http://www.kidstodayonline.com Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:46:46 MST Gerri Hunt, managing editor of Kids Today, spotlights infant and juvenile products that retailers may want to consider putting "on the shelf." eng Copyright 2014 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/43921-Porcine_Pedi_Piggy_Paint.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43921-Porcine_Pedi_Piggy_Paint.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 01:26:06 GMT I never dreamed that my kindergartener would visit a spa before I did, but lo and behold, hell hath frozen over. She has since attended two beauty-themed birthday parties-all at the ripe old age... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43914-Toy_Fair_Take_2_Gund_Plush_Lego_Extravaganza.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43914-Toy_Fair_Take_2_Gund_Plush_Lego_Extravaganza.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:05:23 GMT What do you get when you cross one irritable kitty with a worn-out trade show attendee? A good laugh! Indeed, it was smiles all around at the Gund booth during this week's Toy Fair. Even if you... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43906-Toy_Fair_2014_Take_1_Alicia_Keys_Storytelling_App.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43906-Toy_Fair_2014_Take_1_Alicia_Keys_Storytelling_App.php?rssid=20986 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:05:00 GMT It was a cold, but clear day in the Big Apple. With a fresh coating of snow on the ground, it was a fitting start to a trade show known for its brightness amidst the cold. We spent the day... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43905-Nickeloden_Toy_Fair_Preview.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43905-Nickeloden_Toy_Fair_Preview.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:22:39 GMT A turtle, a rabbit and a little girl walk into a toy store...It sounds like the makings of a great joke, but seriously speaking, we're getting pumped for the annual Toy Fair, which officially... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43902-Building_Relationships_with_JP_W_O_M_E_N_.php?rssid=20986 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43902-Building_Relationships_with_JP_W_O_M_E_N_.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 14:56:20 GMT     This past week I had the pleasure of mingling with other women in the juvenile industry during the JP W.O.M.E.N. (Women Offering Mentoring, Education and Networking) tea at the JPMA Summit... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43897-Bodacious_Baubles_Juniorbeads.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43897-Bodacious_Baubles_Juniorbeads.php?rssid=20986 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 20:12:13 GMT Every year for Valentine's Day, my dad bought me a heart-shaped box of chocolates. While my candy box only held 3 or 4 candy treats, I savored each one as though it was a precious gem...and... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43894-Underwater_Oasis_Octopus_s_Garden.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43894-Underwater_Oasis_Octopus_s_Garden.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:47:35 GMT Boy, the groundhog's prediction was spot-on this year. It's snowing for the eighth time this winter, but who's keeping track anyway? Because our thoughts are easily turning to spring and beyond,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43890-Wash_n_Play_Sud_Z_Buddy.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43890-Wash_n_Play_Sud_Z_Buddy.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:08:58 GMT Since Christmas, my 5-year-old has been washing her hands to the tune of "Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer." After months of washing along to "Happy Birthday," she was looking for a change of pace... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43883-Bundle_up_and_get_out.php?rssid=20986 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43883-Bundle_up_and_get_out.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:45:42 GMT This time of year, all I really want to do is curl up in a blanket and hibernate. By February, we're officially more than a month into winter, and the fatigue of the season sets in as the festive... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43882-Swaddling_for_the_Sleep_Deprived_Miracle_Blanket.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43882-Swaddling_for_the_Sleep_Deprived_Miracle_Blanket.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:04:38 GMT There is no one who knows sleep deprivation like a new parent. Back in the day, when my girls were infants, I was lucky if I could manage 3-4 hours a night in those first few months. (And anyone... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43879-Getting_Out_of_Dodge_Yankee_Candle_Exotic_Escapes.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43879-Getting_Out_of_Dodge_Yankee_Candle_Exotic_Escapes.php?rssid=20986 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:51:17 GMT Right now, I am listening to the ocean waves as they lap at my feet. The gulls are circling overhead as I sip from a cold concoction and inhale the tropical scents of coconut and pineapple. I... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43877-Snow_Bunny_Kahiniwalla_Pebble_Line.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43877-Snow_Bunny_Kahiniwalla_Pebble_Line.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:43:31 GMT My 5-year-old has an alter ego; she considers herself to be a bunny at times. At first, I thought her double identity was a scapegoat for any mischief-making, but she's also takes credit for the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43876-Snap_Decision_Ollie_Bess_Two_Snap_Crawlers.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43876-Snap_Decision_Ollie_Bess_Two_Snap_Crawlers.php?rssid=20986 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:09:58 GMT Anyone with a new baby knows all too well how many diaper changes they go through in one day. And when you're in a frazzled, sleep-deprived state of mind, trying to close up a squirming baby's... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43866-Take_to_the_Tub_Skip_Hop_Moby_Waterfall_Bath_Rinser_Aden_Anais_Bubble_Bath.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43866-Take_to_the_Tub_Skip_Hop_Moby_Waterfall_Bath_Rinser_Aden_Anais_Bubble_Bath.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 01:52:06 GMT Two weeks into January, and the winter weather has covered everything from an ice storm and subzero temps, to an unseasonal tempest that hints of an early spring. Today brings about a cold, damp... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43864-And_Everything_Nice_Sugar_Lulu_Games_for_Tweens.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43864-And_Everything_Nice_Sugar_Lulu_Games_for_Tweens.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:59:23 GMT Just because the holidays are over, doesn't mean gift-giving is finished. The birthday party scene is in full swing, and both my girls are receiving more invites than I can keep track of. While... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43856-Cabin_Fever_Cure_All_Creativity_Can_Big_Creativity_Can.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43856-Cabin_Fever_Cure_All_Creativity_Can_Big_Creativity_Can.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:58:52 GMT A week into the New Year, and we get socked with a blizzard and frigid temps. With a day off from school and a lingering cold for this mommy, we were forced to stay indoors...and that means... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43855-Feeling_the_Love_the_Maya_Group_Emoji_Icons.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43855-Feeling_the_Love_the_Maya_Group_Emoji_Icons.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:15:14 GMT Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? I sincerely hope not - that would hurt!! Silliness aside, you'd be hard-pressed to find a tween today who doesn't know her emoticon vocab. And if you're... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43849-A_Fresh_Perspective.php?rssid=20986 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43849-A_Fresh_Perspective.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:27:57 GMT There's something about a new year that gives me a feeling of promise. It's as if there's some magic that occurs at the stroke of midnight on December 31 that brings more than just a new day-it... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43845-Game_Set_Match_Oregon_Scientific_Ssmart_Dynamo.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43845-Game_Set_Match_Oregon_Scientific_Ssmart_Dynamo.php?rssid=20986 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:03:47 GMT Happy (almost) New Year! Have you joined the resolution-making camp? You know the drill: The road to 2014 may be paved with good intentions, but as most folks know-whether they'll admit to it or... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43838-Let_s_Play_Some_Topps_2013_Football_Complete_Set.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43838-Let_s_Play_Some_Topps_2013_Football_Complete_Set.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:46:11 GMT Got a guy who's glued to the tube when he should be putting up the Christmas decorations? Know a man who knows his Peyton from his Eli...and then some? Then have we got a gift idea for you. The... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43836-_Tis_the_Season.php?rssid=20986 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43836-_Tis_the_Season.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:43:57 GMT The holiday season is definitely upon us, adding a bit more frenzy to our lives with harried trips to the mall to find that perfect gift and hectic travel schedules to see family and friends. ... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43833-She_Blinded_Me_with_Science_Robot_Girl_Lottie.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43833-She_Blinded_Me_with_Science_Robot_Girl_Lottie.php?rssid=20986 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:37:07 GMT When I was a kid, I chopped off my Barbie doll's hair and gave her a bob. I figured she'd need a sensible hairdo if she'd be blasting off into space. That may sound like the makings of a future... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43825-Dreaming_of_a_Green_Xmas_Elf_Magic_Surf_s_Up_Sea_Breeze.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43825-Dreaming_of_a_Green_Xmas_Elf_Magic_Surf_s_Up_Sea_Breeze.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:52:00 GMT Our first day of snow this season, and I'm already sick of the white stuff. OK, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration (it does make all the outdoor Christmas decorations more picturesque). But the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43822-Counting_on_a_Kid_Tablet_Vtech_Innotab_3s.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43822-Counting_on_a_Kid_Tablet_Vtech_Innotab_3s.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:02:57 GMT Is a tablet on your kid's wish list this year? If you're in the market for a model that will keep him happy, but that won't break the bank, we've found what you're after. We got our hands on an... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43819-Hong_Kong_Toys_Games_Fair_2014_will_I_see_you_there_.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43819-Hong_Kong_Toys_Games_Fair_2014_will_I_see_you_there_.php?rssid=20986 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:41:13 GMT  Next month I and thousands of toy industry buyers and sellers will make the annual pilgrimage to Hong Kong. While there we will populate the massive Hong Kong Conference and Exhibition Centre... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43818-Feed_Me_Seymour_Dunecraft_Message_Beans.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43818-Feed_Me_Seymour_Dunecraft_Message_Beans.php?rssid=20986 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 21:28:08 GMT Someone once said if you talk to your plant, it just might help it grow. But did anyone ever think that your precious greenery would talk back-or, at least, have something to say? It's the very... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43816-Trouble_with_Trouble_In_Toyland_.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43816-Trouble_with_Trouble_In_Toyland_.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:12:02 GMT   It's that time of the year when safety scolds come after the toy industry with provocative headlines and questionable safety reviews; one such report is "Trouble in Toyland." (For the... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43814-How_to_Make_a_Rainbow_Crayola_Melt_N_Mold_Factory.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43814-How_to_Make_a_Rainbow_Crayola_Melt_N_Mold_Factory.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 15:32:49 GMT When I was a kid, I accidentally left my box of crayons outdoors on a very sunny, hot day. Once I realized what I had done, I returned to find an amazing creation: a truly one-of-a-kind... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43811-A_Bunny_for_All_Seasons_Guess_How_Much_I_Love_You_DVD.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43811-A_Bunny_for_All_Seasons_Guess_How_Much_I_Love_You_DVD.php?rssid=20986 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 15:57:36 GMT It's a rainy day-before-Thanksgiving here in NY, and if you've got cooking and/or baking ahead of you this afternoon, you may want to set the kiddies up with some indoor entertainment. My girls... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43805-Cold_Comfort_Disney_s_Frozen_the_Snow_Queen.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43805-Cold_Comfort_Disney_s_Frozen_the_Snow_Queen.php?rssid=20986 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:00:00 GMT Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! If you're looking for something to do with the kiddies over the long holiday weekend, may we suggest a movie or two? Just released on DVD The Snow Queenis , an... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43804-And_the_Winner_is_2014_Toy_of_the_Year_Awards.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43804-And_the_Winner_is_2014_Toy_of_the_Year_Awards.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:07:57 GMT How many toys are on your holiday shopping list this year? If you have kids, or are buying gifts for your nieces, nephews, grandkids or any other special little someone in your life, we're betting... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43802-Ice_Cream_Social_What_Would_You_Do_for_a_Klondike_Bar_.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43802-Ice_Cream_Social_What_Would_You_Do_for_a_Klondike_Bar_.php?rssid=20986 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 19:31:59 GMT With the holidays approaching faster than I can handle, I'm starting to realize that the kids will be home from school before we know it. And with this year's Christmas break lasting a full two... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43796-Post_Office_Perfect_Toymail.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43796-Post_Office_Perfect_Toymail.php?rssid=20986 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 15:00:00 GMT "Did the mail come?" It's the same question my 9-year-old asks the minute she steps off the school bus. And sadly, unless it's her birthday or another holiday, the answer is usually a resounding... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43795-Hush_Hush_Holiday_Cloud_b_Twilight_Turtle_Tunes.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43795-Hush_Hush_Holiday_Cloud_b_Twilight_Turtle_Tunes.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:33:27 GMT It's not even Thanksgiving, and it feels like the holiday crunch has already set in. People are racing around town like they're trying to score the last Big Hugs Elmo before it's sold out. The... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43790-Do_Open_Before_Xmas_Lego_Friends_for_Nintendo_3DS.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43790-Do_Open_Before_Xmas_Lego_Friends_for_Nintendo_3DS.php?rssid=20986 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:01:08 GMT My 9-year-old loves her Nintendo DS more than me. I don't take it personally, and of course, I'm only half-kidding. But the truth of the matter is, if I were to take a toy away from her as a form... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43779-An_Interview_with_Hal_Ross_Author_of_the_The_Deadliest_Game_.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43779-An_Interview_with_Hal_Ross_Author_of_the_The_Deadliest_Game_.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:59:34 GMT Hal Ross is, to my knowledge, the only toy industry executive who is also an author of suspense novels. Headquartered in Canada, Hal is the President of RP Toys and the author of "The Fleur De... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43778-Playing_Dress_up_Lotty_Dotty_Kids_Designer_Shirts.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43778-Playing_Dress_up_Lotty_Dotty_Kids_Designer_Shirts.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:57:02 GMT One of my 5-year-old's favorite toys these days is a dress-up playset with a cut-out of a girl desperately in need of a wardrobe change. Simply by swapping out one swatch of fabric for another and... http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43774-Baptism_by_Fire.php?rssid=20986 http://www.kidstodayonline.com/blog/Notes_From_The_Editor/43774-Baptism_by_Fire.php?rssid=20986 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 20:59:56 GMT Baptism by fire. It's a phrase I heard over and over again as I made the rounds at the ABC Show in Las Vegas on my first day on the job as editor of Kids Today. Yes, that's right, my first day. ... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43771-Wet_Bar_Kiddie_Style_Tubbly_Table_Toys.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43771-Wet_Bar_Kiddie_Style_Tubbly_Table_Toys.php?rssid=20986 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 18:02:44 GMT My 5-year-old still loves playing in the tub, but I must admit that I tire quickly of mopping up the soapy aftermath. Her latest "trick" is floating miniature bunnies on a foam board and having... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43767-Smells_and_Whistles.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43767-Smells_and_Whistles.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:26:43 GMT  If you want a visual and aural play experience, you can find it on the Internet, tablets and smart phones. If, however, you want a play experience that provides you an opportunity to feel,... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43762-Lightbulb_Moment_Candlelight_Dinner_Cree_Lightbulbs_Yankee_Candle_Thanksgiving.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43762-Lightbulb_Moment_Candlelight_Dinner_Cree_Lightbulbs_Yankee_Candle_Thanksgiving.php?rssid=20986 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMT This Sunday marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, and not a moment too soon. I don't know about you, but Halloween has left me a bit pooped out. (Show of hands: How many of your kids could... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43760-Play_Room_friendly_Pehr_Designs_Storage_Bins_Pillows.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43760-Play_Room_friendly_Pehr_Designs_Storage_Bins_Pillows.php?rssid=20986 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 16:16:18 GMT No matter how many times we clean it, our family room still ends up looking like a storm blew through it. "What's the point in cleaning up if it just gets messy again?," purports my precocious... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43761-Spin_Cycle_The_Dirty_Socks_Come_Clean.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43761-Spin_Cycle_The_Dirty_Socks_Come_Clean.php?rssid=20986 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 04:00:00 GMT I confess: I kinda like doing laundry. I find the chore of sorting colors and whites rather soothing and the sounds of a tumbling dryer, a familiar comfort. Because I wind up folding clothes... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43755-Space_saving_Gourmet_Vtech_2_in_1_Shop_Cook_Playset.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43755-Space_saving_Gourmet_Vtech_2_in_1_Shop_Cook_Playset.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:44:02 GMT In our house, the kitchen is on the...shall we say...intimate side. While there's ample room for our table that sits four, the cooking space is really meant for one person at a time. If one of my... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43753-Dealer_Takes_All_Urban_Canvas_Build_52_Playing_cards.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43753-Dealer_Takes_All_Urban_Canvas_Build_52_Playing_cards.php?rssid=20986 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:44:48 GMT As much we love to spotlight those big-ticket items on the top of every wish list, we also like to pay fair tribute to the smaller guys: those companies that fuel kids' imaginations and give us... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43750-Most_Popular_Halloween_Costumes_of_the_Last_30_Years.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43750-Most_Popular_Halloween_Costumes_of_the_Last_30_Years.php?rssid=20986 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:42:55 GMT DesignTaxi featured a list of the most popular Halloween costumes of the last 30 years as measured by Spirit Halloween. Written by Thia Shi Min and entitled, "Chart: The ‘Most Popular'... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43749-We_re_with_the_Band_Playmobil_Popstars_Stage.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43749-We_re_with_the_Band_Playmobil_Popstars_Stage.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:26:20 GMT It only takes a couple of Christmas catalogs to fill our mailbox, and boom! We're already thinking of holiday gift ideas. And with Hanukkah right on top of Thanksgiving this year, kids will be... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43747-Haunting_How_To_Scaredy_Squirrel_Prepares_for_Halloween.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43747-Haunting_How_To_Scaredy_Squirrel_Prepares_for_Halloween.php?rssid=20986 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:22:06 GMT When I was a kid, Halloween rivaled Christmas as my all-time favorite holiday. The very idea that you could ring a doorbell and be given endless amounts of Snickers and Milky Ways just for wearing... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43738-Try_on_Tats_Poppy_Drops.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Talking_Walnut/43738-Try_on_Tats_Poppy_Drops.php?rssid=20986 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 01:53:47 GMT Is your kid clamoring for pierced ears? Are weekly manicures for your tween out of your budget this time of year? Then have we got the solution for you. Poppy Drops is a hip and happenin' company... http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43737-Gaming_New_York_City_when_the_Big_Apple_is_your_game_board.php?rssid=20986 http://www.giftsanddec.com/blog/Out_of_the_Toy_Box/43737-Gaming_New_York_City_when_the_Big_Apple_is_your_game_board.php?rssid=20986 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:04:39 GMT   In the past scavenger hunts have seemed like something connected to college, beer, moose heads, beer, somebody's bra and beer. It seems, however, that the scavenger hunt has taken on a new...