Classic Toys

Mud & Muck

The Dirt on Dirt: 3 Toddler Tidbits That Turn Mud into Good, Clean Fun

Allie Walld 1 day ago

When you're a toddler who's trying to learn everything there is to know about this great, big world we live in, digging right in and getting your hands dirty is one of the best ways to learn. While there is an actual calendar day devoted to celebrating the majesty of mud, in the eyes of a toddler, EVERY day can (and should) be spent splashin' through the mud and the muck. Dirt's fun,...

Sun Surf Sand

The Top 10 Toys to Help You Slide into Summer Mode with Your Twins

Allie Walld 1 week ago

There's nothing that hits quite like the first day of summer. You can almost feel the shift of energy in the air as we slide into the summer solstice. As if life with twins isn't already busy enough, when summer hits, we want to pack in as many sun-soaked memories as we can. It's nice to get out and hit up different hot spots with the family, but it's also nice to be able to kick back...

ABC 123

Share a Story, Save the World: Why We Love the Sesame Street Friends Series

Allie Walld 4 weeks ago

Stories are important. They bring people together. They impart knowledge. They provide entertainment. We tell tales about our day. We share narratives about our family. We chronicle moments in history by writing them down. Stories allow us to connect with others in many different ways. Not only do they invite us to create and collaborate, they nurture the delight of reading across...

Egg Hunt Fun

A-Hunting We Will Go: 3 Ways to Make Easter Memorable with Your Twins

Allie Walld 2 months ago

Leading up to Easter, there are always three big questions on my mind. One: Will the Easter Bunny bring me anything? Spoiler alert, the Bunny never disappoints. Two: Will the hunt be inside or outside? That one's a little less definite and can be a bit of a toss-up, depending on how early Easter falls. Growing up, my favorite Easter egg hunts were always the ones we did outdoors....

Indoor Fun

Ten Easy Ways to Keep Your Toddlers Busy Indoors During Cold Winter Months

Allie Walld 6 months ago

Did you know that today is the Winter Solstice? In the Northern Hemisphere, this day has the shortest period of daylight and the longest period of darkness in the year. After today, you may notice the days gradually get longer as we head toward Spring. Yay, for more sunlight and the countdown to warmer weather. Even so, it will still be quite cold for the foreseeable future, at least...

No Lumps of Coal Here

For All the Good Girls & Boys: Stocking Stuffers Your Toddlers Will Love

Allie Walld 6 months ago

In our household, Christmas is one of our favorite holidays. We start decorating about six weeks before December 25, slowly transitioning various areas all over our abode into Yuletide nooks and Kris Kringle crannies. By mid-December, there are only a handful of finishing touches left to incorporate that make it feel like Christmas in our home. Baking cookies for friends and family...

Vroom Vroom

Fuel Your Twins' Love of Cars with These Toys

Drew Kozub 7 months ago

Playing with cars and trucks can lead to some quality family bonding time! And as kids go through different phases of interests, chances are a mild to moderate obsession with cars will work its way into the mix. Here's a collection of toys that can bring the family together for play and learning all "geared" toward cars!

Things Are Shaping Up

Round & Round We Go: 10 Circle-Shaped Toys to Boost Toddler Development

Allie Walld 7 months ago

Shapes are everywhere in our environment. Making a game out of looking around and studying everyday objects to locate specific shapes, like circles, can be a great way to promote learning and recognition with your little ones. Look and you shall find Whether it's a toy ball, the wheels on a flashy car, the bottom of a stacking cup, or the cookie cutters you use while baking...

Add a Splash of Color

Color Your Way to Cognitive Skills: Toddler Development Tips

Allie Walld 8 months ago

Arts and crafts is more than just a fun way to spend time, it can help your littles learn valuable skills beyond just coloring!

Plaaaaay Ball!

Why the Little Tikes TotSports T-Ball Set is a Homerun

Allie Walld 11 months ago

Angels in the Outfield. Field of Dreams. The Sandlot. Rookie of the Year. A League of Their Own. These are all baseball classics I can't wait to share with my twins, and I hope they love them as much as I do. Another All-Star classic? The TotSports T-Ball Set by Little Tikes. It's a hit. It's a catch. It's a steal. And it's something I don't have to wait until they're older to...