set to classical and children’s music. Ages 1 & up. — $12.99
Available at www.gallopingminds.net
Money & Making Change DVD by Rock-n-Learn
Capables
The Capables Parenting Tool, and comprehensive, step-by-step Parenting Guide, will help YOU teach your child the life-skills they need to succeed. Now you can get the parenting answers to your most stressful parenting questions. Dawn Billings shares advice that is practical, FUN, EASY, and best of all, IT WORKS! If you are ready to motivate and inspire your child to be the best they can be, and teach your child high-level skils such as thought management, character, foresight and hindsight, emotional competence and so much more, The CAPABLES Parenting Tool & G.R.E.A.T. Child Development System is for you. Ages 3-10 https://www.getcapables.com/store/category/list Available at www.getcapables.com
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The comical characters Penny and Bill help students learn strategies for counting coins and bills, “skip counting,” expressing money in written terms, making change, and more. Provides plenty of practice with real-world skills. Approx. 57 min. Ages 6 & up. — $19.99
Available at www.rocknlearn.com
Human Body DVD by Rock-n-Learn
Explore the systems of our magnificent human body—skeletal, nervous, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory, and digestive systems. Experience a thrilling amusement park ride called The Alimentary Canal. An in-depth look at the five senses uses amazing, realistic models. Bonus sections include tips for science tests and learning about nutrition, exercise and MyPyramid. Meets National Science Education Standards. Approx. 52 min. Grades 4-8. — $19.99
Available at www.rocknlearn.com
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Health & Wellness Jillian Michaels Ultimate Kettle Bell The Ultimate 20 lb. Adjustable PowerBell with Jillian Michaels is a total-body workout that integrates cardio and strength so you get the full benefits of each exercise. Space Saver Design: The innovative SpaceSaver Design of the PowerBell keeps your workout space clutter-free so you can focus on trimming down and finding that perfect you. It replaces an entire set of kettlebells in one convenient set. The Ultimate 20 lb. Adjustable PowerBell with Jillian Michaels features a 5 lb. handle, five 3 lb. weight plates and an instructional DVD with Jillian Michaels. The weights quickly adjust from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs. for convenient set-up and easy Available at www.walmart.com progress. — $89.00
Storyland Yoga by Playful Planet
The Power Balance Bracelet
Power Balance is based on the idea of optimizing the body’s natural energy flow, similar to concepts behind many Eastern philosophies. The hologram in Power Balance is designed to resonate with and respond to the natural energy field of the body. —$29.95
This DVD is geared toward kids (3 to 8,) but is interACTIVE for the whole family, AND it has a 'green' twist to it, so it is positioned to do really well in a year that everyone is looking to keep kids moving and be eco-freindly. — $14.99 Available at www.amazon.com
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The Stamina® InMotion® E1000 Elliptical trainer is an affordable way to work out at home on one of the most popular machines in the gym. It is compact and lightweight enough to use at home or at the office, and stores easily under a desk or in a closet. Elliptical trainer workouts burn a similar number of calories as jogging but without the risk of injury to the back, knees, hips, or ankles. Since your feet never leave the pedals the Stamina InMotion E1000 Elliptical gives a low-impact workout that is easy on your joints. — $199.99 Available at www.staminaproducts.com
December 2010
Gamers Battlefield Bad Company 2 Ultimate Edition by Electronic Arts
Megamind by THQ
Based on DreamWorks Animation, this new video game series features unique gameplay and allows players to battle villains with inventive mega-gadgets and super abilities. SRP: $39.99 (Wii, Xbox 360, PS3)/$29.99 (DS)/$19.99 (PSP) Available at www.thq.com
The Biggest Loser by THQ
One of the most popular interactive health and fitness video games. Players who are looking to lose a little weight, a lot of weight or maintain their current physique, will now be able to push themselves to the next level. SRP: $39.99/$49.99 Available at www.thq.com
All-out-warfare multiplayer. Experience the signature Battlefield multiplayer across a variety of huge open maps, each with a different tactical and gameplay focus and set across many different environments SRP: $39.99/$$29.99
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
by Electronic Arts
Play as either cops and racers in both a tremendously deep, fully-defined single player career and a groundbreaking multiplayer experience across all race modes. Autolog system connects friends directly to each other’s games, SRP: $39.99 Available at www.amazon.com
Medal of Honor
by Electronic Arts
Mass Effect 2 by Electronic Arts
Earth is burning. Striking from beyond known space, a race of terrifying machines have begun their destruction of the human race. —$59.99 Availableatwww.amazon.com
Dragon Age: Origins
by Electronic Arts
The survival of humanity rests in the hands of those chosen by fate. Make ruthless decisions and be willing to sacrifice your friends for the greater good of mankind. —$44.95 Availableatwww.amazon.com
December 2010
# Fight Today’s War - Elite Special Forces in a gritty combat campaign using the surgical tactics of Tier 1 Operators combined with the sledgehammer force of Army Rangers # Unparalleled Authenticity - Intense story with incredible pacing and variety set in the rugged Afghanistan landscape, creating a shooter experience only available from the storied Medal of Honor franchise. SRP: $59.99 Available at www.amazon.com
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Pets The KONG Wobbler
A KONG-shaped food dispensing toy and feeder that provides a new way to entertain and challenge your dog. The Wobbler sits upright until pushed with a dog’s paw or nose, then wobbles, spins and rolls, dispensing treats through a KONG-shaped hole near the top. The unpredictable movement keeps the toy challenging, even for seasoned Wobbler users.The KONG Wobbler is suitable for all dogs weighing 25 lbs. or more — $17.99-19.99
Fido’s Favorites
(Faux Sheepskin) No dog’s toy box should be without these timeless classics! These toys are soft and comfy for snuggling, yet durable enough to handle intense playtime. Available in four styles: balls, bones, tugs, teds. Now through December, these toys come with a red ribbon and “To/From� gift card. —$5.49-$14.99.
KONG Wubba Ballistic Friends
The original Wubba’s cuter cousin. Each toy is made from brightly colored, durable nylon. They squeak like the original Wubba and of course have Wubba’s floppy tails for tossing, tugging and shaking. They come in cute, colorful panther, bunny, hippo and monkey characters. S= $6.99 – 7.99, L= $9.99 – 10.99, XL=$11.99 – 13.99
Available at www.premier.com
KONG Tugger Knots KONG KONG Tugger Knots are available in two Wubba sizes (Small/Medium and Medium/Large) come in four cute characters: Ballistic and Monkey, Frog, Lion and Moose. S/M = $9.99 Friends – 10.99, M/L = $11.99 – 13.99 All Kong Products Available at www.amazon.com
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IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System
What better way to say happy holidays to dad than to give him a gift that keeps on giving – Rack One Whitetail hunting system. This proven whitetail feeding program will not only strengthen and grow a healthy herd, it will keep them coming back for more!
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If dad likes turkey hunting, then DND turkey calls are the perfect gift for him. All of the calls are hand-made in the hills of Kentucky. They are designed by national champion callers, Jason Kidd and Mark Coin.
Made specifically for hunters, this saw eliminates the need to bring a pole saw into the woods and it extends to 10 feet to clear shooting lanes from the ground up to tree stand levels. The Hooyman 10 telescopes to just 28 inches for easy transport. Available at specialty toy stores and www.hooymansaws.com—$79.99
Alumi-Tech® Magnum Climbing Treestand by API Outdoors™
Welded-aluminum design is quiet, stable, and sturdy. Top climbing section features a padded climbing bar, armrests, and adjustable seat, backpack straps, cinching straps, and accessory bag. Available at www.apioutdoors.com — $279.99
ScentPrevent™ Kit by Dead Down Wind
This Kit is easy to carry and includes all the ScentPrevent products necessary to get ready for the hunt. Each product contains exclusive bioengineered enzyme formula with the power of our enzyme technology. Available at www.deaddownwind.com — $44.99
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Outdoor Lovers Snow Baller by HearthSong
The Sno-Baller makes a huge pile of perfectly round snowballs in minutes, while mittens and hands stay warm and dry. Ages 5 and up. Available at www.HearthSong.com — $8.98
Slicer All-Season Sled by Ice Meister
An innovative, all-season sled that works on both snow and grass. — $79.99
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Slalom Sled by Mountain Boy
Beautiful molded plywood, full-pivot steering, slippery plastic runners, and stainless steel hardware. Made with 5/8” thick marine-grade waterproof molded plywood, the entire front section of the Slalom pivots. The sled’s wide stance makes it very stable and gives it excellent flotation in powder snow. Specialized plastic runners for top speed and control. — $129.99
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The first-ever active shock absorber scooter that allows riders to perform higher, faster, more awesome tricks! Unlike traditional scooters, the Shox Scooter’s supreme shocks increase a rider’s speed and air-time, making stunts bigger and better. The Shox Scooter is built with a new, innovative spring shock deck that not only absorbs impact when landing jumps and stunts, but also springs back to increase the rider’s power. The deck’s rough grip surface provides excellent foot control and traction while performing tricks. Also, the scooter’s sturdy back brake further enhances control and safety while riding. Ages 5 and up Available at most stores where toys are sold and www.shredsled.com – $49.99
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