Who says LEGOs are just for kids? I secretly love LEGOs. Since our oldest kids were quite young, I have been buying challenging LEGO sets which I pretend are for the kids, but I'm not fooling anyone. These LEGO sets look great and are a blast to put together. Now that we have some teenagers, they enjoy putting together difficult LEGO sets with their dad. I love that it … [Read more...] about 28 Large and Challenging LEGO Sets for Adults and Teens 2019
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35 Best Gift Ideas and Fun Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys 2019
Choosing the prefect gift for an 8-year-old boy can be a task. There are so many different options available and each boy has unique interests and strengths. I know my boys were very different from each other at age 8. One is very specific about what gifts he wants while the other is happy with pretty much anything we get for him. Whether your boy tells you exactly what he … [Read more...] about 35 Best Gift Ideas and Fun Toys for 8-Year-Old Boys 2019
13 Best Budget LEGO Alternatives for Kids 2019
With a houseful of kids, we have tried a lot of different building toys over the years. The kids don't realize they are learning fine motor skills, planning and problem solving capabilities, and instruction following among several other STEM skills. They just know that building toys are lots of fun to play with. Whether they are playing alone or with friends or siblings, … [Read more...] about 13 Best Budget LEGO Alternatives for Kids 2019
Best Gifts and Toys for 6-Year-Old Boys 2019
Shopping for 6-year-old boys brings a unique challenge to consumers. At six-years-old, boys are outgrowing the “baby” toys that once kept them entertained, but they aren’t yet old enough for some of the more mature options that are available. This age group is active and into everything! They are just discovering their own personal preferences for activities, whether it’s a … [Read more...] about Best Gifts and Toys for 6-Year-Old Boys 2019
25 Best Gifts and Toys for 7-Year-Old Boys 2019
There is nothing quite as delightful as the joy expressed by children who are given a brand-new toy. Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, a toy earned with allowance money, or a “just because” treat, the market is saturated with so many choices of what to get for a 7-year-old boy. Having two boys myself, I know that sometimes it can be a struggle to know what is popular at … [Read more...] about 25 Best Gifts and Toys for 7-Year-Old Boys 2019