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A favorite toy for generations, Legos are great for encouraging creativity, developing fine motor skills and problem-solving skills. What's not so great about them: the clean-up. Hundreds of little pieces scattered across the playroom floor can be a huge hassle . . . unless of course, you use one of these smart storage solutions. Check out our five favorite solutions for storing the building Read more
I'm consistently amazed with the LEGO creations I spy throughout the web. From Star Wars to Harry Potter large-scale scene re-creations it seems like there's nothing LEGO fans can't make. For those of us that want to get in on the playful LEGO magic, designer David Cole constructed the deer LEGO taxidermy kit ($28). In 60 LEGO pieces sourced from all over the world, create your own guilt-free Read more
Finding a child who doesn't love Legos is like finding a needle in a haystack. Kids love Legos, and, let's face it, parents can't get enough of them either. So why not throw a Lego-themed birthday party for the little brick lover in your life? One mom, who also happens to be a party stylist, went all out for her son's sixth birthday and the bash was a complete hit. Check it out! Source: Anders Read more
When kids have a favorite character or hobby, they stick to it. They fill their rooms with the item and wear it on more than just their sleeves. Today, they're wearing them on their feet. Last month we saw the launch of Hello Kitty Vans adorned with the popular character, and last Summer Converse went all Seuss with a collection of 13 designs for babies on up to adults. The latest tot-friendly Read more
The 2011 Toy Fair was packed with new products for the coming year. The hardest part, after seeing them all, is waiting for them to be available for purchase. Though there were several hot trends in this year's offerings, a few goodies will be on my shopping list. Check out my 10 favorites. Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud and Carri is one of them! In her latest post on Adventures in Mommyhood, the mama experiences a bit of nostalgia while doing some holiday shopping. It was around this time, three years ago, that I first noticed the return of Lincoln Logs. I was at Target - in the book section, natch - and there was a big display of them across the way in the toy section. Upon Read more
Let's get building! To the outside observer, putting a child in front of a pile of blocks or tub full of play-doh may just seem like playtime activities, but to many educators, such activities are the basis for play-based education. Giving tots unstructured time to play with different materials, and allowing them to repeat their experiences will help with the development of hand-eye coordination Read more
Before technological toys and character-inspired goods began taking over toy chests, Legos gave lil ones the opportunity to build exciting creations without worrying about them falling down in seconds. For more than 75 years the brainchild of a Danish carpenter, has been a staple in playrooms, where the multicolored, interlocking bricks have been used to create gargantuan structures and creatures Read more
Trix may be for kids, but Legos are for building. British TV presenter and journalist James May and a group of volunteers have been building a house from over three million Legos at Denbies Wine Estate in the town of Dorking, in Surrey. Construction had reached the upper floor of the house last week. When completed, hopefully next week, the house will include a staircase, toilet, and shower, and Read more
I must admit: I've always been a big LEGO fan. I used to spend hours building entire LEGO villages, complete with nail salons and clothing boutiques (for the little policemen figures, of course). So I couldn't help but smile at this Building Brick Candle ($48). When I read that it's made of eco-friendly soy, I was really grinning. I also appreciate that it's unscented, since I'm pretty partial to Read more
