http://kidcrave.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:10:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/presto-bingo-shapes-app/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/presto-bingo-shapes-app/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:37:00 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15951 The kids always seem to be grabbing at your devices, so you might as well throw something on there that will offer up some knowledge…because Angry Birds just isn’t cutting it. SHAPES by PrestoBingo is an iPad app that helps toddlers and young school aged children how to identify basic forms of geometry: circles, ovals, [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/presto-bingo-shapes-app/feed/ 0 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/diy-valentine-fortune-teller/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/diy-valentine-fortune-teller/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:13:33 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15938 I have fond memories of these little fortune tellers and I have some inside knowledge from a third grader that they are still in vogue on the playground. This DIY Valentine’s Day project, featured on Design Mom, requires printing out the PDF and a paper trimmer or scissors. Get to crafting for a candy-free February [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/diy-valentine-fortune-teller/feed/ 0 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/the-great-american-cereal-book/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/the-great-american-cereal-book/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:29:45 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15825 While I can’t pretend I think that sugary cereals constitute a healthy breakfast, that doesn’t mean I didn’t grow up loving them. The Great American Cereal Book is like an encyclopedia of breakfast cereal history and lore, celebrating everything from the most recognizable brands and their packaging to behind-the-scenes stories about their creation. With 350 [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/the-great-american-cereal-book/feed/ 0 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/natural-blends-paint-kit/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/natural-blends-paint-kit/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:12:02 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15674 With so many rich plant-based pigments, I get frustrated with all the artifical dyes out there. The Natural Blends Paint kit includes 6 plant based pigment paints (pomegranate, tangerine, lemon verbena, basil green, berry blue and plum purple), 6 compostable paint jars with lids, and 2 bamboo paint brushes. This dreamy eco-kit will provide hours [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/natural-blends-paint-kit/feed/ 0 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/electronic-goldfish-in-a-bowl/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/electronic-goldfish-in-a-bowl/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:59:33 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15648 So your kid wants a dog. You think, maybe a cat. a fish? If you’re still unsure about the added responsibility, Think Geek has an option. Let them enjoy a goldfish without having to worry about feeding it. The Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl needs just three batteries and water in its bowl. Tap the [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/electronic-goldfish-in-a-bowl/feed/ 0 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/block-crayons/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/block-crayons/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:29:12 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15572 The saturated pigments you’ll get from Block Crayons will make sure you never go back to the ordinary brands. Made of non toxic pure beeswax, they are easy to grasp, no matter one’s age or hand size. This allows for arts and crafts fun even sooner, so they’ll make a unique gift for toddlers. Each [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/block-crayons/feed/ 0 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/scratch-sniff-stickers/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/scratch-sniff-stickers/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:55:59 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15543 My file cabinet of childhood memories definitely has a file marked ‘scratch and sniff stickers.’ Oh the joy of going back to an old favorite to find out it still smelled lovely! These cheap and easy ways to entertain school age kids have that retro-feel and come in in assorted flavors like bubblegum, pizza, chocolate, [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/scratch-sniff-stickers/feed/ 0 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/the-game-of-finger-worms/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/the-game-of-finger-worms/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:58 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15434 My daughter received two Hervé Tullet books for Christmas and I can’t wait until she’s old enough to truly appreciate their beauty and fun. The Game of Finger Worms is another one of his works that we’ll have to get our hands…or finger on! The book has a little hole in which you can stick your [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/the-game-of-finger-worms/feed/ 0 http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/cheers-to-a-crafty-new-years-eve-for-kids/ http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/cheers-to-a-crafty-new-years-eve-for-kids/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:37:18 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15228 New Year’s Eve may not be the most kid-friendly holiday of the year, but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank hiring a sitter for the night. There are plenty of crafty ideas to keep them occupied during those last few days of vacation and leading up to the big countdown. From turning [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/entertainment/cheers-to-a-crafty-new-years-eve-for-kids/feed/ 1 http://kidcrave.com/kids-room/ice-cream-bar-speakers/ http://kidcrave.com/kids-room/ice-cream-bar-speakers/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:07:51 +0000 Brooke Dowd Sacco http://kidcrave.com/?p=15052 I scream, you scream, we all scream for…wait! I can’t hear you over the music! These cute speakers come in the shape of an icy cold treat. The tip of the bar holds a stereo mini-plug, while the bar itself is a complete USB port for charging. Available in three fun flavors, it will keep [...]]]> http://kidcrave.com/kids-room/ice-cream-bar-speakers/feed/ 0