Sylvestermouse

You can find me in many places and on many sites.
As a writer, I share personal stories, craft tutorials and recipes.

My hobbies also include photography. It has been said, that I never go anywhere without a camera and that would be true.

Offline, I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. The people in my life, are my most important and cherished blessings.

Lego Planes and Helicopters

Written by on April 5, 2024 in Classic Toys, Iconic Toys, Lego, Lego Sets with 2 Comments
Lego Planes and Helicopters

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 […]

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Matchbox Die Cast Cars

Matchbox Die Cast Cars

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 […]

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Spirograph

Written by on April 3, 2024 in Arts & Crafts, Classic Toys, Spirograph with 3 Comments
Spirograph

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 […]

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China Tea Sets for Children

Written by on April 2, 2024 in China Tea Sets, Kitchen Toys with 1 Comment
China Tea Sets for Children

 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 […]

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Easter Legos

Easter Legos

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 […]

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Radio Flyer Wagons

Radio Flyer Wagons

 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 […]

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Little Golden Books

Little Golden Books

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 […]

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Bat Beanie Babies are Perfect for Halloween!

Bat Beanie Babies are Perfect for Halloween!

  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 […]

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Madame Alexander Dolls Bind Generations

Madame Alexander Dolls Bind Generations

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 […]

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Legos ~ Toy of the Century

Legos ~ Toy of the Century

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 […]

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