Fisher-Price moving, eliminating about 100 NY jobs
Toy maker Fisher-Price says it's moving or eliminating roughly 100 jobs from its New York operations as part of restructuring by parent company Mattel Inc. Full story
Toy company co-owner sentenced in drug-money plot
The co-owner of a Los Angeles County toy company was sentenced Monday to eight months in prison for her role in a money laundering scheme that prosecutors say involved millions of dollars in Colombian and Mexican drug money. Full story
'Hovering' moms may take fun out of play
By Barbara Bronson GrayHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Even something as simple as play can be complicated: A new study shows that mothers who try to tell their young children how to play with their toys can turn their kids off, at least in the short run. Full story
Tips on How to Make Your Supply Chain More Environmentally Friendly
A look at how Green Toys brought sustainability into business production. Full story
Boston bombs were detonated by remote used for toy cars
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The two bombs that went off at the Boston Marathon, killing three people and wounding 264, were detonated with the kind of remote device used to control a toy car, U.S. investigators told a House of Representatives panel on Wednesday. Full story
Live Turtle Bot Maneuvered With Remote Control
Instead of making a robot from scratch, why not start with a turtle? With a simple, non-invasive device attached to its shell, a live red-eared slider could be steered like a remote-controlled toy car — a slow one at least, new research shows. Full story
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‘Momtrepreneurs’ make money with consignment shops
Moms across the country are making a little extra cash by selling gently used clothes, toys, and more at Just Between Friends stores – locally organized consignment sales that have buyers lining up to shop. NBC’s Janet Shamlian reports.
Bring on the Play-Doh! Retro toys make a comeback
In the toy world, what’s old is new again. Toy insider mom Laurie Schact shares some of your childhood favorites that are becoming popular again, including Lincoln Logs, Cabbage Patch Dolls, and Play-Doh.
Lizz Winstead: 'There is no shame in sexuality'
In "Office Politics," MSNBC’s Alex Witt interviews author and “Daily Show” co-creator Lizz Winstead. They begin by discussing Winstead’s use of humor as a means to educate the country on the important issue of women’s reproductive rights. Winstead also talks about the influence of "Barbie" on her ch
Toy gun lands 5-year-old in real trouble
A 5-year-old boy was suspended after taking his toy gun to school. WHDH's Susan Tran reports.
7 ways to keep your pet healthy without overspending
Pets are an important part of families, but man’s best friend can be very pricey. TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky gives advice on how to save money on everything from pet food and medication to toys and training.
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