Hobbies

Backyard Discovery has just released its spring collection of playsets (compare prices) and they're beautiful! The Atlantis set (pictured) has three swing stations, a climbing wall, a shopkeeper's window, a slide and a clubhouse that's designed so parents can see inside. This set retails for about $600.

While I haven't seen these swing sets in person, the attention to detail is impressive, t...

Kidzsacks (compare prices) are clever kids' backpacks made from 100% recycled, organic cotton. While many toys claim to be eco friendly, it's rare to see one made from 100% recycled material. It's just another reason why parents should read labels carefully!

Included with the backpacks are a pack of eight non-toxic, washable markers. Kids color in the designs on the canvas to make each Kidzs...

The CPSC has just announced that about 1,000 bicycle bells manufactured by Botou Baite Bike Bell Company and distributed by Do It Best Corp. have been recalled due to lead-paint contamination. They were manufactured in China and sold at Dollar Stores and Do It Best Hardware stores in the United States.

If you have this recall toy in your home, you should take it away from children immediatel...

I am dying to get my hands on a Geomate Jr. Geocaching GPS (compare prices.) Geocaching is a great family activity that gets everyone outdoors. The Geomate Jr. has 250,000 geocache locations preloaded. Simply scroll through to find the one closest to you and set off on foot, following the arrows on the screen. When you get there you'll find a box with little notes or treasures. Just be sure t...

Zibits are mini RC (remote-controlled) robot toys that come in 12 collectible styles. Only about three inches tall, Zibits go forward and spin around when you push the button on the remote control. Remote-control toy collectors and robot freaks would enjoy these. They are quirky and make cute sound effects, but unfortunately there's no reverse, they don't go very fast and they stumbled over ...