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15 Toys And Activities To Keep Your Quarantined Kids Entertained

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With well over a month of quarantine under your belt, you might start feeling like you have this whole home schooling thing under your belt. (Not.) Truth is, as the reality of the pandemic hits home, you’re probably scrambling to come up with ways to keep from hearing those two dreaded words: “I’m bored.” And that’s when having some toys and activities to ke[...]

Here’s Why Your Kid Takes Their Dolls’ Clothes Off, According To Experts

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At any given point in my house, there are about a dozen dolls — and all in various stages of undress. Even though we bought them fully clothed, sometime after the unboxing all the dolls suddenly were stripped naked sans for maybe a shoe or an earring. So why do kids want dolls with all the accessories and pretty clothes, and then wind up removing all the[...]

10 “Trolls World Tour” Toys That Will Make You Want To Buy Your Movie Ticket Now

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It’s hard not to fall in love with the Trolls. They’re happy little colorful creatures full of glittery goodness. And in anticipation of the new movie, Trolls World Tour, toys are already starting to appear on store shelves. But as the trailers and previews start to pour out on social media and online, it can be hard to keep your own little troll content[...]

These Retro Toys Will Give You All the 80s Feels

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Ahh, the 80s. The toys that came out of this decade were among some of the most fun and creative — and many didn’t even require batteries. If you’re looking for some toys that you and your kids can play with (or you’re simply looking to relive your childhood like the rest of us), these 5 retro toys will give you all the 80s feels for a totally awesome gaming[...]

Playfoam Pluffle Makes Play Come To Life—Literally

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If you had to explain exactly what Pluffle is, you’d be hard-pressed for words. Sure, it’s sparkly, it’s squishy, and it’s super fun. But what exactly is it? Well, Playfoam Pluffle makes play come to life, and kids everywhere are going crazy for it. All you have to do is pop the Pluffle out of its can to see the attraction. It’s almost like it comes a[...]

These Frozen 2 Toys Offer Lots of Fun Playtime For Your Princess

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In my house, I’ve been hearing a 5 year-old’s rendition of “Let It Go” for a few weeks now, and with good reason. My little girl, along with millions of other excited Anna’s and Elsa’s out there, knows that Frozen 2 will be in theaters in less than a month. To go along with the release of the much-awaited sequel to the 2013 Disney blockbuster there is going [...]

Lemonade Stand Start-Up Activity Kit from Bizainy Encourages Early Entrepreneurship

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During the dog days of summer, kids need something fun to do. The Lemonade Stand Start-Up Activity Kit from Bizainy can help inspire entrepreneurial spirits—and help kids score some extra cash, too. The kit includes essentials for hands-on business fun like banners, books, decorate-your-own money boxes, signs, sales pads, and even business cards. The[...]

Switchcrafted Makes Your Kid’s Candy Disappear (Without The Tears)

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There’s one (and only one) goal that every kid has on Halloween: get as much candy as possible. So after all that trick-or-treating, your kid might come away with a pretty huge haul of Skittles and Milky Way bars. But before you let him eat his way to the bottom of the bag (and a bad tummy ache), introduce him to Switchcrafted, which makes your kid’s can[...]

6 S.T.E.A.M. Toys That Will Make Your Child’s Learning Go Full Steam Ahead

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So much stress is put on STEAM learning, and rightly so. With STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) at the forefront of today’s educational curriculum, it makes sense that you should look for ways to incorporate these skills into your child’s daily life. And that’s where these 6 STEAM toys come into play — literally. Learning does[...]

10 Summer Toys To Make The Season Last Longer

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Playing outside is one of the biggest hallmarks of summer. Long lazy days are spent running through sprinklers, playing in the pool, or flinging around a Frisbee — ideally. The truth is that a lot of kids prefer playing indoors, even on sultry summer days. But these 10 summer toys will definitely keep your child active, engaged, and most of all, having fun. [...]