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Combat Toy Roundup
Indulge your grandchild's penchant for play-fighting with these fun, faux "weapons."
In Toys & Games
Even your worldly, well-mannered, and progressive-thinking grandchildren like to goof off in faux warfare with the kids down the street. Here’s the coolest “weapon ... read more
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Gift Ideas for New Moms
Fancy spa days and assorted gorgeous things have the new mom in your life looking and feeling like queen for a day.
In Gear & Gadgets
As all grandmothers know, being a mom is tougher than sealing the Democratic Party nomination. That’s why Mother’s Day is all about getting pampered and feeling fa ... read more
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New DVDs: 5/6/08
South American sojourns, French phrases, and the Indiana Jones brand of action adventure
In Movies & Music
Baby's First Sounds: Discoveries for Little Ears, Walt Disney Video, Not Rated, $14.99
Baby’s First Sounds teaches your grandchild child five language fundamentals: "ah ... read more
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Dream Garden Super Set
A make-believe garden that features plenty of fantasy to suit any grandchild's whim.
In Activity Sets
This enchanting little Dream Garden is a kid-size play set with the requisite flowers and trees, plus the added whimsy of unicorns and fairy princesses. Preschool-age grandchi ... read more
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Betty's Books: Great Read-Alouds
Looking for a terrific way to bond with your grandchildren? Offer to be a “Grandparent Reader” in their classroom!
In Books & Educational
On our last trip to Atlanta, my daughter-in-law had arranged for us to be “guest celebrity readers” in our grandchildren's classrooms. Talk about pressure! Is ther ... read more
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African Dreamland
Bedtime music for grandchildren that sounds like real music to grandparents
In Movies & Music
The latest from Putumayo's popular Dreamland series is African Dreamland, soothing world music for when it’s close to your grandchild’s bedtime. The compilation ha ... read more
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New DVDs: 4/29/08
Swimming "horses," space trotting grandparents, and carbon footprints are the themes in this week's DVD picks.
In Movies & Music
The Water Horse — Legend of the Deep (Two-Disc Special Edition), Columbia Tri/Star, Rated PG, $18.99
An entertaining movie with impressive special effects, “The ... read more
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The Lap Desk
These colorful, portable desks have web-addicted grandchildren sitting pretty.
In Gear & Gadgets
Laptops are portable and convenient, but rarely comfortable enough to place on an actual lap. They wobble when you shift, heat up after an hour, and eventually go back to the ... read more
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I Spy Private Eye
Give your own brain a boost while playing mind games with your grandchildren.
In Toys & Games
The primer for your grandchild’s future as a secret agent is also a fun memory booster for you. Based on the popular book series, I Spy Private Eye is a Boggle-like boar ... read more
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New DVDs: 4/22/08
Fatherless chipmunks, an earthbound odyssey, and a fiery romantic comedy round out our weekly picks.
In Movies & Music
Alvin and the Chipmunks, 20th Century Fox, $29.99, Rated PG
If you suspected this movie would drive you nuts — no pun intended — don’t worry, it won’ ... read more
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Gifts for Earth Day: Green Toys
Environmentally friendly toys make being green easy for your grandchildren.
In Toys & Games
Natural Mat Crib Sheets
Green grandbabies already secured with sustainable wood cribs and PVC-free mattresses will need organic cotton bed linens to boot. Organic baby beddin ... read more
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The Fashion Fun Store
Plain whites get your granddaughter's own fashion-forward flare
In Activity Sets
Tween granddaughters love customization — they put together their own iPod playlists, create their own avatars for video games and internet chatting, and print their own ... read more
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April Showers: Rain Gear Roundup
When the rain, rain won't go away, they can sport their cutest wellies and umbrellies
In Clothes & Shoes
Dress-Up Raincoats
Make a rainy day feel like Halloween by dressing your grandchildren in a costume-like slicker. These raincoats, from Western Chief Kids, range from cowboys ... read more
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New DVDs: 4/15/08
A pig learns the plural of "pie," a man fights off zombies while trying to save the world, and a giant toy store throws a hissy fit: our DVD picks for this week
In Movies & Music
WordWorld: Rocket to the Moon, NCircle Entertainment, Not Rated, $12.99
This DVD is another example of the great work that is being showcased by WordWorld, a new show on PBS ... read more
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BonzBand Deluxe
This deluxe musical set will have your grandtoddler bringing the noise, make no Bonz about it
In Activity Sets
Listening to your preschooler grandchild spend a surprisingly long time making "music" with a wooden spoon and metal pot can be cute. But what if he had a deluxe set of noisem ... read more
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The Penderwicks on Gardam Street
Four very different sisters band together to "Save Daddy" from a potential new wife
In Books & Educational
In a sea of teenage-gossip drama novels, heroic fantasy tales, and dark confessional sagas, it's pretty rare to find a classic family narrative that will keep the interest of ... read more
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Zoingo Boingo
This season, add a little more bounce to your grandchild's spring
In Sports Equipment
On a tween-grandchild's list of favorite thrills, bouncing up and down in rapid succession is right behind giant roller-coaster drops, and somewhat on par with Heelys. To achi ... read more
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New DVDs: 4/8/08
Austen's own paramour, a fable in fitness, and three rhythmically gifted rodents
In Movies & Music
Becoming Jane, Miramax, Rated PG, $17.99
Tween or teen granddaughters who share your love for classic Jane Austen novels and movies will duly enjoy this film about Austen&rsq ... read more
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