Comments on: Video post: making smart choices about toys

By: Shana

Shana — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:55:09 +0000

Video….hmmmm…I’m usually reading via iPhone, while nursing in the middle of the night, so videos make it a bit hard. I have a list of videos that I always intend to go back and watch….but…

But they are pretty useful. We’re having a similar debate…

By: DaveyGravy

DaveyGravy — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:04:44 +0000

great video. Its nice to see bloggers actually talking to
the camera as opposed to just putting up youtube videos! Regarding
toys and their huge expense, we buy from e-bay a lot. Our son is 20
months and all of his toys are washable and large pieces so as soon
as we get the toys they get bleached in the bath! The savings of
using 2nd or 3rd hand toys are astounding. We know we have saved
hundreds, if not thousands of dollars and our son has an
overflowing toy room (that might be another video that maybe Rivka
Caroline can do for you! Mom to 7!!!) Thanks for the great video
and keep up the amazingness that is Rookiemoms.com

By: Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:17:52 +0000

I enjoyed the video clip! I think it is a great way to connect with your readers. One toy topic you could cover is the age appropriateness of toys. Shopping for gifts this year, I was tempted to purchase toys above the age recommendation for my nieces and nephews, because they already seem so big, smart, and capable. Age recommendations also take into account maturity of the materials and attention span requirements. It would be interesting to hear from toy companies how they make these decisions. Keep up the good work ladies!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:03:02 +0000

The video is great! I love watching videos, however, I don’t get to watch them very often. I usually visit your site quickly during the work day so I can’t watch them often at work. When I get home, the two kids demand my attention so there’s no chance of watching them there.

By: Caryn

Caryn — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 03:52:14 +0000

I think videos are great! I’m new to your blog so not yet familar with all the advice you give but I can see videos as a great way to demenstrate a lot of different tips or even toy demenstrations.

By: Single Mom Seeking

Single Mom Seeking — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:04:16 +0000

You two are so camera-friendly! You seem at ease… and I love your necklaces. Really.

I would have loved a funny anecdote in there — or a short story? Say, about your kids fighting over toys? Or, having to clean up all the toys after a long day? Just an idea… Keep goin!

By: berrygirlusa

berrygirlusa — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:01:10 +0000

I loved the video!!! I hope you ladies crank out more!