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Tegu blocks, now customizable. And adorable. And possibly covered in pink dinosaurs.

Tegu blocks, now customizable. And adorable. And possibly covered in pink dinosaurs.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Since their launch, we’ve been huge fans of Tegu, makers of the smart, high quality, sustainable wood and magnetic block sets that have just blown up over the years. While their collection of choices has gotten bigger, now Tegu has a wonderful new offering...
6 sets of cool wooden blocks for older kids that are anything but square

6 sets of cool wooden blocks for older kids that are anything but square

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

Just when I think it’s time to put the baby blocks away, my kids will surprise me by building some huge creative structure on the living room floor, enhanced by LEGO men and dollhouse furniture. Still, I can tell the basic square blocks we’ve had for ten...
11 of our very favorite travel toys and books for kids to help make those miles pass quickly

11 of our very favorite travel toys and books for kids to help make those miles pass quickly

by Christina Refford | Family Travel, Toys + Playthings

If Spring Break or Easter has you heading out by plane, train, or automobile, you may be wondering how to keep your kids happily occupied beyond the iPad, as you travel from Point A to Point B. And since we all know how hard it is to hear “are we there...
12 truly cool back to school crafts that beat macaroni art

12 truly cool back to school crafts that beat macaroni art

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

While yes, you can–and I have–let the kids go to town on that plain canvas pencil case with Sharpies, I’ve been on the lookout for cool back to school crafts that might be more fun and interesting. And I do mean cool ones; I spent ages really combing...
Clever photo gifts aren’t just for grandparents, you know. 5 great photo gift ideas that kids will love.

Clever photo gifts aren’t just for grandparents, you know. 5 great photo gift ideas that kids will love.

by Roxanna | Holiday Picks

When you think of custom photo gifts, most people probably think of calendars for Grandma–sweet, but a bit predictable. So why not use photos to make gifts for the littlest members of your family too? Kids love to look at faces–especially familiar...
Tegu blocks go mobile. i.e. They like to move it, move it.

Tegu blocks go mobile. i.e. They like to move it, move it.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

When we find something as smart and cool as the magnetic blocks by Tegu, we keep an eye out for whatever they come up with next, because we know it’s going to knock our socks off. This time, they’re knocking our blocks off by adding— drumroll–...
Magnetic wall paint: Redefining the term babe magnet

Magnetic wall paint: Redefining the term babe magnet

by Stephanie Mayers | Random Coolness

Am I the only one running out of space on the fridge due to a cheesy collection of state capital and alphabet magnets? It seems like my attempt at uncluttered living is in constant jeopardy… so what’s an OCD mama to do? Thanks to the brilliant minds at...
Something for those poor new babies who will always get the combined birthday/holiday gift the rest of their lives.

Something for those poor new babies who will always get the combined birthday/holiday gift the rest of their lives.

by Rita | Holiday Picks

If you’re like me, your baby will be sitting up quite nicely by the time the birth announcements go out. In fact, you might think to yourself, I have to do holiday cards anyway, why not just wait?Why not, indeed?You can do it all this holiday season with...
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