Recent Popular Culture Blog | For Kids PostsObama Girls Going Hollywood?by Michele Cheplic11 Nov 2008 08:20 PMThanks to their father's new job, we know President-elect Barack Obama's two young daughters are headed to Washington, but if the folks at Disney have their way, Malia and Sasha Obama may have a chance to take Hollywood by storm as well. It's Not Barbie, It's Bindiby Michele Cheplic07 Jul 2008 09:33 PMShe claims she doesn't play with Barbie dolls, but perhaps she'll make room on her shelf for her look-alike. Bindi Irwin is a doll. Really. How TV and Movies Have Infiltrated the World of Toysby Michele Cheplic15 Dec 2007 10:10 PMThere are two items on my 3-year-old's Christmas list that she would be crushed if Santa did not bring her--a minivan for her dollhouse and Squawkers McCaw the talking parrot. Interestingly, they are among the only toys in all of Toyland that are not tied to a movie or TV show. Muslim "Barbie" Dolls Coming To A Store Near You... Maybeby Michele Cheplic11 Oct 2007 09:20 AMIf you have ever left a toy store frustrated because you were not able to find a modestly dressed doll I have good news for you. An Indonesian mother who couldn't find a Barbie-like doll dressed in conservative fashions finally took matters into her own hands. Fall Trends: Environmentally-Friendly School Suppliesby Michele Cheplic23 Sep 2007 09:22 PMIn previous posts I've detailed "HOT" back-to-school fashion trends for students and flashback fashion ideas for moms. Today I'm revealing a new trend that is gaining popularity with both kids and parents-"green" school supplies. Why Celebrity Parents Are Going Gaga Over Munchkinby Michele Cheplic09 Sep 2007 02:53 PMMost parents of babies and toddlers are familiar with the Munchkin brand. The company offers affordable products for the adorable droolers in your life; but what surprised me recently is the number of celebrity parents who have come out to endorse Munchkin products. Perhaps, I'm just jaded. Celebrity Baby Fashionby Michele Cheplic04 Sep 2007 03:12 PMIn a previous blog I told you about the tacky move made by NFL star quarterback Tom Brady's current Brazilian model girlfriend. Gisele Bundchen sent Brady's new son a $1000 gift basket featuring a onesie with the word "Supermodel" printed on the front. Dress Your Kids Like A Crocodile Hunterby Michele Cheplic01 Sep 2007 10:13 AMTuesday marks the first anniversary of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin's tragic death off the Great Barrier Reef. You'll recall the animal activist was killed when a stingray barb pierced his chest while he was taping a segment for his wildlife show. Fashion Forward: Bulletproof Backpacksby Michele Cheplic12 Aug 2007 11:21 PMPencils. Check. Pens. Check. Notebooks. Check. Bulletproof backpack... Not exactly the type of item you want to see on your child's back-to-school shopping list, but a couple of entrepreneurs from Boston think it should be there. Are You A Part Of The "Bratz" Universe?by Michele Cheplic05 Aug 2007 07:45 PMMy daughter is three-years-old... and much to my delight she has not entered the Bratz zone... (Nor will she if I get my way). But, it seems I have my work cut out for me. Recent Blog Comments Libby Pelham says... "I would pay to see both him and Kate just go away!" Michele Cheplic says... "It was just a matter of time before Jon self destructed." |
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