Kids—at least most of them—love to get dirty. Parents? Not so much. But there is one activity that bridges that gap in a completely natural way, and that’s gardening.
More Non-Chocolate Easter Surprises To Delight Your Kids!
No 'Yolk': Easter Is Upon Us!
by: The Toy Box
As you know, the Easter Bunny counts on many of us to come up with the less sugary treats. Last week, we gave you "8 Easter Alternatives to Chocolate Eggs," and now, we have a few more Easter suggestions for you!
For instance, how about a Pogo stick to hop off some of that chocolate-inspired energy?
I am not a jigsaw puzzle person. Whenever someone suggests doing one, I usually start 
thinking of better things I could be doing: re-organize the basement, iron my underwear, perhaps watch some paint dry? But then January and February roll around, the store is generally quiet, and the customers coming in are asking about games and puzzles, and I start to wonder if I'm being closed-minded, maybe missing out on some fun.
Traveling with kids is exciting, but also exhausting: airports and train stations are huge and chaotic, and children’s legs—and attention spans—are short. To the rescue of frazzled parents everywhere comes ‘Trunki’, the world’s first ‘ride-on’ luggage designed for children! 
Not All Christmas Toy Wishes Can Come True
Clever Tips To Keep Their Expectations Under Control
by: The Toy Box
There are only a few more shopping days left and I know that finding the right holiday toy isn't all fun and games. List in hand, you may find yourself staring in wonder, or horror, at what your kids are pining for. They may have given you a 'wish list' but where’s the roadmap for how and where to find the items on the list? And, do you even want to buy what is on that list?
Ho! Ho! Ho! Gary here! First let me begin by saying that I’m not exactly sure what a ‘stocking’ is. I believe they were used by women in the Queen Victoria era as a way to shave their legs. Either that, or they were invented specifically for my father as a way to collect lint from the dryer vent on the side of the house. Either way, I refer to them as socks (or nylons - in my wife’s case) but we will call them stockings for this blog.
The Perfect Toys For Kids Aged 4 Through 10
Playmobil's Open-Ended Play Engages All Ages
by: The Toy Box
If you’re a parent of kids over the age of four (or, like me, you have fond memories from your own childhood), you probably have a few pieces of Playmobil kicking around. Many parents will come into the store and choose Playmobil as a gift for kids four to six years of age, but did you know that Playmobil is the toy that just...keeps....going?
Why You Should Support Your Neighbourhood Toy Stores
Buying into ‘Shop Local’ Means Loads of Fun in November
by: The Toy Box
Independently owned and operated toy stores are a true gem in any city or town lucky enough to have one!
Here are a few ways in which supporting your ‘little’ neighbourhood toy store makes a ‘big’ difference to your community:
Halloween is just around the corner! Pumpkins, costumes, treats and maybe a trick or two are on the minds of families everywhere.
So let’s talk about ‘tricks’ and ‘treats’ that aren’t loaded with sugar! The kids will say ‘boo’ and think we’re quite ‘batty’ but as parents we think you’ll appreciate some alternative thinking.
There is one particular toy I gave to my son when he was just four, and now, at the age of seven (and 3/4s, he will be quick to add) it remains the centrepiece of every epic battle that plays out on his playroom floor. It is his Schleich Castle. This realistic castle is quite simply, one of the most impressive playthings in my son’s toy box.
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