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As the mother of 4 small children, I think there is nothing in the world more relaxing, more peaceful and more calming as the sound of my toddlers…banging…on…drums. Of course you know I am kidding, but all joking aside, children absolutely love to make things that become noise makers, don’t they? Though sometimes in the [...]

Have you jumped on the Magna-Tile train yet? We absolutely love them!
What are Magna-Tiles? Colorful, tactile magnetic geometric shapes. They provide hours of building fun — whether or not your child is creating flat designs on three-dimensional sculptures. We own a set of the translucent blocks, thanks to the funtabulous team at aMuse Toys, who recommended them [...]

It’s official. We have entered the holiday ‘wind-up’ zone; that time when the kids are pumped and Santa is still four days away… If the kids are getting antsy and the elf-on-the-shelf doesn’t seem to be cutting it anymore, the creators at KneeBouncers have a fun solution for you:

The Nice-O-Meter.
{Their way of adding a little [...]

With the publishing of our 2012 Holiday Guide, I’ve been totally immersed in finding the creme de la creme of toys for gift-giving this holiday season. So focused on the best toys that I’ve completely neglected the toys I have put on the ‘never buy’ list. Therefore, today I thought I’d share the top 6 [...]

Ever wondered what to get for the moddern kiddos in your life? You know, the ones that can operate your iPad better than you, whip out witty one-liners like it’s their job and look at your sideways when you suggest talking to grandma on the phone rather than video skyping? Look no further. These gifts [...]

Get a jump on your holiday shopping AND support local businesses during this Saturday’s National Neighborhood Toy Store Day!
The American Specialty Toy and Retailing Association (ASTRA) established Neighborhood Toy Store Day to introduce families to the fun of shopping at local toy stores and to celebrate each retailer’s commitment to the community. Participating stores will [...]

Frankenstorm (aka Hurricane Sandy) is here… And it’s looking like the worst is yet to come. While the thought of more wind, rain and almost inevitable power loss may seem daunting, the thought of keeping the kiddos entertained inside for days may be even more scary.
Here’s a round-up of fun ideas to keep ‘em busy! [...]

One lesson I learned from the first “bringing home baby” go-round is that you DON’T need everything they say you do. There are definitely key essentials — and I’m working on my ‘must have’ lists for another post. But seventeen changes of newborn clothes and 52 swaddling blankets won’t be on there…
What will be on [...]