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The New Rubik’s x Tetris Cube Is a Fun Mashup of ’80s Toys

December 22, 2025Jenny Bristol

If you like some extra squares in your cubes, check out the new Rubik’s x Tetris Cube!

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Toys

November 23, 2025MAJK

Another year, another game to discover. If you couldn’t make it to Pax Unplugged this weekend, try creating your own event at home with these suggestions from our current favorite games to share with your friends and family this holiday season.

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Games

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Sarah Pinault

Another year, another game to discover. If you couldn’t make it to Pax Unplugged this weekend, try creating your own event at home with these suggestions from our current favorite games to share with your friends and family this holiday season.

Murdle Jigsaw Puzzles Blend Pieces With Logic

October 1, 2025October 8, 2025Jenny Bristol

After Wordle gained popularity, several related or even completely unrelated daily puzzles spawned, from the other New York Times puzzles to more indie efforts like Redactle (a favorite in my house). One I’d never heard of until recently was Murdle, a daily murder mystery-themed logic puzzle. I was surprised I hadn’t heard of it before, […]

Use The Force (and the Force of Nature) With GraviTrax This Year!

November 27, 2024November 26, 2024Jenny Bristol

Check out two recent GraviTrax products that will satisfy your children and your love of the original ‘Star Wars’ movie!

Off Line Story Telling with StoryPhones

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024Sarah Pinault

In need of a free standing story telling device for your kids? StoryPhones are award-winning SafeAudio®, smart headphones for kids that play audio content offline, offering a screen-free entertainment experience.

Long-Lasting Play with Bababoo and Friends

January 31, 2024January 30, 2024Abbie Descoteaux

Bababoo and Friends toys and books are charming, engaging, and made to last.

‘Keepy Uppy’: The Game That Won Christmas

December 31, 2023March 7, 2024Sarah Pinault

In the end, it was the simplest plastic toy that entertained us for the longest on Christmas Day this year. ‘Bluey: The Keepy Uppy Game’ was an instant hit this week, bringing joy to our whole family from ages 8 to 72.

Trolls Band Together in a New Line of Dolls

August 29, 2023August 28, 2023Sarah Pinault

All of our favorite Trolls are back from the previous movies for ‘Trolls Band Together,’ and they’re teaming up with Mattel in a line of toys that ranges from small dolls, akin to the traditional doll, through hair-raising interactive trolls.

Celebrating 100 Years of Disney With LEGO Minifigures

August 22, 2023August 21, 2023Sarah Pinault

I may have a problem. I have a teeny tiny obsession with Disney merch at the moment. And since my entire family loves LEGO, I bought four individual bags of the mini figures that were released as part of the celebration of 100 years of Disney.

Celebrating 65 Years of BRIO Trains!

May 25, 2023June 20, 2023Jenny Bristol

Live out your childhood dreams, on your own or with your child or grandchild, with BRIO’s new set celebrating 65 years of BRIO trains.

Flexing the Rules with Uno in 2023

March 30, 2023March 29, 2023Sarah Pinault

Since 1992 families around the world have been yelling a single word at each other at irregular intervals. They have also been yelling “You didn’t say it! You didn’t say it!” for just as long. This year, popular card game Uno is flexing it’s muscles with some new cards and some new rules. Uno made […]

Nerf Guns: Lifting the Ban

February 27, 2023February 26, 2023Sarah Pinault

This past Christmas Sarah’s family lifted their family’s self imposed ban on Nerf guns. How did it go?

Happy Funko Friday

November 25, 2022November 24, 2022Sarah Pinault

Three of Funko’s most popular holiday picks this year are 50% off for Black Friday at Target and would be great additions to your family traditions.

Celebrate National Jigsaw Day With Wentworth Jigsaw Puzzles

November 3, 2022November 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Jigsaw puzzles are a fabulous holiday tradition, and Wentworth’s laser-cut wooden puzzles are even better this year.

Add Control and Functionality to Your Marble Run With GraviTrax Power

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Turn your GraviTrax into a powered marble run with one of the two new GraviTrax Power Starter Sets!

A Whole Line of Literary Puzzles With Built-in Surprises

August 16, 2022August 15, 2022Jenny Bristol

Step into the world of classic literature with this series of puzzles from Laurence King Publishing.

Want Some New Bucket List Items? Try These Puzzles

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Need some travel or book inspiration? Grab one of these puzzles and add to your bucket list.

May the Fourth Be With You! Time For a (Belated) ‘Star Wars’ Game Roundup!

May 6, 2022May 5, 2022Dakster Sullivan

May the fourth be with you! What better way to spend it than playing games brought to you by your favorite galaxy far, far away.

Assemble Your Own Flock With the “Chickenology” Puzzle

April 6, 2022April 5, 2022Jenny Bristol

Learn about different types of chickens as you assemble 1000+ pieces of feathers, flowers, and fowl.