Category Archives: Reviews: Other

The Six-Year-Old Watches Cartoons: “Superman Episode 3: The Arctic Giant” (1942)

Every Sunday afternoon (at least, every Sunday that we can manage it), our family clusters on the couch with a bowl of fresh-popped popcorn and proceeds to haggle over our Sunday Afternoon Movie. Sometimes we pick a classic movie, like … Continue reading

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Review: Hasbro Easy Bake Ultimate Oven

For her birthday this year, The Six-Year-Old received an Easy Bake Oven. This was easily the most anticipated gift of the birthday season, as she has been asking for one since last December 26. The moment she opened the box, … Continue reading

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The Five-Year-Old Goes to the Movies: The Cat From Outer Space

The Cat From Outer Space (1978) Directed by: Norman Tokar Written by: Ted Key Starring: Ken Berry, Sandy Duncan, Harry Morgan, Roddy McDowell, and McLean Stevenson (See full cast and crew on IMDb) On Father’s Day weekend, my husband asked … Continue reading

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The Five-Year-Old Takes Pictures: Franklin Park Zoo

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As I mentioned last week, The Five-Year-Old is the proud owner of a Fisher-Price Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera and the shiny new title of Official Caterpickles Junior Photojournalist. The Five-Year-Old takes her new duties very seriously, and is already drawing … Continue reading

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Review: The Dairy Twist in Pembroke MA

The Dairy Twist 580 Washington St, Pembroke, MA 781-826-5955 Open daily noon-9p, April-Halloween Summer’s nearly here, and you know what that means. For the next few months, we’ll  spend nearly as much time driving around Massachusetts in search of great … Continue reading

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The Big Apple Circus: A Good Choice for a Child’s First Circus

Last weekend, the Caterpickles squad traipsed into downtown Boston for a trip to the Big Apple Circus. Now in its 34th season, the cozy, one-ring Big Apple Circus is a Boston tradition. This year’s show, “Dream Big,” is made slightly … Continue reading

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Product Review: Knot Genie

I hate brushing my daughter’s hair. I’m not alone in this. My daughter hates it when I brush her hair too. Sadly, The Five-Year-Old’s hair is super-fine and extra tangle-ly, which means that every morning we have to deal with … Continue reading

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Product Review: Trunki Kids Luggage (Ages 3 & up)

With travel season hard upon us, I decided it was probably time I talked travel gear. In November 2009 we bought our daughter a Trunki, Terrance the Cow to be precise (it was the only one available through Amazon at … Continue reading

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Review: Nature Classes at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

What: Nature Classes Instructor: Patti Austin Where: Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon Massachusetts When: Mornings, 10-11:30 a.m. or Afternoons, 1-2:30 p.m. Topics vary week to week, check the program schedule for specific dates and classes. Age Range: Children, ages 4-6 … Continue reading

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App Review: Millie Was Here, Book 1: Meet Millie

Millie Was Here, Book 1: Meet Millie By Megapops LLC Requires iPad with iOS 3.2 or later Free, available through the Apple App Store Age Range: 4+ Meet Millie is the first in a series of interactive e-book apps for … Continue reading

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