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Help Kids Build STEM Skills and Beat Boredom with Allessimo Wooden Puzzles

July 30, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

With summer officially underway, I’m once again on a mission to find the best ways to get my boys away from video games and doing something constructive instead!

At 14, 10 and almost 3, it can be hard to find activities that will entertain all three of them. Luckily, this year I found the perfect solution when I discovered Allessimo wooden puzzles!

These high-quality 3D puzzles are available in shapes ranging from airplanes to unicorns. I received three different varieties of puzzle to review, and my boys couldn’t wait to check them out. [Read more…]

Top 7 New Blind Box Toy Collectibles

May 28, 2019 by Kathryn 5 Comments

If there’s one thing that kids tend to find universally appealing, it’s blind box collectibles. Just like my own generation once collected hockey card packs, POGs and Beanie Babies, today’s kids are now going crazy for collectible blind box squishy toys, figurines and vehicles of all kinds.

If your kids love collectibles as much as mine, you may be wondering what new options are available for your little one. Make sure to check out these seven hot new blind box collectibles to be the coolest parent on the block!

Tonka Tinys

Being tiny has never been more fun! Tonka Tinys each come in a small crate, which can be opened and connected to other sets to create roads for the vehicles to use. Each set includes tiny accessories like stop signs and road stickers, so that young city planners can create the ultimate roadway for their vehicles. There are over 100 different Tonka Tiny vehicles to collect, from construction vehicles to race cars. And when the fun is done, the roadways fold back into little crates to keep the cars safe until next time! [Read more…]

Surprise an Animal Fan with New Playmobil City Life Pet Playsets-Giveaway

April 15, 2019 by Kathryn 97 Comments

I’ve been a Playmobil fan since my middle son first bought himself a Playmobil horse stable with his birthday money. The sets are high quality, have tons of variety and feature amazing attention to detail.

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And in its quest to inspire children’s imaginations, Playmobil is always innovating! The company recently added four new themes to its collection and since my boys love their animals, the company sent me a few of its new Playmobil City Life animal-themed sets to check out for myself.

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