‘old’ is the NEW, new.

I’m not really sure how it happens, I just know that it does.
It must take place late at night while everyone is sleeping.  I’m not sure if it’s multiplication, cloning, or mitosis, but some how when I wake up in the morning there are twice as many toys in our house as there were when I went to bed!  And [...]

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Scratch that . . . Here’s the newest, best toy ever

I know it’s the one blog you’ve been waiting for!!!  The big reveal of the best-est toy ever!  Drum roll please. . . 
A BIG BOX!
Yes truly the cheapest, most imagination provoking, and easily recycled toys!
It never fails.  You buy your child a really cool, expensive present, and what do they do . . . they [...]

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Best toy ever!

I think it’s unanimous for our family that Legos have to be the best toys ever!  Whether it’s the bigger Duplos or it’s a set with tons of primary colored blocks, there is so much you can do with them.  The developers at Lego must actually play with the toys they make because all of the pieces are compatible [...]

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Toys for your tatertot

Now I know there are many different definitions as to what age a toddler is but here’s what I consider a toddler: age 18 months to 3 years.  With that being said there is a wide range in physical and mental capabilities for toddlers, so finding the right toy can be a bit frustrating.  Here [...]

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Give me a ring

Teething rings or teethers – Cheap and easy stocking stuffers for your baby!  There are so many different kinds and types (trust me we have tried most of them) but I have learned that they are not all created equally and here’s what sets apart the good ones from the crappy ones.  Make sure that it [...]

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ExerSaucer, not flying saucer, ExerSaucer

ExerSaucer or stationary baby activity centers – These are great for babies who are immobile but can easily hold up their heads, and ones who are mobile that you want to keep away from the dishwasher as you load it with dirty dishes.  :-)  We got a hand-me-down one with our first son and all of [...]

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I guess I should start from the beginning with Baby toys:

The main thing to keep in mind with baby toys is that they won’t be using them for very long.  If you plan on having more than one child then you’ll be able to reuse the toys but don’t forget about storing them in between babies.  With that being said here are some of our [...]

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Toys, toys, and more toys!

In light of the upcoming Christmas season, and the shopping that comes along with that, I thought I would talk about toys.  The ones that have been great and not so great.  The ones that have broken with in a week and the ones that have lasted for years.  The ones that are cheap and [...]

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