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| Black Friday Notebook: Gifts for the kids at Toys R Us at 8 a.m. - Los Angeles Times Posted: 26 Nov 2010 10:01 AM PST November 26, 2010 | 9:45 am The busy traffic is a good sign for Rialto resident Simone Saldana, 44, who works in the warehouse of a Toys R Us store. This year, she's been feeling pretty stable at her job and has saved up nearly $1,000 for gifts for her three children. Before heading over to Kohls and Sears, she stocked up with a pogo stick and a Polly Pocket product. Rene Garcia, 43, was waiting to get his hands on a Little Tikes Gourmet Prep 'n Serve kitchen set from Fisher Price, marked off $40 to $59.99. The Rancho Cucamonga construction worker is planning to spend $400 on gifts, including some for his 2-year-old daughter. "You budget yourself and you try to get as much as you can for your money," he said before heading off to Target. RELATED: Toys R Us plans to hire 45,000 holiday season workers Toys R Us to operate more pop-up stores this Christmas season Retailers aim for a week of Black Fridays -- Rick Rojas Photo: Customers file into the Toys R Us store in Torrance at 10 p.m. on Thursday. Credit: Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Toys Kids Love -- and How to Deal with Them! - CBS News Posted: 26 Nov 2010 03:49 AM PST (CBS) It's estimated that the average American will spend $710 on holiday gifts this year, and you can bet a large chunk of that will go to toys for the kids. And while they provide hours of entertainment and can, at times, serve as a learning tool, they can also drive parents crazy. Shannon Eis, parenting expert and contributor for Time to Play magazine, appeared on "The Early Show" with some of this season's hottest toys -- and tips on how to stay sane while your kids enjoy them. Special Section: Holiday Gift Guide Moon Dough Tip for parents: Don't use near carpet or play surfaces with crevices, and place a protective layer over the play area. Crayola Spin Art Crayola are the experts on creative, crafty play…and Spin Art is a great new twist on their excellent paint products. You put paint on a disk and then set it spinning...flinging paint everywhere. Tip for parents: Give kids a smock or apron and cover painting area and floor before using. Crazy Legs Learning Bug This toy from V-tech has lots of features that toddlers love…and that drive parents crazy. It's on/off switch is easy for small hands to use, which means that can be "bumped" on…and then it keeps chatting and chatting and chatting. Also features a lot of puzzle-like attachments that can be frustrating for children who are too young and without the necessary motor skills to operate it. Tip for parents: Use the "try me" feature in a store before buying products and ago online to read product reviews. Justin Bieber doll The must-have collector doll this year…and he's making quite a statement. Whether it's his coiffed hair or teen idol looks…young girls are going to be scrambling for this item. But parents will be scrambling to escape the room where it's being played with. The pop sensation's songs come belting out of this doll and his clothes aren't sold separately….you have to buy a new doll to get his killer duds. Tip for parents: Learn to love his music now. Bathtub Paints and Crayons A must-have for kids and a sanity-saver in many ways for parents, these creative art play sets can make the daily bath routine a little more interesting. They can be messy…but the clean up is quick. Our biggest issue is that they never want their creations erased! Tip for parents: Make clean up time part of the bath games; and take pictures of their creations so that you have a shot at a crayon-free wall in the morning. Spy Gear Security Scanner What little kid doesn't need a TSA-style metal detector? While this item will definitely keep them active and investigating, the beeping sound it makes EVERY time it comes near metal could become nerve-racking. Tip for parents: There are sound and sensitivity levels for the product so max volume isn't required for it to work. Indoor hockey and baseball (bats and balls indoors) This all foam set is safe for indoor use and is a great alternative for indoor play during the cold months. But its motorized ball shooter that can be positioned for hockey or baseball aim - complete with plastic bat and hockey stick - may still give parents minor heart attacks. Tip for parents: Remove all breakables from the living room…and play umpire. "We Did It!" Dora the Explorer doll Kids love Dora and her trademark song, "We Did It!," has been ringing in parents ears for years. This doll brings the song to life in an attempt to get girls up and moving along. But it would seem that the doll is having all the fun…as the child passively watches. Tip for parents: Make sure to "balance" your kid's toy box with characters they love and different types of play that gets them engaged. © MMX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.  This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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