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Friday is here! Woohoo! I hope you all had a good week. We searched for lots of creatures in our yard… Attended a lemonade and popsicles afternoon get-together at Ryder’s preschool… Filled our afternoons with two trips to Discovery Place Kids (it’s a gem and practically deserted an hour before closing on weekdays)… (Overalls: A throwback pair I ordered from Amazon during the postpartum period of life after I had Ryder. I still reach for them when I want something comfy that works well for mom life. / Sandals: Tkees / Clear Crossbody: Amazon / Sunglasses: QUAY)  And we counted...

Spin Master has announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.  Toy revenue increased by $95.3 million or 37.3% to $350.9 million, driven by growth in all product categories, particularly Preschool and Dolls & Interactive and Wheels & Action. Toy Gross Product Sales increased by $102.8 million or 34.9%, to $397.5 million from $294.7 million. Constant Currency Toy Gross Product Sales increased by $107.9 million or 36.6% to $402.6 million, up from $294.7 million. The improvement was led by growth from Gabby’s Dollhouse, DC Comics and Wizarding World, and reflected strong customer demand and Spin Master’s continued successful...

With 20 green initiatives and counting listed on its website, Golden Bear Toys is leading the field when it comes to environmental best practices. In this feature, published in the Spring/Summer issue of ToyNews magazine, MD Barry Hughes explains why “Play today, protect tomorrow” has become the company’s watchword. The team at Shropshire-based Golden Bear Toys, “Experts in Play” since 1979, have made a raft of changes to their working practices and premises in order to reduce their impact on the planet. At a time when plenty of firms are “greenwashing” their products or making minimal eco-friendly efforts, Golden Bear...

Check out this super fun AND educational game for the little ones! Right now, Amazon has this WowWee Baby Shark’s Big Show! Sea-Saw-Counting Game for only $14.31! (Reg. $20) Additional details include: A JAW-SOME WAY TO LEARN! Balance the sea-saw and learn to count with Baby Shark! Based on Nickelodeon’s animated preschool series, the Sea-Saw Counting Game is a fun and interactive way for your little ones to learn basic math. HOW IT WORKS. Select an activity card with a beginner, intermediate or advanced sea-saw counting challenge. To solve the challenge, place number weights and starfish weights on both sides...

Beach balls represent summer fun! Attending speech therapy over the summer or during extended school year can feel daunting. Have no fear, beach balls are here! Using beach balls during speech therapy can be a great way to target goals while having fun. Silent Beach Balls A fantastic way to target non-verbal communication skills is to use a beach ball to play the classic game “silent ball.” Silent ball is played by tossing the ball from person to person, without saying a word. You can use your eyes and body to gain the recipient’s attention before throwing them the ball....