Articles tagged: Toys
Classic toy Spirograph makes a comeback thanks to Ann Arbor-based company
Posted: Dec 23, 2012The Spirograph inspired generations of children to twist and spin gears and pens, creating designs that even the most artistic would have difficulty duplicating freehand. Now, thanks to Ann Arbor-based Kahootz Toys, the toy will ... Read more »
Top 10 most popular toys this holiday season
Posted: Dec 15, 2012The Furby, a popular 1990s owl-like robotic toy that “learns” English over time, is making a major comeback. Read more »
Tech Beat: New tech-toy startup going to Kickstarter to keep iBuku pets in stock
Posted: Dec 09, 2012Instead of throwing away their old iPhones or selling them back for pennies on the dollar, the co-founders of tech toy startup Arbor Cube developed an app and a case that can make the old phones into children’s toys. Read more »
Home & GARDEN: Open loft in house modified to make more usable space
Posted: May 24, 2012Trendy, dramatic spaces can look really cool and exciting. Lots of angles create modern lines, and these uniquely-shaped spaces complement contemporary furnishings. When a new family moves into a house like this, priorities may be ... Read more »
Column: It's a real dilemma for cops when it comes to enforcing marijuana laws
Posted: May 17, 2012Police work is not as easy as one might think. After college and the police academy, I was pretty brain damaged and thought that things were black or white. They were right or wrong, either ... Read more »
COLUMN: Unplug Christmas? Do you know the Nagging Nine?
Posted: Dec 14, 2011Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. With Christmas quickly approaching, Dr. Baker is discussing topics surrounding the commercialism of Christmas this week. ... Read more »
Buddha’s Birthday (2554 B.E.) - A Celebration for the Whole Family
Posted: Apr 27, 2010
Feline foraging toys - easy, fun and effective!
Posted: Apr 17, 2010Silver, enthusiastically playing with his enrichment toy. Created by reaming holes into a clean, recycled plastic bottle and filled with a ration of dry cat food and treats.It's estimated by the American Veterinary Medical Association ... Read more »
video blog: Tree Town Toys visits the American International Toy Fair in New York City
Posted: Feb 16, 2010This is my video blog entry for the 2010 American International Toy Fair. Tree Town Toys attends annually, and it is the start of our buying season to stock the store with awesome toys for ... Read more »
With video: Ecology Center releases updated toxic toys database and mobile apps, calls for legislation
Posted: Dec 02, 2009The number of toys with lead in them has decreased markedly in the last year, but the number children's products on store shelves found with toxins in them is still high, the Ecology Center in ... Read more »
Top 9 toys found with high toxins by Ann Arbor's Ecology Center
Posted: Dec 02, 2009The Ann Arbor non-profit organization Ecology Center released its 3rd-annual Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemical Toys on Tuesday. The guide is made up of a database on www.HealthyStuff.org of children's products as well as apparel ... Read more »
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