March 29, 2022
January 12, 2022
Lego Peace Love VW Van
Great Lego Peace, Love VW Van with surfboard and tanning chairs!
Ready to jump in and enjoy the hipster life! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Lego Peace Love VW Van
November 24, 2021
Loads of Skittles
20 calories per piece!
At least it's colorful.
And fruity. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Loads of Skittles
November 18, 2021
Way To Go Girl Power
That's messaging girl power!
And women empowerment, as it should be. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Way To Go Girl Power
November 3, 2021
Bath Time Ducks
Yes, they float in the bath tub!
That's nice, so what.
They make a squeaky noise.
Again, so what.
They are not soft and cuddly.
They look sort of goofy.
Why in the world are we proliferating ducks??? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Rebecca)
Bath Time Ducks
October 24, 2021
October 19, 2021
Choose A Doll
Unfortunately, these remind me of Stephen King's Children of the Corn.
Watch out grown ups, they're coming for yoooou! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Choose A Doll
October 14, 2021
Fun Cars To Pretend
Sporty and colorful.
Fun to pretend to drive.
Just like a big person.
Watch the speeding please! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Fun Cars To Pretend
June 30, 2021
Pop-Up Toy Fun
Some toys are classic; I think every kid over the last 50 years has had one like this.
Love how colorful and happy they make these kid's toys with the up again, down again animals in a pop box.
Monkey, lion, pig, and elephant.
Hey, I'm remembering that I'm just a kid at heart too! :-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Pop-Up Toy Fun
June 24, 2021
Ever Sit On A Cow
Ben and Jerry's has great ice cream and an earthy, peaceful decor.
This cow comes with child's seat is a good use of the store's "real estate."
Both country fresh milk from the cow and a kid-friendly environment too. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Ever Sit On A Cow
June 11, 2021
Great Microwave Decor
Why watch through the glass window, the food on the turntable (and the splatter) as it heats up when you can instead see some real art!
Also, kids art is somehow always the best; they see things in a more pure, unadulterated, as well as a fantastical way that makes you look at life anew again.
Enjoy the wonderful art Papi! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Great Microwave Decor
May 4, 2021
Door To Fantasyland
Maybe this could be the entrance for the movie, Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (although it doesn't look very chocolatey).
And if you're high as a kite, this will fit right into your psychedelic visions for yourself.
Wherever this door takes you, it's gotta be good (if not a little nauseous too).
Door To Fantasyland
April 25, 2021
Inside The Golden Egg
Is a carousel or merry-go-round.
Horses going up and down as the happy music plays.
Take a whirl of a ride and watch the world go by.
Wave to the all people.
There is mom and dad smiling and proud.
Who knew that's what was in the egg? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Inside The Golden Egg
April 14, 2021
Rubber Ducky You're The One
What a variety of Rubber Ducks.
They were giving these away in the doctor's office.
Not quick sure why???
The guy gave me a half a dozen, and each duck is different.
Fun in the bath for the grandchild.
They float and make quack-quack. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Rubber Ducky You're The One
March 9, 2021
Purple Octopus
Cutest Bath Toy!
Purple Octopus (that looks a lot like Barney the dinosaur).
Silly face with big eyes and tongue.
Catches toy rings on his legs.
Floats and shares the tub with you! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Purple Octopus
August 29, 2020
Teaching Kids To You Know What
Mini toilets to teach the kids to go potty.
The big pot can probably be scary for a little kid.
Don't want them to end up falling in and whoosh!
Ok, not funny!
Seriously though, these little training toilets are cute.
Honestly, I think there are some adults that need some potty training too.
Yes, you know who you are! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Teaching Kids To You Know What
June 20, 2020
When We Were Kids
Many moons ago.
Television with rabbit ears in the background.
That's when we all we had were 4 stations ABC, CBS, NBC, and PBS.
We called it the "Zombie Box" because you could just stay glued to it for hours and tune the world out mesmerized at the moving pictures.
Everyone knew what was on every station, every hour of the day and still there was a TV Guide published weekly to check.
When the TV went fuzzy, you had to give it a clop on the side and magically the picture cleared up for a few minutes if you were lucky.
Those were the days. ;-)
(Thank you to my sister, Roz, for refreshing a copy of this to me)
When We Were Kids
June 28, 2019
Rubik's Cube On Speed
That's a total of 54 moving squares to order by color on each side.
This Rubik's Cube On Speed is 7x7 by 6 sides.
So this cube has 294 squares to figure out.
(I did find another cube on eBay that was even larger, 15x15, called "Professional Level" selling for $384.40)
I'm sure there are some real whiz kids out there that can do these puzzles.
And probably in under 3 minutes...
For me, I admire the dexterity and spatial skills. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Rubik's Cube On Speed
May 19, 2019
@IsraelFest By Andy Blumenthal
Singing competition @IsraelFest.
A little of Yom Ha'atzmuet and Eurovision combined.
(Source Videos: Andy Blumenthal)
@IsraelFest By Andy Blumenthal
January 22, 2019
Take Off Those Shoes
We have a sign in our house that people should take off their shoes when they come in.
Heck, it's part of being a neat freak and somewhat germaphobic.
But of course, the kids invariably don't follow the house rules and we get the shoe dirt all over.
And guess who has to always clean it up?
Well the other day, my daughter was looking to purchase a condo, and when she found a place she liked, she was walking around the apartment and saying:
When I have my own place, everyone is going to take off their shoes.
Hmm, when the place is yours and you have to clean up the messes, all of a sudden the house rules are in effect and big time. ;-)
(Source Photo: Dannielle Blumenthal)
Take Off Those Shoes