What do you do when you’re stuck inside for a week due to heavy storms and flooded streets? Bust out the board games! With all of the severe weather we’ve experienced this fall, having something fun to keep the kids busy has been a lifesaver. We’ve had the perfect...
We’re all familiar with that moment when you hand your child a juice box only to watch them squeeze it all over before the straw even hits their mouth. Poor things, it’s not their fault. Hold pressure to the wrong spot and that thing is bound to spew all over the...
You may have seen Playmobil toys on store shelves or perhaps your kids already own some of their own. Maybe you even played with a few yourself as a kid. That’s right, Playmobil has been around since 1971! Over 2 billion of their figures have been produced since then...
I’ve shared a couple of reviews previously on toys that have featured STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) components. I love how these fields are making their mark on the toy industry, not just in our children’s schools and classrooms. Building toys...
Do you know a child that loves to build? Are you one of those parents that is always stepping on little building blocks? Construction sets are an awesome way for kids to learn through play. Problem solving skills, cognitive thinking, even basic hand-eye coordination...
Do you have a little crafter in your home? My daughter sees glitter and glue and her head spins. I can’t seem to keep enough craft materials on hand, as she uses them faster than I can replenish our supply. Of course it gets a little messy sometimes, but it’s a great...
When it comes to toddlers, they tend to touch, grab, and get into everything. They have so much energy, and little attention spans. Through trial and error, I’ve learned a couple of things that keep them happy and engaged. For instance, they tend to like...
As a 4 year old, my daughter loves any type of pretend play. Cooking at her kitchen, giving her dolls check-ups, and all sorts of other scenarios she creates. It’s a part of play where her mind is free to make up all the details and I love seeing what she’s pretending...
With the holidays fast approaching I’ve seen a ton of new subscription boxes out. My sister gets a box that delivers full meals for her family a couple times a month, while a friend of mine gets a box of makeup products delivered every month. Yet another one of my...
When I was little, some of my favorite toys were those that were so life like and realistic. I was envious of a friend who had a Teddy Ruxpin doll because it could talk to her and that seemed pretty magical. If you’re a child of the 80’s, you may remember Teddy...
