Shopping for little ones can be difficult sometimes. Either you are so overwhelmed with the selection that you want to get everything OR you can’t find anything you like. Plus, at that age, they can’t tell you what they want (although that may be a good thing). Over the years we have been introduced to … [Read more…]
Since the air has already taken on that crisp feel and snow has landed on our yard, we are indoors getting ready for the holidays. Preparing for the holidays usually entails shopping, cooking, parties and get togethers, but we also try to incorporate holiday crafts into the mix. From snow globes to ornaments, these are … [Read more…]
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities” ~ Dumbledore People often ask why we are such big Harry Potter fans, and those that don’t ask, just provide a look of confusion or disagreement when we talk about this iconic series. Until you have read the books … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Stocking Stuffer Guide. We are thrilled to partner with some amazing and award-winning companies who provided some of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Ever since I was a little girl, my … [Read more…]
My initial thought of Rami when I picked it up was that it reminded me of a non-electronic pinball machine. I am aware that Quercetti makes high quality and educational toys in Italy, so I was curious to see how this toy would be embraced by my family. Rami, designed for children ages 4-8 years … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with our friends at Goliath and Pressman Toys to bring you fun ways to enhance fine motor skills in kids. Kids learn best through play which is why we LOVE encouraging family game night. Through game play, children learn so many important skills like problem solving, turn taking, strategic … [Read more…]
Raising a reader in these current times can be challenging because children gravitate towards screens like a moth to a flame. As an educator, I know that reading with my children promotes a love of learning so I will read books to them as much as I can; however, the attraction to my various devices … [Read more…]
Creativity for Kids is happy to sparkle with Sequin Pets! While there are concrete categories of toys that we often times comprehend such as building, arts or technology, Creativity for Kids is noticing another trend. There are a large number of children that struggle with overstimulation and sensory needs due to anxiety, ADHD, overall developmental … [Read more…]
Children have become fascinated with unboxing their own toys and opening packages to reveal surprises which is why Hairdorables is one the hottest new toys! The dolls are packaged in a box that your child opens in a sequential order to find out what accessories they received along with their Hairdorable doll. There are eleven surprises … [Read more…]
Each year, my daughter is fascinated with a Disney Princess. When she was three years old, Tangled was on constant loop as Rapunzel kept having the best day ever. Next, Tiana demonstrated that with hard work and perseverance your dreams can come true (and every good dream includes beignets). Her next year involved letting it … [Read more…]