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10 of the coolest backyard water toys to help beat the heat at home (including, yes, a Barbie Movie kiddie pool.)

10 of the coolest backyard water toys to help beat the heat at home (including, yes, a Barbie Movie kiddie pool.)

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

This is a terrific time to find some cool backyard water toys for the kids, because they’re all on sale, and let’s be honest, we’re all feeling the heat this summer. Back in 2020 we first shared our favorite backyard water toys when we were all stuck...
Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp. Or just summer friends.

Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp. Or just summer friends.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

When I send care packages to my boys at summer camp, I generally include snacks and silly toys for them to goof around with. And in Liz’s post packed with the best ideas for summer camp care packages, she talks a lot about sending fun board games the whole bunk...
20 of the coolest non-candy Easter basket gifts, all under $15. Slowly back away from the jellybeans….

20 of the coolest non-candy Easter basket gifts, all under $15. Slowly back away from the jellybeans….

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

While we’re all for jellybeans, chocolate bunnies, and maybe even Peeps (well, some of them…), if you’re looking to fill your kid’s Easter basket with some non-candy Easter basket gifts, we’ve got you covered with some of these super cool...
Over 18 cool Easter gifts for teens that will make their Easter special too.

Over 18 cool Easter gifts for teens that will make their Easter special too.

by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

While our youngest kids may be content with a stuffed rabbit and a basket full of candy-filled plastic eggs, I’m excited to spoil my three kids with some cool Easter gifts for teens that up the ante with things they’ll actually be psyched to see in their...
24 cool, creative Easter basket ideas for kids all under $20. (We love them all!)

24 cool, creative Easter basket ideas for kids all under $20. (We love them all!)

by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks, Kids, Toys + Playthings

We love finding cool, creative Easter basket ideas for kids that are still affordable. I mean, yes, there are always jellybeans and Peeps, but maybe consider some of these cool Easter basket ideas under $20 as ideas that can be a little more special — after all,...
14 seriously cute Easter gifts for babies to keep them from eating the fake grass

14 seriously cute Easter gifts for babies to keep them from eating the fake grass

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

Looking for cute Easter gifts for a baby’s first (or second) Easter is always so fun. So much cuteness! So much pastel! So many rabbits! And the best part is, you can save all the good chocolate for yourself. We skipped the fussy baby bow ties and itchy...
200+ of the best gifts for kids by age: The ultimate guide for birthdays and holidays!

200+ of the best gifts for kids by age: The ultimate guide for birthdays and holidays!

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

Every year, it’s our joy to put together our guide to the best gifts for kids by age, from one-year-olds to those picky tweens and teens. To be sure, this is a (long, long) labor of love! Christina and I spend literally months combing the corners of the web to...
This wonderful activity kit for kids welcomes refugees to their new home.

This wonderful activity kit for kids welcomes refugees to their new home.

by Christina Refford | Doing Good, Toys + Playthings

As the daughter of an immigrant and a long-time resident of Massachusetts, I watched in disgust as Florida’s governor tried to humiliate and punish vulnerable migrants by flying them, unannounced, to the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Without any support...
Ted Lasso’s new Little People Collector set: Believe!

Ted Lasso’s new Little People Collector set: Believe!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

We’ve been gushing about Ted Lasso for a while on Cool Mom Picks, and now I get to gush about the new Ted Lasso Little People Collector set from Fisher-Price, featuring six of the most iconic characters from the AFC Richmond locker room. Here’s where I...
RuPaul’s new Little People Collector set sashays down the runway today.

RuPaul’s new Little People Collector set sashays down the runway today.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Fans of RuPaul, you’d better work on getting your hands on this new, fabulous set from Fisher Price’s Little People Collector because it could sell out faster than you can say Sashay! Shante! This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a...
The new LEGO Muppet minifigs have us singing Mahna Mahna

The new LEGO Muppet minifigs have us singing Mahna Mahna

by Caroline Siegrist | Toys + Playthings

Calling all chaos Muppets, order Muppets, and general fans! LEGO is launching a new line of Muppet Minifigs, including some of our most favorite and iconic Muppet friends. Kermit! Grover! The Swedish Chef! And yes, my personal favorite, Miss Piggy, plus a few more....
We’re here for this new Ida B. Wells doll from Barbie, the latest in their Inspiring Women Series

We’re here for this new Ida B. Wells doll from Barbie, the latest in their Inspiring Women Series

by Caroline Siegrist | Toys + Playthings

I’ve been really encouraged by Barbie’s new Inspiring Women Series, which celebrates women trailblazers throughout history. And I was especially excited to see that they’ve chosen Ida B. Wells as their next historic figure  to expose to a new...
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