In reality, this article could be summed up easily with one line: “all toys”. Charlotte’s at the age where every single commercial has her begging for whatever they are advertising.

• “I want that!”
• “Ooh, look at that!”
• “Mommy, you’re not looking!!”

She has no discrimination on boy toys, girl toys, toys for teens- if it has a flashy commercial, she “wants that”. And the power of marketing, oh my word, this girl can spot an item that she saw on a commercial one mile away and give me the tag line from it.

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In no particular order, these are some of the toys we have narrowed it down to:

1) Holiday Barbie: Who doesn’t want Holiday Barbie? She is gorgeous, collectible, playable, come on, it’s barbie!

When I was little, I loaned all my barbies to some skank down the street that returned them with their heads broken off. I hope she fell down and skinned her knees a lot as a child.

2) Polly Pocket Roller Coaster: This was something that we actually already gave to Charlotte. She had pink eye and was home for about 5 days straight and out of utter boredom, we opened it up and the first day we had it, she stayed on that toy for at least 6 full hours.

It has lost its immediate luster from that moment, but is still used and is a pretty fun toy.

I like how it has a lot of manual parts and isn’t all automated, but I have to say that putting it together was a bit like rocket science. It was also a tad unsturdy. A little hot glue would help and overall a toy I think worth picking up. I still haven’t figured out how to empty the pool without taking it halfway apart though. I think Mattel should include some sort of drain next time so it doesn’t get all moldy and icky.

3) Barbie Dream House: We need another dollhouse around here like I need another coffee, but this one is super cute and it has an elevator. Plus, its pink. And has an elevator.

What house is complete without an elevator?

Come to think of it, have you ever even known someone with an elevator? Maybe that’s why its so darn cool.

4) Barbie Shower and Show: Charlotte is really into horses. She has a horse collection of big, small, life size and miniature. That girl loves her some horses. We actually have someone a few streets over that has mini horses in their front yard. Its the funniest thing when you drive by.

This horse looks fun because it includes a little bathtub to wash your horse (hygiene is always a good point, right?) and then accessories to get your horse ready for the horse show.

5) Super Jump Raceway: I know I am not the only parent with a little girl that loves cars! I wish they made  pink and teal hot wheels tracks though.

Charlotte has a massive car collection and for about a year we spent more money on Hot Wheels and cars then we did on any other type of toys. This one looks like a blast and something that dad can really get into.

6) D-Rex: Interactive Dynosaur that learns to love you. Need I say much more?

Toy description says: What kid wouldn’t want their very own dinosaur? D-Rex™ combines robotics, sensors, and reptilian-like skin for ultra-lifelike appearance and behavior. An interactive pet with an independent “personality,” D-Rex™ walks, roars, and makes funny noises to let you know what he wants, including feeding and petting.

7) Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll: This may work temporarily for getting Charlotte off my back on creating another rug rat around here. This doll is actually pretty inventive. It sits, stands, and walks and as long as we keep it from going Chuckie on us, it should be a pretty entertaining toy.

8) Uno Moo Preschool Name: Uno is in my top 3 favorite games to play so when I saw this one come out, I was excited. A great way to rope Charlotte in on a preschool level!