Kickstart some cool play with mighty awesome Olliblock block sets

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

If you love the idea of toys that represent kids of all sorts, we think you’ll dig the way one of our favorite indie companies is Kickstarting some even more fun mix-and-match block sets. And the higher-level rewards might just blow you away. [this post has been...

Alphabet lovers young and old will swoon over these gorgeous blocks

by Stephanie Slate | Toys + Playthings

We bet you’ve at least once bought a set of alphabet blocks as a new baby gift. But buying a set of alphabet blocks that a new baby can enjoy all the way into adulthood? Now that’s a really cool gift for a baby born into a home full of, say, graphic...

What if LEGO pieces were made of wood?

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

It’s hard to imagine a world without little plastic bricks, especially if you have a kid who’s obsessed. But what if LEGO were made of wood? The cool part is that they actually exist. And they’re compatible with the original bricks too. Japanese firm...

Humble wooden blocks get a beautiful makeover

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Whether you are looking for a stunning first-birthday gift for a special child in your life, or your preschooler just loves to build, this beautifully designed set of colorful blocks is one toy they’ll treasure. Especially when they are building the Land of...

New blocks on the block: awesome LEGO alternatives to get kids building

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

We’re not saying you need to leggo your LEGO (like your kids would ever let that happen). We’re huge LEGO fans! But this holiday season, we just want you to know about some really cool alternative building systems out there that’ll get little hands...

Block party: printables that let you create your own mix-and-match stackables

by Kirsten | DIY

It’s nothing new to us mamas that kids love blocks. But it’s double the awesome when kids get to build their own. And that’s where Olliblocks come in. These adorable children’s blocks are assembled by you and your child. All you need to do is...

The animal blocks that might lead to Tetris greatness

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

First, the bad news: when you get all these block animals lined up just right, there will be no fireworks over the Kremlin. The good news: they’re seriously cute and probably won’t obsess you like Tetris. Oh, and your kid can play with them, too....

Steampunk building blocks for the junior mad scientist

by Delilah S. Dawson | Toys + Playthings

Finding that Higgs Boson particle is pretty cool, I guess. But maybe it’s time to go back to the roots of invention and adventure that make America so great. Namely, dirigibles, freeze rays, lasers, and zombies. all of which come to life in this most wonderful...

Play with blocks, learn Korean. It’s child’s play!

by Delilah S. Dawson | Art + Decor

We admit it: we’re blockheads. We love blocks. Old fashioned blocks. Presidential blocks. Chemistry blocks. Alternative blocks.So when we find beautiful blocks that look like a designer’s dream and can teach over 100 words in Korean? Our happiness...

Hail to the chiefs

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Today is a great day to spend a few moments talking to the kids about our U.S. presidents and their important contributions to society. But with these cool presidential blocks, you can have that conversation all the way to Election Day and beyond. Amazingly detailed,...