Gravitrax remains one of our favorite toy systems, this time, we’re taking a look at the Jumper and the Tunnels expansions sets. Read More
Yet More Gravitrax Expansions – Are These the Best So Far?
Category Archives: Toys
NERF’s ‘Fortnite’ Rippley Line Is Kid-Approved Fun
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Hasbro’s new NERF Rippley ‘Fortnite’ line including the SR-Rippley, RL-Rippley, and AR-Rippley blasters. Read More
Little Home Schools Everywhere: Meet Little Medical School
“Classroom in a box” from Little Medical School is a great way to kick start or rejuvenate science class at home. Great to play with, great to learn from, and thoroughly engaging for all. Read More
The BRIO Builder Line Is Great for Young STEM Builders
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews new sets from the BRIO Builders line including the Brio Builders Motor Set and the BRIO Builders Record and Play Set. Read More
LEGO MiniMasters 4: Area Arena
Kids love LEGO. Why not inspire their creativity with it while they’re home with nothing to do? Read More
Code Master: The Programming Logic Game from ThinkFun
Code Master is a single-player logic game from ThinkFun that aims to teach basic coding skills to kids aged from eight to adult. Read More
Ravensburger Puzzles Make a Great Indoor Activity
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews some of the Ravensburger 2020 puzzle releases including Dinosaur Land, Mystical Dragons, Escape Puzzle: Forbidden Basement, and Escape Puzzle: The Curse of the Wolves. Read More
Walking in a Frozen Wonderland
Sarah can’t get over the wide variety of ‘Frozen II’-themed merchandise there is this holiday season. Overwhelmed? She covers the spectrum from ‘Frozen II’ gum to a rideable Sven. Read More
An Evolution in Building From LeapFrog
We recently got to check out the Leap Builders Food Fun Family Farm set, and had lots of family fun at the farm. Read More
GraviTrax Expansions: Which Ones Are Worth Your Money?
We have been taking a look at six of the latest GraviTrax expansions now available to see which are the best ones to invest in. Read More
Look Out For Fun: The Paw Patrol Mighty Lookout Tower
It is the question that parents have asked since the dawn of plastic toys. Do you let the kids unwrap the factory sealed box on Christmas morning, or do you assemble the toy before you wrap it, for immediate play. I myself have always favored the sealed box option. As a kid, there’s just something… Read More
Essential ‘Toy Story’ Play Time
One of the things that all three of my children agree on, at ages four, seven, and ten, is that the ‘Toy Story’ movies are all awesome. Read More
Sphero Rolls Out Mini Soccer and Mini Activity Kits
Sphero rolls out its latest and greatest with the Mini Soccer and Mini Activity Kit, bringing creative fun and adventurous play to the field. Read More
Dino Smashers: Smashing Blind Box Collectible Fun
Dino Smashers is a dinosaur-themed blind box collectibles range and comes in a range of pack size options to suit all budgets. Read More
‘Invasion of the Cow Snatchers: Mooove the Magnets Logic Game’ Is Out of This World!
Fire up your tractor beam and let’s abduct some cows! Logic game style… Read More
There’s an Escape Room Inside My Puzzle!
Assemble a puzzle, solve the mysteries, and escape from the room in this line of escape room jigsaw puzzles! Read More
LEGO Hidden Side: The Next-Level LEGO
With LEGO Hidden Side, children can keep one hand in the physical world and one in the digital world while they build and play. Read More
Toy Review: ‘BRIO World’s’ Trains Are a Classic for a Reason
GeekMom Elizabeth reviews a selection of ‘BRIO World’ toys including the Lift and Load Warehouse, Smart Tech Engine with Action Tunnels, Smart Tech Washing Station, and Smart Tech Railway Workshop. Read More
Hornby’s Hogwarts Express Electric Train Set Hits the Tracks
The Hogwarts Express electric train set is a model railway starter set designed for older collectors and model railway enthusiasts. Read More
Around the World With Boppi the Dancing Llama
Pets Alive Boppi the Booty Shakin’ Llama is the latest toy to hit the scene and so far it’s been a hit with both children and adults. Read More