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Whether you're looking for cooking software or games for the kids, we've got recommendations for what's hot and what's not. Keep your family organized, fed, entertained and educated with the best software on the market.

A Review of Toy Story Mania (Wii)

Toy Story Mania from Disney Interactive is based on the popular ride of the same name at Disney World and Disneyland. Toy Story Mania is family-friendly and has a multiplayer option, but is it worth buying?

Family Video Games

Let's face it. Video games are expensive. So when it comes time to shop, why not find games that the whole family can enjoy? These family video games have appeal to different ages and genders, so you can not only save money, but enjoy some fun time together. *Please note: I have included some games that are E10+. They may not be appropriate for your younger family members, so please use y…

Boom Blox Bash Party - A Family Friendly Game for the Wii

Boom Blox Bash Party is a great family game for the Wii.

ItzaBitza Educational Software from Sabi

ItzaBitza is a creative and educational software for kids by Sabi. It encourages literacy, creativity and problem solving.

Video Game

LEGO Indiana Jones - The Original Adventures is a fun video game for kids and families. Find out why.

Bob the Builder Can-Do Zoo

Bob the Builder is a favorite among the preschool crowd. Now kids can help Bob and the gang build a new zoo with Bob the Builder Can-Do Zoo.

World of Goo

The World of Goo Corporation invites you to build with goo. Will you? Find out!

I Spy Treasure Hunt for Leapster

I Spy Treasure Hunt for Leapfrog’s handheld Leapster video game sends you on a quest to find missing pieces of a pirate’s treasure map. Solve I Spy riddles and other tasks to earn map pieces and complete the game.

How to Allow Popups When You Have a Popup Blocker Installed

How to Allow Popups When You Have a Popup Blocker Installed

How to Disable the Popup Blocker in Internet Explorer

Disable the popup blocker in Internet Explorer

How to Disable the Popup Blocker in Firefox

Disable the popup blocker in Mozilla Firefox

Family Friendly Video Games You Can Try for Free

Check out these games that you can start playing for free.

Giggles Computer Funtime for Baby

If your kids are anything like mine, they love pressing the keys on your keyboard to see what will happen. It's a great way to lose files. Giggles Computer Funtime for Baby is a great solution for that problem, which creating a positive first computing experience for your kids.

Thomas & Friends: Special Delivery

James the Red Engine is chosen to pick up animals and deliver them to the new zoo! Join Thomas & Friends in this Special Delivery adventure from Brighter Minds Media.

Creativity Express Review

Creativity Express by Madcap Logic is an engaging software package that encourages art fans of all ages to explore art history, famous artists and their own creativity.

Safe Eyes Internet Filter and Parental Control Software

Safe Eyes is more than an Internet filter. This parental control software allows parents to monitor internet activity, set time limits, and restrict access to inappropriate websites.

Caillou: Ready to Read

Caillou: Ready to Read is a fun way of teaching kids basic reading skills.

Speed Racer Comic Book Creator 2

Speed Racer Comic Book Creator can unleash your creative side.

Bee Movie Game

Bee Movie Game

Shrek the Third the Game

Shrek the Third the Game is based on the third movie in the hit Shrek series. Will the game be a hit or a miss in your household? Find out.

Radica Video Journal

The Radica Video Journal with Wireless Handheld Device is the newest way for kids to keep their thoughts private. The combination of hardware and software gives you eveything you need to make a colorful digital journal.

SimCity Societies

SimCity Socities is a city building simulation. Is it the right choice for your family?

Disney Learning: Preschool

Disney Learning Preschool comes with 3 CDs of activities. Each CD focuses on a different set of Disney characters including Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse and Stanley from “Stanley: Wild for Sharks!”

Home Cookin

Home Cookin is a simple piece of software for tracking and sharing your favorite recipes, designing meal plans, and creating grocery lists.

A Review of Zoo Tycoon 2

Zoo Tycoon 2 is an engaging, youth-friendly simulation game. Users design, build and manage a zoo from building habitats and adopting animals to ensuring that guest have adequate facilities for food, drinks and restrooms. With a number of expansion packs available, Zoo Tycoon 2 allows players to create zoos with water animals and shows; endangered species; sky trams and jeep tours; and even dinosaurs.

Scratch: imagine, program, share

Scratch allows kids to program with a simple language to create their own animation and games. It can be downloaded for free from their website. Recommended for kids 8+.

Open Office

Open Office is a free software suite with a word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation creator, and drawing program. It has similar features to other, more expensive, packages. Open Office is Open Source software.
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