Viking Toys is a Swedish-based toy company that produces a wide array of plastic toys which are safe for toddlers and visually appealing to anyone who happens upon them. Viking Toys offers many playsets and transit models such as trains, planes,...

Migoga Junior is a product that is produced by the Italian manufacturer known as Quercetti Toys. Intended for babies aged 18 months, Migoga Junior is an easy-to assemble “marble track”--which is actually more akin to a ball track--...

Quercetti Toys is an Italian toy company that produces a wide range of playthings for various ages. One of their newest and most popular lines is the “Mini Pixel Art” which promotes relaxation and creativity via plastic pegs in red,...

Aquabeads are tiny beads that connect when water is applied to them. Hence, they are a simple and fun way for kids to craft art projects. Aqaubeads was started by a staff member at EPOCH in Tokyo, Japan, who wanted to eat some hard sweets. As she...

Calico Critters is a line of miniature animal figures that come with accessories such as homes, furniture, clothes and more. These adorable animal figures are unique because they are made of a special flocked material that gives them an endearing...

Board Games can do a lot to amuse children while also strengtheningtheir cognitive skills. Therefore, it is always nice to find a game which appeals to the preschool age range. “Diggin’ Doggies” is a simple board game that is...

Yesterday was the anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4th., 1968). Many have speculated had this civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner and most importantly husband and father had lived longer, could he...

As one of the most popular contestants on Top Chef, Chef Richard Blaise has continued his success in the culinary world. While often seen as the “scientific” chef using a plethora of liquid nitrogen, molecular gastronomy and even an...

While many people dread the looming April 15 tax filing deadline, a few people look at this time of year with opportunity. Unfortunately, a few unsavory people try to scam their way through your personal information. The errant document that goes...

As Spring slowly creeps into the area, the expected Spring showers pop up when least wanted or expected. While everyone knows the old saying, spring showers bring May flowers, those rainy walks to work, the store or anywhere in between can be...

Extended periods of extreme heat, longer pollen seasons and an increase in water-borne illnesses, all caused by climate change, will affect your family in coming decades, according to a report released yesterday by the White House. While dramatic...

Playing dress up is an essential part of most people’s childhoods. Moreover, numerous studies have proved that role-playing games have the potential to strengthen cognitive skills which leads to an increased ability to solve problems and...

It’s said that, as much as things change, they stay the same, but that’s not entirely true of the Every Student Succeeds Act, No Child Left Behind’s replacement and the latest rewrite of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act...