One of my favorite shows is The Big Bang Theory. My mom has the first three seasons on dvd, and since we don't have cable right now I borrowed them from her. We have been watching them pretty much nonstop, and the kids and I probably know every word to every episode now. One of the things I find fascinating about this show is how these four grown men are so into comic books and all things geeky. I am sure there are people like this in the real world, and they would probably love a good Gadgets Blog. I found one that has all kinds of "toys for boys" on it, though I am sure there are girls out there who would be just as interested.
This blog not only shows off the neatest new gadgets, it also has Carbonite offer codes and other coupon codes. I know I could probably find use for the Vistaprint coupons since I have been considering ordering some Christmas cards from them this year. I haven't sent out cards in several years, but this year I want to, just to let everyone know about my upcoming divorce.
I mean, what better way is there to let people know what is going on in my life than with a Christmas card?
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
They're Growing Up
The weather has been beautiful here the past couple of days. This morning it was raining as we waited at the bus stop, but that quickly passed. I think we ended up being close to 70 degrees today. With the weather so beautiful, Brandi wants to be playing outside, which is fine, except that she doesn't really have anything to play with besides her bike, and she refuses to ride it around the neighborhood because of the dogs.
I remember when the kids were little, and we had lots of things, like backyard swing sets, for the kids to play on. They would spend hours sliding and swinging, working off their energy. Come bed time, they were ready for some shut eye. Now they are too big for swing sets. We have graduated to board games and cards. My youngest can hold her own in rummy and chess. In fact, she can beat me in chess. I just don't understand that game.
I am getting ready to do another review for CSNStores, and I'm thinking about trying to find a new game for us. They have so many choices! I know Brandi would love this puppet theater:
And they would all love this croquet set:
I know we would have a lot of fun with this, and it's something we could use in our own yard. I remember playing this at my grandparents house when I was a kid. I wonder if I'll remember all the rules?
I remember when the kids were little, and we had lots of things, like backyard swing sets, for the kids to play on. They would spend hours sliding and swinging, working off their energy. Come bed time, they were ready for some shut eye. Now they are too big for swing sets. We have graduated to board games and cards. My youngest can hold her own in rummy and chess. In fact, she can beat me in chess. I just don't understand that game.
I am getting ready to do another review for CSNStores, and I'm thinking about trying to find a new game for us. They have so many choices! I know Brandi would love this puppet theater:
Friday, July 30, 2010
Brandi And Hayley
I have three kids. My son is 14, and he is obsessed with anything electronic. My 13 year old daughter loves scary movies, and my 8 year old daughter still plays with toys. Most of the time, she carries around her favorite baby doll, Hayley. This doll looks like a real baby, and there have been several times when we've been in a grocery store, and people think she is real. It's actually pretty funny when they realize she's a doll.
Ryan and Kasi got rid of a lot of their toys the last time we moved. I think the only things they saved were the legos and lincoln logs, which I didn't have a problem with. I love toys that encourage them to use their imaginations, and building with legos does just that. Even though they are no longer toddlers, educational play is still important. I remember when they were really little, their favorite things to play with were the toys that made them think. You know the ones, where they had to push a button or move a lever to make a character would pop up. Or putting a key in a lock to open a door. Even the simplest things like playing with dolls or having a tea party will teach kids something.
For Brandi, I think Hayley is teaching her how to be a good mom, which will hopefully come in handy someday. I just hope that day is at least 15 years away.
Ryan and Kasi got rid of a lot of their toys the last time we moved. I think the only things they saved were the legos and lincoln logs, which I didn't have a problem with. I love toys that encourage them to use their imaginations, and building with legos does just that. Even though they are no longer toddlers, educational play is still important. I remember when they were really little, their favorite things to play with were the toys that made them think. You know the ones, where they had to push a button or move a lever to make a character would pop up. Or putting a key in a lock to open a door. Even the simplest things like playing with dolls or having a tea party will teach kids something.
For Brandi, I think Hayley is teaching her how to be a good mom, which will hopefully come in handy someday. I just hope that day is at least 15 years away.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Stocking Stuffers From The Yo-Yo Shop
What do you get a 14 year old boy for Christmas when he won't tell you what he wants?
This is my dilemma right now. I keep asking the kids what they want, and the girls have given me some ideas. It's like pulling teeth, but they are finally starting to put together lists.
But not Ryan. All he wants are fishing rods. Two of them. That match. The ones he want are twenty dollars each. Easy enough. But he won't tell me anything else.
This means that I get to decide what he gets. He already has every electronic, except a cell phone, but I have reservations about that. This has led me to scouring the internet for things that interest teen aged boys.
One of the things I have come across are yoyos. I remember getting him one a few years ago, and he loved it. He taught himself how to do all these different tricks, like walk the dog and around the world. He even checked a book out of the library to learn other tricks. Now, if you know my Ryan, you know what a big deal that is. He hates to read. I am not sure what happened to that yo-yo, but I am pretty sure it ended up broken. My decision now is whether to get him an expensive one he can do all kinds of tricks with, or get him a fairly inexpensive one that he can practice on, and I won't have to worry about it getting broke like the last one. Either way, I think this is the perfect stocking stuffer for him.
Heck, I might get each of the girls one, too. I can get them all from yoyoshop.co.uk and save a little money, because they offer free shipping. Who says yo-yo's are just for boys?
This is my dilemma right now. I keep asking the kids what they want, and the girls have given me some ideas. It's like pulling teeth, but they are finally starting to put together lists.
But not Ryan. All he wants are fishing rods. Two of them. That match. The ones he want are twenty dollars each. Easy enough. But he won't tell me anything else.
This means that I get to decide what he gets. He already has every electronic, except a cell phone, but I have reservations about that. This has led me to scouring the internet for things that interest teen aged boys.
One of the things I have come across are yoyos. I remember getting him one a few years ago, and he loved it. He taught himself how to do all these different tricks, like walk the dog and around the world. He even checked a book out of the library to learn other tricks. Now, if you know my Ryan, you know what a big deal that is. He hates to read. I am not sure what happened to that yo-yo, but I am pretty sure it ended up broken. My decision now is whether to get him an expensive one he can do all kinds of tricks with, or get him a fairly inexpensive one that he can practice on, and I won't have to worry about it getting broke like the last one. Either way, I think this is the perfect stocking stuffer for him.
Heck, I might get each of the girls one, too. I can get them all from yoyoshop.co.uk and save a little money, because they offer free shipping. Who says yo-yo's are just for boys?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Toys
When I found out I was pregnant with Ryan, I immediately wanted a girl. I had just always assumed that I would have daughters, because I was not at all interested in sports or I wasn't tomboyish in any way. I could not see myself as the mother of a son.
The moment I held him, all of that was gone. I looked into those gorgeous blue eyes, and knew that I was given the most precious gift. At that moment, sex didn't matter. I was a mom, and he was my child. I loved him from the moment of conception, and that was only reinforced the day he was born.
Junior, however, wanted a son from day one. He was elated when they told us he was going to be a boy. He was excited about all the things he could teach him, and all the things they would do together. Now, thirteen years later, father and son have a wonderfully close relationship. Junior has taught Ryan how to fish, and how to work on cars. They share a love of racing, and enjoy spending time together. Whenever Junior gets in the car to go do something, Ryan is right there with him. I know that not all kids get to grow up with their dads, and that I am lucky that I chose a great man to be my kids father.
When Ryan was younger, we encouraged him to play with toys that required his imagination. From an early age, he loved his matchbox cars. To this day, he still plays with them. He has over 300, and he can go to the store and pick out one he doesn't yet have. I found an online store that sells Exceptional Toys For Boys. All these toys require kid power, not batteries, so they encourage kids to use their imaginations. The store was started by a stay at home dad, who wanted to play with his son, Carl, with toys that are eco-friendly. These wooden toys are fun for kids and adults, too.
The moment I held him, all of that was gone. I looked into those gorgeous blue eyes, and knew that I was given the most precious gift. At that moment, sex didn't matter. I was a mom, and he was my child. I loved him from the moment of conception, and that was only reinforced the day he was born.
Junior, however, wanted a son from day one. He was elated when they told us he was going to be a boy. He was excited about all the things he could teach him, and all the things they would do together. Now, thirteen years later, father and son have a wonderfully close relationship. Junior has taught Ryan how to fish, and how to work on cars. They share a love of racing, and enjoy spending time together. Whenever Junior gets in the car to go do something, Ryan is right there with him. I know that not all kids get to grow up with their dads, and that I am lucky that I chose a great man to be my kids father.
When Ryan was younger, we encouraged him to play with toys that required his imagination. From an early age, he loved his matchbox cars. To this day, he still plays with them. He has over 300, and he can go to the store and pick out one he doesn't yet have. I found an online store that sells Exceptional Toys For Boys. All these toys require kid power, not batteries, so they encourage kids to use their imaginations. The store was started by a stay at home dad, who wanted to play with his son, Carl, with toys that are eco-friendly. These wooden toys are fun for kids and adults, too.
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