With Christmas less than a week away, many of us are very concerned about giving as we race around to try to finish our shopping for everyone on our lists. (I know I’m nowhere near finished, and this may finally be the year that everyone gets funny socks.)
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Sometimes you just have to laugh. I wonder if there isn’t anything in the media or entertainment world these days that can’t provoke adult outrage from someone seeking—and too often getting—publicity. And it all usually comes from one very popular but horribly misguided practice—adults projecting their unresolved personal issues and political agendas on anything that comes in their sights. It doesn’t matter if their opinions makes no sense or ignores the facts; it’s all about getting attention and shocking.
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Were you one of the 212 million shoppers that the National Retail Federation said hit the stores over the Black Friday weekend? Or have you waited for this week to get the Cyber Week deals that are being promised? I was in Los Angeles for the weekend, and visited toy stores all over the area
Holiday Shopping 2011: The Main Event Isn’t Always Buying Read More »
Need a little inspiration before you lop off the top of that pumpkin? Check out these rad jack-o’-lanterns and then get to carving.
Geeky Jack-O’-Lanterns Read More »
This year will mark my twelfth year for trick-or-treating with kids. I’m a seasoned pro. I can spot the candy my kids will toss out from a mile away. I know which neighbors give out the full sized bars and which will give us toothbrushes. The boys rely on this information when they are “in
Halloween Fun: Trick or Treat or Toys? Read More »
I would love to find this Chocolate Zombie Bunny in my Easter basket!
Chocolate Zombie Bunny Read More »
Time to Play’s Giant Easter Egg Hunt
We’re giving away a total of $1,500 in Toys “R” Us gift cards with 75 chances for you to find an egg and win!
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Happy New Year! Video Games were a big part of my holiday break. Here are just a few of the games me and my family spent some quality time playing.
Holiday Game Recap Read More »
Stores love gift cards, and according to a recent New York Times article, they’re pulling out all the stops to get you to buy them. With fees, restricted spending and the ability to get your money in advance, why not?
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Thanksgiving is bearing down on us this week, with all the other holidays hot on its heels, and the drive to create perfection is weighing heavily on many minds. The search for perfection, and even the belief that it is possible is one of the great myths of our time. It was brought home even more fully this week by an article in the New York Times about altering kids’ school pictures so they could appear perfect.
The Perfection Trap—Staying Real Can Set You Free Read More »
How did this happen? How did Halloween and Trick-or-Treating go from innocent fun to a night fraught with fear and worry? How did the joy of dressing up as a favorite character and getting treats from neighbors become the one day of the year many parents are convinced that their little ones are in mortal danger? It is insanity.
The Trick’s On You: Halloween is Nothing to be Scared Of Read More »
Yesterday at an event in New York City, I revealed Time To Play’s first ever Power Ups List. Like the annual Most Wanted List, the Power Ups List is a list of the video games that we think will be the most fun and sought after items of the upcoming holiday season.
TTPM.com Power Ups List 2010 Read More »
Do you have any Earth Day traditions in your family that you’d like to share? We’d love to know what they are. Please let everyone know how you and your family honor Earth Day in the comments section. How much do you really know about Earth Day? Check out the fascinating documentary, Earth Days, on PBS.
So you’ve purchased the perfect toys and presents for your family. It’s now time to open them up and have some fun. Here’s a few tips about making the whole process easier and enjoyable:
Making the Holidays Better Read More »
Child’s Play Charity is a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children in hospitals around the world with
Child’s Play Gamers Charity Read More »
The People’s Play Awards results are in! You can see the list of winners on The Play Forum.
People’s Play Awards Results Read More »
Our own Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy, contributed a great article on green toys to the Seattle Mom On The blog yesterday.
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Last Sunday night, I was in Chicago, and Michigan Avenue was lined with people there to watch a parade-and participate in the “official” opening of Chicago’s Shopping season.
Black Friday-Fun? Or Unnecessary Stress? Read More »
I always think about Super Heroes around Halloween because they tend to be the most popular costumes for boys. When I think of Super Heroes, I think of Batman, X-Men, Spiderman, Iron Man, Power Rangers, and Superman off the top of my head.
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Halloween is just over two weeks away, and already I’m hearing from parents who are afraid to let their children trick-or-treat. They are convinced, absolutely convinced, that their kids are going to get poisoned from candy or find a razor blade in their apples.
Balloon Boy, Trick-Or-Treat & The Evaporation of Reason Read More »
When a child makes out their holiday wish list, there are often one or two toys at the top that are the ones they “gotta get”. Often a parent hopes to wait for this item to go on sale, unaware that it’s hot, and then gets shocked when it’s unavailable anywhere. What’s a parent to do? Years ago, a friend of mine went into a store and asked for the Furby aisle and was laughed at thinking she’d just walk down the aisle and pick one out. Don’t let this be you!
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Predicted to be the most popular and best selling products of Holiday 2009, the Time to Play Most Wanted list is organized in ascending age order. Following is a detailed description of each of the 16 products named to the list. Would you like to see the items and find out why the editors selected
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