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Barbie honors real-life healthcare heroes and wow, more stories like this please.

Barbie honors real-life healthcare heroes and wow, more stories like this please.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Toys + Playthings

If the Barbie #ThankYouHeroes initiative isn’t the epitome of our times, in the best possible way, I don’t know what is. Barbie has added all kinds of famous role models to their collection in recent years, and now they’re honoring some global women...
Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp

Game on! These 6 fun group board games are perfect for summer camp

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 recent post packed with the best ideas for summer camp care packages, she talks a lot about sending fun board games the...
11 of the best Prime Day 2021 Deals from brands we trust. No “ACKHYDRO” or “PROFORL7” or whatever.

11 of the best Prime Day 2021 Deals from brands we trust. No “ACKHYDRO” or “PROFORL7” or whatever.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Living, Tech CMP-Style, Toys + Playthings

Each year, we try to go through all the clutter and crap, and put together the best Amazon Prime Day deals for you. I mean, with all due respect to the “flash deals” on Amazon Prime Day that look like your Great Aunt Hilda just cleaned out her attic, This...
We found a new bike for kids 5-12 that’s made to grow with them — in smarter and safer ways than just raising a seat

We found a new bike for kids 5-12 that’s made to grow with them — in smarter and safer ways than just raising a seat

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

We’ve reached peak bike-riding season, but if you’ve been trying to buy a quality kids’ bicycle, they aren’t as easy to find in stock right now as you might thing. (Maybe because it’s peak bike-riding season?)  That’s why a new line...
The coolest safe bike helmets for kids. As in, ones they’ll actually want to wear.

The coolest safe bike helmets for kids. As in, ones they’ll actually want to wear.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

The best kids’ bike helmet in the world won’t do any good if your kid doesn’t want to put it on, which is why yes, it matters if they think they have a “cool” bike helmet. We’re here to help! I’ve spent hours searching the...
The coolest pool floats, from yachts and butterflies, to rainbow clouds for two (for all that safe social un-distancing we’ll be doing!)

The coolest pool floats, from yachts and butterflies, to rainbow clouds for two (for all that safe social un-distancing we’ll be doing!)

by Kristen Chase | Toys + Playthings

When I saw the FUNBOY pool floats my pool envy grew three sizes, because, a flamingo? Flaming lips? A rainbow unicorn? I need to have these in my life right now. And not just because they’re freaking cool. They actually give back in an amazing way too. These...
6 comprehensive bike safety tips for kids, from a serious biking family who knows

6 comprehensive bike safety tips for kids, from a serious biking family who knows

by Christina Refford | Tips + Tricks, Toys + Playthings

After such a long winter, it’s finally bike-riding season: Hooray! And, whoa are you all getting on those bikes! I’ve seen so many kids riding bikes in our neighborhood, that my son’s mountain bike team has doubled in size since last year. Bike shops...
The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself: the eco-forward book full of hands-on, earth-saving fun

The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself: the eco-forward book full of hands-on, earth-saving fun

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Toys + Playthings

It’s a clear, gorgeous 65-degree day here today, and it’s the perfect opportunity for me to send my 10-year-old to the back porch with a copy of The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself — along with permission to do any of the fun eco-friendly...
50+ creative ideas for Easter Basket gifts from the drugstore. Easy!

50+ creative ideas for Easter Basket gifts from the drugstore. Easy!

by Christina Refford | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

With Easter around the corner (this Sunday!!!), I’m thinking about how I’m going to fill three Easter baskets and dozens of plastic eggs before this holiday hops onto the scene. Instead of running all over the place, hitting the drugstore before Easter...
16 cool Easter gifts for teens that will make their Easter special too

16 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 plastic eggs, I’m excited to spoil my three teens with some cool Easter gifts for teens that up the ante just a bit. After all, they’ve had a few years of trying to manage...
What Do You Meme? Custom Cards make family game night waaaaay more personal (and hilarious)

What Do You Meme? Custom Cards make family game night waaaaay more personal (and hilarious)

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Here’s what I suggest for the weekend: Entice your teens out from their bedrooms for a hilarious family game night using your set of What Do You Meme? game cards. Only surprise them when they open the box, to find that you’ve booby trapped the deck with...
Gen Xers! We found 7 fun 80s movie-themed board games that are totally excellent

Gen Xers! We found 7 fun 80s movie-themed board games that are totally excellent

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

At my house, we always start the new year with new board games found under our tree, and this year, it’s included some really fun board games inspired by 80s movies. As we face the fact that there’s a whole lot of winter to go (and stay-at-home orders and...
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