Yesterday, we went to my mother-in-law's house for a visit. Like clockwork, my kids kissed their grandma hello and literally ran to the sun room to play with the treasures in her toy box. They each dug through the small plastic tote and grabbed the same toys they play with during every visit. Kyan goes … [Read more...]
Farewell Fluffy: Saying Goodbye to Old Toys
June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Through the years, we have acquired a large amount of stuffed animals even though our children never really had any interest in them. We have three boys and other than the large plush character of Optimus Prime, they have completely ignored almost all other stuffed animals. Yet, when they were smaller, … [Read more...]
Back to Basics Toys Coupon: 15% Discount Off All Orders
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In today’s day and age, kids’ video games and toys are far more advanced and complicated than ever before ( for many of us adults, at least). It seems like there are just too many buttons and instructions to follow! I’m sure many of you, at one point or another, have wondered if they still “make … [Read more...]
Breastfed Doll Causes Controversy in U.S.
March 30, 2011 By 4 Comments
In an America that is already divided on the issue of public breastfeeding, a new point of controversy has arrived in the form of a sweet little baby doll. The "Breast Milk Baby," manufactured by Berjuan Toys, has hit the aisles of American stores and is getting quite a reaction. Much tension surrounds … [Read more...]
Kmart Coupons: Save on Toys and Games
March 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When I think of my childhood, I can't help but remember all the running around and getting into trouble that I did. I even have the scars to prove it. I guess you can say I was just a very curious child exploring a big, mysterious world. To me, everything was created for touching or eating, and the ground … [Read more...]
5 Items Not to Buy Used for Babies and Kids
March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I love a bargain, and let's face it, babies and kids need a LOT of stuff. From clothing to furniture and everything in between, parents are constantly buying for kids. Constantly. I enjoy secondhand shopping. It's a cheap thrill (pun totally intended) to find awesome clothes or cool toys and books … [Read more...]
Children’s Toys: Fun Versus Educational
March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I was perusing the toy aisle the other day (for my children, of course…) looking for a new toy for each child, and I was struck with the dilemma of educational versus fun. There are toys that try to do both, but you know that it's still basically homework on a toy laptop. My wife and I try to make … [Read more...]
Weekend Fun: The Domino Effect
February 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
My son discovered the domino effect yesterday while he was playing with his action figures. At first, he was irritated by them toppling over, but after I showed him how fun it was to set them up and explained how the chain reaction worked, he was totally hooked. He spent the better part of the afternoon … [Read more...]
5 Kids’ Toys That Aren’t Actually Toys
February 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
Kids enjoy playing. It's how they entertain themselves, explore their imaginations and learn how things work. Parents can literally go broke providing their children with all sorts of cool toys. From kitchen sets and blocks to interactive robots and educational video games, the world is full of all … [Read more...]
Winter Cleaning: Clearing Out Your Home’s Playroom
December 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’m a pack rat by nature, so I have a hard time letting go of things, especially if they were gifts. Every Christmas, my kids get a boatload of new toys, and now that there’s three kids’ worth of toys in the toy room, things are getting really cluttered. The hubz and I have decided that it’s … [Read more...]
