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Give the Dog a Bottle — 5 Toys to Use Water Bottles
Crunch, Crunch, munch, munch. Some pups simply can't resist the temptation of a plastic bottle. Check out five toys to satisfy that craving including a DIY project idea at the end!
Target and Wal-Mart Start to Slash Prices on Toys
Shoppers, listen up! The pumpkins are barely ripe for carving and already the mega stores are having price slashing wars. Target and Wal-Mart have made the 2009 holiday toy budget a tad more realistic as they have marked loads of games and dolls down to half-price.
Tengu Lip-Syncing USB Toy: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?
Although these little guys don't provide any sort of service, assistance, or overall use, they are pretty cute. The Tengu Lip-Syncing Toy ($40) sits on your desk and entertains you while you work by lip-syncing to the sounds around you. Even if you aren't blasting your iTunes, he'll still mime the sounds of your co-workers laughing, or the TV that's playing in the background of your home office — check out a demo on Tengu's website.
That's a Ring Zinger!
OK, admittedly I just like saying ring zinger, but this toy's pretty fun to play with. The Kong Zinger ($10) hops, skips, and bounces its way away from your furry-fetcher's mouth, so when it hits the ground, he's gotta scamper about trying to snatch it up. My favorite feature is the included tosser (clean hands, yes please), so if it gets muddy, slobbery, or worse, I don't have to touch the toy to keep the game going.
Crib Toys to Keep Babies Busy in Bed
Party in the baby's crib! Once an infant is alert enough to take in their surroundings, add some stimulation to keep them occupied during non-sleeping hours. By putting a safe accessory in the crib, mom may buy herself a few minutes after nap time.
Mommy Dearest: Baby Drools on Toy and Mom Puts It Back!
Mommy Dearest,
My friend and I like to take our kids shopping together once a week. The children keep each other entertained, and we get a chance to gab and buy groceries or birthday gifts and necessities. But, there's one thing that makes me uncomfortable — my friend lets her 3-year-old son and 11-month-old daughter each choose or hold on to a toy while we make our way down through the store.
Pet Peeves: How Do I Know If My Dog's Toy Is Too Small?
Q: I was soooo excited for my new dog, I went out and bought a ton of "puppy" toys . . .
Twihard Cats Need Vampire Fangs
OK, it seems that this vampire madness won't go away anytime soon — between Twilight and True Blood, I'm seeing fangs wherever I look. And how adorable is this kitty toy?!
Filled with stemless catnip, the felt toys won't draw any blood literally since the sharp parts are removed, and I'd surely be excited to see this kind of vampire coming at me!
Online Sale Alert! Design Within Reach Dog Trainer
If your pooches plan to get wet'n'wild this Summer, look no further than these stylish toys now 50 percent off.
Found at Design Within Reach, the "dog trainers" are made of durable canvas similar to lawn cushions and stuffed with cork so they float — it's easy to keep an eye on the pretty toys ($12.50–$17.50) in any pool or lake. Simply grab the plastic handle and toss for pets from puppyhood to water dog expert.
Tell Mommy: What Are Your Top Three Toddler Toys?
One person's trash is another one's treasure. The same can be said for wee ones and their toys. While my daughter obsessed over her Radio Flyer push wagon, some of her playmates found it less exciting than a rug.
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