Are you ready for lights, sound and action fun built into a monster truck? The Road Rippers Monster Trucks feature a special 4x4 motorized drive that allows these trucks to power over anything in their path. Other toys, pillows, the cat... you name it, these trucks keep a'going! I was shocked when my two year old loved the Road Rippers just as much as his six and eight year old brothers! The buttons are super easy to push and the sounds are, surprisingly not annoying. I even let the kids bring the Road Rippers in the car because I know I can handle the noise! I am most impressed with the … [Read more...]

Every time one of the kids gets a new toy, no matter what the suggested age range is- they all love it because it is new. However, the 'newness' fades and the child it was intended for is the one who eventually gets it all to themselves. The Little Tikes: DiscoverSounds Shape Sort and Scatter is a great learning toy for infants, toddlers & preschoolers so all of my younger kids can play, love and learn from it. We have owned shape sorters before and the kids have all enjoyed fitting the proper pieces into each hole- however with the Little Tikes: DiscoverSounds Shape Sort and Scatter they also … [Read more...]

As most of you know we have slowly, but surly been expanding our bath toy collection! Adding toys to our bath time routine has made everything easier. It is easier to get him in the bath, easier to keep him in the bath and easier to get him clean while in the bath tub! Along the way we have discovered some really awesome bath toys. Most of them the Nuby brand which I have really come to love because they are durable and affordable! "The Nuby Splish Splash Stackable Cups are exciting toys for your baby or toddler to play with during bath time because they can stack them, fill them with water, and watch … [Read more...]

My husband and I take our kids to the park quite often. They love to swing and go down the slides but what they really want to do is play ball on the basketball court. However the hoops are far to high and normal sized basketballs are just too big for their hands. So I set out to find one that would work for them- and I found the perfect one from Little Tikes! The Little Tikes Tot Sports Easy Score Basketball is an adjustable basketball set that encourages active play and introduces children to competitive play in a way that allows them to succeed with the right amount of challenge. Perfect for kids … [Read more...]

Mega Bloks have been around for a very, very long time. Both my husband and I can remember being small children and getting Mega Bloks for Christmas that kept us occupied for hours and hours! Mega Bloks are still just as popular as they were when I was young and almost all of my kids have owned one at one point or another. Mega Bloks newest series, Lil’ Vehicles have been a favorite toy around our house the past few weeks. Both Dylan Dump Truck and Sonny School Bus are played with almost every single day! Sonny School Bus "Get your backpack – it’s time for school! Sonny School Bus by Mega Bloks … [Read more...]

Every kid in my house, boys included love to play with baby dolls. We encourage all of them to be nice and gentle to their baby dolls because I really think playing with them helps they grow and learn! A child is never too young or too old to play with dolls: Babies & Dolls The roots of make believe begin between ages 12 and 18 months. This means that encouraging pretend play is huge! Encouraging your child to pretend will help in many other areas of development. Toting around the Real Boy has helped Emmitt grasp with his hands and balance better when carrying the doll around! Toddlers & … [Read more...]

Emmitt is very picky when it comes to toys he will play with. All the other boys were into trains by this year, however Emmitt could care less about them. What really brings a smile to Emmitt's face is toy balls! "Your little one will love exploring the bright colors and ridges of the HABA Pure Nature Magic Leaf Ball! Pretty pastel colors with different designs adorn each section of this cute sensory ball. Made from high quality organic cotton, and filled with polyester for easy washing." HABA Pure Nature Magic Leaf Ball has quickly become one of Emmitt's very favorite toys. It is nice and soft, so … [Read more...]