I think just about everyone has played with a puppet at some point in their life. Puppets are a simple but engaging toys that are great for kids of all ages. They encourage interactive and imaginative play and can be a great way to learn animal names, animal noises and colors. Here are a few [...]

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Who hasn’t played with a Mr. Potato Head? As one of the most popular toys in modern American history, he is not only the source of great fun, but also great trivia.

Mr. Potato Head was the first toy advertised on television on April 23, 1952, the day before he was released to the public. Over [...]

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Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean that learning has to stop. There are a lot of cool at-home science kits that you and your children can do together. Here are a few suggestions that I thought looked extra fun.
You can make your own homemade soda and learn a little something while [...]

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Miniature tea sets have always been a staple toy, but they are also very popular right now. Though it may not seem like it, tea sets are a very interactive toy that can really spark the imagination. Kids can play with a tea set on their own, with friends or a parent and have a [...]

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Playmobil remains one of the most elaborate play worlds available in the toy market today, and has been since the 1970’s. Of course, when you have to continue to release new characters and environments every year, some less-than-fun ones are bound to be released. The Chicago Tribune has a pretty funny gallery of strange Playmobil [...]

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I realized that a lot of the toys I post on this blog come from the independently owned toy company Melissa and Doug. I thought I would share a little bit of information and a few more toys from a great company that really strives to create quality educational toys for children.
The duo started their [...]

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Here are some fun ideas to keep around the house or car for barbecues, family picnics or just a nice day. Many of these items fold up and come with a carrying case, which makes them ideal for the family on the go (or with not a lot of storage space).
Wheelee Ball
This ball claims to [...]

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This week I stumbled upon the website for the Strong National Toy Hall of Fame is housed at the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. The Hall seeks to honor iconic toys that are widely respected and remembered that foster creativity and discovery. Each inductee must satisfy four criteria: icon-status, longevity, discovery and [...]

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