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Dream Village Launches Saved by the Well; US Kids Participate in World Water Week

Dream Village launches March 20, 2009 as a kick-off to World Water Week (March 22-28). Their first book, Saved by the Well, discusses the global water crisis in a way that is accessible, entertaining, and inspiring for any child. One need only speak to the teachers, scout leaders, and community... - March 18, 2009 - Dream Village

Math Goes Digital with the MobiStories Release of First International Picture Book

Children love picture books. Children love having stories read to them. But will children love stories about math? "Walter One" is the first narrated video mobistory of the year with music and sound effects that children will love to watch and hear over and over again. - March 16, 2009 - Still Motion Media

New NASCAR and Racing Collectibles and Free Authentication Service Announced by Big Fan Gifts And Collectibles

Big Fan Gifts is expanding their sports lines of memorabilia and autographs to include NASCAR and racing as well as adding racing autographs to their free authentication and appraisal services. - March 14, 2009 - Big Fan Gifts and Collectibles

RobotBuy Store Canada Launches Their Resources Center

RobotBuy Store Canada announces the launch of RobotBuy Resources Center. - March 13, 2009 - RobotBuy Store Canada

Action Figures for Everyday Heroes

Everyday Heroes deserve an Action Figure too. Have you ever wanted to be an action figure? How about immortalizing a loved one with a doll; your parent, spouse, best friend? Your doll will be one of a kind, just like you/they are. - March 13, 2009 - Be A Doll

Nicole Richie and Matthew McConaughey Crazy About the Canadian Personalized Pacifiers

As recently reported in People magazine, trendsetting mom Nicole Richie just can't do without the personalized MyPacifier™ pacifiers for her baby Harlow. Nicole joins the ever-growing list of celebrity moms and dads, like Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves, Heidi Klum and Seal, who have... - March 10, 2009 - Personalized Pacifiers

Sixteen® Receives Stellar Lead Testing Results

The toy and game industry has recently been shaken due to the importation and sale of products manufactured with unsafe materials. The rapid legislative response, effective February 10th, 2009, is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The CPSIA outlines more stringent requirements for the... - March 09, 2009 - Alpine Games, LLC

Indie Developers Get Public Exposure & Cash Prizes with Launch of 2BeeGames.com

2BeeGames Announces Publishing Contest to Get the Buzz Out on Independent Game Developers. Zoo Games, Inc. announces an exciting new partnership that highlights the innovative new video games being created by independent developers worldwide, and gives their amazing concepts the visibility to... - March 03, 2009 - Zoo Games, Inc.

The Critical Thinking Co.™ Partners with ExtendLogic to Publish iPhone Educational Games

The Critical Thinking Co.™(TCTC) — leading gifted and home educational publisher and winner of 12 awards for excellence in education, technology, and parenting in 2008 proudly announces a new strategic effort developing educational games for the Apple iPhone. ExtendLogic (EL), a Silicon... - March 01, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.

Headshots Paintball Introduces New Pricing Strategy

Headshots Paintball introduces new pricing strategy aimed at the largest demographic group of paintball players, the 12-17 age group. Headshots is offering 10% off on all orders everyday. - February 28, 2009 - Headshots Paintball

Reduced Prices and New Collectibles Announced by Big Fan Gifts and Collectibles

With the downturn in the economy many collectibles stores are looking for ways to compete in an ever more desperate environment. Big Fan Gifts may be going in the right direction by cutting prices. - February 22, 2009 - Big Fan Gifts and Collectibles

Glow with Us Launched Newly Designed Company Website for Glow Sticks Consumers

Glow With Us, an industry leader in supplying glow sticks, glow necklaces, wholesale glow sticks, custom glow sticks and glow in the dark party supplies, today announced the launch of a newly designed company website. - February 19, 2009 - Glow With Us

Board Games for the Community

Starlit Citadel; a board games store in Vancouver, Canada; has launched its Board Games for the Community program after the successful Games Night at Lumby, BC held by the JW Inglis Parents Advisory Committee. The program provides an exciting new way for libraries, schools and parent advisory... - February 17, 2009 - Starlit Citadel

CreativePlay4Less.com Joins the International Toy Fair in New York City

Educational Toy Leader CreativePlay4Less.com will join the top toy manufacturers in the world in celebrating the 2009 International Toy Fair in New York City, February 15-18, 2009. - February 16, 2009 - CreativePlay4Less

Publishers Adopt Mobile Technology to Reach Young Readers

With the creation of MobiStories, Still Motion Media answers the call from publishers to advance children's literature distribution into the 21st century. With the latest MobiStories release of the children's picture book, "Mommy's High Heel Shoes," Kristie Finnan joins the growing number of publishers ready to extend the reach of their books through mobile digital devices including iPhones, iPods, laptops and portable DVD players. - February 16, 2009 - Still Motion Media

Toy Fair 2009 and Shocker Toys Booth# 4923

The fast growing toy company, Shocker Toys LLP is set to exhibit at the American International Toy Fair trade only show in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center 15th-18th Feb. Shocker Toys will be set up in the new Action Figure/Urban art aisle lower level of the Jacob Javits and will feature fun interactive products and a great sales team. Booth# 4923 - February 15, 2009 - Shocker Toys LLP

Policros Announces That the Puppet Guardian Open Beta is Live

Policros announces the beta launch for a new free-to-play Flash role-playing board game called Puppet Guardian -- representing a whole new category of online games. - February 13, 2009 - Policros

BabyCrazy and Brainy Baby Recognize Exemplary Childcare Providers

BabyCrazy and Brainy Baby announce that nominations will now be accepted for their "Excellence in Care: Building Foundations for Lifetime Learning" childcare award. - February 11, 2009 - BabyCrazy

gamesandelectronicsworld.com Opens for Business

Games and Electronics World is an online retailer of Computers, Printers, Fax Machines, Games and Consoles, like Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360, and PC games. They also carry components, barebones computers, accessories and much more. Over 20,000 products available and more added daily. They will be adding DVDs and Blu-Ray movies to their inventory in the near future. Their goal at Games and Electronics World is to provide the consumer with great quality at a fair price. - February 08, 2009 - Saddleback Valley Financial Services, Inc.

Digital Picture Book Explores Why Mommy Works and the Many Shoes She Wears

After Mommy leaves for work, her children play with the shoes in her closet. This fun and heartwarming story explores the subject of why parents work. Hollywood composer, Stephen Endelman, provides a wonderful score for this book. The story is available on most digital devices including iPhones, iPods, and large screen TVs. - February 07, 2009 - Still Motion Media

Building Thinking Skills ® Beginning Wins Teacher's Choice Award from Learning ® Magazine

The Critical Thinking Co™ continues its award-winning tradition with a 2009 Learning® Magazine Teacher’s Choice Award. - February 06, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.

First Eco-Healthy, Boutique Style Pre-School Enters Texas

Imagination Campus recognized as the first Eco-Healthy and most Innovative Preschool in Texas. - February 03, 2009 - Imagination Campus

Star Wars Tactics Just Released

An innovative new strategy game entitled “Star Wars Tactics” was just released by the Vassal Engine. Use your imagination and strategy to play classic battles from the Star Wars movies. - February 02, 2009 - Jordan Williams

Zoo Entertainment, Inc. Announces Ticker Symbol Change

In connection with its previously disclosed name change from Driftwood Ventures, Inc. (OTCBB:DFTW.OB) to Zoo Entertainment, Inc., effective immediately, Zoo Entertainment’s common stock will be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the new trading symbol (OTCBB: ZOOE.OB). This follows the... - January 30, 2009 - Zoo Games, Inc.

Green Eyed Monster Lands in US Market

New organic clothing line for baby and kids makes US debut at online boutique, tinyartichoke.com. - January 30, 2009 - tiny artichoke

Bestforbabies.com Offers Parent-Tested Products, Boutique Services Online

Bestforbabies.com Lives Up to Name, Proves They Care for Children and Communities - January 29, 2009 - Best for Babies

Yes We Can! an Innovative Partnership to Bring Affordable Life Coaching to Women Everywhere

Coaching Toys will be announcing the partnership through a teleconference call on January 20. It's fortuitous that the launch is the same day as the presidential inauguration. It feels like part of the Yes We Can movement.. says Coaching Toys founder, Marcy Nelson-Garrison. - January 22, 2009 - Coaching Toys

Moving Sales Make Gift Giving Cheap and Easy. Celebrity Autographs, Coins, Dolls, and Tons More Are 10% to 60% Off.

Moving is a pain for everyone even stores but a moving sale is a great way to get rid of some stuff. It is also a great time for people to pick up some amazing bargains. - January 21, 2009 - Big Fan Gifts and Collectibles

Seaside Chef Beverage Set - A Sea Adventure in Math and Science

Seaside Chef Beverage Set is educational. Each piece teaches measurement and can introduce the scientific method. Learning has never been more fun. - January 19, 2009 - Made By A Mom Like You, LLC

Custom Sculpted Bobblehead Dolls Made to Resemble You

Innovator HD Design Center, LLC of Florida has created another branded website to offer more but different custom bobblehead dolls. - January 18, 2009 - HD Design Center

Thumbthug.com Offers Free FishLabs Mobile Games Titles

Thumbthug.com, the Mobile Game website announces that it is now offering a wide range of FishLabs Mobile Games titles for free through it's partnership with Greystripe. - January 15, 2009 - Thumbthug.com

Online Baby Boutique, Two Blue Peas, Moves to Historic East Nashville

Unique baby boutique, twobluepeas.com, makes a new home in eclectic, family-focused Lockeland Springs in Nashville, TN - January 14, 2009 - Two Blue Peas

Snider & Associates, Inc. ISO 14001 Certification

Snider & Associates, Inc. gains the prestigious "Green Certification" as a result of their new, more environmentally friendly standards. - January 13, 2009 - Snider & Associates, Inc.

New Tv, Movie, and Music Trivia Game Has Players Competing for Free Cars, Autographed Photos, and Other Prizes

Big Fan Gifts and Collectibles announce their new Big Fan Trivia Game with weekly prizes. Players play to get a free die-cast car, autographed photo, or other prize. The new promotion is hoped to encourage people to explore new hobbies like die-cast cars collecting or to expand their current hobbies in new directions. - January 11, 2009 - Big Fan Gifts and Collectibles

Kids Birthday Ideas for the New Year: Make-a-Bear Parties for Boys and Girls

Stuff a Zoo® offers creative ideas for your child's birthday party. With a stuff-a-bear party at Stuff a Zoo®, kids get to stuff their favorite teddy bear or other zoo animal. For a new and creative birthday idea, try the Bake 'n Bear Birthday Bash where every child gets to bake a cake and stuff an animal. - January 06, 2009 - Stuff a Zoo

Thumbthug.com Adds Selection of Free iPhone and iPod Touch Mobile Games Titles

Thumbthug.com, the Mobile Game website announces that it is now offering a great selection of Free iPhone and iPod Touch Mobile Game titles through its partnership with the Apple (AAPL) iTunes Store. The free iPhone and iPod Touch mobile game titles now available at Thumbthug.com include great free... - January 05, 2009 - Thumbthug.com

Win "MyPacifier(tm) Personalized Pacifiers for a Year" Contest

New promotion for 2009. Happy New Year from MyPacifier.ca. - January 03, 2009 - Personalized Pacifiers

BrushMarQ Enterprises Adds “Original Baby Boutique” Sales

BrushMarQ Enterprises has reorganized it’s on-line sales lineup, to included “Original Baby Boutique,” with items from a number of top quality manufacturers and sales outlets. The range of available selections is greatly increased with this new format. BrushMarq products can be... - January 02, 2009 - BrushMarQ Enterprises

Thumbthug.com Offers BlackBerry Smartphone Mobile Game Titles

Thumbthug.com, the Mobile Game website announces that it is now offering a wide range of BlackBerry Smartphone Mobile Game titles through its partnership with Movaya. The BlackBerry Smartphone mobile game titles included in the partnership and now available at thumbthug.com include great mobile... - January 02, 2009 - Thumbthug.com

Big Fan Gifts Has 10% to 50% Off. Celebrity Autographs, Coins, Porcelain Dolls.

After Christmas and New Years are a great time to get some good deals, but with the economy in trouble people are not only getting some great deals but some great investments too. The smart buyers this year will be looking at the antique and collectibles dealers for not just deals but for investments. - January 02, 2009 - Big Fan Gifts and Collectibles

When It Comes to Classroom Wall Maps, Size Matters

The Exploration Company has just launched a line of forty one interactive wall maps and charts aimed for middle school and high school social studies and earth science classes. Until now, classrooms have had to contend with 65” or 70” wide pull-down maps. “When it comes to... - December 30, 2008 - The Exploration Company

Online Site Offers New Finders Service for Businesses and Individuals

Local Company introduces innovative new Finders service for companies and individuals. Those seeking to “find” anything - unusual items, oil, desirable real estate, petroleum, machinery, aircraft, antiques, money financing, baseball cards clients, foodstuffs, rare metals may now turn to this trusted source for help. - December 28, 2008 - High Roller Toys

Thumbthug.com Offers Vivendi Mobile Games Titles for Free

Thumbthug.com, the Mobile Game website announces that it is now offering a wide range of Vivendi Mobile Games titles for free through it's partnership with Greystripe. - December 24, 2008 - Thumbthug.com

Snider and Jennings of Michigan Merge

Snider & Associates, Inc. merges Jennings of Michigan into their Recreation Division. - December 23, 2008 - Snider & Associates, Inc.

RobotBuy Christmas Campaign is on

At RobotBuy, they offer the world’s leading robotics technology at competitive prices. RobotBuy is pleased to announce its 2008 Christmas Campaign. Customers can visit the website and mail RobotBuy the product ID of their favorite items and will get a chance to win a Wow wee Tribot Robot and... - December 23, 2008 - RobotBuy Store Canada

Online Merchant Counts Down to Deep Discounts

A new Internet store is letting its customers take advantage of Father Time. At www.twift.com, the Twift Countdown embodies the company’s mission to empower American shoppers to unite and get wholesale bulk rates. Twift consumers can opt for their purchase to be “Twift Direct,”... - December 22, 2008 - Twift.com

Tennessee Company Introduces New Training Ball Yard Balls Aimed at Growing Youth Baseball/Softball Market

Yard Balls, LLC recently introduced Yard Balls, a new limited distance training ball for baseball and softball players. Yard Balls are slightly smaller than a regulation baseball and light enough for all types of indoor and outdoor hitting drills. The Jackson, TN based company was launched by... - December 19, 2008 - Yard Balls, LLC

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