Dinosaur skeleton bones and fossil kits make a great educational toy for kids. Hands-on learners (like my middle child, who has always loved to touch everything) will especially love digging around making unique discoveries with them. They can be equally enjoyed for both girls and […]
It’s no secret that kids, especially boys, are often fascinated by dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are real, but also fantasy in a sense, because none of us have actually seen them in real life. They are frightening enough to be exciting, but not frightening enough to be […]
Ride-on toys are a great way for kids to have fun and get some fresh air and exercise, either by themselves or with other kids. We’re lucky that our driveway is long and relatively flat. When the kids were little, they loved having races up […]
If you’re looking for a toy for your favorite toddler, you probably can’t go wrong with Mickey Mouse. Everyone knows Mickey, and he’s been a friendly face to both boys and girls of all ages for generations. We’re big Mickey (and Minnie) fans in our […]
When my kids were really little, we used to play hide and the seek in the house after dark using glow sticks. One of my girls found it scary, so we renamed the game “Hide and Hug” and everybody would hug the person when they […]
When I was a kid, my first “drum set” was created by my mom stringing yarn through an empty container of Quaker Oats, which I would wear around my neck and play with two spoons as I marched around the house. Today I’m a music […]