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Mindful crafting with Sequin Pets to snuggle

Last week on a school field trip, I had a very earnest conversation with a little girl about all of the many things she loves about sequins. Specifically, reverse sequins {AKA mermaid sequins}, the kind that you can use to “draw” shapes with. It turns out she has been wanting products with these special reverse … Read more

DIY matching jewelry for your girl and their dolls {four different ways}

My daughter loves jewelry of all kinds, and when you combine that with her immense love of dolls, you get crazy levels of excitement. I headed out to see what I could find to make matching necklaces for her and her doll and in the process came home with a bag full of stuff that … Read more

23+ dollar store items you can buy right now for your American Girl doll

This post is not sponsored, I just wanted to share all of the dollar store items you can buy for your American Girl doll right now. Hopefully you find some gems your dolls need! Who doesn’t love a good bargain, especially when it comes to toys that kids will actually be playing with? That’s why … Read more

Explore worlds unknown with Luciana Vega, the 2018 GOTY from American Girl

Introducing Luciana Vega, the 2018 Girl of the Year. If your girl loves science, space, and technology, she will love Luciana! Check out her collection and see how we built an awesome starry backdrop for her to enhance her play.

31+ awesome trampoline games and activities you can do alone

Looking for the BEST ideas for enjoying your trampoline solo? Check out this list of 31+ ideas and activities for trampolines that only require one person. From playtime to workouts and even for relaxing, there are so many fun things to do on a trampoline alone

Why our whole family adores Dynasty Toy’s laser tag

My parents got all the boys in my large family the coolest presents this Christmas: laser tag sets from Dynasty Toys. When they first opened them, I had no idea how cool they were. I guess I was picturing one of those cheesy laser tag sets I had seen before with the vests and the lasers that never seemed to work. This isn't that kind of set.

Keep your kids active with the Yvolution Y Glider XL

We love this fun little scooter that grows with you. You can customize your ride how you’d like to fit your little one’s unique style and scooting ability.

American Girl introduces NEW boy dolls in the Truly Me line

Did you know that American Girl released four new BOY DOLLS in the Truly Me line? Expand your American Girl doll collection for even more play value.

Turn any doorway into an amazing gym for the whole family with Gym1

Rare is the present you can truly get for the *whole* family. Besides trips that cost crazy amounts of money or expensive game systems or electronics that encourage only passive play, there’s not much else that’s out there that the whole family can enjoy as a whole. On that short list is the Gym1 doorway … Read more

Classic design and creative play with Viking Toys

I love toys that inspire my kids to use their imaginations. So many toys these days have scripted storylines and built in backstories. I personally love it when my kids create the story, define the characters, and it’s an added bonus when they also have to build or construct something while they play. Viking Toys … Read more