Toy Reviews & Baby Activities

These are all of our favorite toddler and baby toys and activities.

Water Tables: Summertime Splash Time!

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Finally, we’ve had a little bit of warm weather, which means we will be spending our weekends outside!  One toy I’d love to get our 3 year old is a water table for the summer.  Last year, our friends had one and he LOVED playing with it. He got soaked from head-to-toe, but it was… read more »

Toys that Teach: Building Games for 3 Years.

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Our 3 year old LOVES to build things, and I love any toy set that will keep him engaged for a significant period of time. I also feel like these toys are great for learning – he’s learning colors, shapes, and physics when they tumble to the ground.  He also invites me to play with… read more »

Best Toys, Age 3

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As a new mom, my goal was to figure out the secret trick to get my infant to sleep through the night. Now, as the mom of a 3 year old, my goal is to find activities and toys that will keep him entertained/occupied for longer than 30 seconds. He turned 3 (sniff, sniff) this… read more »

Year of Seeds: Plant Project

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Year of Seeds from RedEnvelope.com Last week, I ordered a Year of Seeds from RedEnvelope.com.  The little vases are bright and colorful, and I thought it would be a fun activity to do with my 3 year old.  Everything comes in the box, ready to assemble. There are twelve plant packets, twelve vases, and peat… read more »

A Year of Seeds.

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In a panic for a Valentine's Day Gift Idea? Click on over to Red Envelope and browse their Valentine's Day gift selections – and have them delivered by the weekend or even tomorrow! Flowers, chocolates and gifts are just a click away. I ordered the Year of Seeds which will arrive next week, and I… read more »

BabbaBox Review: Crafts delivered

Babba Box

Every mom knows that a series of activities is the key to a fun & successful day with a pre-schooler. Playgrounds, play dates, trips to the Children's Museum, toy time, and other random activities are all a part of our weekends. When it rains… we need to improvise. That's why having a BabbaBox around is… read more »

Peel & Slice Vegetables Toy Set

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In the race to win the best toy on Christmas Day, my mom (Mimi) came in a surprising close second* with the Small World Living Toys Peel 'N' Play set. He loves it. All of the veggies are held together by Velcro, and a faux knife and cutting board are provided to split the veggies… read more »

Mini Kickboard Scooter

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  My son is extremely agile and shows great athletic promise, and I can confirm this based on positive comments from trained professionals (friends, people at the playground, grandparents and teachers). It was no surprise that he hopped right on this little scooter and took off like he had taken a semester of Scooter 101.… read more »

Dress Up: Fireman Costume.

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  Do your kids love to dress up? This is a new favorite activity for our almost 3 year old. This Fireman costume would be great for Halloween – but our son loves to dress up days other than October 31, too! The Melissa & Doug Fire Chief Role Play Costume Set is high quality… read more »

Noah’s Arc Toy.

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Noah’s Arc Toy from Layla Grayce How adorable is this Noah’s Arc toy? I love stylish toys that can be put on display as part of playroom decor and this one definitely fits in that category. My son loves animals and puzzles, so I know this would be a huge hit and would make a… read more »