The Best Computer Games for Kids 2010

Giggles Computer Funtime For Baby

Computer games for kids have in recent years been overshadowed by popular console games, but there are a wide range of choices for educational computer games that can't often be found for other systems. Even if you own every gaming system there is, … [Continue Reading]

The Green Christmas Tree: Tips and Alternatives

Organic Christmas Tree Farms

Is there such a thing as a green Christmas tree? Can you still be kind to the earth while chopping down a piece of it to bring into your home? The question of the artificial vs. the live Christmas tree has sparked more heated online debate than … [Continue Reading]

Best LED Christmas Lights

Lawn Lights Illuminated Outdoor Decoration, LED

LED Christmas lights have come a long way since they first hit the market. Now you can get just about any shape, size, and color to please the most die hard of holiday decorators. Most agree they are even more brilliant than the traditional … [Continue Reading]

Classic European Toys

Haba First Blocks

European toys have a reputation for being safe, durable, and educational. Toy experts agree that Europe has the highest safety standards for toy manufacturers. With many parents dreaming of a China-free Christmas, the trend for the past few years has … [Continue Reading]

The Best Reverse Osmosis Water Filters 2010

Watts

Reverse osmosis for the home is a water purifying method in which tap water is forced through a semi-permeable membrane that prevents bacteria and minerals from passing through to produce a more pure form of drinking water. The choice of a water … [Continue Reading]

Girls Bikes: Best of 2010

Diamondback Octane Jr Girls' Mountain Bike

Young girls will always remember that intoxicating feel of freedom as they make that initial ride around the neighborhood on their first big girls' bike.  I know I remember mine. As parents, we want our kids to have that same experience, but it's a … [Continue Reading]

Bikes For Kids

Schwinn Scorcher Boys' Bike (16 Inch Wheels)

There are important factors when choosing a bike for kids. See also our Girls Bikes: Best of 2010. With the way kids grow, parents can be attracted to cheaper price tags or to buying big with the idea of growing into it, but this can actually turn … [Continue Reading]

Best Bike Bags & Panniers For Shopping, Commuting

Best Bike Bags & Panniers

Even if you’re not biking cross-country, you still need a good way to carry items while cycling to work or running errands.  You can do away with your makeshift bungees and get the most out of your bike rack with a bag or pannier to help haul your … [Continue Reading]

Home Coffee Roasters: 5 Efficient Choices

FreshRoast SR500

Home coffee roasting, once considered an exotic practice only for the hardcore coffee drinker, has seen a rebirth in recent years. Coffee lovers everywhere are embracing this surprisingly simple and efficient way to enjoy the best tasting coffee … [Continue Reading]

Wind Power Gains Speed: Efficient, Clean, Endless Energy Source

Wind Power Efficient Energy

Wind power produces no pollutants like carbon dioxide, and it requires no input of water or fuel resources, making wind one of the planet's cleanest and most abundant sources of renewable energy.  And it's been front-page news in recent weeks:  the … [Continue Reading]