Family

May 25, 2005 -- This summer, thousands of families will be heading to theme parks, zoos, amusement parks and resorts for vacation. For most, vacation with family is a positive and relaxing experience; however, for many parents with young children it can prove to be quite stressful. A common fear shared by parents is accidentally being separated from their child in an unfamiliar environment surrounded by hundreds of strangers such as a theme park. One simple and inexpensive way to help eliminate this fear is with Kidtagz Child ID Shoe Tags.

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May 2005 --Techno Source has announced it has signed a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to produce electronic games based on several of the studios’ hit film and television properties.

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Priced at only $29.99, Kidz Gear Binoculars are binoculars constructed with a rugged all-metal body and rubberized armor coating for easy grip and long life. They are small enough for many young adventurers, while still providing a comfortable and secure feeling in the child’s hands. Features include 7x magnification, 11.4mm eye relief and 489 feet field of view at 1000 yards. Also includes a built-in compass, a handy carrying pouch with lens cleaning cloth and a comfortable neck strap. www.gearforkidz.com

May 13, 2005 -- SkyDancers International recently announced general availability of its new SwimUp Blackjack the world’s first portable floating card game, allowing players to play blackjack anywhere, including the pool or spa. The SwimUp Blackjack game table package includes waterproof cards, game chips and table.

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May 2005 – Hang onto your hats Country Music Fans! On June 1st Aleken Games will deliver what nearly 44 million U.S. country music listeners have been waiting for - the first-ever trivia game based on country music - COUNTRY MUSIC TRIVIOLOGIES.

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New moms (and dads) will rejoice when they discover the new diaper travel bag from Lands End. The Do-It-All Diaper Bag keeps you and your baby stuff organized while you are on the go with features such as a parent pocket to hold sunglasses, cell phone and other paraphernalia adults require, an adjustable carrying strap makes it easier to tote heavy loads, and the wide-mouth design opens like a doctor's bag so you can spot what you need in an instant. For your little one, there's an extra-long 30" changing pad to protect and cushion baby during changing times. Exterior bottle pockets make you a quick-draw artist when junior's commencing to break the sound barrier. A strong 600-denier polyester fabric is triple the strength of most bags so you can count on it to still be going strong when the next bundle of joy comes along. $29.50 www.landsend.com

Firefly Mobile just announced the availability of the first mobile telephone designed for Tweens (kids ages eight to 12 years old) and their parents. With just five keys instead of a regular dial pad, parents use a PIN to program up to 22 outgoing numbers into the phone, including speed-dial keys for Mom and Dad. The phone lights up like a firefly when in use and intermittently when in standby mode. It is about the size of a small pocket calculator and weighs two ounces.

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May 2005 – Tyco R/C, a division of Mattel, Inc. recently announced the launch of a new line of remote control (R/C) cars based on the hottest trend in motorsports – Drifting. Entitled “Drift Kings,” the new line of detailed cars captures all the excitement and skill of a real drift race.

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May 2005 – Creating sweet family memories has never been more fun or tasted so great. Crayola Crafty Cooking Kits are a new line of cooking kits for kids that promote shared memories in the kitchen. The six Crafty Cooking Kits hit store shelves this spring.

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Angel Alert Child Distance Monitor is a device that automatically emits an audible warning signal when a child wanders a certain distance from their guardian, such as towards a pool, into a crowd at an airport, or a busy street. The Angel Alert unit consists of two small pieces - a transmitter the person wears and a receiver for the guardian - it activates when the two pieces are pulled apart. Angel Alert is easy to use, and affordable to consumers with no contracts or monthly service fees. This new-patented advanced technology monitors your child every single second. $39.99; www.angelalert.net