Grab a Taste of Nature With Dora and SpongeBob Nickelodeon Squeezers


Updated 08/08/11 2:06 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Squeezable Snacks For Kids

Give it a squeeze! My home converted to the ways of squeezable nourishment as soon as my lil one started solid foods. We' now tote packs of pureed organic fruits and veggies with us everywhere we go. But to my older tot, the pouches are nothing more than baby food. He sees his younger brother suck down spinach, pear, and pea combinations that he wouldn't dare try himself. Even when I offered him Read more

10 Character-Driven iPhone Apps For Kids


Updated 12/07/10 9:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone Character Apps For Kids

The TV is off, but that doesn't mean lil ones are taking a break from their favorite characters! From games to books, tots can have Elmo and Dora at their fingertips all the time. The onscreen personalities have even made their way over to mama's iPhone. Check out these kid-friendly iPhone apps that feature the lovable pals. Read more

Five Hot Toys For Summer


Updated 09/03/10 9:53 AM · Posted by babysugar · 1 comment

Popular Toys in 2010

Hot toys in the Summertime! An estimated 160,000 toys cram American store shelves at any given time so how does a mom know with which toys her kids will tinker? I got the inside scoop yesterday at Time to Play magazine's showcase of Summer toys in NYC and rounded up my five favorites to simplify your shopping. Check out the picks! Read more

Daily Tech: The Pogoplug Shares Content Via Four USB Drives


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Daily Tech: The Pogoplug Shares Content Via Four USB Drives

The Pogoplug is a neat gizmo that allows you to share movies, music, or photos using four USB drives — Gizmodo The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available from Verizon — RIMarkable American Airlines has just launched a widget that will let you know if your plane has WiFi — Engadget Check out the ultimate holiday smartphone buying guide — CrunchGear Vive la France! Twitter is now Read more

Do Kiddie Characters Really Need Makeovers?


Updated 03/22/09 11:14 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 13 comments

Do Kiddie Characters Really Need Makeovers?

After much speculation, the new tweenage Dora the Explorer was unveiled this week. Some mothers breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the long haired, leggy character was not quite as mature as some had feared, and Mattel assured them that she will remain the same wholesome girl their daughters have grown to love. Dora is not the first children's character to mature right before our Read more

The Five Funniest Things We Saw at Toy Fair


Updated 02/20/09 7:52 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

The 5 Funniest Things We Saw At Toy Fair

Yesterday we showed you the top five trends from Toy Fair, but amid the great Eco-conscience toys and educational games, there were a number of items that kept us laughing throughout the day. From edible play dough to people posing with Lego men, there was a fair share of funny items. Check out our slideshow to see our favorites. Source Read more

Saturday Morning Cartoon: Maraka!


Updated 06/03/09 9:39 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Maraka, A Dora the Explorer Knock-Off

Dora the Explorer has a "bad seed" in the fam and her name is Maraka. Girlfriend is a Spanglish-speaking, foul-mouthed little spitfire who engages in Dora's signature question-and-pause-pause-pause-for-answer games. But Maraka's questions are different from Dora's. I drew the line when she asked how to check for a hernia. ¿Como se dice "punk" en español? Read more

Mommy's Lil Helper: Table Topper Placemats


Updated 12/07/07 5:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 2 comments

Mommy's Lil Helper: Table Topper Placemats

Taking your babe out to dinner can be stressful with people staring, highchairs in short supply and the possiblilty of temper tantrums. One way to make it easier is to bring along your own disposable placemats made by Neat Solutions ($9). The placemats have two adhesive strips that you stick down on the table to keep it in position. You can choose from Winnie the Pooh, Dora the Explorer or good Read more

11 Rules to Dramatically Increase Your Productivity


Updated 02/03/12 11:02 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Increase My Productivity

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! There's a problem with a lot of productivity advice out there, and it's this — your "rules" for personal productivity are often going to be different than mine. Sure, sometimes there's overlap. Sure, you can always learn from others. But if you want to see a dramatic increase in your productivity, spend less time reading Read more