Products & Services
Gift Ideas for Kids for Holiday 2017
It’s that time of year again when you’re looking for inspiration for gifts for the kids. Here is what is on our holiday lists this year.
Products & Services
Non-Cluttering Non-Toy Gift Ideas For Kids
A family who lives far apart enjoys showing their love for each other by showering one another (especially the kids) with gifts. How can they continue to do so but in a way that minimizes clutter?
Party & Play
3Doodler Start: Should You Buy It? A Review from a Crafty Mom.
This kid version of the world’s first 3D printing pen is now available. Is it a cool crafting tool or a toy, or both? What can you expect and should you buy it?
Holidays
Holiday Hot Toys 2016: Hits and Misses (Or, What To Buy and What To Avoid)
The big retailers have announced the Hot Toys of the Holidays! Now Alpha Mom reviews them and tells you which ones are cool and which ones are duds.
Big Kid
‘Tis the Season… to Panic About Shopping for Teens
It may only be early October, but if you find holiday shopping for a teen a monumental task, read this and relax a little. It’s okay!
Baby
Holiday Hot Toys: Hits and Misses of 2015
We tested many of the toys found on retailers’ Hot Toy Lists for 2015. And we’ll tell you the ones to buy, consider skipping and avoid all together!
Party & Play
The No-Gifts Birthday Party
I want my young daughter’s upcoming birthday party be of the “no gifts” kind. How does that work on invitations? Will my daughter be disappointed?
Holidays
Holiday Toys and Games for Big Kids
Here are our favorite toys and games for bigger kids. There are lots of options for indoor and outdoor play.
Holidays
“Holiday Hot Toys:” Hit and Misses of 2014
This year we pick a dozen toys on a various Holiday Hot Toy Lists to test out ourselves. Learn which toys we would recommend buying, consider skipping and avoiding altogether.
Products & Services
Do These “Hot Toys” Really Deserve the Honor?
Every year the big-box retailers announce their lists of the top toys for the holiday season. You know, the ones on the “hot lists” that promise to make your kids the happiest on the planet. Do they deserve those honors? Are those toys worth the money? We take a look at some toys found on many of the 2013 lists.
Party & Play
LeapPad Ultra Vs. Tabeo e2: Are Either the Right Tablet For Your Children?
Deciding whether to get your child(ren) a learning tablet? We review the LeapPad Ultra and the Tabeo e2.
Activities
Toy Review: Sphero Robotic Ball
Have you heard of the Sphero? It’s a new gaming system masquerading as a robotic ball. Download different games and have lots of fun.
Activities
Kid-Friendly Activities At Your Door
A BabbaBox is an activity box that is delivered to you and arrives on your doorstep to help you create, explore, story tell, and connect with your kids.
Baby
Gifts For One-Year-Olds & Other People Who Would Rather Just Eat Wrapping Paper
Gifts that please both the parents AND the child: do they even exist?
Holidays
The Best Valentine’s Gifts For Your Kids
We have some simple, sweet and creative ideas for you to show your kids some love on Valentine’s Day.