Who doesn’t love ooey gooey marshmallow, crispy, cereal treats? Kids love making them almost as much as they love eating them. Now making them can be even more fun when you turn those crunchy sweet treats into turkey shapes for your Thanksgiving Day celebration. As a bonus, you can also use up any candy corn […]
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There’s something satisfying about hosting the Thanksgiving Day feast at your house. But how can you keep your kids (and visiting guests) entertained (and occupied) so that you can focus on meal prep, serving and hosting without the added stress? We’ve put together an ultimate toy and game list specific to keeping kids entertained on Thanksgiving
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It’s that time of the year when pumpkin patches come to life and all the little witches and wizards roam the neighborhood looking for treats. Halloween season is upon us and while your sweet baby might not understand what’s happening, parents know that their little one is just too boo-tiful to skip the costume. For
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I joke with my family that the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is that Mother’s Day is a holiday, while Father’s Day is a workday. Father’s Day just doesn’t have the same celebratory status as Mother’s Day in most families. On Mother’s Day, moms get the reservations while on Father’s Day, dad gets
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Check out this list of five of our favorite fun, eco-friendly toys to help every kind of kid celebrate Earth Day. As you may know, the first Earth Day was in 1970 to honor our planet by taking care of it and to pledge to make a positive impact on the environment. While the concept
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April Fools’ Day has got to be one of my favorite holidays. While truthfully I’ve never been a very good prankster, I’ve managed to surround myself with some of the best. I’ve been the victim of The Office classic Jim Hepburn-approved stapler in Jell-O. I’ve had friends move my bed into the building laundry room. But
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In the toy business, which often seems to live only for what’s new, bubble toys are nothing new. But they’re still lots of fun for kids of all ages. And you can’t argue with their popularity. More than 200 million bottles of bubble solution are sold every year worldwide. Not bad for a toy that’s
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Glitter. Glue. Paint. These are just some of the supplies you might have in your arts and crafts arsenal at home. And what better time to break them out and get creative than during National Craft Month? That’s right! The whole month of March is dedicated to an international celebration of creativity. No matter what
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’Tis the season for chestnuts roasting on an open fire, riding on a one-horse open sleigh, and, of course, gift giving. But finding the right gift that is both functional and fun for the 12-month and younger crowd can be tough. So we’ve done the work for you. Celebrate baby’s first holiday season with a
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“Are we there yet?” Avoid hearing that question on your summer vacation by keeping some of TTPM’s top travel toys for kids handy. Whether you’ve got a long plane trip or a short car ride or just want something fun to do in the hotel room, these eight picks will keep boys and girls busy
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Peter Cotton Tail is hopping ’round the bunny trail. So, to get in the Easter spirit, TTPM has put together a guide of our top five Easter-related activities and crafts to do with your family. 1. Egg dyeing is a classic Easter pastime, but the Tie Dye Egg Decorating Kit from PAAS puts a groovy,
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For many kids, Easter means candy. Good for fun. Not so good for teeth. Parents are looking for healthy Easter basket alternatives to chocolate and other sweets. Candy’s still dandy, but it’s best in moderation. So round out that basket with our picks for the top Easter toys for 2015. Here are TTPM’s top 6
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We are just days away from Easter Sunday, and while we all enjoy a few sweet treats in our baskets, making sugar the star of the holiday can backfire . . . big time. That’s why Meredith Sinclair, contributor to TTPM, has wrangled up a few ideas to help make your Easter celebration more playful
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No matter what your family calls it—The Epiphany, Three Kings Day, Little Christmas, or Christmas—we wish a Happy January 6 to all those celebrating today. And, of course, Happy New Year to all!
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Happy Holidays from TimetoPlayMag.com! Our team reviewed a ton of toys this year, so mistakes are bound to happen. Watch the funniest outtakes from 2013 here. We wish everyone an enjoyable holiday season and all the best in 2014!
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TimetoPlayMag.com’s Chris Byrne stopped by Live W/ Kelly & Michael today to share some fun Holiday toys and games.
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We are in the final weeks of the holiday gift buying season and I have had so many people email, text, Facebook message, and down right stop me on the street to ask me what toys and games I think they should buy the kids this Christmas. As a toy and game “TV segment girl”,
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It’s that time of year again – time to announce TimetoPlayMag.com’s Most Wanted, Holiday list.
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On the heels of Thanksgiving, a time when we underscore the importance of gratitude and giving thanks, it was my kids who reminded me to be extra grateful this year. Our little family had quite the extraordinary year: the birth of the baby in January, my husband’s anaphylaxis episode in February, the baby suffering a
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Here at TimeToPlayMag.com, we’re always trying to think of ways to make life easier and more fun for everyone. Today, we are thrilled to introduce our new price comparison tool which will provide you with live online pricing details of the hottest toys and games. Featured directly alongside our comprehensive product reviews, this tool tracks
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Tis the season for big ol’ family gatherings. From Thanksgiving through New Years Day many of our houses will be brimming with relatives ages 8 to 80. And if you happen to be hosting any of these events, then it’s your job to make sure everyone has a grand old time and that all of
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If you’re planning to head to the stores the Friday after Thanksgiving in search of hot deals, you might want to rethink your strategy. Black Friday may be a thing of the past. In 2011, a large number of retailers opened up their stores Thursday evening for Thanksgiving deals, especially in the toy aisles. I
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I know it seems like school just started and you’re starting to think about that perfect Halloween pumpkin. The toy biz, though, is already in full holiday mode. If you’ve been in a store recently, you’ll see expanded space for toys, new items everywhere and the buzz starting to build for what’s going to be
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Valentine’s Day for me evokes memories of making tissue box mailboxes and trying to eat all of the sugary goodness that came with cute pictures of cats on tiny cards before getting home from school. These days kids give and get more than just the tiny cards with witty sayings on them and a piece
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