Toys

Yes, spending more than your first car was worth on a playhouse for kids is crazy. Which is why the Dacha Playhouse is the first installment of a new series, aptly titled, Splurge. I come continue...

I can assure you that I’m not just featuring KnockKnock’s inaugural stuffed animal collection because they interviewed me last year. Promise! I’m truly smitten with Tig-o the Tiger, Frog-o-Frog, Shark-o the Shark, Bee-o continue...

Is there a lot of ‘unhorsing’ around going on in  your house? Set the kids up for a perfectly outfitted duel with this new set from HABA. Henry Haba-Strong’s Armor is a line of pretend continue...

Fun with bugs, that doesn’t actually involve real bugs? Sign me up for that pay session! These delightful ant blocks will please kids who love creepy critters without creeping you out. Trails of ants connect continue...

It’s never too early to turn them on one of the bravest jobs out there! And really, what kid hasn’t wanted to be a fire fighter at some point in their childhood? The fun Fire continue...

Ogobild takes building to the next level. Unlike traditional building kits, this innovative construction set the connecting pieces in this set are flexible, rubbery balls. Piecing them together results in three dimensions, and the creation continue...

Have you seen these before? They aren’t new, but they are new to me. BrickStix are reusable vinyly “stickers” that attach to all major brands of building bricks (LEGO, MegaBloks, etc), allowing kids to customize continue...

A gorgeous, modern birch plywood dollhouse on wheels…someone pinch the 6-year-old girl in me! Ack, with starting prices close to $1,000, it is too good to be true.

No eco-friendly toy collection is complete without a Ride-On Recycling Truck! Inspiring a generation of children who are kind to the environment, they can drive travel about, picking up recyclables and storing them in the continue...

Sure toys are for playing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick out a few just because you think they’re gorgeous. These dolls from Petit Collage are so pretty you might be tempted to keep continue...

While Swoop bags are still my favorite method for stashing away tiny kids toys, the little ones might prefer a LEGO head. Available in two sizes and male or female versions, you simply continue...

As the mother of a baby who is just starting to get interested in toys, I really appreciate attractive, quality styles. Alex Toys is currently on sale over at Gilt Children. These four continue...

Love can be a challenge, but if you stick with it, it usually pretty rewarding…kind of like working on a puzzle. This Candy Hearts Shaped Puzzle will provide hours of fun for you and your continue...

Raising a tiny triathlete? Then their toy box isn’t complete without a Buff Baby Dumbbell Rattle. Watch on as they work on beating that pesky baby fat! All kidding aside, the clever toy boasts your typical, continue...

Trampolines are great fun for kids and kids at heart. But behind every trampoline, there’s a grown up yelling, “Be careful! That is so dangerous!” This Springfree Trampoline, designed by New Zealand engineer Dr. Keith continue...