It can be challenging going from play dates to visiting relatives to home with a baby. When my kids were little, I would stuff a backpack with toys and a blanket, as you never knew what you would need when you are a busy mom with a little one on the go. A clean blanket is … [Read more...]
11 Classic, Retro Toys
It can be challenging navigating all of the gift giving options for children. Every year, new toys come out, but rarely do any of them become new classics. I still believe the best toys are classic toys. If they were good enough for my children's grandparents during a more … [Read more...]
Worst Toy of the Year!
Every year, the Campaign for a Commerical-Free Childhood (CCFC) selects several toys for the TOADY award. Readers vote on which toy is the worst toy of the year. This year's winner is the [amazon_link id="B007G3VAVC" target="_blank" ]Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Apptivity … [Read more...]
The Good and the Bad on Gender Specific Toys
Thanksgiving is over, and the holiday season is in full swing. As parents and grandparents search for quality gifts for the youngsters, the topic of gender specific clothes and toys is sure to arise in some families. Don't give my daughter that [amazon_link id="B0060RZBKG" … [Read more...]
Green, Eco-Friendly Toys: Once Upon a Treehouse
The story behind Once Upon a Treehouse reminds me of my own childhood. Started by two sisters who recalled their childhood wooden dollhouse built by their grandfather, I recall the beautiful dollhouse my grandfather built for my sister, which I coveted. Not many grandfathers … [Read more...]
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