toys

Impressive New Tech Toy for 2016: Code-a-Pillar

Code-a-Pillar Think & Learn is an impressive new (2016) STEM learning toy for preschoolers. In fact, after reviewing it, Code-a-Pillar now tops of my list for educational holiday gifts for preschoolers and older. (Ages 3 – 8) Impressive New Tech Toy for 2016: Code-a-Pillar Each segment of the Code-a-Pillar is a mini program for how the toy will […]

Cool PlayTape Reinvigorates Our Pretend Play

I always want my kids to pretend play — to imagine, to create, and to just be unplugged. As they get older, it’s been harder and harder to find something that will engage both kids in pretend play with something they will play together. (They’re 14 and 11.) But PlayTape pretend road tape reinvigorated my kids’ imaginative car […]

Zoobs: A Favorite Open Ended Play Toy

Want to know one of our favorite open-ended toys? My kids don’t have many toys that have lasted as long in the play rotation as this toy– ZOOBs. It’s pretty amazing considering my kids have been playing with ZOOBs since ages 4 and 7! Now they’re 11 and 14 and still playing with them. Which is why I […]

P’Kolino Wooden Puzzles for Preschoolers

We LOVE puzzles — so we feel that we’ve researched all types of puzzles for children of all ages. And for the toddler / preschooler set, the P’Kolino puzzles are our hands-down favorite. Puzzles, as you probably know, are fantastic learning toys. They help children develop hand-eye coordination, spatial skills, and fine motor skills. Plus, these double sided options allow children room […]

Play: How to Raise a Happy, Creative, and Smart Child

You want your child to be happy, creative, and smart, right? Let her play. Yes. Play. Ignore our adult created concept that kids need scheduled activities. It’s not true. It’s not how kids learn. How to Raise a Happy, Creative, and Smart Child Kids actually learn by playing! (See links below to the decades of scientific […]

The Coolest Star Wars Gifts for Kids

Star Wars fans everywhere can’t wait until December 18, 2015 — the opening day of the new movie, The Force Awakens, episode VII. Which is why I thought I’d share the coolest Star Wars gifts for kids (little and big) for the upcoming holiday season. “The Force. It’s calling to you. Just let it in.” The Coolest Star Wars Gifts for Kids […]

Build Your Own 3D Toy with Potatoyz App

I didn’t think my kids would get to try 3D printing before me but it happened with POTATOYZ, a brand new interactive app and toy created by the animators of The Lorax and Despicable Me. Children create and customize a toy in the app which can be sent to a 3D printer, made for real, and sent to your child. It’s […]

Holiday Checklist & Giveaway #TRUBatteriesIncluded

Hasbro and Duracell are teaming up with Toys“R”Us to help you get ready for the holidays and save money on this season’s hottest toys! From Fur Real Friends to Grimlock Transformers, Toys“R”Us is the perfect one-stop-shop to pick up all the toys on your holiday shopping list… but don’t forget the batteries! Last year my girls […]