Name a holiday and it usually comes with some sort of candy accompaniment. Valentine's Day = box of chocolates. Christmas = candy canes. Easter = baskets filled with candy. And yes, it can be fun to indulge and give our kids treats, but if you're looking for some Easter basket candy alternatives to … [Read more...]
Creative Toys: Build and Imagine Doll Houses
November 22, 2017 by 7 Comments
When it comes to selecting holiday gifts for kids, I like to find something that they will find super fun AND something that can help them learn and grow. Some toys hit that perfect combination. With Build & Imagine Doll Houses, you can see kids become a designer, builder, and storyteller right … [Read more...]
Personalized Toy Boxes – Make Toy Organization Fun!
November 10, 2017 by 5 Comments
Toy organization is one of those things that seems to be a constant struggle. One of the things that can make it extra tricky is not having places to actually stash all the stuff OR resorting to use generic (and sometimes ugly) containers to find a place to keep all the toys. A great alternative is … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Educational Toys + Reader Giveaway
September 2, 2017 by 68 Comments
Back-to-school means back to classroom learning, but who says kids can't learn at home, as well? Educational toys can get kids learning at home, even after school and on the weekends, not to mention rainy or snowy vacation days. With two of the best new educational toys for fall, we can be ready for … [Read more...]
Best New Educational Toys for Summer + Reader Giveaway
May 24, 2017 by 104 Comments
Play time is invaluable for children's development. That play time can be enriched with the best in educational toys that get them thinking and teach new skills, concepts and ideas. We love outdoor play during the summer and there is a lot to be gained from that physical activity and free play, but … [Read more...]
VTech Light and Move Learning Ball Gets your Baby Moving
April 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
My sister gave me this Vtech Light and Move Learning Ball for Clay when her daughter was done playing with it! I wanted to do the short video so you could see the ball and all that it does, by moving around, lighting up and singing to Clay! He has really loved this ball, it is great … [Read more...]
PlayTape Classic Road Series Reader Giveaway
March 13, 2017 by 55 Comments
If there is one thing that can keep car-loving littles occupied for a long time at a stretch, it's playing with their Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars! While it can be fun to zoom them anywhere around the room, including over the furniture, it's even more fun when there is an actual road to drive them … [Read more...]
Blitzfire Quick-Shot Blasters Review
December 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Without even opening the package, the best part of the Blitzfire Quick-Shot Blasters ... there are TWO blasters. So for our twin daughters, it means no fighting, they each get one. A great gift for siblings. They can see who hits a chosen target. The tree in the yard, or put a giant x on a piece … [Read more...]
Great Stocking Stuffer Idea: GEOFLUX 3-D Illusion Toy
December 8, 2016 by 5 Comments
When buying holiday gifts, one of the trickiest things to do is come up with fun stocking stuffers that are more than just "filler". A gift that your kids are sure to love is the GEOFLUX Interactive Spring toy. This fun and unique toy will add a “perfect illusion” to your stocking gifts this … [Read more...]
Best Toddler Educational Toys – Find the Perfect Gift
December 1, 2016 by 3 Comments
When it comes to buying kids toys, it can be difficult to choose the right toys if you don't have kids of a similar age. If you have recently had children in the age bracket it can be easier, but if yours were little a decade or more ago or you have never had kids in that age range it's hard to … [Read more...]
