The lazy days of summer are almost over, and it’s that time again to get new books, clothes, and supplies. Kids will begin to get excited for school time, and in the meantime, the Take Along School… read more
Class is in Session With the Take Along School House
Rock Out With the Animal Jam Club Geoz Playset
The Animal Jam Club Geoz Playset, from Jazwares, feels like a real party, decked out with club music, a dance floor, a silver disco ball that spins, spot lights that change color, and more. Based on… read more
Cross-Train Your Brain with Kanoodle Extreme
If you are a fan of Kanoodle and Kanoodle Genius, Kanoodle Extreme, from Educational Insights, is for you. And yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like—an extreme workout for the brain. However, be rest assured—kids… read more
Build Your Own Barn with Mega Bloks Farmhouse Friends
When I was 3 years old, my mother would often say, “To invent an airplane is nothing. To build one is something. But to fly is everything.” Then, she and I would spend an afternoon building airplanes,… read more
Color, Collage, and Create With The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Arts and crafts are a major part of summertime fun, but they’re usually reserved to an indoor setting where the mess can be contained and the scissors, glue, crayons, etc., are already located. But now,… read more
Try Everything and Listen to Anything with Disney Zootopia Headphones
From Shakira’s Try Everything, to Lt. Judy Hopps’ sharp hearing (that can pick up parking violations from a block away), to the roars and rumbles in the mammal metropolis—sound sure makes the Zootopia world go ’round. That’s… read more
Knock It All Out with Strategy, Skill, and Mölkky
Playing Mölkky, a fun combination of chance and skill from Tactic Games, which involves throwing a Mölkky skittle to knock over wooden pins placed at a distance, reminded me of a game I used to play… read more
Transform the Night Sky with Lumi-Niter
Stretch muscles and play time with Lumi-Niter, a glow-in-the-dark flying disc, from Xtraordin Air Toys. Guaranteed to keep kids active all day and for up to 8 hours of glow time at night, this disc… read more
Happy Fleet Provides Big Value
As a little girl, I was drawn to toy cars more than pretty dolls. My eyes would greedily follow my brother’s toy trucks, jeeps, and planes. And soon, I discovered that my brother liked playing… read more
All Aboard the No. 1 Foot-to-Floor
As soon as kids learn to walk, their world begins to expand with every step they take. With the Thomas & Friends Foot to Floor ride-on, from Dynacraft, toddlers as adventurous and brave as Thomas… read more
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