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Eating Out

Goldberger Toy Co. — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Not everyone cooks a big holiday feast or has family they can visit during the holiday season. We recalled an excellent article on Gwenyth Paltrow's blog Goop that shared several kid-friendly restaurants that aren't "kid" restaurants. We can only stand so many visits to Chuck-E-Cheese, and on a special occasion adults would fair better indulging in some finer cuisine! The post suggests restaurants in cities from Chicago to New York, London to Los Angeles. Our favorite pick from Gwenyth's list is Alice's Tea Cup, a restaurant that will have your little princess sipping tea, but not out of a plastic...

Pancake Madness!

Goldberger Toy Co. — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Instead of slaving away at a roast turkey or ham dinner this year, consider a pancake breakfast for family and friends. There's no sweeter way to wake up on the holidays than to the smell of fresh coffee and the taste of fluffy pancakes that even the kids can help to make. Williams Sonoma has several incredible recipes on their website that make pancake production easy. The first and most easy of all is their Flappin' Jack pancake mix (we tested it and it's delicious). In tandem with their Garden Creatures Pancake Molds, the kids can help to stir the...

Snow Boots!

Goldberger Toy Co. — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

It's a snow globe out there and the kids want to run out and play in it. Make sure they have the right boots to keep their little toes safe and warm! We've been told that KEEN Footwear is the go-to for fashionable and functional winter boots for the whole family. KEEN believes in encouraging everyone to create, play, and care! Find big comfort for little feet with the Shay from KEEN. The knit top on this bootie has all the softness of a sock, while the flexible outsole lets them stay mobile. The Kaley for kids is winter cheer...

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Goldberger Toy Co. — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Tickets for kids events can really be expensive, but that shouldn't stop us from having a good time and making sure our little ones have cultural events to look back on and learn from. Goldstar.com offers amazing deals on family friendly shows and events. They even have reduced rates on the popular Radio City Christmas Spectacular! Tickets can be purchased for as little as $27. Other featured events include magic shows, sporting events and plays for children. It only takes a few minutes to sign up and save. Currently event tickets are available for Boston, Chicago, DC Metro, Las Vegas,...

Cold Season Tip!

Goldberger Toy Co. — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Along with the fun of the holiday season comes runny noses and doctor visits. Elizabeth S. of Queens, NY wrote us with a great cold season tip. Boogie Wipes (that's really what they're called) were developed by moms tired of chasing runny noses. Boogie Wipes are the latest innovation in a moist wipe product. Made with natural saline, they offer quick, gentle and effective relief for little noses suffering from the common cold and allergies. Hypoallergenic, alcohol free and infused with moisturizing vitamin E, aloe and chamomile, they gently dissolve mucus. Soft and gentle but resistant to tearing, wipes smell...

Keeping the Peace

Goldberger Toy Co. — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Little Sarah got more than Billy! Bobby got the action figure Sam really wanted! Sound familiar? Chaos can set in fast and often unexpectedly during the holidays. The best thing you can do is plan ahead and prepare for any episodes. First, if you have an infant be sure to pack and plan when traveling as we discussed in an earlier post about traveling with the kids during the holidays. While we're trying to relax by the fire, catch up with family and sip some egg nog, we are essentially entertaining ourselves, but what about the children? Toddler and school-aged...

Grandma & Grandpa

Goldberger Toy Co. — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

If you have been lucky enough to have had your grandparents in your life (or maybe still do!), you know that this relationship is a very special one. Grandparents get away with "giving in" to our little ones, sneaking them that extra piece of candy and keeping them up past bedtime. We sometimes forget that our grandparents have not only helped to raise us, but raised our parents without all of the gadgets and gizmos we have available to make our lives easier! Our children are our parents second chance in many ways. It's their turn to just give love...

Baby Bottle Concerns

Goldberger Toy Co. — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

We recently got wind of a very important discovery a father had when preparing formula in a 'drop-in' bottle liner. The liners have markings indicating ounces for easy prep. The drop-ins eliminate the need for sterilizing bottles, allow you to remove most of the air from the bottle and they work with breast pumps to have a supply on hand. Other than the price (the convenience comes with a cost) the liners seemed perfect. That is until the Matthew C. of New York told us that the indications on the liners didn't quite 'line up' when preparing formula for his...

Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Radiohead

Goldberger Toy Co. — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

We goo goo'd and ga ga'd over Gwen yesterday. The songstress has launched several product lines with everything fashion forward kids could wish for. Then a tip from Jill O. from Middletown, NY came in about a great CD for babies, lullaby renditions of popular English alternative rock band Radiohead's hits. We thought Gwen missed one merchandising opportunity for the kiddie set (but we were wrong). If you're not familiar with Radiohead's music the Rockabye Baby Collection includes renditions of hits from No Doubt, The Cure, The Beatles, Bob Marley and U2. According to Amazon.com "Rockabye Baby! transforms timeless rock...

Media Mommy

Goldberger Toy Co. — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

We can't resist gossiping about red carpet moms. Even reputable newspapers can't get enough of what moms-to-be wear while pregnant, name their newborns and how they raise their children. Hollywood news goes far beyond the reach of tabloids these days. With constant online coverage and cameras on every cell phone, it's impossible for media moms to escape being captured in both glorious and not so glam moments. We want to know who your favorite public moms are. Each month we'll feature a Media Mommy for you to sound off on, covering everything from post pregnancy bounce backs to stupid stunts...