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Story Archives of 'toys'Here's What's Awesome Salutes Ingenuity... And ZambonisBy Brady Carlson on Sunday, December 28, 2008.
In putting together our last set of weekly links of 2008, Here's What's Awesome noticed a lot of the links reflected a certain trait that makes so much of what you hear and read from Word of Mouth... ingenuity. That spark of genius that builds something out of nothing, that sees what isn't there and makes it so. We also had a link about zambonis that we didn't dare discard, so a little something for everybody - plenty of ingenuity and a dash of zamboni. Keeping Toys SimpleBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, December 11, 2008.Here's some good news for cash-strapped parents this holiday season – you really don’t need to break the bank on toys for your kids. In fact, the less you spend, the better off they may be.
Roberta Golinkoff is head of the Infant Language Project at the University of Delaware. She’s co-author of A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool and Einstein Never Used Flash Cards, and says that if you really want to increase your childrens’ potential, less is more. (Photo by Patrick Q) listen:
  15-Year-Old Opens Toy Store in NashuaBy Avishay Artsy on Friday, November 28, 2008.With bargain hunters looking for the best Holiday sales, one store in Nashua is offering toys that the owner is sure kids will love. He should know – he’s just a kid himself. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Avishay Artsy reports. listen:
Where did all those lead-tainted toys go after being recalled?By EarthTalk on Saturday, October 25, 2008.
Consumer advocates gather near the Capitol in May 2008 to press for stronger consumer product safety reforms, including for children's toys. (Joe Newman, courtesy Flickr) Geeky GadgetsBy Virginia Prescott on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.
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The New Strawberry ShortcakeBy Vanessa Valdes on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
Strawberry Shortcake has undergone a makeover. The beloved, albeit frumpy, '80s cartoon character shed pounds, gained a hipper wardrobe and swapped her kitten for a cell phone last week. Because Barbie Loves Her StoriesBy Andrew Walsh on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.Doll enthusiasts who are concerned that their toys aren't watching enough television need fret no more: Doks Emporium has created a tiny, working TV that fits perfectly inside a dollhouse living room. A Chance to Get Those Toys Tested for Lead---for FreeBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, December 11, 2007.The problem of toxic toys has been in the news a lot lately. The people at ALPHA, the American Lead Poisoning Help Association have come up with a plan to help. On Saturday they are sponsoring free lead poisoning prevention and toy testing clinic in Manchester. The organization's co-founder, Sandra Roseberry, tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that the clinic will have all sorts of information on lead poisoning and where to go for help. But it will also have what they hope will be a big draw this holiday season: listen:
Toy Stores Face Shoppers' Concerns on Toy SafetyBy Dianne Finch on Thursday, December 6, 2007.Shoppers have been hearing reports of over 70 safety recalls that have removed 25 million toys from store shelves nationwide, and both shoppers and toy shop owners are paying attention. listen:
Meredith's Doll-Making TraditionBy Cheryl Senter on Monday, December 18, 2006.The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society sponsors “Winnipesaukee Wednesdays,†a lecture series that features various aspects of life on the lake from an historical perspective. On selected Wednesdays throughout the year, the programs are free and open to the public. Recently, a lecture was presented to a packed house at the Winnipesaukee Museum in Weirs by Karen Thorndike, Director, Annalee Doll Museum. Karen and her husband, Chip, told the story of the New Hampshire doll-making tradition that began in Meredith, New Hampshire over 50 years ago. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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I know, you want to be a good parent. You want to offer them all they need to get by in school and life, so you’re doing all you can to start them off right - Baby Einstein tapes, little toy computers with bells and whistles to learn shapes and colors. But our guest says the multi-billion dollar toy industry has us hoodwinked into thinking those gadgets will help a child’s development. 
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