Top 10 Holiday 2009 Picks (Preschoolers/Early School Years)

November 24, 2009 by Kimberly · 6 Comments 

1. 1-2-3 Stomp!: Wild Planet has some really fun, educational toys. I especially like their Smart Step games, because there are so many good things being learned at the same time. Kids have to listen, take turns and such while being active. I like 1-2-3 Stomp because it teaches four different educational skills [...]

The Color Purple…A Coach Story

The Color Purple…A Coach Story

November 20, 2009 by Kimberly · 1,324 Comments 

Congrats to the winner: Yvonne C.
Oh, you all are going to LOVE me for this giveaway. Actually, I love you for it, because without you, I would not have been chosen to participate in this review and giveaway program.
Anyway, last month someone from Coach reached out to me and asked if I would like [...]

Top 5 Holiday 2009 “Mom” Picks

November 19, 2009 by Kimberly · 4 Comments 

It’s challenging to put together holiday gift guides for moms, because we have such a wide variety of interests. This year, I have reviewed a lot of great products. That’s why I’m simply going to pick my top five favorites as holiday gift ideas…
1. Breville 800GRXL Die-Cast Indoor Barbeque and Grill: I wrote [...]

Top 5 Holiday 2009 Gaming Picks

November 17, 2009 by Kimberly · 1 Comment 

We love playing video games together as a family. The Wii is our platform of choice. We also value the DS/DSi to keep the kids occupied during travel by subway or car. (Thankfully, we don’t have the crazy 3-4 hour daily subway school commute anymore. It’s such a gift to be [...]

Top 10 Holiday 2009 Picks (Infants & Toddlers)

November 15, 2009 by Kimberly · 4 Comments 

The thing about picking toys for very small kids is that each kid is so unique. At this stage, my kids primarily liked stackers, books, blocks, lego-type sets and music instruments. Most of all, they like the boxes that I receive my deliveries in! However, we always get each of them at [...]

Mom in the City’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009

Mom in the City’s Holiday Gift Guide 2009

November 15, 2009 by Kimberly · Leave a Comment 

This year has been a fun blur. I’ve been fortunate to see a lot – including a huge amount of toys and games. I’ve had a chance to see toys at work – at shows and fairs as well as in homes. Suffice it to say, I’m all toyed out at the [...]