I can hardly believe this is my third go at a holiday gift guide. Every year, the process becomes overwhelming and every year I vow to simplify. But here’s the problem: it can’t be simplified. And that’s because you can’t buy your way into my gift guide. Every single product that comes through our front…
Playskool Showcam 2-in-1 Digital Camera and Projector (mini-review)
THE PRODUCT The Playskool Showcam 2-in-1 Digital Camera and Projector ($69.99). THE GOOD It was pretty easy to get the Playskool Showcam 2-in-1 Digital Camera and Projector out of the box and install batteries. Unfortunately, you have to unscrew the battery case first; I know this is a thing now for safety purposes, but I prefer the…
Mommy Gearest’s Glorious Gift Guide, part III: 2 & 3 year olds
_________________________________________________________________________________________ What happens when you give dozens of parent-and-baby testers some of the newest – and potentially hottest – toys and gear? You get a parent-and-kid-approved list of the must-buy gifts this holiday season. Welcome to PART III, aimed at two-year-old toddlers and three-year-old preschoolers. The good news? By this age, many kids can tell…
Mommy Gearest’s Glorious Gift Guide, part II: 12 to 24 months
_________________________________________________________________________________________ What happens when you give dozens of parent-and-baby testers some of the newest – and potentially hottest – toys and gear? You get a parent-and-kid-approved list of the must-buy gifts this holiday season. Welcome to PART II, aimed at toddlers who are about 12 to 24 months old. I find this a really tough…