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The Hoglet Fidget Mouse Can Help Keep Kids Focused While Learning

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There’s no denying the popularity of fidget toys. Used to improve concentration, boost focus, and decrease stress, fidget toys are fine to use — unless you’re a kid who’s in the middle of class and need to type or take notes. Enter the Hoglet, a mouse and fidget toy in one that can help children with learning differences succeed in school — and life.[...]

Old School Kids Beats by Jenni Pulos Will Have You Flipping Out

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Jenni Pulos flexes her rap skills--and her funny bone--with her first CD, Old School Kids Beats. The mom-to-be and star of Bravo's Flipping Out and Interior Therapy has created a cute hip hop album for the pre-school set that parents will like too. Each song represents a daily part of kids' lives, like "Take Your Vitamins," "Brush Your Teeth," and "No Fi[...]

Your Kids Will Totally Love Tub Time When You Use The Mr. Bubbles Ultimate Pack of Bath Time Fun

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Spending some time alone soaking in the tub can sound pretty amazing for busy parents. But if your child balks at having to take a bath, you’re going to need something else to entice them into the tub. And because no one can be bored when there are a bazillion bubbles in the tub, you’ll want to have the Mr. Bubbles Ultimate Pack of Bath Time Fun in your ba[...]

Brooklyn Story Is A Love Letter To The Beloved NYC Borough

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Whether you’re from Brooklyn or Bayonne, you mustmustmust read Suzanne Corso’s debut novel, Brooklyn Story. Set in the mean streets of Bensonhurst in the late 70’s, Brooklyn Story tells the tale of young Italian/Jewish Samantha Bonti, an aspiring writer with dreams of crossing the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan. She lives with her mother, Joan (who has m[...]

Rena Strober’s Album Imagine That! Strikes All The Right Musical (And Nostalgic) Notes

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Taking classic songs (especially those from one’s childhood) and reimagining them is no easy task for a singer. And in some cases, it can leave the listener feeling a little, well, let down. But that’s not the case with Imagine That! The Sesame Street Music of Joe Raposo and Jeff Moss. Rena Strober, an award-winning Broadway, film, and television actor h[...]

Smart Songs for Active Children – Vincent Nunes

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Help your child get the silly jiggly wigglies out with the CD Smart Songs for Active Children. Created by Vincent Nunes, the 16-track CD has fun songs that kids can dance and jam to. The lyrics are clearly sung so kids can truly understand what each song means. “Count by Three” has a sexy samba sound, and “Mr. Murphy’s Most Amazing Super Savings Stor[...]

Up To Something Good – Sunshine Collective

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Be prepared to dance with your diapered little one with Up To Something Good. The irrepressibly happy second full-length release from Sunshine Collective, the CD is full of fun, happy tunes. With lyrics like, “Dreams come true… I love you,” “I Love You” is a sweet serenade for your baby. “Love is the Way” is another precious song, and singer/songwriter S[...]

The Disney Subscription Boxes Totally Deliver On Fun & Excitement

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Seems like there’s a subscription box for everything these days, right? From food to toys, crafts to makeup, you can pretty much get anything delivered to your door on a monthly basis. Now, Disney has joined the subscription box bandwagon that aren’t just for princesses (although they have that, too.) If you're looking for another reason to visit your mailbo[...]

5 Valentine’s Day Treats That Will Make Their Heart Beat Faster

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Nothing is more synonymous with Valentine’s Day than sweets. And if you’re looking for something delicious to bestow upon your beloved, these 5 Valentine’s Day treats will make your heart beat faster. There are traditional chocolate desserts, picture-perfect petite pies, cookies that look like long-stem roses, popcorn for those who are both sweet and sav[...]

Dippin’ Dots’ Cold Brew Latte Flavor Makes Coffee Cute — And Craveable

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First there were kid-friendly flavors like cotton candy, birthday cake, and bubble gum. Now, Dippin' Dots has released a flavor that favors teens as well as adults who can’t get enough of their morning joe — Cold Brew Latte. And it’s as delicious (and addicting) as you might imagine. The Cold Brew Latte flavor is the latest from Dippin’ Dots, the flas[...]