Backyard Shenanigans: Simple Backyard Toys for Spring

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The Checkboard: An Affordable Ripstik

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Get Your Skate On: Top Skates and Bikes 2010

Are you ready for some scrapes and bruises? Hey everyone out there: Spring’s coming up incredibly fast. Did you know this? Did you also know that along with spring comes good, or presumably better, weather? Well it does. That means that kids are once again going to want to be outside, so that means I need to give a rundown of more good outdoor toys beyond ride-on toys and Power Wheels. What sort of outdoor toys? Bikes and skates of course. Do you... 

Time for Green Tea Again: Top Eco-Toys 2010

Wait, I'm not just repeating articles, am I? Everybody is going green these days. It’s rather trendy to say the least, so it’s no surprise that toys are following the trend and selling big when it comes to eco-friendly categories. If you’d very much like to give your kids something fun to play with that they’re guaranteed to enjoy plus is quite possibly better for the environment in the long run, then good news because here’s an article... 

The Privileged Childhood: A Power Wheels Retrospective

I don't care, I'd still ride in the Barbie version. I was insanely jealous of anyone who had a Power Wheels as a kid. Sure, I was fairly content with my Hot Wheels, but how was I supposed to compete with those kids that could ride around in their toy and laugh at me? I couldn’t, that’s how. And why? Because Power Wheels were beyond awesome. Let’s talk about why.  Read More →

Let The Good Times Roll: Ideas For Popular Ride-On Toys

Oh yeah, forget those video games because things just got awesome. I’ve been hung up on video games a lot lately, and I apologize for that. There’s just been an abundance of games getting released in such a short time frame. Plus, it sounds as if half the US has been snowed in for a while. To make up for all this sitting around in front of the TV, I think it’s time to take a look at the complete opposite here and talk about getting those kids... 

Bundle Up and Get Outside: Great Outdoor Toys For the Snow

Grab your sled and get out the door already. Winter is fast approaching, and if you’ve been paying attention you may have noticed that the temperature outside has dropped to something near “Why can’t I feel my feet?” levels. That can only mean one thing: Snow will be here soon. That also means that your kids (and hopefully yourself) will be outside playing in the snow rather than situated in front of a TV screen. I’m... 

Vintage Tonka Trucks – Metal Toys that Last

In the electronic age that we live in today, it’s fun to look back at various forms of entertainment. Toys certainly aren’t what they used to be and usually take the form of video games or some other electronic device. But back in the day, a few pieces of plastic slapped together was all that was needed to provide hours of fun. In the case of Tonka, it wasn’t always plastic, though. The toy company that specialized in making miniature metal... 

Blongo Family Fun Blongo Set

A toy in the spirit of outdoor games such as horseshoes, croquet and lawn darts, the Blongo Family Fun Blongo Set provides you with all the necessary tools to play the new game that is growing in popularity across America.  Read More →

Step 2 WaterWheel Play Table – A Parent’s Review

Before I review the Step 2 Waterwheel Play table, allow me to digress….Right up there with favorite memories of playing in my next-door neighbor’s sand box on a Florida summer afternoon is playing in our backyard pool.  The water was so refreshing and a fine escape from the heat of the day.  Read More →

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