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24 Days of Play with The Elf on the Shelf
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Little Elf, our Elf on the Shelf, first came to visit our house when Bella was 3. Since then, the kids have anticipated his arrival in the hopes of seeing all of the fun things he’ll do. Over the years, he’s thrown them a big breakfast, had a tea party with the princesses and even…
Surprise Blind Bags | Stocking Stuffers for Kids
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I don’t know about you, but my kids are obsessed with Blind Bags. For those that don’t know, Blind Bags are those tiny collectible toys that you can usually find at most checkout counters or discount stores. Basically every toy line has it’s own form of Blind Bag these days. Whether it’s Shopkins, Grossery Gang,…
Toy Insider Top “Tech 12” Toys of 2017
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Tech is the way of the world. Even babies have tech these days. So it stands to reason that some of the hot toys for the 2017 holiday season are going to be tech-related. The Toy Insider “Top Tech 12” list includes drones, droids, and even dolls. If you’re looking for a cool gadget to…
Toy Insider Top “STEM 10” Toys of 2017
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STEM toys are a hot trend in toys right now. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. While all play is beneficial and lots of toys have educational benefits, STEM toys are focused on preparing children for a world that is more technically oriented. Here are the top 10 STEM toys selected by the…
The 2017 Toy Insider “Hot 20” Holiday Toys
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We were invited to the Toy Insider HoliDAY of Play event in New York City, which featured many of the hottest toys for the upcoming holiday season. The event focused on their top picks, which were grouped into 3 lists: The “Hot 20”, “Tech 12”, and “STEM 10”. The Hot 20 is a list compiled…
30 Advent Calendars for Kids
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The advent calendars we bought for the kids were a huge hit last year. We all had a lot of fun opening the little doors each day to see what surprise was inside. These advent calendars also double as gifts that your kids will love, and will last them more than just the month of…
How to Make a Light-Up Pumpkin Pail Arch
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Our house has become a bit of a spectacle on Halloween thanks to our plastic pumpkin pail creations. One of the big draws is our light-up plastic pumpkin pail arch! Want to wow your neighbors with a simple pumpkin pail creation? Here’s how you can create your own light-up plastic pumpkin pail arch!
Halloween Family Fun at “Boo at the Zoo”
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Looking for a family-friendly way to get into the Halloween spirit during October? Then take your little monsters to the Bronx Zoo this weekend for “Boo at the Zoo”. We were given total experience tickets for our family to check out all the fun for ourselves, and we think it’s worth it! “Boo at the…
Surviving “Fright Fest” with Kids at Six Flags Great Adventure
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We were invited to get a preview of “Fright Fest” at Six Flags: Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Despite its reputation for intense scares, we took them up on their offer to see how family-friendly their “thrills by day” are. The plan was to do as much as we could while the sun was up…