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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...

14 cool kids’ stocking stuffers all supporting indie shops

by Liz Gumbinner | 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...

How to DIY some of the most popular superhero capes on Etsy

by Kate Etue | DIY

We first spotted Lovelane Designs’ amazing superhero capes on Etsy a few years ago and became instantly obsessed. In fact, we’ve featured them in more than one gift guide for kids over the years. That said, the quality and handmade design makes them...

No way: Custom plush animals that look just like your actual pet.

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

A few years ago my kids tried out the cool service Budsies, which turns kids’ drawings into stuffed animals. They were so excited when their creations arrived, and they still have them in their beds today. So, when we heard that Budsies was launching a new...

The cast of Hamilton gets bigger and cuddlier

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

Of our entire 2016 holiday gift guide, by far one of the most popular gift ideas were the genius handmade Hamilton dolls by Christina of Etsy’s Bobeena Shop. What can we say, you all have good taste in artists — and game-changing Broadway musicals. Now...