One ship, two ships, it’s Dr. Seuss on cruise ships. In 2014, The Carnival Seuss at Sea program kicks off with lots of onboard family entertainment experiences featuring the amazing world of Dr. Seuss. It will be featured on Carnival Cruise Lines fleet of 24 Fun Ships. Here is just a hint of what vacationers […]
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It’s summer! The time of year where fun and freedom reigns! It also seems to be the time of year when parents hear “I’m bored” and “What are we doing next?” a couple dozen times a day. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the money to pay admission to the local pool,
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As Phineas and Ferb famously sing: There’s 104 days of summer vacation And school comes along just to end it So the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it… And though we won’t be building a rocket or fighting a mummy, we have 80+ days to fill with fun.
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International Picnic Day is Tuesday, June 18. While celebrating any holiday on a Tuesday is not possible for most families, set aside some time this weekend for a family picnic. Incorporate it into your family’s Father’s Day plan this Sunday or set aside time on Friday night or Saturday for an impromptu picnic. • Don’t
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Are you ready for summer? At Time to Play we can’t wait for the warm weather to arrive. And, when it does we’ll be ready with the hottest new toys for this summer season. During a press conference in New York City this morning, we announced the Time to Play 2013 Summer Playlist. The products
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Get ready as Time to Play reveals the hottest movies and coolest summer toys as we host our annual Media Spring Showcase in New York City. This Tuesday, April 30, in The Altman Building, Time to Play will feature the latest and greatest new toys from all the top companies such as Mattel, Hasbro, LeapFrog,
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School’s out, but there are always opportunities for learning. This summer, the tragic case of the murder of Caylee Anthony gives us a chance to talk with kids about our court system and how it works, reality—and the media. If you haven’t followed this, a young mother Casey Anthony was accused of murdering her preschool
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Summertime is all about great play—and at our recent Spring & Summer Showcase, we got to play with a wide variety of creative, engaging toys designed to make the summer fun for kids.
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When the summertime comes, what better toy is there for your child to play with than a fantastic ride-on toy? These toys allow your child to go out and enjoy the beautiful summer weather while having fun on their new toy. There are many different types of ride-on toys of course, and choosing the right one can be a task in itself. Here are our top four picks for this summer:
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It’s summer, and that means it’s time for some fun in the sun. Summer is such an easy season for a kid’s party for several reasons: good weather means you can take the fun outdoors and summer vacations with school being out mean there is less pressure to invite absolutely everyone. Keep the following important tips in mind when planning your summer parties:
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I cannot believe how fast this summer has flown by. With school starting on August 11th (August 5th for us teachers), we have already started to get ready for back to school. We are excited each year to begin preparing for a new school year as getting ready for school is a little different at our house. Yes, we have a Kindergarten Princess and a 5th grade Superstar to prepare but as teachers, my husband and I have classrooms to prepare as well. We have shopped and purchased all the necessary supplies, clothes, and teaching resources to prepare us for the first day of school.
Summer camp? Summer shmamp! We’ve had ten weeks of summer vacation, and my kids have spent just two of those at a summer camp. The rest of the time they have been at home with me. But they haven’t been bored at all. We’ve gone berry picking, visited museums, taken swimming lessons.
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In my family, the summer is all about being outside. Our days are filled with going to the beach, going to the pool, playing in our backyard and heading to our local park. Simply put, my sons love playing outdoors. I especially love it because it’s time for them to be BOYS! They don’t have to worry about being inside and having to be quiet while the others nap or have to clean up the toys in the living room when they’re done. They can run and jump and skip and swim and hop and race with smiles and laughter – true excitement in the sun.
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Last week, I spoke about the need to be active, and I heard from tons of people who remember with fondness the ready accessibility of firecrackers, M-80s, cherry bombs and the like.
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A lot has changed since I was a kid. You probably don’t want to know this, but we had ready access to cherry bombs, M-80s and other things that blew up. A pack of matches, the gas can out of the garage and a bucket of army men was enough to entertain us for the afternoon. Left to our own devices, we had many a wonderful day, and without ongoing parental supervision, well…let’s just say it’s a good thing we all have all our fingers and toes. But it does strike me as alarming that with all the constant mini-explosions going on in our neighborhood (53 kids under 13 spread out over two city blocks), that no adults ever seemed to be worried. “Be careful,” “Outdoors with that,” and “Not near the cat,” were the most dire warnings we got. We were turned outdoors after breakfast, expected back for lunch and had to come in after the street lights came on. It’s not like that today.
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The Back-to-School season is a huge cultural event. Retailers invest millions trying to get you to stock up on new supplies, new clothes and hundreds of other items. No surprise; it’s a big transition time for families as schedules are reconfigured and families switch into high gear.
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Spring is finally here! When the warm weather arrives, I know by the young kids playing on the block I live. It feels like the Daytona 500 with all of the Power Wheels vehicles driving on our street, except real racecar drivers are more conservative. Different types of balls everywhere, and bubbles everywhere.
