Pretend Play

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...

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...

I have fond memories of making forts–using couches, sheets, kitchen chairs–as a kid. This instant fort by Donna Wilson is a bit pricey, but it’s a great concept and quite beautiful, nonetheless. By draping the continue...

Is there a present of the ‘living’ kind on your child’s wish list this year? Either you can set yourself up for a few months of house training or you can substitute with a pretty-as-a-picture continue...

When it’s time for your little buckaroo to call it a night, dress him or her up accordingly. Or maybe you have more of a space explorer on your hands. Either way, these Hanna Anderson continue...

Spotted on Babygadget, this is one of those beautifully simple items that makes you say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” And while buying this adorably sweet version is as simple as clicking continue...

This rear-loading recycling truck compacts, stores, and dumps just like the real thing…and I mean exactly like the real thing. Made by renowned German toymakers, Bruder, the Working Recycling Truck includes two recycling bins that continue...

You could put your child through a semester of college,  you can buy them a new set of wheels when the time comes, or you can buy them a backyard play house from lilliput. These continue...

Though somewhat violent in nature, tossing water balloons is an incredibly fun summer tradition. Though creating the ammunition can cause quite a mess in your home or yard. Let kids get right down to the continue...

At first glance, this garment might seem quite silly, but upon further inspection, I decided that it’s actually pretty cute. The Little Mermaid Baby Sleep is a little knit sleeping bag, complete with detailed shell continue...

For the ultimate in pretend play fun, consider adding a wild safari to your backyard. In it, young explorers will find a perfectly concealed position provided by a camouflaged 41″ high pop-up shelter. They continue...

If you ask me, I’d rather have the kids pretend to be doctors than princesses and superheros, but I’m just a big ol’ mean adult. What do I know? Seedling’s Junior Doctor Kit is a continue...

Teaching your child the value of money management can never begin too early.  You can make it easy and fun with the Personal ATM. Like a parent-controlled piggy bank,  it’s part toy and part educational. continue...

DIY is always more fun, especially when it involves the kids. If your little guy or gal wants to be a crime fighting superhero, why go store bought when you can work together to create continue...