This year's Toy Fair had lot of products for girls. From dolls to bikes, there was lots of see and play with. Here are a few choices for...

This year's Toy Fair had lot of products for girls. From dolls to bikes, there was lots of see and play with. Here are a few choices for new products aimed at girls.

Note: I attended Toy Fair as media. No other compensation was received. Views expressed are always 100% my own.

Zeenie Dollz - are powerful, stylish and vibrant eco-warriors. Each Zeenie, in addition to being a trendsetter, possesses a secret identity and unique eco-power that protects the earth. The 12” dolls are made completely of recycled plastics; even the shipping cylinder is also made of sustainable materials. Targeted toward young girls and tweens, the dolls are fashionistas with an environmental connection.




Sweet Locks Scented Hairbrush - is a one-of-a-kind scented hairbrush with a novel design that releases a puff of custom scent with each stroke of the brush. SweetLocks™ currently comes in two flavors: Strawberry Sweetcake and Cheeky Cherrylime.



Book Blingz - provides fashionable notebook and binder covers for tween girls. Our felt fabric covers are embellished with rhinestones, sequins, denim patches, zippers, and functional pockets that can store school supplies, cell phones, or even make-up. Our innovative and durable sleeve design makes installation a breeze, fits most notebook and binder sizes, and is interchangeable.



Gelarti - encourages kids to use their imaginations to design, create and swap their very own colorful and reusable stickers. From a designer studio with a turntable for easy 360° designing to scene packs specific to children’s interests, Gelarti provides kids with an engaging and creative experience. Ranging in price from $9.99 to $19.99.


Wipeout: The Dry Erase Helmet by Triple Eight - encourage kids individuality by letting them create and customize their own designs on helmets that are certified for safety protection for roller sports including biking, skateboarding, rolling skating and scooters. And, when kids need a change, they just “wipeout” the design and start all over again. SRP $29.99 Ages: 3-11



My Art Gallery - is a display and storage system that provides a creative and personalized showcase for children to proudly exhibit, organize, and store their artwork. Can be affixed to a refrigerator, or mounted on any flat surface. It comes complete with three stylish frames that each hold and store up to thirty-five (8.5" x 11") works of art.



Pop Grrl Urban Animals Plush Headphones - are high-quality, full range stereo sound and adjustable with lightweight construction. Combining music and style, they feature the hottest audio technology and popular animal inspired headphone designs including Tiger, Cheetah and Zebra. SRP $19.99 Age: 6+

Pop Grrl Urban Animals Plush Speakers - offers high-quality, full range stereo sound with a fuzzy, fun and fabulous twist. Urban Animals Plush Speakers unleash the wild side. Plush speakers Plush speakers are available in Zebra, Tiger and Pink Cheetah. SRP: $24.99 Age 6+


My First Garden is a great hands-on outdoor activity for kids. Gardening develops fine motor skills, teaches children about caring for plants and encourages them to make healthy food choices, all whilst having fun, making it the perfect gift for kids.


Zoobies Duffel Dog - are versatile with soft plush body, which is a duffel bag complete with straps for carrying and a super-soft blanket zipped inside. Your child will love carrying all sorts of little belongings in her bag as she head out on their latest adventures. SRP: $19.99. Ages 3 and up.


TRYRON Magnetic Toys - these magnetic construction toys enable kids to construct both spherical and angular projects. Age 3 and up

While attending Toy Fair last month, I made sure to stop by the Razor booth to learn about their new scooters and active gear. As a mom of a...

While attending Toy Fair last month, I made sure to stop by the Razor booth to learn about their new scooters and active gear. As a mom of an active little boy, I needed to start learning more about these items before my son hits preteens. Turns out I didn't have to wait till then for my son to start learning to use a scooter.

Note: I received a product sample for review purposes. I attended Toy Fair as media. No other compensation was received. Views expressed are always 100% my own.


During the Razor Toy Fair preview, I got a sneak peak at the new line features the Kixi preschool ride-ons for younger children. I'll share more about the new line a bit later in this post.

A few weeks after the preview, I received the Kixi Mixi convertible kick scooter (SRP: $39.99) for review. I liked that it started with 3 wheels so my son could learn to balance. Then when he was ready, I could convert it to a 2 wheel scooter. At least that was what I tried to tell my son. I doubt he heard me say any of that.


My son was beyond excited about getting a scooter and wanted to ride it right away. I was a bit nervous about taking him outside, so I told him he could "practice" in the living room. I figured it would take a few tries before he got his balance.

I was so wrong. My son got his balance very quickly! At which point I felt it best to put on the helmet. After a few more "practice" runs, it was time to take him outside for more room.


Outside my son rode his scooter up and down in the park. He was so happy. I was surprised how quickly he was able to learn his balance, make turns and actually scoot a few times with both feet on the scooter and not on the ground!

Clearly he was ready to learn how to use a scooter and the Razor Kixi Mixi fit him perfect. The handle bars are soft foam, the step plate is wide enough for his feet, and it's easy for him to ride, turn and use. I was able to ask my son if he liked his scooter in a brief video before he scooted off again. I also show how the scooter's handle turns easily so kids change directions for curves, etc. Check out my video below


I was really impressed with our Razor Kixi Mixi and recommend it or any of the other new Razor Kixi Scooters. The Kixi preschool ride-ons are aimed to boost a child's balance and coordination while helping them be active. For parents interested, here is more information about the scooter in the Razor Kixi line


Kixi Kix three-wheel scooter - is the perfect ride for preschool kids with a stand-alone, three-wheel design for a more stable ride and extra wide, slip-resistant deck. Ages: 3 and up (maximum rider weight 45 pounds)MSRP: $34.99

Product features include:

• Three-wheel design for greater stability
• Sturdy steel, aluminum and plastic construction
• Patent pending “tilt to turn” feature helps young riders learn to steer
• Smooth-rolling wheels

Kixi Scribble three-wheel chalk scooter - invites little ones to cruise the sidewalk and color it at the same time. The three-wheeled Scribble is sized perfectly for small children to scoot. Parents lock in the refillable chalk bar and kids leave a trail of color behind them. Ages: 3 and up (maximum rider weight 45 pounds)MSRP: $39.99

Product features include:

• Three-wheel design for greater stability
• Sturdy steel, aluminum and plastic construction
• Chalk bar for little ones to color the sidewalk
• Patent pending “tilt to turn” feature helps young riders learn to steer
• Non-toxic chalk included; chalk refills available

Kixi balance bike - is the perfect two-wheeled bike for active preschoolers. They can walk and roll on a lightweight frame with an adjustable bar, seat and maintenance-free tires. Ages: 3 and up (maximum rider weight 45 pounds)MSRP: $54.99

Product features include:

• Steel and plastic construction with a mono-strut frame
• Develops bike basics faster without training wheels
• Center foot rest for coasting in comfort
• Flat-free airless tires
• Foam grips

These are just a few of the new scooters Razor is releasing this year. Other scooters include

• Razor Trikke E2 - combines electric power with two cambering platforms for a unique lean-to-carve motion. Ages: 8 and up (maximum rider weight 120 pounds) MSRP: $279.99

• Razor RDS off-road dirt scooter - is designed for off-road terrain. Dirt jumps, pump tracks and rollers all get eaten up by the aggressive tires and hard-core aluminum deck. Ages: 8+ (maximum rider weight 220 pounds) MSRP: $139.99

• Razor Spark 2.0 - with the addition of motion-activated LED lights, a light-up deck and real sparking action, this scooter is hot! Ages: 8 and up (maximum rider weight 143 pounds) MSRP: $79.99

For more information, please visit www.razor.com
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I had an amazing opportunity this week, to sit down with pro-tennis player Venus Williams to chat about her new Fall 2013 line for EleVen. ...

I had an amazing opportunity this week, to sit down with pro-tennis player Venus Williams to chat about her new Fall 2013 line for EleVen.

Note: I was invited as media to this event. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

Written by guest blogger, Monica J, who blogs on SO Family Online, a resource for trendy family news, and product reviews from an auntie, teacher & lover of everything family


Eleven by Venus is a growing line of active wear that Venus considers to be her baby. She put a lot of passion into the Fall 2013 line and it shows off her love for prints, florals and stark whites. I’m especially excited about the use of the pink python in the line.


Venus displayed her new line for a select group of press this week at Go Studios, Daylight Studios in NYC. Not only did she share her beautiful designs, but she also shared her secret to staying healthy and fit (great food). Her personal chef, Lauren Von Der Pool, was on hand to treat us to an amazing spread of healthy eats and drinks. So, I left not only inspired to get fit by the new line but also ready to turn my healthy eating up a notch.


During my interview with Venus, she was so gracious and kind. I’m so happy I had the chance to sit down with her.


Monica J: What was the inspiration behind the prints and colors in the fall line of EleVen?

Venus: I’ve always wanted to do prints and florals in active wear since last year. It’s a continuation of motif and my design style.

Monica J: I love the pink python. What’s your favorite print from the Fall line?

Venus: My favorite is probably the floral, but solids are important to mix back in. We tried to do some interesting things with the solids, in terms of our fabric and style. It’s about mixing a print with a solid. I, personally, would probably never wear a print top with a print bottom. There are people out there who probably can pull it off.

Monica J: I saw that the jackets in the line have a little flare to them, which reminds me of the peplum shirts everyone is wearing. Did you want to stay on trend with the jackets?

Venus: We definitely incorporated trends in the designs and considered what’s fashionable at the moment. I don’t think that’s done very much in active wear and it should be, looking at the trends and seeing which parts make sense.

Monica J: Since I’m a family blogger I have to ask if you’ve ever thought about children’s wear and tapping into that?

Venus: I definitely think one day we want to do a young people’s line and encourage activity amongst young people.



The EleVen by Venus line is perfect for the active woman who loves style, comfort and feeling good. You can work out at the gym and run errands after and look amazing doing it all in your EleVen by Venus. I can’t wait to get my hands on this activewear line. Thank you Venus for bringing true fashion and style into activewear for women.

To learn more visit - www.elevenbyvenus.com