For many of us, the potholders we made for our mothers and grandmothers were our first experience with craft kits. Making the potholders with the cotton loops and potholder looms were easy and we felt such a sense of accomplishment. Especially when our moms praised our work and used the potholders for their intended purpose. […]
Children’s Play Kitchens Children’s Play Kitchens include a variety of children’s toy kitchens, children kitchen play-sets, and children’s kitchen accessories which give your child hours of fun role playing in play kitchens for children. They come in a wide range of styles and materials including kids wooden kitchen sets. Toddlers and children have long been […]
Girls and boys of all ages love Pusheen! Pusheen was created in 2010 as a cartoon cat for the website, Everyday Cute. However, this adorable pudgy cat has stolen the hearts of many who have never even seen the original website. The sweet face feline has cat lovers everywhere running to buy the latest plush […]
For many generations, children have played with Tonka toys. An all time favorite is the Tonka steel dump truck. I have many fond memories of stacking my Barbie dolls in my little brother’s Tonka dump truck and letting him take them for a ride. My own son enjoyed loading his dump truck with sand or […]
One of the first gifts we receive as expectant parents is often a piggy bank. The idea is that we will start saving for our children immediately, and that often works. However, what I have experienced is that one piggy bank is not enough. If we add our change to them on a regular basis, […]
When you want to start your baby off with a great book, then the BEST Jellycat Soft Books for Babies is the perfect place to start. Jellycat makes amazing soft books so your child can begin to enjoy the world of reading a lot sooner. Books should be entertaining and Jellycat Soft Books are sure […]
Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays or Any Occasion Most little girls love their Barbie dolls. Therefore, Barbie makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Just like I did when I was a little girl, the girls in our family carry their favorite Barbie everywhere they go, along with her box or bag of accessories. In addition […]
Scratch and Sniff books are certainly special for young kids. Being able to smell the associated scent with an image, really excites a child. It makes them want to read! The scented books were always one of my children’s favorite types of books when they were little. Because they loved their scratch and sniff books […]
The best LEGO Space Building Sets will give your child a great opportunity to discover building blocks as well as explore space topics and imagine going to the moon or mars. With these space sets he can plan his journey to other planets, explain the questions in the universe, and virtually explore space all in […]
We all need tools regardless of our age. Lots of men, and several women I know, have workshops or work areas filled with tools. Because children imitate their parents, they love having their own workshop, tools and tool bench. Finding the best tool bench for kids, as well as the neat tool accessories, is easy […]
Paper dolls have been popular with children for decades. Historical paper dolls are a great way to teach history while they play, as well as introduce them to the fashion designs of era’s long since past. The Victorian paper doll collection features lovely dolls with various paper dresses that reflect the Victorian era fashion from […]
Board games have always been a family favorite in our home and LEGO Board Games are amazing for all ages. There are so many LEGO fans these days (in multiple generations) so now more than ever this is a great way to spend time together. Board games have a lot more person to person interaction […]
Top Little People Toys by Fisher Price Little People Toys by Fisher Price provide safe toys with attention to details and advantages for your toddler that you will not find in ordinary toys. Fisher Price takes the time to think about educational details, how children play, what they are interested in, how many ways they […]
Kids, teens, and adults love Legos! They have certainly become highly collectible and, at times, very hard to find. A few years ago, our son started building the Lego Architecture sets of sites we visited. These built sets now serve as a memento, or 3D scrapbook of sorts, for our family. As we build vacation […]
Power Wheels cars, jeeps or trucks are the perfect first car or vehicle! Every year for Christmas and birthdays, we like to give our children several small, inexpensive gifts, but there is always that one, much desired, most needed gift. The one that they have waiting all year to receive with great patience and anticipation. […]
Remote Controlled Racing Cars Are Every Child’s Dream Why does every child want remote controlled racing cars? Because the ability to control or make something move without touching it amazes the human mind and its perception about the physical world. Remote controlled racing cars give us this ability, plus it entertains us by letting us […]
Everyday Toy Tea Sets Are Great Gifts for Children Everyday toy tea sets are great for children of all ages and can be tucked into a toy box without worry. These are not for collecting, but, you might be surprised by how awesome the sets are and by how much even you will enjoy the […]
Best Lego Toy Story Games For Kids Here are some really fun sets of toys for the Toy Story fans. Now you can enjoy a fun day of building and using your own creativity. Take a look at this series of Lego Toy Story building sets for kids of all ages to enjoy. These sets […]
Bring Fairy Tales to Life with Toys Inspired by Classic Stories! Which is your favorite fairy tale? Did you know you can make these stories come alive with wonderful games and toys? Cultivate and encourage your little one’s imagination with some great toys, right out of the story books. Every little girl dreams about being […]
Sailing by Remote? Sailing enthusiasts young and old love r/c sailboats. They certainly are a lot more affordable and much easier to maintain than their larger counterparts. While we might not be chasing dolphins, we are chasing ducks and turtles. This is definitely a toy that is more than just a toy. It serves as […]
KatJan Best Pals Holiday Janet Doll in Dress Designed by Jim ShoreCheck PriceDolls have come a long way from the first rag dolls our great great grandparents treasured, but cloth
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Gift Book and Plush Sets This Children’s Book & Plush Gift Sets Guide includes a variety of board books or hardcover book sets that include a plush toy. Either of
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It seems like Radio Flyer Wagons have been around forever! While it may be true that dinosaurs did not ride around in Radio Flyer Wagons, every living human today has
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Angels and Barbies are Always Beautiful, but Barbie Angels are Exquisite! All Barbie dolls are pretty, but some are simply gorgeous like these Barbie Angels!
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When you want to start your baby off with a great book, then the BEST Jellycat Soft Books for Babies is the perfect place to start. Jellycat makes amazing soft books so your child can begin to enjoy the world of reading a lot sooner. Books should be entertaining and Jellycat Soft Books are sure […]
Scratch and Sniff books are certainly special for young kids. Being able to smell the associated scent with an image, really excites a child. It makes them want to read! The scented books were always one of my children’s favorite types of books when they were little. Because they loved their scratch and sniff books […]
Paper dolls have been popular with children for decades. Historical paper dolls are a great way to teach history while they play, as well as introduce them to the fashion designs of era’s long since past. The Victorian paper doll collection features lovely dolls with various paper dresses that reflect the Victorian era fashion from […]
Bring Fairy Tales to Life with Toys Inspired by Classic Stories! Which is your favorite fairy tale? Did you know you can make these stories come alive with wonderful games and toys? Cultivate and encourage your little one’s imagination with some great toys, right out of the story books. Every little girl dreams about being […]
Gift Book and Plush Sets This Children’s Book & Plush Gift Sets Guide includes a variety of board books or hardcover book sets that include a plush toy. Either of these book & plush sets would make a great gift for a child. Reading is such an important part of education. These book and plush […]
For over 70 years, Little Golden Books have been in almost every child’s book collections. In many cases, they were our first readers, a child’s first book, a favorite gift to be treasured and passed down for generations. My children now own my personal collection of Little Golden Books and we added additions to that […]
Children’s Play Kitchens Children’s Play Kitchens include a variety of children’s toy kitchens, children kitchen play-sets, and children’s kitchen accessories which give your child hours of fun role playing in play kitchens for children. They come in a wide range of styles and materials including kids wooden kitchen sets. Toddlers and children have long been […]
Everyday Toy Tea Sets Are Great Gifts for Children Everyday toy tea sets are great for children of all ages and can be tucked into a toy box without worry. These are not for collecting, but, you might be surprised by how awesome the sets are and by how much even you will enjoy the […]
A tea party picnic is a fun and wonderful way to spend a spring, summer or early fall afternoon outside. Or, an indoor picnic is perfect for those rainy days. So, pack your snack or lunch and your child’s tea set in a picnic basket or case and prepare to sit, chat, eat, drink and […]
We all need tools regardless of our age. Lots of men, and several women I know, have workshops or work areas filled with tools. Because children imitate their parents, they love having their own workshop, tools and tool bench. Finding the best tool bench for kids, as well as the neat tool accessories, is easy […]
For many generations, children have played with Tonka toys. An all time favorite is the Tonka steel dump truck. I have many fond memories of stacking my Barbie dolls in my little brother’s Tonka dump truck and letting him take them for a ride. My own son enjoyed loading his dump truck with sand or […]
Remote Controlled Racing Cars Are Every Child’s Dream Why does every child want remote controlled racing cars? Because the ability to control or make something move without touching it amazes the human mind and its perception about the physical world. Remote controlled racing cars give us this ability, plus it entertains us by letting us […]
Matchbox Die Cast Cars were introduced to the world in the early 50’s by Lesley Products, a British manufacturing company. Ownership of the Matchbox brand changed several time over the decades, but were subsequently sold to their greatest competitor Mattel, who still currently owns Matchbox cars and products. The name “Matchbox” was selected simply due […]
One of the great classic collectible toys is Mattel’s Hot Wheels. Car lovers and classic toy collectors love Hot Wheels for the true-to-life designs, based on real cars and vibrantly painted. Mattel’s Hot Wheels Introduction In 1968, Mattel introduced it’s miniature toy cars with 16 models. These original cars are called the Sweet 16 by […]
A Matchbox Die-Cast Sports Car is likely to be the first fast sports car a boy ever owns! I actually know a few big boys who still collect beautiful die-cast Matchbox cars. I believe they are still waiting for the time when they can afford the real thing. Boys of all ages, and even some […]
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Remember those great toys you played with when you were a child? So many new toys are out, but there are great new versions of those classic toys that we now see as icons from our own childhood. Iconic classics are back in style and
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One of the first gifts we receive as expectant parents is often a piggy bank. The idea is that we will start saving for our children immediately, and that often works. However, what I have experienced is that one piggy bank is not enough. If we add our change to them on a regular basis, […]
Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays or Any Occasion Most little girls love their Barbie dolls. Therefore, Barbie makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Just like I did when I was a little girl, the girls in our family carry their favorite Barbie everywhere they go, along with her box or bag of accessories. In addition […]
Bring Fairy Tales to Life with Toys Inspired by Classic Stories! Which is your favorite fairy tale? Did you know you can make these stories come alive with wonderful games and toys? Cultivate and encourage your little one’s imagination with some great toys, right out of the story books. Every little girl dreams about being […]
Madame Alexander Cloth Dolls Make Great Gifts for Toddlers All children love their baby dolls and Madame Alexander has introduced a whole line manufactured with toddlers and preschoolers in mind. Many of the Madame Alexander cloth dolls are for babies or toddlers ages 1 month and up. Others are designed for preschool ages 36 months […]
Beanie Babies are Great Halloween Treats! Yes, I admit it! I have been in love with Beanie Babies for years! Their soft, little sweet faces just draw me in and beg me to hug them close. I also happen to love Halloween. When Ty combined Halloween and Beanie Babies my fate was sealed. I absolutely […]
Get the Complete Set of Twilight Barbie Dolls! Barbie dolls are some of the most collected dolls of all time. Therefore, the Twilight Barbies, including Bella, Edward and Jacob, are sure to be a hit with children and collectors. Most of us started collecting with our childhood Barbie collection. We actually spent hours playing with, […]
Christmas Beanie Babies Make Great Stocking Stuffers For many years now, I have included a beanie baby in my children’s Christmas stockings. The Christmas Beanie Babies are always so cute with their little heads poking out of the top of the stocking, as if they are watching for Christmas morning and their child, with great […]
Johnny Depp Barbies The Johnny Depp Barbie Dolls are awesome! It is so cool to be able to add him to my collection. The actor, himself, is adorable and very versatile. The Johnny Depp Barbie dolls are almost as adorable as the actor is, and every bit as versatile. In the movies, his appearance is […]
Since both Lego and Star Wars are classics and individually “toy treasures”, it seems quite appropriate that we feature Lego Star Wars Sets. Your junior architect is going to love the Lego Star Wars building block sets and the Best Lego Star Wars lll Building Blocks Sets you can buy to add imagination to playtime […]
Angels and Barbies are Always Beautiful, but Barbie Angels are Exquisite! All Barbie dolls are pretty, but some are simply gorgeous like these Barbie Angels! This collection contains many excellent examples of such extraordinary beauty. With such a wide variety of colors, fabrics, faces and styles available, it would be difficult to choose a favorite. […]
For over 70 years, Little Golden Books have been in almost every child’s book collections. In many cases, they were our first readers, a child’s first book, a favorite gift to be treasured and passed down for generations. My children now own my personal collection of Little Golden Books and we added additions to that […]
Bat Beanie Babies are truly the perfect treat for Halloween! I personally love the Ty Beanie Boos Midnight Bat, pictured on the left. His big eyes just beg me to bring him home. This is one bat I do believe everyone could love. He is soft, cuddly and doesn’t bite! He even promises not […]
Nearly a century ago, Madame Alexander Dolls were originally created for play, they have become cherished collectibles that represent some of our most precious memories. They have an ageless appeal to the young and old alike that simply cannot be easily defined or imitated. Madame Alexander Dolls Personify Literature Characters For decades, Madame Alexander […]
If you are a collector of Star Wars action figures, you need to information. These guides provide you with the kind of collecting details that will help you in your search for the action figures. The Huge Star Wars Collection Since the original release in 1977 of the first of 7 Star Wars theatrical movies, […]
A Mr. Potato Head toy collection isn’t complete without DC Comics versions of this classic toy. Batman, Superman, even Wonder Woman are represented in the Hasbro toys. Add these iconic treats to your own collection. Popular Toy Collections Mr. Potato Head, along with the Mrs and the whole family, are popular for collectors of classic […]
You don’t have to have been raised on a farm to love collecting John Deere toy tractors. John Deere is such an icon for the farm world, but also for the enjoyment of collecting those special toys that represent the farming world. Collectible Toy Tractors Yes, I have a brother-in-law, a compete city guy, who […]
So many of us collect Ty’s Beanie Babies. We collect them just because they are all so delightful. When I saw the Ghost Beanie Babies, I was hooked. My own large group of these darlings couldn’t be complete without some ghosts. Specialty Collections Like so many other collectors of Beanie Babies, I have specialty groups […]
Two wonderful classic treasures have come together to create a great addition to any toy collection. Mr. Potato Head follows the yellow brick road to arrive in the Land of Oz. Whether your collection is Mr. Potato Head or the Wizard of Oz, you have the perfect combination. The Whole Family Gets in the Act […]
Remote Controlled Racing Cars Are Every Child’s Dream Why does every child want remote controlled racing cars? Because the ability to control or make something move without touching it amazes the human mind and its perception about the physical world. Remote controlled racing cars give us this ability, plus it entertains us by letting us […]
Sailing by Remote? Sailing enthusiasts young and old love r/c sailboats. They certainly are a lot more affordable and much easier to maintain than their larger counterparts. While we might not be chasing dolphins, we are chasing ducks and turtles. This is definitely a toy that is more than just a toy. It serves as […]
Legos have been around my entire life and are such a great way to encourage creativity and imagination through play. It is no surprise that Legos have been named “Toy
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Power Wheels cars, jeeps or trucks are the perfect first car or vehicle! Every year for Christmas and birthdays, we like to give our children several small, inexpensive gifts, but there is always that one, much desired, most needed gift. The one that they have waiting all year to receive with great patience and anticipation. […]
It seems like Radio Flyer Wagons have been around forever! While it may be true that dinosaurs did not ride around in Radio Flyer Wagons, every living human today has most likely ridden in one and so have a lot of cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, turtles, etc. When I was little, my […]
Can you remember the joy of your rocking horse? My siblings & I had a rocking horse that we shared and my own children had one as well. I still have both of them. I am just really particular about who I let ride them these days. Radio Flyer Blaze Interactive Riding HorseCheck Price The […]
The best LEGO Space Building Sets will give your child a great opportunity to discover building blocks as well as explore space topics and imagine going to the moon or mars. With these space sets he can plan his journey to other planets, explain the questions in the universe, and virtually explore space all in […]
Board games have always been a family favorite in our home and LEGO Board Games are amazing for all ages. There are so many LEGO fans these days (in multiple generations) so now more than ever this is a great way to spend time together. Board games have a lot more person to person interaction […]
Kids, teens, and adults love Legos! They have certainly become highly collectible and, at times, very hard to find. A few years ago, our son started building the Lego Architecture sets of sites we visited. These built sets now serve as a memento, or 3D scrapbook of sorts, for our family. As we build vacation […]
Best Lego Toy Story Games For Kids Here are some really fun sets of toys for the Toy Story fans. Now you can enjoy a fun day of building and using your own creativity. Take a look at this series of Lego Toy Story building sets for kids of all ages to enjoy. These sets […]
LEGO Trains for Your Engineer LEGO Train Sets have fueled the imaginations of children for decades. All Lego building sets help improve motor skills and logical thinking. The Lego trains can also help children learn how transportation works, how railroad lines are built to connect an entire country, and the importance of being on time […]
LEGO Ships and Boats will always be toy treasures that children and adults alike will love and enjoy collecting. My own adult son has several that he built as a child on display in his game room, so I know from experience that children will build and keep their Lego ships and boats. These sets […]
Since both Lego and Star Wars are classics and individually “toy treasures”, it seems quite appropriate that we feature Lego Star Wars Sets. Your junior architect is going to love the Lego Star Wars building block sets and the Best Lego Star Wars lll Building Blocks Sets you can buy to add imagination to playtime […]
The best LEGO Planes and Helicopters will give you options to fight fires, take care of police business, create a seaplane, or fight Ninjago characters. This page shows you the best LEGO Planes and Helicopter sets to collect for boys ages 5 – 17 (each set has different age recommendations). Add these sets to your […]
I have always loved placing a special Easter toy in my children’s Easter baskets. Since my son adores Legos, giving him a new Easter Lego set in his Easter basket shows him that his Easter basket was made especially for him and with him in mind. With the Lego Easter basket set, he can build […]
Legos have been around my entire life and are such a great way to encourage creativity and imagination through play. It is no surprise that Legos have been named “Toy of the Century” twice! LEGO Education Brick Set 779384 (884 Pieces)Check Price Lego Legacy Lego’s “father” company was established in 1932 in a village […]
Paper dolls have been popular with children for decades. Historical paper dolls are a great way to teach history while they play, as well as introduce them to the fashion designs of era’s long since past. The Victorian paper doll collection features lovely dolls with various paper dresses that reflect the Victorian era fashion from […]
Barbie and Ken Vintage Paper Dolls (Barbie) (Paper Doll Book) by Golden Books (2012-08-07)Check PricePaper Dolls have been around my whole life! My original paper dolls were one of my first “craft projects”. I remember spending days cutting out cartoons from the Sunday newspaper and pasting the pictures to cardboard to make my own paper […]
For many of us, the potholders we made for our mothers and grandmothers were our first experience with craft kits. Making the potholders with the cotton loops and potholder looms were easy and we felt such a sense of accomplishment. Especially when our moms praised our work and used the potholders for their intended purpose. […]
Many of us remember our first Spirograph set and becoming a “great artist”. Spending countless hours creating multicolored masterpieces and presenting them to our parents as gifts. I am certain my mother has dozens, if not hundreds, of Spirograph art pieces saved from my childhood days. I personally have a box full of beautiful drawings […]
As kids, many of us enjoyed gazing into a kaleidoscope, watching the pretty images change. With each turn another beautiful mosaic was created. Sadly, for most of us, our childhood kaleidoscopes are long gone. Like so many toys of the past, kaleidoscopes were broken, lost in moves, or given to younger relatives. I had one […]
Most of us grew up loving our Lite-Brite. Even though they have changed in style, a Lite-Brite is still being manufactured. Plus it is a popular toy and gift today, just as it was in the past. I had a Lite-Brite when I was a child and both of my children had their own too. […]
