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The best gifts for a 4 year old? Tons of fantastic ideas.

The best gifts for a 4 year old? Tons of fantastic ideas.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Buying a special gift for a four-year-old is so much fun since this is the age that kids really start to show their preferences and interests. Plus, they aren’t sticking every little piece into their mouths (phew) and can play independently for a lot more time...
Fun zipper pulls: The fall accessory our kids are collecting

Fun zipper pulls: The fall accessory our kids are collecting

by Kate Etue | Kid Fashion

When I walked down my son’s school hallway this week I couldn’t help but giggle when I saw four identical backpacks hanging from the hooks outside his classroom. (Take note: purple leopard print is a big hit with third graders right now. That may or may...
Chocolate LEGOs! Suddenly everything is awesome, after all.

Chocolate LEGOs! Suddenly everything is awesome, after all.

by Julie | Food + Recipes

Our house contains roughly six million LEGOs, from teeny tiny pieces that can’t be seen until they are rattling inside the vacuum, to giant blocks the size of bricks. And yet, I’m coveting more bricks. At least when they’re chocolate LEGOs created by...
What are the best gifts for a two year old? We’ve got tons!

What are the best gifts for a two year old? We’ve got tons!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Choosing the best gift for a two year old from among ride-on vehicles, construction toys, dolls and more can seem overwhelming, so we’ve narrowed it down to some favorites that our own boys and girls have loved. Because that first birthday party may get more...
7 fantastique French gifts for kids in honor of Bastille Day

7 fantastique French gifts for kids in honor of Bastille Day

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Even if our plans today don’t include a French military parade on the Champs-Elysées, in honor of Bastille day today, we’re giving a special nod to our fashionable friends on the other side of the pond by featuring some of our favorite French gifts for...
Everything is awesome when you’re part of a custom Lego family portrait

Everything is awesome when you’re part of a custom Lego family portrait

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

When it comes to family portraits, everything is awesome when you don’t have to wear matching shirts and comb everyone’s hair. With Legos, this is possible, and everyone’s going to look fabulous. Plus, you won’t have that one photo where...
The Simpsons LEGO minifigs are here! The Simpsons LEGO minifigs are here!

The Simpsons LEGO minifigs are here! The Simpsons LEGO minifigs are here!

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

Well, here’s your first look. (Second if you count our photo on Pinterest from Toy Fair.) Itchy! Scratchy! Millhouse! Nelson! Krusty! Apu! Burns! Plus? Actual Simpsons family members. Is there anything else more to say? Yeah, probably not. Find the collection of...
Everything is awesome with the new Lego Movie sets

Everything is awesome with the new Lego Movie sets

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

Oh you knew I’d go there with the headline, didn’t you? What can I say, just as I said in my Lego Movie review, the song has been stuck in my head for life. Another thing you probably knew: the Lego Movie sets were not long to follow the huge success of...
Smart toys for girls that defy the pink aisle. In other words, no princesses, ballerinas or “fashionistas,” whatever career that is.

Smart toys for girls that defy the pink aisle. In other words, no princesses, ballerinas or “fashionistas,” whatever career that is.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

This week at Toy Fair, I must say a progressive mama like me had a much harder time than expected scoping out smart toys for girls that defy the pink aisle. In other words, the girl dolls and figures were wearing something beyond princess garb or sparkly pink lace...
President’s Day Activity: Try building the White House

President’s Day Activity: Try building the White House

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

In honor of  Presidents Day, and this day off from school (let’s be honest), I like the idea of devoting a little time to building a replica of the White House with LEGO bricks. The  White House Lego Set  from their Architecture Series will let your kids create...
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