Find Christmas decoration ideas and a variety of holiday decorations products. There are many who do not put up the tree until a week before Christmas, but do you really have to delay the holiday decorations until after Thanksgiving? Well, our philosophy on holiday decorating is “the sooner the better,” which means you could start […]
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Is the Toy Industry Becoming More Gender-Neutral?
Toys and play activities can form gender-typed interests in very young children. The good news is that toy makers are trying to address the issue. Parents often buy lots of toys for their children and these kids spend a lot of time playing with these. However, most toys are labelled as “for boys” or “for […]
Fears of toy shortages during the Holiday season may be overblown
The holiday season is here but there are concerns over possible toy shortages (as the coronavirus continue to impact operations). While the large retailers like Walmart have been preparing well for the holiday season, smaller retailers are likely to have less stock. Some experts however say that the fear of toy shortages have been overblown, […]
How to make your stairs non-slippery for kids and pets
Keep your stairs non-slippery using these anti-slip grip tapes, adhesives, rugs. These options make the stairs less slippery and protect your loved ones from falling and hurting themselves. Every one who has wooden stairs at home, at some point in time would have experienced how slippery these can get. Why expose your little ones and […]
Counterfeit toys are appearing online, here’s how to spot them
Studies reveal that more counterfeit toys are making their way to popular online platforms, try to cash in on the desperation of parents during the holiday season. Here’s how to spot counterfeit toys. The real issue with counterfeit toys Counterfeit toys are obviously not going to meet the high quality standards that one expects from […]
How to Build a Ride-on Train (DIY Home Railways)
Here’s how to build a ride-on train. If you have always wanted to create a train with rail tracks that your children can ride around your garden/backyard, these do-it-yourself (DIY) home railways projects should inspire you to get started. It will also help you save time and money in case you decide to go ahead […]
Why parents must encourage constructive play in kids
Constructive play is about interacting with the environment and creating things from whatever is available in the environment – sand, mud, twigs, leaves, flowers, etc. Examples of constructive play Kids can engage in constructive play in several ways: They can build sandcastles – can be done at the beach or even in the garden Digging […]
Schultüte (German School Cone) for the First Day of School
Schultüte is a cone shaped bag filled with goodies that first-graders in German schools get for completing their first day in school. For more than a century, German kids have been carrying a “Schultüte” (or “Zuckertüte”) to school to celebrate their first day of school. Many believe that “Schultüte” was first introduced to school children […]
Best Real Life Beyblade Toys Reviewed
Kids love playing with Beyblade toys and pit their Beyblades against each other in a Beystadium (a small container) where the Beyblades collide with one another; the one that keeps spinning till the end wins. When it comes to Beyblades, kids want something that is strong and can go on spinning for a long period. […]
Learning and Educational Games vs pencil/paper instruction for Kids
Learning and Educational Games for Kids: Add some fun and adventure to your child’s learning and get the kids excited about learning. Learning games are also a great way to build important foundational skills. For a long time, learning was about using the pen and pencil; however, it can also be a dry way to […]