Biscuit My Lovin Pup - Great Christmas Gift for Girls

Biscuit My Lovin Pup is one of the latest Fur Real Friends from Hasbro.

It is designed for kids aged 5 and up.

This life-like puppy is fun to play with. It responds to affectionate touches, voice commands, and motion with playful barks and realistic movements.

Biscuit My Lovin Pup has a soft coat and glossy, pleading eyes. It looks just like a real dog. It also comes with a real collar, a bone-shaped treat, and a brush so kids can smooth out his silky fur.

There are 9 sensors on Biscuit My Lovin Pup which allow him to respond when you pet him or issue a voice command.

The sensors in Biscuit's nose and mouth prompt him to sniff when his nose is petted, or when he chomps on his treat. If you touch My Lovin Pup's left paw, he will raise it to shake.

In addition, there is a photo sensor in Biscuit My Lovin Pup's forehead. This allows him to flinch, blink, or sneeze when you wave something in front of him.

Biscuit My Lovin Pup cycles through different modes based on how much attention you are paying to him. In the hangout mode, Biscuit will move his head a little, whine, or bark to grab your attention. After a few minutes in hangout mode, Biscuit will lay down and go to sleep. With the photo sensor, if Biscuit is in a darkened room, he will go to sleep faster.

If the lights suddenly come on when he's been asleep in a dark room, Biscuit My Lovin Pup will lift his head and make a mumbling noise.

It's amazing what the technology can do these days.

Highly recommended as a Christmas Gifts for girls.

Currently, Amazon.com has the best price. You get $64 off other online retails and free shipping. Can't beat the deal like that! Check out Biscuit My Lovin Pup at Amazon.com.

V.Motion - Great Active Learning System

After hearing from several friends about Vtech's V.Motion Active Learning System, I decided to check it out.

Searching online & local stores I found Amazon.com has the best price and they offer free shipping on this item which saves you another $7-$8. Plus no sales tax. Can't beat that!

Setup is simple. Just plug the console to the TV, insert a Smartridge cartridge and you are ready to go.

Kids can either use the joystick or use the motion of the controller itself. I like the latter option as it lets kids get up and move around instead of just sitting in front of the TV.

The games on the Smartridge cartridge are colorful and fun. They include popular characters like Dora, Spiderman, Scooby Doo, Kung Fu Panda, etc.

This unique game system promotes active play and makes learning fun. A great Christmas gift for your little ones.

Check it out at Amazon.com.

Top 10 Christmas 2008 Gifts & Toys for Kids

These days kids have plenty of toys to play with. When it's time to select Christmas gifts, it's not an easy task as there are so many choices, and you want to find something unique for your love ones.

According to the Toy Retailers Association (TRA), this years best Christmas gifts will go "towards music, film, and TV inspired toys to indulge fame fantasies from the next generation of rock stars and screen heroes."

Here are the top 10 Christmas gifts & toys for kids. These gifts are specifically selected in the trend of 2008.

1. Elmo Live by Fisher-Price
The is probably the cutest Elmo ever made. It has more movements and actions than ever, making for even more realistic interactive play for children of many ages. Great Christmas gifts.

2. Nintendo DS Lite
One of the best selling toys by Nintendo, the DS Lite has been top Christmas gifts for a couple of years. The DS Lite has ultra-bright dual screens and with its touch-screen technology, it's really a cutting-edge portable game console.

3. Webkinz Golden Retriever
When I asked my 9-year old son, "what do girls in your school want for Christmas?" His replies was, "Every girl wants a Webkinz." I actually had him did a survey at the school, and sure enough, girls want Webkinz - any kind of Webkinz, as Christmas gifts. The Golden Retriever in particular is in the highest demand. Highly recommended for Christmas 2008.

4. Transformers Optimus Prime
Now when it comes to the boys for Christmas gifts, you can't go wrong with the Transformers Optimus Prime. It's even packaged with Bumblebee and Jazz - an incredible value. There are many other options such as the Optimus Prime voice changer, the Nightwatch Optimus Prime, and Cyber Stompin' Optimus Prime. Check out these options at www.TheTransformersOptimusPrime.com

5. Bakugan Battle Pack
This one came from the popular and fun anime TV series "Bakugan Battle Brawlers." This is a fun game that the entire family can play together and enjoy. This is the Christmas gift for both your kids and your friends.

6. Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin' Pup
This life like puppy is a great Christmas gift for kids age 5 & up. Biscuit is the latest Fur Real Friends by Hasbro.

7. Go Baby Go! Bounce & Spin Zebra
This colorful & fun toy by Fisher-Price is ideal for kids ages 12 to 36 months. They will learn coordination, balance, and how to climb on and off. A great Christmas gift for this year.

8. Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25
This is one of the hot selling Nerf guns. Its automatic mode fires 25 darts in 10 seconds. So if this is the Christmas gift you decide to buy, make sure you also get refill darts.

9. PSP 3000 Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack
This latest PSP brings together the PSP with the fun mayhem of the latest Ratchet and Clank. It includes an improved anti-reflective screen which can be used outdoors. Kids 12 year old and up would love this PSP as the Christmas gift.

10. Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2 lets the audience of all ages interact with music in an all-new way. You can jam out as some of the best guitarists, drummers, bassists, and singers of all time. There are more than 100 on-disc and downloadable tracks you can play with. Another great Christmas gift for kids ages 12 & up.

Well, there you have it. The top 10 Christmas gifts & toys for 2008. Now go out and shop as they may sell out quickly!