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6 of the coolest backyard swings to turn your yard into a playground

You’ve got to admit, it helps motivate the kids to get outside and active when you have cool backyard swings for them to play with. My own kids have all enjoyed hanging out on some new swings we’ve installed to update the old swing set. My four-year-old...

Mike’s bike from Stranger Things and Schwinn is only the best gift ever.

by Lexi Petronis | Toys + Playthings

While we eagerly await the third season of Stranger Things, there are a few things we can do to ease our separation anxiety from the show. We can dress like Dustin. We can bake Christmas lights cupcakes. And now, we can even buy our very own limited-edition Stranger...

3 options for more eco-friendly water balloons for less mess, less risk to animals

by Lexi Petronis | Toys + Playthings

During the summer, my kids have a love affair with water balloons — and why not? They’re fun, they cool you down, and your whole purpose is to throw and break them. Bingo! The only problem? Post-water balloons, the yard looks like the remains of a latex factory...

20 of the absolute coolest mermaid gifts for kids. And uh, maybe adults.

by Caroline Siegrist | Art + Decor, Kid Fashion, Kids, Toys + Playthings

I’ve had the best time searching for the coolest mermaid gifts for some of the mermaid obsessed kids in my life. After all, the mermaid trend shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. So this summer we’re diving in with head-first with 17 cool mermaid gift...

6 toys that guarantee summer fun, indoors and out | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

This is a sponsored message on behalf of the toys seen here. There are two words moms and dads dread during the long, long days of summer: I’m boooored. That’s why seasoned parents have come to understand the importance of fun summer toys, and how they...

4 cool DIY Star Wars slime recipes to keep little Padawans busy: May the Fourth be with us all.

by Lexi Petronis | DIY, Toys + Playthings

Not that we ever need an excuse to find our kids some cool DIY Star Wars themed slime recipes. But considering Star Wars lovers everywhere — locally and in galaxies far, far away — are celebrating May the Fourth today, well, it seemed particularly appropriate. As you...

A look at the new LEGO Creator Expert Roller Coaster set. Just…wow.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

LEGO just keeps getting more insane — in the best possible way — with their new building kits, especially when it comes to the brand new LEGO Creator Expert: Roller Coaster set. You thought the LEGO Millenium Falcon Collectors Set was something? Well,...

These silly swim masks are going to be the talk of the pool this summer.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

Fun water toys are really having their moment, aren’t they? From crazy pool floats to OMG unicorn yard sprinklers, we’re not the only ones obsessed. So when we saw these silly swim masks, we knew we had to share with you all! Because it’s twice as...

These 5 social justice themed board games can help you (and your kids) be the change you want to see in the world

by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Doing Good, Toys + Playthings

These are tough times, which is why now, more than ever, we need to remind ourselves – and teach our kids – to keep up the good fight about all the things we care about. But it can be exhausting getting inspired if you’re on a steady diet (by choice or not) of 24/7...

You obviously need a boat-sized rainbow unicorn pool float this summer. And now, they’re back in stock!

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