Easter Basket Ideas – 20Q Ball

Looking for a unique Easter basket idea or gift for tweens, teens, or grown ups? Check out the 20 Questions Ball. Think of something, anything. The ball asks you 20 questions, you respond, and Wa-La – the Ball knows! Your kids, husband, grandmother, etc. will have hours of fun alone and with friends — trying to outsmart the ball. New and improved version includes updated screen and larger buttons. New undo button allows you to change your answers. We tried this many times, and in 9 out of 10, the ball won, using it’s impressive artificial intelligence to guess (deduct) correctly. Great gift for a hard-to-shop for teen, tween, or adult.

20Q Ball

Making us think…

This week, Newsweek published a touching story about how the deaths of Natasha Richardson and Jade Goody, mothers of young children, has impacted parents. Author Susanna Schrobsdorff shares, “It could have been any of us…” and talks about how easily mothers tend to postpone their own check ups and doctor visits. Take a moment to read the thoughtful article (Read The Article), give your kids a kiss, and then schedule that annual exam you have been putting off.

Valentine Gift Ideas for Kids

Valentine’s Day is around the corner – are you ready?    Create a special Valentine tradition with your kids. . .consider:

1. Create Valentine crafts (great ideas, including an easy puffy heart, available at Kaboose:  http://crafts.kaboose.com/puffy-heart.html

2. Bake treats for the four-legged friends at your local SPCA

3.  Have a Valentine Hunt (hearts or love notes, not eggs!)

4.  Pick a special book, cuddle up, and read together with your children

If you are looking for a special Valentine gift, there are great options under $20 – See the LB Toys “Tops Under $20 List”- picked for play value, as well as overall value:

For Infants:

1. Sassy Count & Chew Keys

2. Sassy Counting Discovery Book

Toddlers:

3. Alphabet Puzzle Book

4. Colorforms Travel Fun Pockets

Five to Adult:

5. Webkinz Love Monkey

6. Webkinz Love Frog

7. Mad Libs

8. Card Games (Uno, Go Banannas, Mummy Rummy)

9. Scramble Squares

10. Rush Hour

 - Submitted by N. Elizabeth Burdette, blogger and co-owner, www.lbtoys.com.