Roll up! Roll up! Its a Fun Fair or Show!

#26 Review a Fun Fair

Rural fairs and agricultural shows are declining to the point that most do not run any longer. Sadly this is due to our transient society, where the sense of community is not as strong as it once was and that people are now able to travel and see unusual sights, visit permenenat fun parks and are less interested now in the largest pumpkin or the heaviest cow.

If you are able to visit one of these dying pieces of history, go with a camera and fresh eyes. Note the smells and different tastes avaialable, the rides and the showside alley, the ring events and the grand parade. If you are unable to visit one - perhaps you can recall one in the recent past?

Your task is to promote the show in the local newspaper in the week coming up to it. Include a photo and under 300 words.

This prompt will be up for two weeks, instead of the usual week in order for you to do some research or visiting.

Toddlers Toys

#25 Review a Toddlers Toy

As our children grow, so does everything else about them. Their developmental needs and interests change dramatically and its important to shop for toys which have an appropriate level of entertainment and educational function. Especially if you have had little contact with children, when faced with the growing needs of your own children it is easy to become swamped with all of the choices available in the toy aisle. Many gift buyers utilize the internet to research toys and take keen notice of the reviews about the toys.

Your task this week is to write a review for a toy aimed at babys and toddlers. Your article aught to be around the 250 word mark and appropriate for inclusion on an internet based parents magazine. Include a photo of the toy of your choice, availability and links to where it may be purchased. Other things you may like to keep in mind whilst writing your review :

Is the toy easy to keep clean?

Is the toy versatile? Can it be altered in anyway as the child grows, by adding parts or removing parts or by buying extension packs or add-ons (how much would extra bits cost)

Is the toy unisex, or very obviously orientated towards one sex?

Is the toy easy to store away?

Are batteries included and what size? Do they last long?


For more of an idea on review writing for toys - check out this.