Tweet Who knows toys better than the young ones who play with them? We couldn’t think of anyone! After a few weeks of in-depth, tough toy testing, here’s what one little boy and his family had to say about the Youth Football Goal Post Set from Franklin Sports. Ease of Use (Rank 1-10): 9 The [...]
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Experimental Plush Pillow Misfits – A Kreecher Staff Review
Tweet When I was little, a pillow was just a pillow – a soft rectangle shoved inside your favorite princess or cartoon pillow cover, but not anymore! A colorful and kooky collection of experimental pillow creations, The Kreechers are the plush misfits with personality that will win the hearts and imaginations of any child (or [...]

Runway Ready – A Fashion Angels Design Studio Staff Review
Tweet Anyone that knows me knows that I LOVE everything having to do with fashion! I have enough outfits to last me months and a shoe closet every girl would want. A few years ago, I took my love of fashion to the next level and decided to start designing and making my own garments. [...]

Baking Bonanza – A Cupcake Decorating Staff Review
Tweet Anyone who knows me knows that I love everything having to do with baking! From whipping up a batch of butter cream frosting to filling homemade puff pastry shells with French cream, I live to dazzle and delight with my tasty creations. When I was younger, I’d spend hours waiting patiently for my Easy [...]

How to Make Sure Kids are on the “Nice List” – An Elf on the Shelf Staff Review
Tweet “He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!” Ahhh, the words of this famous Christmas carol are certainly ones that resonate with every child; but as parents know, inquisitive children want answers to the questions that they [...]

They’re Magically Magnetic! – A Magformers Staff Review
Tweet Let’s face it – most kids have a very short attention span, even when they are interested in an engaging activity. They dash absentmindedly from coloring to playing games to crafts and more, but few toys or activities seem to hold their attention for very long … until now! The Magformers Magnetic Building Toys [...]
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