A STEM toy that is simple to assemble, easy to store, and works with a variety of toys. My kids love setting up intricate ramps for races. Sometimes I visit their toy room and discover clever attempts to use anything they can find to create cool ramps - container lids, box … [Read more...]
Lego Juniors – A New Learning Tool for Junior Builders #LEGOJuniorsPack
I often have a love/hate relationship with Legos and children under 8 years old. I love them because they inspire creativity, encourage problem solving, and help develop fine motor skills. I hate them because building with Lego sets that appeal to my kids after about the age of 4 … [Read more...]
Boon Water Bugs Review – Now Available at Galt Stores
Boon has big news to share with Chicagoland parents. Boon baby and toddler products are now available locally at Galt Baby stores in Chicago! The independently owned baby wonderland has three Chicago area stores that offer innovative, good-looking products that make life a lot … [Read more...]
Let Toys be Toys
Last week, I chatted with a mom at the library while our boys played away in a toy farm, then a miniature kitchen. We were commiserating about imaginative play with our kids, groaning a bit over the sometimes dull, heavily scripted play directed by a tiny tyrant. She laughingly … [Read more...]
Simple Toy Room Organization Ideas
Post-Christmas, our toy room looked like a hurricane hit. When you have three children sharing a basement toy room, the play space can become easily crowded. Plus, Santa seemed to bring an unusual number of large toys this year, making the room feel even more claustrophobic. We … [Read more...]
