Cities In Georgia

The game of chess is a tremendously popular hobby. Having a hobby is a great way to spend free time since it allows you to pursue an interest and be productive with your time. Hobbies can include just about anything that one finds enjoyable, be it science experiments, painting, woodworking, sports or any number of other pastimes. Generally some type of tools, equipment or supplies are needed in order to undertake a hobby, and hobby shops in Atlanta, GA are a good place to start when searching for the right supplies. Read more...

All of you hardcore gamers out there, allow me to make a hefty statement: No one is good at Punch-Out!! Oh sure, some of you are good at memorizing patterns but no one is actually GOOD at Punch-Out!! I played the original Punch-Out!! on the Virtual Console to get myself pumped for the Wii-make, and I'm happy to say that Punch-Out!! is fantastic. If you liked the old-school versions then you'... Read more...

Repetition is useful in reinforcing the letter sounds. The songs are the same ones we have on other LeapFrog Alphabet toys like the bus, which is useful for the repetition factor. Kids hear the same song and same voice in different toys which increases the lesson learned rather than requiring a change in focus for a new presentation. LeapFrog Phonics takes advantage of this learning style and is an easy way for children to learn letters. Read more...

Toy stores in Atlanta, GA offer a range of products for children, like educational toys and books, figurines from the latest television shows and movies, stuffed animals, board games, toys that promote physical activity and much more. Larger stores may offer all of these types of toys under one roof, while other, smaller shops around Atlanta will focus on just one area, like educational toys, for example. Read more...

Toy Fair this year was full of wonderful new items that shows “green toys” are gaining in popularity. My favorite: this new environmentally friendly dollhouse by Plan Toy. The Green Dollhouse is made of renewable resources and is modeled after a sustainable home for reducing, reusing, and recycling. There are built in recycling bins, a solar panel, and even a container for collecting rain runoff. Read more...

My family came a bit late to the Webkinz craze, but we’ve recently had quite a bit of the fun with our new toys. First I have to admit that I have actually had more than one Webkinz in the house for nearly two years and we’ve yet to establish the online version of the toy until a week ago. Read more...

If this year’s Toy Fair is any indication, the hot toys this year will be more affordable and maybe even (do we dare to dream it?!) quiet. Some consumers - and therefore manufacturers - are shying away electronic toys and are instead going with classics, standards, and often even avoiding battery-based toys. Read more...

I grew up in the heart of Cabbage Patch Kid land (that’s in northeast Georgia if you never knew) and we were sure to visit Babyland General, the “hospital” where the babies were “born,” at least once to get a chance to name a baby. Read more...