The Toys Blog

Your Road Map For Fun: Family Travel Hacks And Tech Tips

Have you ever planned an epic vacation for your family? Something you've looked forward to for months and thought you had everything...

Mar 63 min read

How to find "Me Time" with your Toddler

As a mom of 3, having daily routines is a lifesaver for keeping the household together. We all know parenting can be overwhelming at...

Unlocking New Skills Through The Power of Play

Mar 63 min read

Unlocking New Skills Through The Power of Play

Play is more than just fun and games. When raising a child with a disability, playtime is often the secret sauce to honing skills. We...

Mar 63 min read

4 Bedtime Tips From a Mom of 3

Bedtime with young children can often feel like a circus act! Between the juggling of endless requests, tucking everyone in, and...

Just as Sweet: Non-Candy Easter Basket Gift Ideas

Feb 94 min read

Gift Guides

Just as Sweet: Non-Candy Easter Basket Gift Ideas

Hello, Spring! I was speaking with my mom the other day and she mentioned how early Easter was this year! It’s coming up quickly, and I...

Show some Love! Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Creative Kids

Jan 163 min read

Holiday Magic

Show some Love! Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Creative Kids

In today's digital age, where screens and devices play a significant role in our children's lives, the importance of creative toys...

All revved up! Keeping Your Car-Obsessed Kids Entertained

Dec 5, 20234 min read

All revved up! Keeping Your Car-Obsessed Kids Entertained

Being a mom to two young boys (2.5 and 5 years old) hasn’t been easy. They are in a constant state of energy, always wanting to run...

Dec 5, 20232 min read

It’s a CoComelon Celebration!

Is your little one CoComelon™ obsessed?! Because mine are, that’s for sure! Throw the ultimate birthday celebration for your child with...

Sep 27, 20233 min read

Makin' a List: Top 6 for Kids Under 6

The Best Toy Picks for Everyone on Your List It’s almost that time of year when our little ones are making their lists, and we are left...

Must-Haves for Baby’s First (or Second!) Chanukah

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Holiday Magic

Must-Haves for Baby’s First (or Second!) Chanukah

We have a lot of people to shop for, and I have to be prepared for EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS of gifts!

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Toys to Inspire Learning & Play

Sep 27, 20235 min read

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Toys to Inspire Learning & Play

Oh, what fun: a holiday gift guide for everyone! My kids are busy making their holiday wish lists and I’m checking them twice.

Apr 17, 20236 min read

Celebrations!

Birthday on a Budget Gift Guide

Have you heard the expression, “Another year older, another year wiser”? I never realized just how true it was until I became a mom! It...

Mar 14, 20232 min read

Video Game Fun, Role-Play, and Gaming Safety

As a mom of 4 (12, 6, and 3-year-old twin boys), I know just how much little ones love to mimic their parents and older siblings. That's...

Mar 8, 20235 min read

Easter Basket Gifts For Everybunny!

Yay! Spring is right around the corner and Easter is quickly approaching. It brings me so much joy to create magic around the holidays...

How to Enjoy the Big Games With Your Kids

Dec 2, 20223 min read

Celebrations!

How to Enjoy the Big Games With Your Kids

I have what some consider a large family: twin toddlers + a 6 year old + a 12 year old + a 1 year old dog; and one of the things my...

Why VTech Switch & Go Dinos are My Favorite Toys for Preschoolers

Dec 2, 20223 min read

Gift Guides

Why VTech Switch & Go Dinos are My Favorite Toys for Preschoolers

As a mom of three, I’m always on the hunt for the best new toys. If it will keep my kids happy, entertained, and provide some kind of...

Baby Playtime During First Year Milestones

Dec 2, 20223 min read

Baby Playtime During First Year Milestones

Whether you’re a first time mom or a third time mom like me, baby milestones are just as exciting each time around! And, you better...

Dec 2, 20223 min read

The Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide

When I think of baby showers, sweet little pink and blue petit fours, a mom glowing with her growing belly, and adorable gifts...

How to create an epic family fun day in cooler weather

Nov 17, 20225 min read

How to create an epic family fun day in cooler weather

Summer is officially over, but that doesn’t mean that we have to keep the kids inside all day! Here in NJ, we’ve been getting...

The Only Holiday Gift Guide You Will Need for Kids

Oct 27, 20227 min read

Holiday Magic

The Only Holiday Gift Guide You Will Need for Kids

This is not a drill! I repeat, this is not a drill! It is time to start thinking about and planning your gifts for the holiday season! As...

Fail-Proof Birthday Gifts For Four-Year-Olds That They Will Love

Sep 21, 20225 min read

Learning Toys

Fail-Proof Birthday Gifts For Four-Year-Olds That They Will Love

If you have a four-year-old in your life, you've probably noticed that they're starting to become their own little person. They're...

Birthday Gift Guide for Three-Year-Olds from a Mom of Twins

Sep 21, 20225 min read

Birthday Gift Guide for Three-Year-Olds from a Mom of Twins

Hello Friends! I am SHOCKED at what I am about to say- I am the mom of THREE-YEAR-OLD TWINS! WHAT! Time absolutely flew by. As part of...

Sep 20, 20224 min read

Top Toys For Toddlers: Fun Gifts That Inspire Learning & Play

In celebration of one of my favorite ages- TWO! - I put together a 2nd Birthday Gift Guide to tell you about some of my favorite toys...

Sep 20, 20225 min read

5 Toys To Establish Your Baby's Routine

Having a routine for your baby each day can bring stability and predictability for not only your baby, but also you! A baby's daily...

4 Must-Have Toys to Help You Work from Home Without Childcare

Sep 20, 20225 min read

4 Must-Have Toys to Help You Work from Home Without Childcare

It is hard to work from home without childcare. To successfully work from home without childcare, try to rotate your toys, have a...

Baby Registry Checklist: Don’t Forget the Toys!

May 26, 20224 min read

Baby Registry Checklist: Don’t Forget the Toys!

Creating a baby registry can be one of the most exciting times of pregnancy. This is the time to think about and plan for all the baby...

Mar 31, 20224 min read

Celebrations!

Easter Baskets for Every Bunny

Spring is right around the corner and that means the Easter Bunny will be hopping into town! Take a look at my VTech Easter Gift Guide...

How to Throw an Awesome Kids Truck Party

Mar 31, 20223 min read

How to Throw an Awesome Kids Truck Party

Caution. Party Ahead! Truck themed parties are ideal for little ones who enjoy playing outdoors and getting their hands dirty with sand,...

Feb 8, 20223 min read

VALENTINE’S DAY Gifts for Kids

If you’re shopping for some little Valentines this year, check out this educational, yet playful, gift guide! I pulled together 5 really...

Tips on how to teach children about the importance of recycling and our environment

Jan 27, 20225 min read

Tips on how to teach children about the importance of recycling and our environment

We can no longer pretend to ignore the situation that the earth is in anymore. Environmental risks have made it harder for the earth to...

Dec 22, 20215 min read

STEM

How To Encourage a Love For STEM Activities

I'm a huge fan of incorporating STEM toys and STEM learning into my home and I have been doing so from very early on in my children's...

Dec 22, 20215 min read

Magical Slumber Party

Creating childhood magic is one of my favorite parts of being a mommy to my three little ones! Over the years I have found that all it...

Dec 15, 20213 min read

Holiday Memory Making

Hi friends! It is easily my favorite time of the year. My family and I are diving right into all the fun memory making and magic that...

The Best Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas

Dec 10, 20215 min read

The Best Gifts for Baby’s First Christmas

The holiday season is upon us so it’s time to get that early gift shopping started. If you have a new baby in the family and you are...

Interactive Ways for Kids to Learn to Tell Time

Nov 15, 20215 min read

Interactive Ways for Kids to Learn to Tell Time

Little kids can easily use the number knowledge they have mastered to focus on learning new skills. Building on top of established skills...

How To Throw a PAW Patrol Inspired Party for the Kids

Oct 27, 20212 min read

How To Throw a PAW Patrol Inspired Party for the Kids

No party is too big, no pup is too small. Calling all PAW Patrol fans! If your kids are big PAW Patrol fans, it makes perfect sense to...

Oct 27, 20217 min read

Gift Guides

2021 Must-Have Holiday Toy Gift Guide

Share in the excitement your kids feel this holiday with gifts you will love as much as they will! The gift of learning is as valuable to...

Oct 12, 20213 min read

Rainy Day Tips for Moms

The warm summer days are rolling away and soon we will have colder weather & RAIN! As a mom of 4 (11-Zoey, 5-Lia , & 2 year old twins -...

Sep 15, 20216 min read

How To Plan a Fun Family Staycation

It's time to take a break from your hectic life and spend some quality time with your kids. A family staycation may be exactly what you...

Jul 29, 20214 min read

Disney Inspired Party Ideas

Calling all Disney Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse fans! Have you spotted VTech®’s Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Disney collection yet? So cute!...

Jul 27, 20214 min read

Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids!

Summertime is in full swing, and you’ll hear the words “I’m bored” at least a few times during the summer break months, so you’ll need...

Jul 16, 20213 min read

Baby’s First Birthday Gift Guide

First birthdays are a monumental milestone for parents. High five! You did it! You survived and thrived through the first year of your...

Jul 16, 20213 min read

Family Movie Night

We are huge movie lovers in our family. We would head out to the theaters almost monthly, before the pandemic, and once everything shut...

Jul 13, 20218 min read

How To Entertain Kids on a Road Trip

For families with young children, taking a road trip is often preferable to flying for many reasons. You can bring as much baby gear as...

How to Accelerate Your Babies Milestones Through Play

Apr 29, 20216 min read