Although I loved dolls and other “girl” toys as a kid, I also frequently played with male action figures with my brothers. Now with my daughter and son, I provide the same types of play opportunities. Both kids have and play with “girl” toys and “boy” toys. Unfortunately, the toy industry is not quite up […] More
For my children, I prefer simple toys that require the imagination. Blocks of all shapes and sizes are perfect toys in my household. I fondly remember spending hours building brick block creations with my younger brother as a child. My daughter already loves playing with her larger brick blocks. My son also already enjoys grasping […] More
I love simple toys. I also love toys that grow with a child. I recently partnered with The School Shop to review educational toys and games available at the store. Christy Komnick, one of the owners of The School Shop, offered me the opportunity to review a KEVA Contraptions 50 Plank Set a few weeks […] More
My daughter is a chewer. Specifically she chews on her fingernails. I have not cut her nails with clippers for over a year because of her nail biting habit. She also chews on her toys and sometimes her clothes. As a former nail biter myself, I want to put a stop to my daughter’s bad […] More
I love shopping at The School Shop for educational toys, books, and supplies for my kiddos. After my husband recently struck up a conversation about STEM toys with Christy Komnick, one of the owners, she offered me the opportunity to review GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine. Much to my delight, Christy additionally offered me the […] More
I love shopping at The School Shop for school books, supplies, and toys for my children. During a recent shopping trip, my husband and daughter explored the educational games and toys while I perused the preschool workbooks with my son. After striking up a conversation about STEM toys with Christy Komnick, one of the owners, […] More
