It’s that time of year! As we slip into the holiday season it’s time for holiday shopping. While most folks may think in terms of simply “Christmas shopping”, others look to the holiday shopping season as a good time to get great deals on all sorts of items, including...
Hey parents! Do you remember spending what seemed like hours making animals and other shapes from modeling clay? For some, it was possibly at school and the clay came in large bricks wrapped in a parchment paper material. For many others, it was likely small tubs of...
It’s been almost 20 years since the invasion of animated mecha, or giant robots known as Gundam began in the United States. Which simply means that many of us who are parents today may well have been budding fans of the Gundam universe “back in the day”. But there are...
The childhood thrill of going to a toy store has enthralled children in this country for over a hundred years. That’s because toy stores have a long history in America, dating back to the late 19th century when the first dedicated toy shops began to appear. Before...
There are few popular toy brands today that children can say were enjoyed by their parents and even their grandparents. Aside from the more generic toys such as balls and kites, most brands from three generations ago are no longer with us or occupy a small niche in...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And for those of us with kiddos at home – or grandkids, picking out the perfect presents can be a challenge. With a few exceptions, trends and the popularity of toys tend to change from year to year. And much like...
