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Our favorite space themed toys and kids’ gifts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Kid Fashion, Toys + Playthings

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing on July 20th, and our kids are so excited about it. Considering it’s an event that happened way before they were born, I love their enthusiasm. In fact, my son just checked out a bunch of moon...

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. I skipped the fussy baby bow ties and itchy crinoline...

We found wonderfully diverse dollhouse dolls: Multicultural, multiracial, differently-abled and more.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

If a dollhouse is on your kids’ holiday wish lists, don’t forget to include some dollhouse dolls so that they can get right to the business of playing (while you clean up wrapping paper). But unlike dollhouses which come in lots of different styles, from...

Get well soon Ruth Bader Ginsburg! We need you!

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

I just received a news alert that our strong, feisty, beloved SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, fell and fractured three ribs last night. It’s happened before (she evidently “did not skip a beat” during that time, according to the court because,...

Love Every Baby: the beautifully curated toy box subscription by developmental stage

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby, Toys + Playthings

Pretend for a moment you have a personal shopper for your baby — who also happens to have amazing taste and a degree in developmental psychology. Well that’s basically what you get with Love Every Baby, a new subscription service that curates and ships...

Throw pillows that unfold to become awesome play sets for kids: So great!

by Caroline Siegrist | Toys + Playthings

Plastic behemoths have pretty much overtaken my home since having a toddler, which means I’m always on the hunt for compact toys. Bonus: They’re soft. And attractive. My latest find? These awesome new Pillow Playsets from Sago, which are now available from...

Handwriting help for kids of all ages: 11 fun and effective handwriting resources because that note says WHAT?

by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks

I desperately need handwriting help for kids in my home, and so I’ve been working so hard to find resources, printables, and other tricks to help make handwriting practice more fun (hopefully? maybe?) for them. My requirements: They have to get them excited to...

We’re crushing hard on these nature-inspired handmade blocks.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

I took one look at the nature-inspired handmade wooden blocks from Water & Lightning at Toy Fair 2018 and…instant love. These minimalist but colorful stacking blocks feel amazing, are nicely weighted, and the perfect size for both little hands learning to...

Handmade play food for kids: 10 of the most adorable shops on Etsy

by Lexi Petronis | Kids

Kids love playing with real food in the real kitchen, which usually makes…a real mess. To cut down on some of the flour-all-over-the-floor-itis that comes with kids’ cooking, I found some of the cutest play food makers on Etsy. Their creations are so...

14 cool kids’ stocking stuffers all supporting indie shops

by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings

When we shop around for our kids’ stocking stuffers, our longtime readers know that our hearts always grow three sizes when we share handmade items or those that support indie shops and businesses. With that in mind, have we got a website for you. Our sponsor...