'Family Game Night' is one of the greatest ways to bring a family together for a night of fun, interaction, and bonding. It's one of the most social ways to get a family to spend a night together and has a lot more room for fun than a traditional movie or television night. When most people think of board games they think of Monopoly, Risk, Battleship, Chess; all games that a younger child couldn't participate in. Nowadays, however, that just isn't the case.
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! 
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Ever wonder what to buy a 7 year old boy for his birthday or which playmat will stimulate your baby's mind long enough to grab a cup of coffee?
Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada is a network of specialty toy retailers and their suppliers working together to provide a superior source of toys within our communities. NETS stores are owned and staffed by people, usually parents themselves, who are passionate about showcasing unique, interesting and quality-made toys.
And now they're here to help you with your toy buying questions! The NETS members from across Canada are going to review toys, provide tips for choosing toys at every age and stage, make buying presents less baffling and give you the inside scoop on what's hot and what's not.
You'll have the tools you need to buy the toys that'll get the most bang for your buck. Happy Shopping!
For all the latest member news go to Neighbourhood Toy Stores Facebook Page.
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