Toy Catalog Time

on November 9, 2008 at 9:00 AM

I'm already inundated with toy catologs. Mindware, First Steps, Sensational Beginnings ... new ones I've never even heard of are landing in my box each day. Guess it's time to start thinking about holiday shopping. But even if you're not ready to take the plunge yet, here's a tip: Toy catalogs are great toddler distractors. I give them to my kids and I don't hear a peep out of them for a good half hour!

About the author Cynthia Dermody

is The Stir's Managing Editor who has trophies in her home for her skills at the Irish Jig. She makes cupcakes with as many fattening ingredients as possible, doesn't comb her hair for months at a time, and was probably a faerie in a former life.

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Comments (6)

the3lmom

on Nov 9, 2008 at 2:48 PM

We get so many of them too. The kids love them. We also just acquired a good one from Walmart. They have their Christmas list all ready!

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cafemama

on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:06 AM

My toddler and I also discovered the joys of toy catalogs this week. Though I also had to hear a lot of "I need that..."

threebrats

on Nov 10, 2008 at 3:44 PM

I shop all year around. Between my 3 kids, 4 nieces, 1 nephew and friends kids I always seem to have a birthday to go to. I love to shop the post holiday sales. I am always picking up something. I sit down in early Nov (just did it today) and see what I have. Make a list of who is getting what and make my shopping list for my shopping trip with the gf's. As of right now I just need to get each of mine a big gift and finish one of my nieces. Plus I have 2 Dec birthdays to finish up.

lizardgal

on Nov 10, 2008 at 9:34 PM

I just got the money to go shopping so I plan to start and finish this weekend.

foreveryoung05

on Nov 10, 2008 at 11:02 PM

My 16 month old is just as impressed now with the physical catalogue and could care less if she got a toy that was in it. She loves cardboard boxes too and all the other "free" toys around the house. I wish this stage lasted longer...