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No Mess Foam – A New Sensory Toy
I received product for consideration. Post contains affiliate links as a service to my readers. Are you SO over the DIY slime phase? Is it all over your house? Is it contained in a dozen old small margarine tubs in your laundry room? OH I feel your pain. So, why not replace it with a new sensory toy? On the one hand sensory toys are useful for so many reasons and so many kids. But slime has had its day. I think we can all agree on that. But, it is also useful in calming and soothing sensory seeking children and youth. A New and Buzzworthy Sensory Toy If you…
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Thrifty Mommas Tips 2018 Gift Guide – Favourite Holiday Toys
Holiday toys are just fun for everyone. There’s nothing like unwrapping a toy Christmas Morning and playing all day. Remember that magical feeling from WAY back when. I sure do. It’s the never ending quest to capture a little of that feeling and pass it on that keeps me motivated this time of year. With Christmas right around the corner, you’re probably either fully into Christmas shopping or, if you’re like me, well maybe you have a bit more to do. In either case, you probably are still hunting down ideas. That’s why I’ve put together my annual GIFT GUIDE for some toys that will help you round out your shopping…
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20 + Harry Potter Gifts for Kids and Fans
Are you Potterheads? Know anyone who is? Then this is the post for you. My entire family are Harry Potter nuts actually. We have seen every single Potter movie multiple times and can’t get enough. Same can be said of the books and merchandise. Can’t get enough of Harry Potter, so Harry Potter gifts are definitely on our lists this year and every year. 20 + Harry Potter Gifts for Kids There’s a Harry Potter gift here for every budget. The Niffler bank is my favourite of all the gifts here and yes I know it’s not technically in the Harry Potter series, but we loved Fantastic Beasts and Where…
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The Best STEM Toys for the Holiday Season
STEM toys are some of my favorite gifts to give children. If you’ve read my blog, you know I love giving STEM gifts as a way to make learning fun. I’ve found great Stem books in the past that got my kids excited about learning and over the years I’ve found all sorts of toys to keep their minds sharp. Right now it’s prime time to get shopping for STEM gifts for the holiday season. Around here it’s never too early. I plan my shopping out all year round actually so that I get the best deals, and on line shopping helps. This year, I am hunting for STEM toys…
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World Cup Fun with HEXBUG Robotic Soccer
When the World Cup rolls around, I think everyone becomes a soccer fanatic. Honestly, I don’t understand always what’s happening, and I’ve never really been a big fan of any single sport, but the frenetic energy of the games and the fans are just infectious to me. My husband and daughter, on the other hand, enjoy watching sports together often. Although we’re not on the same page with sports, we are on the same page with HEXBUG. You’ve seen posts from me in the past on this brand because I love it, and now I’m bringing you another one about HEXBUG Robotic Soccer. HEXBUG Robotic Soccer brings the fun and energy…
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Exciting Interactive Play with Hexbugs Nitro Circus Giganta Ramp
Interactive play is something I encourage with every child in my life. I’m a big fan of toys that foster creativity, and it’s important to me that I do my best to ensure that the kids in my family get those as gifts from me. Toys that allow kids to be creative encourage brain development and allow them to build their own fun, and that’s key to a young mind. Some of my favourite toys to gift are Hexbugs. Hexbug toys make great gifts for the kids in my extended family for birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions. These days, they’re loving the Hexbugs Nitro Circus Giganta Ramp. Interactive Play…
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Gift Ideas for Tweens this Christmas
Gift ideas for tweens is the name of the game today. While a lot of other gift guides feature dozens of toys, many of them high priced gaming platforms, I’m taking a different approach. I’m going with two affordable options that make great stocking stuffers or straight up gifts. Why you say? Well, not everyone can afford to buy a Nintendo Switch or iPhone X. And more than that, sometimes it’s the little gift ideas that are really the most fun. Two Gift Ideas for Tweens that Cover All the Bases These two gems are perfect for any tween. They pretty much cover everything. One is super cute with just…
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31 DIY EASY Fidget Spinners
Unless you live under a rock, you have most definitely have heard of, or seen fidget toys and fidget spinners. Maybe your kids have some. Maybe you are a teacher and the kids are making you a bit batty with their fidget spinners and fidget toys. We have a couple of fidget toys here and they are fun. I confess I have also used them when my kids aren’t looking. In fact I bought my younger daughter two of these and also gifted a set to a little girl we know for her birthday recently. But you don’t have to buy them. If you are crafty, you could make your…
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Playmobil Take Along Toys – The Wonder of Play Anywhere #TMMSG17
Playmobil take along toys make it easy for kids to enjoy the wonder of play no matter where they are. These toys are designed for children to enjoy at home as well as on the go. So they’re perfect for trips, sleepovers at grandma’s house, or any situation where the kids will be away from home for awhile. These Playmobil take along toys are super cute, durable, and a great way for kids to play and use their imaginations no matter where they are. Playmobil Take Along Toys – Take Along Fun My niece and nephews are just at that age where their brains are firing on all creative cylinders. They…
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A Consignment Shop That Makes Perfect Sense and a Chance to Win $100 #KidCentsFashion
If you haven’t discovered the beauty of buying and selling at a consignment shop yet, then you are in for a treat. Kid Cents consignment shop in the Lambeth area of London is a hidden resource for thrifty shoppers. It’s also a beautiful little opportunity to make income from your gently used clothing and household items. Kid Cents – A Consignment Shop that Brings Its A Game I have aways been an avid deal seeker. My Mom was a resourceful shopper out of necessity, and I grew up knowing the power of a sale. We shopped consignment shops when I was a child and we also sold clothing there. When I became…
