Weekly Little Nuggets

December 26 2010

I am watching Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas http://bit.ly/hTdaDn #EmmetOttersJugBandChristmas (via @GetGlue) #
I've officially moved to the 603/NH. Maybe I'll buy this amazing playground from Sungkuk Park? (via @trendhunter) http://bit.ly/dK4mI6 #
I have tried this recipe and can vouch for it: Squash Mac ‘N’ Cheese (via @stuffyoumade) #
You have to see dougsploitation's list of licensed and odd xmas albums. Colonel Sanders?! Wonder Woman?! http://bit.ly/hMAQnU #
Foreign children's fairy tale film to watch for: "Paco And The Magical Picture Book" (via @twitchfilm) http://bit.ly/hdM3Yy #
Wonder Woman onesies! (Not for me, though) via @DrMOZ http://bit.ly/hXEmbn #
Disney to make a family movie based on park attraction that never-was, "Museum of the Weird." (via @arrowinthehead) http://bit.ly/gQX6Cu #

December 19 2010

Here's an interesting article from Mashable, showcasing 5 classic kid's tales reinvented for the iPad. http://on.mash.to/hFKfgP #
Oh Hollywood: There are TWO dueling live-action Snow White films in the works. http://bit.ly/hCGfCP (via deadline) #
Nissan has created a site just for the kiddies to teach the value of electric vehicles. http://bit.ly/eGrFmF (via @trendhunter) #
Totally agree with most of @minivanblues "best of list" for kid's music in 2010. http://bit.ly/h2gjLZ Check it out! #
Classic kids brand Kidsongs is giving away 5 free songs. Check it: http://bit.ly/hgeh4s #
Ben 10 fanatics: get ready to book your trip to England for the first Ben 10 Roller Coaster. (via @licensingbiz) http://bit.ly/eNhSWi #
Because I love all things Oz AND stop motion, the combo of the two makes me happy. (via Variety) http://bit.ly/dIZ8JG #
Interesting roundup of brands and characters making their way to the iPad this season from @licensemag. http://bit.ly/gZdmeX #
Coolness alert: The Pancake Pen. http://bit.ly/fH6sMS (via @KidCrave) http://bit.ly/fH6sMS #

December 12 2010

There's no place like the interwebs. A Wizard of Oz-themed virtual world is gearing up for launch. http://bit.ly/hddT4u #
Further exploring the Tangled mythos: Great summary of other Rapunzel retellings. (via @sljournal) http://bit.ly/i7tXYu #
Scholastic is bringing back superstar publishing franchise Animorphs. Seems like a well-timed decision! (via PW) http://bit.ly/hzsPtY #
An interesting roundup of what children's publishers are doing in the app space, also from PW. http://bit.ly/huIYPR #
Cute kindie video from artist Didipop: "Let's Make Santa Claus Happy Tonight" http://youtu.be/R4vW7hxdGSM #

December 5 2010

Glad to see Tangled took a large piece of the box office. Great flick! (via @animag) http://bit.ly/dVypIu #
The movie property that bored me as a child is coming back: Roll over and give us your paw Benji. http://bit.ly/iiFCdU #
historyteachers is a YouTube channel that remakes popular songs into history lessons. Bizarre & fun. (via @flavorpill) http://bit.ly/fPAgMj #
'Squinkies' are a holiday hit, and a future vacuum-clogger. http://bit.ly/fX9nZ9 #

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