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Jungle Jumps Offers Inflatable Inspection Tips
Maintaining high quality, trouble-free equipment is a critical aspect to your inflatable business. Inspection regulations for inflatable equipment vary from state to state. Many states require large inflatable equipment be inspected and certified on a yearly, or more frequent, basis. A certified... - May 24, 2012 - Jungle Jumps
Magic The Gathering: Finally an Easy Way to Keep Track of MTG Scores, Including Multiplayer & EDH
Magic’s little helper (MTGLH), an MTG life counter app, has released V3.0 today. Release includes UI face lift and support for commander / EDH mode. App puts an end to pen and paper on MTG. Giveaway of 3 rare MTG cards for app user feedback. - May 24, 2012 - Magic's Little Helper
X-Treme X-10 Electric Scooter Now Available in the Marketplace
The X-10 mini electric scooter from X-Treme Scooters is now available in the UrbanScooters.com Marketplace. - May 18, 2012 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Children’s Book of the Year is Now the Most Complete Children’s App; Pookie and Tushka Now on the iPad
This app is perfect for young children as it is filled with animated pages, games, songs, educational content and musical narration. - May 15, 2012 - Pers
Kid’s Closet Connection, the Nation’s Fastest Growing Children’s Consignment Sale, Welcomes New Franchise Owner, Ashley Boock
Kid's Closet Connection expands to Columbia, Mo. Kid's Closet Connection offers a proven and profitable business model to savvy moms who understand just how profitable children's consignment franchises can be. - May 14, 2012 - Kid's Closet Connection
Online Furniture Retailer Factory EStores™ Growing Faster Than Dot-Coms of the 90's
Into their second year, Factory EStores™ continues to expand quickly through stellar customer service. - May 11, 2012 - Factory eStores
The Green Playroom Announces Partnership with 1% for the Planet
The Green Playroom joined 1% for the Planet (1%), pledging a portion of its sales to support non-profit organizations focused on sustainability. "The Green Playroom is a great addition to the network. By signing on to 1%, it shows they’re really walking the walk in their sustainability... - May 04, 2012 - The Green Playroom
RCHelicopterPro Recommends Syma S107 RC Helicopter for Beginners and Enthusiasts
Syma S107 RC helicopter boasts advanced features for a very reasonable price and is highly is recommended for beginners and rc helicopter enthusiasts for those days when outdoor flight isn’t possible. - May 03, 2012 - RcHelicopterPro
Simple Pastimes Relocates to Accommodate Sales Increase, Doubles Capacity
Simple Pastimes, an online retailer of one of the largest inventories of quality jigsaw puzzles, has moved its operations from Washington State to a larger warehouse in San Luis Obispo, CA, doubling its distribution capacity as demand for online orders soars. - May 02, 2012 - Simple Pastimes
Workman Publishing and Dreamkind Release Brain Quest App for iPad, iPhone, iPod and NOOK Tablets
Dreamkind announced today that a new Brain Quest app has launched in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the popular children’s trivia game. The app takes children ages 5-11 on an adventure from Wisdom Islands to the Caves of Knowledge to the deepest reaches of space. Children move along their journey by answering hundreds of trivia questions, winning coins, and completing different missions. The Brain Quest App is available for iPhones, iPads, and the Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet. - April 28, 2012 - Dreamkind
Transform the Blank Canvas: Cygnett UK Design Your Own iPad Case Competition
Cygnett is very excited to announce the Cygnett UK "Design Your Own iPad Case" Competition, where young British artists could win an new iPad and see their artwork come to life. - April 25, 2012 - Cygnett
Classic D-Type Jaguar Takes ToyPedia to 250,000
ToyPedia has raced past the 250,000 item line with the AutoArt 1/32 slot car model of Mike Hawthorn’s 1955 Le Mans winning Jaguar D-Type. - April 15, 2012 - Toy Collector
Follow Jungle Jumps on Twitter for Exclusive Discounts on High Quality Inflatable Equipment
Twitter Followers are also offered exclusive discounts on Jungle Jumps’ high quality inflatable equipments. To qualify for these offers you must be a Twitter Follower of Jungle Jumps. - April 13, 2012 - Jungle Jumps
Utah Mom Promotes Hands-on Money Management During Financial Literacy for Youth Month
Mother of seven promotes financial literacy month with a hands-on money management tool. Kidbudget is more than just a piggy bank, teaching kids 6-12 valuable money management skills. - April 05, 2012 - Kidbudget
The Deglingos Arrive at Marbel Ltd
Marbel Ltd launch the Deglingos, a fun and crazy range of French designed soft toys suitable from birth. - April 01, 2012 - Marbel Ltd
Play N Trade Berwyn, Illinois Celebrates Grand Opening
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Berwyn, Illinois store on Saturday, March 31st. Mousa and Ahmad Joudeh are identical twin brothers who own the franchise along with their brother Bassel Joudeh. This is their... - March 29, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Play N Trade Merges with Dimensions Games Corporation: Extends Leading Gaming Environment to Canada
Play N Trade, the world's largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. Dimension Games will now be known as Play N Trade Canada, and all new Canadian stores will open with the Play N Trade signage,... - March 15, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Easter-Themed Think-ets Game: Families Can Create an Easter "Think-ets Trinkets" Hunt
Easter is a great time to hide Easter eggs. But think of the fun one could have if an Easter miniatures hunt was included, what might be called an Easter "Think-ets Trinkets" Hunt. Think-a-lot Toys has just released another themed Think-ets game in its growing collection of games that... - March 15, 2012 - Think-a-lot Toys
BCI Burke Partners with State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Makes Playground Purchases More Affordable
BCI Burke and their Ohio dealer Snider & Associates, Inc. are now on the Ohio State Term Schedule Contract. Government entities can buy commercial playground equipment from Burke/Snider using the Ohio STS Contract. - March 08, 2012 - Snider & Associates, Inc.
TheGreenPlayroom.com Launches
Ashley Gutknecht announces the launch of TheGreenPlayroom.com which offers sustainable, eco-friendly and non-toxic children's furniture, room decor, and toys for children's playrooms. - March 01, 2012 - The Green Playroom
Steiff Bears Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Titanic Sinking
Did you know that in 1912 after the Titanic tragedy, Steiff created two different "mourning" black mohair teddy bears to pay their respects to both England and America for their loss? Red felt behind the eyes of these special teddies represented the tears shed for those who were lost in the Titanic. - March 01, 2012 - Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Shock Troopers and Action Figure Xpress Invade Wondercon
Action Figure Xpress announces its 2012 Wondercon exclusive Star Wars Shock Troopers Art Fx Two-Pack - February 29, 2012 - Action Figure Xpress
Monsters Set Free to Run Wild
www.goofygrinmonsters.com - Un-batten the hatches and open your doors, these fun-loving monsters are only looking to play. Goofy Grin Monsters have been set loose by the Z & Z Toy Corporation and are searching for children to play with. You can recognize them by their super soft fur, vibrant... - February 23, 2012 - Z & Z Toys Corp.
Orange County Businesses Show Moms (and Dads) How to Party
Sometimes planning a child’s birthday party can be overwhelming or may seem altogether impossible. So, more than 10 Orange County businesses decided to lend a helping hand and make life as a host/hostess much easier for busy Orange County moms and dads. - February 16, 2012 - Saige Nicole's baby and toddler boutique
Play N Trade Announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tournament Participants Are Competing for a 2012 Jeep Patriot
Play N Trade Franchise Inc., a franchisor of video game retail stores, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Play N Trade stores in the U.S. and Canada. Participates will be competing for over $25,000 in prizes. Players will compete in local rounds... - February 09, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
iBooks Revolutionize the Children’s Book Industry; Pers Joins the iBook Revolution
Apple's iBooks format revolutionizes the Children's Book Industry with award winning storybooks and textbooks. - February 09, 2012 - Pers
Gecko Island Toys Announces Prehistoric Dinosaur Fossil Kit for Educational and Specialty Toy Stores
Gecko Island Toys announces the launch their prehistoric dinosaur fossil kit for educational and specialty toy stores. Toy retailers can now add a piece of prehistoric history to their educational/science toy lineup. The Gecko Island Toys prehistoric fossil kit includes 8 – 14 (depending on... - February 08, 2012 - Gecko Island Toys
YooDara Brings America Good Luck Through Facebook
Dimension 9, the creator of YooDara good luck charms, is helping America find good luck through monthly Facebook Top Fan Contests. The YooDara contest campaign is open now for immediate entry. - February 08, 2012 - Dimension 9, LLC
Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders Debuting New Jumbo Size Pop Pals at New York Toy Fair 2012 February 12-15th, Booth # 5953
Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders is debuting its new jumbo size Pop Pals at the New York Toy Fair 2012 February 12-15th, booth # 5953. Pop Pals is thrilled to debut its new jumbo size Pop Pals at the Toy Fair in New York February 12-15 in booth # 5953. The new larger jumbo size Pop Pals make it easier for... - February 06, 2012 - M3 &Company
Bizzy Fizz Bath Treats™ Opens with a Fresh Approach to Upscale Body Products
With unique and beautiful bath treats, a family business brings soaking in the tub to a whole new level, and becomes a leader in the bath and body industry. - February 06, 2012 - Bizzy Fizz Bath Treats
Learn Proverbs and Idioms the Fun Way, Greenstone Games Announces New iPad App Based on T. E. Breitenbachs' Famous Poster Proverbidioms
Proverbidioms, the poster that has made exploring and learning proverbs and idioms an engaging pastime will soon be available as an iPad app to be released by Greenstone Games. - February 02, 2012 - Greenstone Games
My Beast Friends®.com Opens Online Toy Factory Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
My Beast Friends.com opens online toy factory where customers can Adopt or Create a Beast Friend, handcrafted, made to order plush toy. My Beast Friends is an interactive site offering children a unique way to identify their fears - such as bullies, scared of the dark, etc. Each Beast Friend creatively addresses fears to help children be their best...that is what best friends do! - February 01, 2012 - MyBeastFriends.com
Get a Free Children’s App for Your Mobile Device; Children’s Book of the Year Now on the iPad, iPhone and Android
This Free app is perfect for young children as it is filled with animated pages, and musical narration. - January 20, 2012 - Pers
ToyPedia Trumps Traditional Publishing for Wells-Brimtoy Collector
Wells Brimtoy collector Jim Lindsay was planning to write a book about his favourite toy range – until he discovered ToyPedia. - December 19, 2011 - Toy Collector
The Pocket Referee is a Unique Must-Have Family Toy for Christmas
A great way to find unique family products is referencing parenting and product websites such as; The National Parenting Center, Great Dad, and Dr. Toy. There’s one very unique toy reviewed and approved by all these groups that is the ideal, budget friendly gift for all families with young kids. It’s called The Pocket Referee and is sold on Amazon.com for less than $10. - December 15, 2011 - The Pocket Referee
Dreamkind Develops Android Version of Sesame Workshop App to Help Kids in Military Families
Dreamkind developed a new Android version of Feel Electric!, a mobile app for Sesame Workshop’s Emmy Award-winning TV show The Electric Company. The free app teaches kids how to understand complex emotions and encourages them to share their feelings. The app was created to help children in military families. Feel Electric! features vocabulary-building games, a silly-story maker, a mood glossary, a diary, a “Mood Dude” avatar creator, and appearances by cast members from The Electric Company. - December 15, 2011 - Dreamkind
Buck the Trend of Electronics Overload: Give Children the Gift of Reading
Laughing Giraffe Books features unique book gift collections for every young child’s age and interests. - December 11, 2011 - Laughing Giraffe Books
The Great Database of Corgi; ToyPedia Documents Every Corgi Model Ever Made
Having all but polished off its Dinky guide with the help of some 25 volunteers, ToyPedia® – Toy Collector’s wiki-based online database of collectable toys and models – has set its sights on Corgi. This time, though, the company is still around to help out. - December 10, 2011 - Toy Collector
Go-Ped I-Ped2 Portable Electric Scooter is New at UrbanScooters.com
The newest offering from online scooter retailer, UrbanScooters.com, has just been announced. The Go-Ped I-Ped2 is the latest electric scooter to be offered in their online shop. - December 08, 2011 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Thundercats Arrive Home to the Cat’s Lair Environment Statue
Third Earth would not be the same without the safe haven of the Thundercats Cat’s Lair Environment Statue. - December 04, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
Toy Collector & Marcel Van Cleemput Serve Up Charity Treat for Corgi Fans
Toy Collector are giving four lucky Corgi Toys collectors the chance to have dinner with the brand’s Godfather, Marcel Van Cleemput – and help a good cause at the same time. - November 30, 2011 - Toy Collector
Southern California Woman Begins New Plush-Toy Business on CleverCastup.com
Ashley Cook got the right stuff from her expanded consciousness. She began stuffing handmade cloth dolls known as “softies” about two months ago. Cook calls her first series of handmade softies The Flimflam Artists Collection. Flimflam means “nonsense” or... - November 28, 2011 - Ashley Cook
Ever Sweet Baby Boutique Adds New Products in Time for the Holidays
Ever Sweet Baby Boutique added new baby products to their website, which will make great baby gifts for the holidays or baby showers. - November 26, 2011 - Ever Sweet Baby Boutique, LLC
The X-Treme XG-505 Gas Scooter is Now Available in the UrbanScooters.com Marketplace
The most recent addition to UrbanScooters.com's comparison shopping engine, The Marketplace, has arrived. The XG-505 gas scooter from X-Treme Scooters is now online. - November 25, 2011 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
X-Treme XB-300 Li Electric Bike
The latest electric bicycle to be listed in The UrbanScooters.com Marketplace is the X-Treme XB-300 Li. The Marketplace offers a comparison shopping service to customers interested in finding the best price on personal transportation and recreational wheeled products. - November 24, 2011 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Dreamkind Develops Mobile App for Sesame Workshop’s The Electric Company as Part of an Initiative to Help Children in U.S. Military Families
Dreamkind developed Feel Electric!, a new mobile app for Sesame Workshop’s Emmy Award-winning TV show The Electric Company. The free app teaches kids how to understand complex emotions and encourages them to share their feelings. The app was created to help children in military families. Feel Electric! features three vocabulary-building games, a silly-story maker, a mood glossary, a diary to record feelings, a “Mood Dude” avatar creator, and appearances by cast members from The Electric Company. - November 24, 2011 - Dreamkind
Black Friday Sales Turn Grey
e-Commerce Sites Blur the Lines of Black Friday for Almost a Week. - November 23, 2011 - Factory eStores
Jeff Snider Earns National Playground Safety Certification
Jeff Snider of Snider & Associates, Inc. was recently certified as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The CPSI program is designed to ensure all certified individuals are qualified to inspect playgrounds for safety issues and... - November 23, 2011 - Snider & Associates, Inc.
X-Treme X-600 Electric Scooter
UrbanScooters.com's comparison shopping engine, The Marketplace, has just added the X-Treme X-600 electric scooter to it's extensive listing of personal transportation and recreational vehicles. - November 23, 2011 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Stay Home on Black Friday Introduces Deal Breakers, Discount Offers and Best Black Friday Packages
A new movement is taking over on Black Friday. No longer do you need to leave the comfort of your own home to get the best deals. StayHomeOnBlackFriday.com is becoming the premier source for Black Friday deals from the world's largest and most trusted retailers. - November 22, 2011 - Stay Home On Black Friday.com