Aug. 22, 2026 Mahjong Sets by Kyle Schurman and Jennifer Blair As shameful as it feels to admit, my first game of mahjong was actually on the computer. But for as much fun and satisfaction as I got out of coming up with a winning…
Feb. 16, 2026 Family Games by Bob Beacham and Kevin Luna Are you having trouble getting the kids to put down their screens and engage with the family? Is Dad more interested in watching the ballgame than he is in interacting…
Feb. 16, 2026 Board Games by Jennifer Blair Has it been years since you’ve played a board game? Maybe, despite your fond memories of starter games like Candy Land, you think board games are only for kids.…
Aug. 21, 2026 Kids' Water Tables by Lauren Corona and Jennifer Blair Whenever I watch my nephews, two things are inevitable: 1) they'll con me into giving them more cookies than my sister would approve and 2) they'll leave the area around…
Jul. 6, 2026 Walmart has outdoor playsets for up to 60% off by Christina Marfice We're now well into summer, and if your chore list is falling behind because you keep having to make beach and park trips to keep the kids entertained, it might be time…
Apr. 15, 2026 Outdoor play equipment is up to 40% off at Walmart by Christina Marfice Warm weather has finally arrived, and if you have kids, you know what that means: They want to be outside all the time, which means the backyard needs entertainment.…
Aug. 21, 2026 Paw Patrol Toys by Jennifer Manfrin and Jennifer Blair My nephews are less than two years apart in age, but they disagree on nearly everything, from how they like their sandwiches cut to whether their bedtime story or song…
Apr. 1, 2026 Transformers Toys by Eliza McGowen and Kevin Luna Transformers toys are robots in disguise. One minute they resemble your average (or not-so-average) car, motorcycle or jet. The next they transform into supercharged…
Dec. 3, 2025 Train Sets by Melissa Nott and Kevin Luna Even if you're not an aficionado, there's just something magical about a train set. It can be rather mesmerizing watching that little engine race round and round through…
Aug. 20, 2026 Mattel goes to Stars Hollow with new Little People ‘Gilmore Girls’ set by Christina Marfice Someone shrunk Stars Hollow, and somehow, that made it even cuter. Mattel just released a collectible set of Little People based on "Gilmore Girls" that includes Rory…
Jan. 19, 2026 Beyblades by Allen Foster and Kevin Luna It’s hard to believe that the original Beyblade series of toys came out more than 20 years ago. Over the past two decades, the popularity of these battling tops has…
Jan. 6, 2026 Slime Kits by Cody Stewart Slime-making has become a popular activity for kids and adults alike, combining creativity with sensory play. With the endless array of slime kits on the market, it's…
Aug. 18, 2026 This hatching megalodon toy is the next holiday fad — and it launched today by Christina Marfice If you saw last year's viral hatching T-rex toy and thought the obvious move was to make it wetter and creepier, you might have a promising career in toy design. Spin…
Feb. 12, 2026 LEGO Advent Calendars by Peter McPherson and Kevin Luna The only thing better than getting a new LEGO minifigure or model is getting a different minifigure or model every day for 24 days. LEGO Advent calendars offer bite-size…
Sep. 17, 2025 Halloween Games by Peter McPherson Costumes, candy, and decorations go a long way, but Halloween games can add laughter and conversation to your petrifying party. Just as this fun-filled holiday is…
Aug. 18, 2026 LEGO adds new flowers to its coveted ‘Botanicals’ collection by Christina Marfice The LEGO Botanicals collection just got some stunning new additions this month and one pays homage to pop star Olivia Rodrigo, another is a gorgeous arrangement of…
Aug. 11, 2026 LEGO unveils new sets with Gen X’ers and millennials in mind by Christina Marfice With every new release, LEGO is proving more and more that it's not just for kids. A collection of brand new sets is aimed solidly at Gen Xers and millennials, with…
Aug. 6, 2026 The long-awaited LEGO Pokemon Smart Play sets are here by Christina Marfice Pokemon battles with sound effects? Yes please. After LEGO introduced its high-tech Smart Play bricks at CES this year, long-awaited Pokemon sets using the…
