http://www.kidstodayonline.com Sun, 27 May 2012 03:25:04 MDT Kids Today Online – All Blogs eng Copyright 2012 Sandow Media LLC. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.kidstodayonline.com/info/terms-and-conditions.php) http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42889-Play_With_Your_Food_A_Very_Veggie_World_Cookbook.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42889-Play_With_Your_Food_A_Very_Veggie_World_Cookbook.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:35:52 GMT My 7-year-old's latest trick? Turning her dinner into her own culinary creations. Chicken and baked potatoes turns into "chicken boat wonders." Bread folded over and dipped in salad dressing... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42885-Smooth_Operator_Babyspa_Body_Lotion.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42885-Smooth_Operator_Babyspa_Body_Lotion.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 23 May 2012 03:38:50 GMT Baby-soft skin...it's something I was fortunate to have through much of my childhood. When I was little, my dad used to reach over and playfully rub my cheeks. By the time I became a teenager,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42884-Crowdfunding_Sites_Crowdtilt_AngelList_Crowdfunder_Kickstarter_and_more.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42884-Crowdfunding_Sites_Crowdtilt_AngelList_Crowdfunder_Kickstarter_and_more.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 22 May 2012 20:59:56 GMT In my last post, "Crowdfunding Websites; where to find investment money under the new JOBS Act," I wrote about a CNN article, "8 crowdfunding sites to watch." These are sites that CNN deems... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42877-Crowdfunding_Websites_where_to_find_investment_money_under_the_new_JOBS_Act.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42877-Crowdfunding_Websites_where_to_find_investment_money_under_the_new_JOBS_Act.php?rssid=20992 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:23:07 GMT As a consultant, I am frequently approached by entrepreneurs and start-up companies seeking investment money. I have had to tell them that in most cases, initial money comes from family, friends... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42876-Take_Me_to_Your_Leader_Kissy_Kissy_Infant_Apparel.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42876-Take_Me_to_Your_Leader_Kissy_Kissy_Infant_Apparel.php?rssid=20992 Sun, 20 May 2012 02:31:54 GMT What's more darling than an outfitted infant? It's been years since our girls were babies, but that doesn't mean we still can't appreciate an adorable ensemble when we see one. One particular... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42875-B_Y_O_B_Lucky_Diaz_and_the_Family_Jam_Band_s_A_Potluck.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42875-B_Y_O_B_Lucky_Diaz_and_the_Family_Jam_Band_s_A_Potluck.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 18 May 2012 19:16:48 GMT Tis the season of BBQs, picnics and all those other outdoor family festivities whose only requirements are a hearty appetite and a willingness to party. And what's a good time without some tunes... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42870-Swimming_With_the_Sharks_Zoocchini_Hooded_Towels.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42870-Swimming_With_the_Sharks_Zoocchini_Hooded_Towels.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:12:21 GMT All it took was one beautiful, unseasonably warm weekend to make me realize that summer is not far off. A short visit to our local beach reminded me that I'll soon be loading up my beach bag with... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42866-The_Power_of_Silly.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42866-The_Power_of_Silly.php?rssid=20992 Mon, 14 May 2012 20:48:41 GMT My son, Matt, sent me a picture this week of a hippopotamus having his teeth brushed. You may wonder, as did I, why a grown man would send his father a picture of a hippo much less one with good... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42865-The_JOBS_Act_and_how_it_makes_raising_money_easier.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42865-The_JOBS_Act_and_how_it_makes_raising_money_easier.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 11 May 2012 19:11:01 GMT The JOBS Act is one of the most important changes to raising capital in American history. Why, because it makes the IPO process more attractive and provides entrepreneurs of any size with new... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42863-Here_s_Lookin_At_You_Kid_Babiators.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42863-Here_s_Lookin_At_You_Kid_Babiators.php?rssid=20992 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:18:13 GMT Indestructible sunglasses for kids? Never heard of 'em. My almost 4-year-old has already been through 3 pairs, and they never manage to make it through an entire season. Whether her shades end up... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42862-Sunny_Side_Up_Plan_Toys_Breakfast_Set.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42862-Sunny_Side_Up_Plan_Toys_Breakfast_Set.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 09 May 2012 21:22:05 GMT With Mother's Day quickly approaching, can I count on breakfast in bed or, better yet, a little extra shut-eye? Fat chance on either one, but not for lack of trying. My almost 8-year-old won't... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42858-The_decline_of_Nintendo_Play_Station_Xbox_can_the_toy_industry_help_.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42858-The_decline_of_Nintendo_Play_Station_Xbox_can_the_toy_industry_help_.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 08 May 2012 20:29:06 GMT E3, the Video Game trade show, is taking place this week in Los Angeles. It is occurring in the face of a steady decline in video game sales. The drop off appears to be more than some cyclical... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42855-Sit_N_Snooze_Tiny_Love_3_In_1_Rocker_Napper.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42855-Sit_N_Snooze_Tiny_Love_3_In_1_Rocker_Napper.php?rssid=20992 Mon, 07 May 2012 18:39:39 GMT Delicate, precise handiwork isn't only necessary for surgeons and craftspeople; it's also crucial for moms of sleeping babies. I remember when my almost 4-year-old would finally conk out in her... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42854-Slow_Time_Fast_Time_and_Children.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42854-Slow_Time_Fast_Time_and_Children.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 04 May 2012 16:36:31 GMT I have always been fascinated by time. It's so malleable that its passage can seem to speed up or slow down simply by circumstance. For me, there is no slower passage of time than sitting in a... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42850-Here_Comes_the_Sun_Gustafer_Yellowgold.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42850-Here_Comes_the_Sun_Gustafer_Yellowgold.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 02 May 2012 18:55:24 GMT This past Sunday was definitely a sun-day. My family and I were treated to a performance by none other than the former Sun resident himself, Gustafer Yellowgold. For those of you not familiar with... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42847-Game_Rooms_and_the_Importance_of_Play_Environments.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42847-Game_Rooms_and_the_Importance_of_Play_Environments.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:13:40 GMT When you were a teenager you may have had a friend whose family had a place in their house which was dedicated to playing competitive, action games. Some of these were like pieces of furniture: ... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42837-Never_Let_Me_Go_Loopy_Gear.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42837-Never_Let_Me_Go_Loopy_Gear.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:41:46 GMT Last weekend at church, I watched as a young baby dropped his rattle repeatedly, only to watch his doting grandpa bend over and pick it up agin and again. Much to my and my fellow parishioners'... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42836-Colors_Why_Are_They_So_Important_To_Children_.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42836-Colors_Why_Are_They_So_Important_To_Children_.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:45:05 GMT Pink, blue, red, green, you name it...every child seems to have a favorite color. In fact, some children are so passionate about their color choice that they insist that their clothes, room... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42831-Practicing_Sun_Safety_Green_Babies_Sunscreen.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42831-Practicing_Sun_Safety_Green_Babies_Sunscreen.php?rssid=20992 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:23:42 GMT Today I am recovering from Mohs surgery. If you're not familiar with the term, it's a dermatological procedure that removes cancerous skin cells. Having been blessed (or shall we say "cursed"?)... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42827-Wal_Mart_s_Bribery_Scandal_Why_It_Matters.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42827-Wal_Mart_s_Bribery_Scandal_Why_It_Matters.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:04:32 GMT In my last posting, "Wal-Mart's ethics; it's a long way from Bentonville to Mexico City" I reported on an investigation conducted by The New York Times on alleged bribery among Wal-Mart's... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42826-Discreet_Feeding_Undercover_Mama_Nursing_Shirt.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42826-Discreet_Feeding_Undercover_Mama_Nursing_Shirt.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:34:09 GMT During a recent walk on the boardwalk at our local beach, I happened to notice a woman sitting on a bench, her stroller parked nearby. A large blanket was draped across her upper body, which... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42821-Baby_s_Dozen_Cupcake_Onesies.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42821-Baby_s_Dozen_Cupcake_Onesies.php?rssid=20992 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:30:39 GMT Psstt...wanna know a secret? If you happen to be a new mom, then you'll really want to pay attention. The secret to surviving the first year of your baby's life is...wait for it...not having to do... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42818-Brazil_They_Do_Things_Differently_There.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42818-Brazil_They_Do_Things_Differently_There.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:47:59 GMT I am back from Brazil and after spending a week there and attending the ABRIN toy show. I can see why Brazil should be of interest to any toy company thinking of expanding its foreign markets. ... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42816-Future_Nest_Egg_Alex_Toys_2_Birdie_Banks.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42816-Future_Nest_Egg_Alex_Toys_2_Birdie_Banks.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:16:54 GMT My 7-year-old told me she didn't have to flush the toilet this week...in honor of Earth Day, that is. So, in the name of science, we're doing our part to conserve energy and save the planet. Just... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42811-Kid_For_Hire_Take_Your_Mama_to_Work_Today.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42811-Kid_For_Hire_Take_Your_Mama_to_Work_Today.php?rssid=20992 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:54:00 GMT Last week's spring break ran a bit little too long for my sanity, so my ever-thoughtful husband offered to take our daughter with him to work for the day. She'd been begging him since Easter, so... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42810-Hip_Head_Gear_Krash_Bike_Helmets.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42810-Hip_Head_Gear_Krash_Bike_Helmets.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:43:00 GMT Does your kid give you a hard time about wearing his bike helmet? I can't say I blame them. From the look of some of the helmets out there, I'm more in favor of the utilitarian models that ooze... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42809-You_Said_A_Mouthful_Caspar_Babypants_Hot_Dog_CD.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42809-You_Said_A_Mouthful_Caspar_Babypants_Hot_Dog_CD.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:32:11 GMT I love when musicians I enjoy listening to decide to join the indie kid music scene; their new music makes me feel like I haven't completely lost my pre-kid self. First it was They Might Be... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42807-The_Pricing_Paradox_To_Promote_or_Not_to_Promote_That_Is_the_Question.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42807-The_Pricing_Paradox_To_Promote_or_Not_to_Promote_That_Is_the_Question.php?rssid=20992 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:58:51 GMT Are running sales and couponing going the way of the dinosaur? J.C. Penney and a number of other retailers think so. I am not so sure, at least for the near future. Here is why:In January I... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42803-The_Mouse_That_Roared_Graco_Minnie_Mouse_Swing.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42803-The_Mouse_That_Roared_Graco_Minnie_Mouse_Swing.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:59:28 GMT When my preschooler was an infant, boy, could that kid cry! Pacifiers were never enough to soothe her; she'd spit them out faster than I could pop them back in. And bouncy seats never offered... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42800-Important_New_law_makes_it_easier_to_raise_capital.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42800-Important_New_law_makes_it_easier_to_raise_capital.php?rssid=20992 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:44:10 GMT President Obama signed a new, bipartisan bill "...on Thursday that will roll back restrictions on the way start-up companies can raise money from individual investors." In a New York Times... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42793-Writing_on_the_Wall_Skip_Hop_Alphabet_Zoo_Decals.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42793-Writing_on_the_Wall_Skip_Hop_Alphabet_Zoo_Decals.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:07:28 GMT If you haven't figured it out already, The Talking Walnut is a big fan of Skip Hop,  makers of durable kiddie products kid gear in eye-popping designs. So when we recently had a chance to see... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42788-_Etch_A_Sketch_and_the_Power_of_Toys.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42788-_Etch_A_Sketch_and_the_Power_of_Toys.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:35:11 GMT If you weren't spending time in a cave last week you were undoubtedly inundated by commentary on the "Etch A Sketch" incident. You know, that's the one where Romney's senior advisor, Eric... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42784-Word_Play_Sentence_Shuffle_Fun_Deck.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42784-Word_Play_Sentence_Shuffle_Fun_Deck.php?rssid=20992 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:10:00 GMT Sometimes, my 2nd grader likes to speak backwards-not facing away from me, but mixing up the order of her words. She, of course, thinks it's hysterical; I find it maddening, especially by the end... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42783-Disposable_Me_Icky_Products.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42783-Disposable_Me_Icky_Products.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:55:57 GMT Lunch out with little kids is no picnic. Because many of our local restaurants must keep up with a steady flow of kiddie customers, we sometimes dine atop tables that are, shall we say, not... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42781-Part_2_Toys_R_Us_and_the_rest_of_us_a_look_at_the_4th_quarter_report.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42781-Part_2_Toys_R_Us_and_the_rest_of_us_a_look_at_the_4th_quarter_report.php?rssid=20992 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:45:07 GMT This is the second in a two part series about the recently released results of Toys "R" Us's 2011 4th quarter.  Rather than dwell on those parts of the report upon which financial analysts... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42778-Toys_R_Us_and_the_rest_of_us_a_look_at_their_4th_quarter_report.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42778-Toys_R_Us_and_the_rest_of_us_a_look_at_their_4th_quarter_report.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:12:00 GMT Toys "R" Us had a disappointing 4th quarter in 2011. As you can imagine, there will be a great deal of commentary elsewhere on the recently released Toys "R" Us 4th Quarter report. So, instead... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42774-A_Pocketful_Of_Poisies_Muny_Pocket_Dress.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42774-A_Pocketful_Of_Poisies_Muny_Pocket_Dress.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:38:06 GMT My 3-year-old is at a bit of loss when she doesn't have pockets. These days, she is constantly picking up stones, flowers and other treasures courtesy of Mother Nature, yet never seems to have a... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42772-Traveling_Artist_Crayola_Color_Wonder_Tiny_Tube.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42772-Traveling_Artist_Crayola_Color_Wonder_Tiny_Tube.php?rssid=20992 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:56:00 GMT I'm convinced that my bag will forever contain remnants of my daughters' fledgling careers as artists. Broken crayons, dried-out markers and scraps of paper and old receipts have served as the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42770-Bibliophile_Baby_New_Picture_Books.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42770-Bibliophile_Baby_New_Picture_Books.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:31:00 GMT  When someone I know has a new baby, my favorite gift to welcome their little one is a book. It doesn't matter if it's a board book about bunnies or a picture book about penguins; I love the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42771-The_Economy_is_Coming_Back_Just_ask_Red_Lobster_and_Mitt_Romney.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42771-The_Economy_is_Coming_Back_Just_ask_Red_Lobster_and_Mitt_Romney.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:26:41 GMT Well, despite the naysayers, the economy does indeed seem to be coming back. I had made the case in an earlier blog (Toy Fair 2012; Animal Spirits) that the rise in headcounts and intensity at... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42769-Not_Your_Basic_Bottle_Pura_Kiki.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42769-Not_Your_Basic_Bottle_Pura_Kiki.php?rssid=20992 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:26:44 GMT Back in the day, figuring out what bottle to feed your baby with wasn't considered rocket science. Buzz words like BPA and PVC didn't have moms on high alert, worrying whether their child would... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42767-Cruel_To_Be_Kind_Mean_Moms_Rule.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42767-Cruel_To_Be_Kind_Mean_Moms_Rule.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:46:24 GMT I never realized how my work as a camp counselor would someday come back to haunt me as a mother. Many moons ago, I had a camper who refused to play sports. Any time we were headed in the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42764-Part_2_Are_Girls_Smarter_Than_Boys.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42764-Part_2_Are_Girls_Smarter_Than_Boys.php?rssid=20992 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:13:57 GMT In my last posting, "Are Girls Smarter than Boys?" I pondered statistics from China and the United States that suggested that girls were smarter than boys. After all, how do you account for so... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42759-Channeling_Tony_Hawk_Janlynn_Design_Your_Own_Skateboard.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42759-Channeling_Tony_Hawk_Janlynn_Design_Your_Own_Skateboard.php?rssid=20992 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:13:00 GMT I get a kick out of seeing hipster kids on their skateboards. Because they aren't as common out here in the ‘burbs, it's a small slice of city life that reminds me spring is almost here and that... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42758-Undercover_Mom_Bella_Tunno_Bucket_Bag.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42758-Undercover_Mom_Bella_Tunno_Bucket_Bag.php?rssid=20992 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:26:57 GMT What does your handbag say about you? If you're a mom, the contents of your purse may reveal more about your day-to-day routine than you'd care to admit: a broken Crayon here, a stray Goldfish... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42755-Keeping_em_in_Line_Skip_Hop_Alphabet_Zoo_Stack_Stick_Animals.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42755-Keeping_em_in_Line_Skip_Hop_Alphabet_Zoo_Stack_Stick_Animals.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:27:13 GMT My 3-year-old is a little drill sergeant. She never lets her menagerie of stuffed animals get out of step. If they are not properly arranged on her bookshelf, she stops whatever she's doing to... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42754-Are_Girls_Smarter_than_Boys_.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/42754-Are_Girls_Smarter_than_Boys_.php?rssid=20992 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:27:17 GMT I was having lunch with a friend last week, a well-known and highly respected news commentator. He is extremely up to date (maybe ahead of the date) on what is happening in the world and has a... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42748-Time_is_on_Your_Side_Zazoo_Photo_Clock.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42748-Time_is_on_Your_Side_Zazoo_Photo_Clock.php?rssid=20992 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 03:13:13 GMT Earlier this week, The Talking Walnut reviewed the BabyZoo Sleep Trainer and knew we were on to something! Since our last post, another ingenious teaching device designed to keep kids in their... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42743-Poseidon_s_Playground_Baby_Neptune_Activity_Saucer.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42743-Poseidon_s_Playground_Baby_Neptune_Activity_Saucer.php?rssid=20992 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:08:00 GMT During bathtime the other night, my 7-year-old asked me what life was like before her little sister "hogged up all the tub toys." Ah yes...I remember those days like they were yesterday. When my... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42742-The_Lion_Sleeps_Tonight_Babyzoo_Sleep_Trainer.php?rssid=20992 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/42742-The_Lion_Sleeps_Tonight_Babyzoo_Sleep_Trainer.php?rssid=20992 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:06:02 GMT Getting both kids to sleep in on weekend mornings is nothing short of a miracle. If one decides to stay in bed, the other must naturally bound out of her room with a bundle of energy. And no...