From the category archives:

Toys

My First Remote Control Car, from Parents

September 2, 2009
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Nice, first remote controlled vehicle for small children. Easy to operate (with a learning curve).

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Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Toy

August 27, 2009
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Some people are huge fans of Melissa & Doug thing. Personally, I think it’s a backlash against all the plastic toys out there. They look prettier, or something to that effect. That’s all well and good in my book. But what it really boils down to for me is that my son enjoys playing with it. So when my son was given this as a gift (along with the Melissa & Doug Pizza Party toy) I was stoked to check them out.

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Kid Trax Red Fire Engine

August 27, 2009
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Would I recommend this to friends and family? Probably not. I’d say go for one of the less expensive ones. The bells and whistles on this one really don’t make the extra price worth it in the long run.

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Hot Wheels Jump

August 26, 2009
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This one gets a rousing thumbs up. Most definitely buy this if your son or daughter is into their diecast cars. They’ll have hours and hours of fun. And Mom and Dad probably will too, for that matter.

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