The first appearance of Barbie was seen on March 9, 1959 at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Ruth Handler who was an American business woman got the inspiration of creating adult structure of Barbie from her daughter. Her daughter was giving adult roles to her dolls during the play time. During that time, the dolls which model babie

During World War II when Italy was fighting on the side of the Axis, a certain number of American aviators were shot down over Sicily and Southern Italy near Naples. Those that were taken prisoner by the Italians found something interesting ..the welcome mat was out !!! The Italians were so interested in making connections and building friendship

Melodious themed dolls and toys, which are latest in vogue, are the only medium to excite the girls. Based on these tastes of girls, the various toy making companies are producing various types of colorful and beautiful dolls and toys. Further, we will discuss about the various toys which have reined the hearts of the girls. The American Idol Ta

Birthday cards come in all colors shapes and sizes. You can find just about any birthday card you can think of, children's, spouse, grandchildren, and so on. The best store to find these kinds of cards would be at your local grocery store or even try online. Although if it is a birthday card you're getting for someone in your family then you migh

That's it. I had to have it. If I had to go to 10 different stores, line up at 4 AM on "Black Friday" or go online and bid far more than my pocketbook would allow, the hot toy of the season was going to be mine. I pictured my daughter's face opening it up. It would be the picture-perfect moment when at last she would tear open the toy she had begge

The doll has been the companion of playtime for girls from time immemorial. Every girl has played with dolls in her life, especially when she was a kid. Dolls play a very important role in the development of a girl child. Basically, girls are associated with caring and loving nature, and when she plays with her doll she treats it like her companion

Face it -- families are a blessing and a curse. While we love the people who have raised us and who have been by our side through thick and think, chances are good that we don't always like them. At no other time of year is this apparent than during a holiday season. If you're hosting this year's Thanksgiving Day bash, you need help to make sure

Most of the kid's toy basket has LEGO blocks. These can't be considered just as a set of interlocking bricks. Depending upon the interests of the kid, a wide variety of variants of building blocks are still available today. Usually kids opt for wonderful themes of building blocks. In addition to the kids many parents are also fond of building block

For many of us the concept of camping brings up two distinctive pictures in our minds. One is the windswept traditional family holiday located in a windswept field in Devon with the kids maiming themselves on tree stumps and stinging nettles whilst you chase your illusive tent dances in the wind after which you pass out from blowing up you camping

There are lots of toys available in the market and you will get suitable toys for any age group you want. The toys are perfectly divided into categories for kids of different ages keeping in mind the mental status and ability of the child. If you have a toddler you will need to purchase something that will be of interest for your small child and al

Toy manufacturers have now admitted that the single most important and largest chunk of buyers are kids and they are willing to create everything they fancy. Popular Disney characters have now become household characters -- thanks to stuffed animal manufacturers. Now you can have your kid's heroes right in your hands in the form of a life size stuf

Its time for Christmas and all your gift shopping is done, but where do you hide the gifts? What if the kids peek and find out too soon what you have gotten them? You sure don't want to spoil the Christmas morning surprise by letting them peek at what you have gotten them. If they have already peeked and it is too late, don't get angry. Instead,

Every child has a dream to own toys, no wonder children have their most precious memories attached to their toys. This is applicable to those children who are fortunate enough to buy, play and own toys. But there are also children within the US and around the globe, who have never seen a single toy in their whole life. If you have piled unsorted st

On Valentine's Day you show your love and appreciation for your partner, parents and loved ones by showering them with love, affection, cards, gifts and dinner. Even though it's often difficult to find the right gifts, here are some very unique Valentine's Day gift ideas that you will definitely enjoy reading about and will put a smile on your face

It is without a hesitation that men are spoiled for choices in addition to varieties at what time it comes to buying presents for their girlfriend or wife. The great selection of clothes, make-up and jewelry sold in the stores and online would make one think that buying a gift should be easy right? Conversely, buying a birthday, Christmas or annive