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History of FAO Schwartz Toys

A German immigrant named Frederick Schwartz opened his first toy store in New York City in 1870. New Yorkers welcomed Fao Schwartz toys with enthusiasm and the company developed, resulting in many more stores being opened. The company was eventually scale... Read >

How to Choose a Stroller

There are several varieties of strollers. Some are designed for specific users, such as baby joggers and lightweight strollers, other strollers are intended for more everyday use. Irrespective of the type of stroller you are purchasing, here are some cons... Read >

Planning a New Years Eve Party for Kids

When most people think of a New Years Eve party, they picture a party with mostly adults and do not usually think of children when considering these types of parties. However, each year many New Years Eve parties either include kids or are planned specifi... Read >

Fun Activities for the Family at Christmas Time

Family is at the core of the Christmas season, so creating fun memories with your family is always at the top of the must-do list this time of year. What fun activities can you incorporate into your family life that makes Christmas memorable and fun? P... Read >

All About Baby Bassinets

There are plenty of places where baby can sleep when they come home from the hospital. They spend a lot of time sleeping, as this is when they grow. They are not going to care much about where they are sleeping, so you have to do what you think is best fo... Read >

Christmas Gift for Grandparents

One of my biggest challenges each year is coming up with the best Christmas gift for grandparents that I can find. This is hard because my grandparents don't really need much, and a 'no gift' rule has been in place for a few years now. I, of course, ignor... Read >

Christmas Tree Store

For some people, choosing a Christmas tree each year involves the same thing. They go out, choose a live tree, and then bring it home. If they didn't want a live tree, they could go out to the store to get an artificial tree, and those were all basically ... Read >

Christmas and the Mistletoe Tradition

Have you ever wondered where some of our modern traditions came from? As the Christmas season approaches, I have been doing some research regarding certain holiday-related topics. My findings may surprise even the biggest scrooge! Mistletoe has been ... Read >

Dollhouses - A Hobby For Life

It's always fun to have a hobby in life. Hobbies can help keep the creative juices flowing for all ages. As you become more proficient in your hobby, there is always the possibility of making a little money too. And what better way to make a few extra ... Read >

Dolls for Every Occasion

Are you still playing with dolls? If you're like thousands of other people, you probably are-and enjoying every minute of it! Doll collections are one of the leading hobbies enjoyed by busy people around the world. Since many children, boys and girls alik... Read >

Are Toys & Video Games The Right Christmas Gifts For Kids?

It's the age of innocence when their eyes a little brighter and their smile are full of possibilities. Their minds are being shaped by everything around them and it's important to make sure that those surroundings are positive and promote good character t... Read >

The Joy of Toys at Christmas

Although adults like to receive gifts, many will readily forego the pleasure by sacrificing, if it means a small member of the family will be totally pleased and delighted with their Christmas gift. Seeing the sparkle of joy in children's eyes when ... Read >

Thinking About Some of the Best Toys

When one of my friends asked me to help him work on a guide to the best toys, I initially balked at the project. It seemed like to broad an effort. After all, how would you rate toys? Would you look for the best selling toys, the best educational toys, or... Read >

Paper Jamz Guitars

If your child has ambitions to be the next rock star then the Paper Jamz Guitars are the perfect present this year. These guitars come in a variety of styles and each one has three different licensed hit songs built into the memory. Your child can literal... Read >

Safe Toys Make For A Merry Christmas

Do you have a toddler on your gift list? If so, remember that small children and infants automatically put items in their mouths. Inspect For Safety Safety is the first thing you should check. Toys with small parts are always suspect. Parts small ... Read >