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Why Children Should Bring Their Toys on Holiday

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Going on holiday takes quite a bit of planning when you have children to factor into your family’s plans. While you might want your children to focus on spending most of their time with family and enjoying new activities, their toys can still come along for the ride. Allowing your children to bring their favourite toys on vacation opens the doors to many opportunities. You may even find that it enhances their experience and makes the holiday more memorable. Here are a few reasons to let your children bring their favourite toy along on your next family holiday.  Unicorn Toys Children Will Feel Like They Have a Friend on the Trip Many children are very attached to specific toys, especially younger children who have their favourite teddies and dolls. For some children, bringing a toy on family holiday might feel more like bringing a friend. Unlike electronic devices with video games or an internet connection, the dolls, stuffed animals and even some unicorn toys your chi...

3 Toys That Put Fashion Front and Centre

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Fashion and toys go hand in hand. Clothes and accessories add so much play value to even the simplest of toys. When children can mix and match clothing on their dolls and characters, they unlock all sorts of imaginative possibilities. Maybe today Barbie will put on her doctor outfit and treat patients. Perhaps tomorrow, Barbie will put on her astronaut gear and explore space. When children unlock their imagination, they unlock fun. And unlocking fun doesn’t get any easier than with fashion. It also helps that many of today’s toys are made to be fashionable. From Barbie to OMG Dolls, here’s a look at some of the most fashionable toys for all ages!  Barbie Doll The Classic Barbie Doll—Fashionista Supreme You could say Barbie is the original fashion toy. For decades, she’s had a closet full of countless outfits and accessories. She’s been the envy of her entire neighbourhood. Today’s Barbie doll collections are no exception. From mermaids to inspiring women throughout h...

3 Ways Children Can Celebrate LEGO’s 90th Anniversary

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Did you know that LEGO is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year? The Danish toymaker started in August 1932 when Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys in his workshop. Since then, LEGO has become the biggest toy maker in the world. Not one of the biggest. The biggest! When they make toys for everyone, it’s easy to see why LEGO has become so popular. From cars to castles, children can find all kinds of LEGO sets on toy shop shelves. If your children love Harry Potter toys or fantastical spaceships, this August is sure to be a month of fun and unforgettable LEGO toys. Here are a few ways children can celebrate!  Lego Friends Celebrate with a Fun New Set! Of course, the best way to celebrate the LEGO 90th anniversary is with a new LEGO set. There are so many to choose from. LEGO Friends is an excellent choice for children who love to play make-believe in a more realistic setting. LEGO Friends brings city living to life colourfully and imaginatively. The...

5 Superb Toys to Give Your Child’s Friends

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The best part of a birthday party or family holiday for parents is when the little ones go off on their own and play their hearts out. Whether they’re in the backyard or their bedroom, the right toys can transport them to an entirely new world. Whatever the reason for the celebration, don’t just bring a gift—send them on a spontaneous adventure with their friends. Here are five toys you can give your child’s friends that are sure to delight. Play Doh Watch Them Take Flight in a Stellar X-Wing Star Wars toys are a classic option that’s always worth consideration. They’re especially popular right now due to the Mandalorian series and the latest release of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. The franchise is known in part for its distinctive spacecrafts and many other vehicles in the Star Wars universe. Out of all these options, it’s difficult to imagine a ship that’s more iconic than the X-wing starfighter. That makes it the perfect gift for your child’s Star Wars-loving friend. The Star Wars M...

4 Toys to Separate Your Children From Their Screens

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It’s no surprise that our children are so attached to their devices. Video games, TV and movies provide easy, instant entertainment. However, separating them from those devices every day for some old-fashioned screen-free playtime should be a priority for any parent. The challenge is finding the right toy that will hold their attention in the meantime. Toys have been successfully keeping children happy and stirring their imaginations for thousands of years before screens even existed. So why not choose Play Doh, a Barbie doll and other toys that your little ones are bound to love when taking time away from their devices. Omg Dolls Lego Star Wars Imperial Shuttle Building Set A Lego Star Wars set combines two of the most beloved and legendary imagination-nurturing franchises ever. Children can spend hours building an illustrious feature of the Star Wars universe with Legos, the Imperial Shuttle. Plus, after all the fun of building the set, your children have a striking and impressive ...

3 Reasons Why LEGO Makes a Great Gift for Any Child

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From birthdays to Christmas to getting top marks in school, there are many reasons to give a child a new toy. A new toy brings fun and joy into any child’s world. It brings along feelings of excitement and encourages imagination. With so many options in shops today, there’s one name that brings excitement and imagination few toys can match: LEGO. Lego Friends LEGO celebrates their 90th anniversary this year, marking decades of bringing joy to children around the world. There’s a reason why LEGO has endured for 90 years. LEGO is a toy that comes with much more than bricks and pieces. It comes with endless possibilities. Here are three reasons why LEGO has been so popular for so long and why it makes the perfect gift for the children in your life. LEGO Encourages Imaginative Play Inside every box of LEGO is a world waiting to be built. As children open their new set, they’re greeted with a dazzling assortment of bricks and colours. What those bricks represent is more than the sum of th...

3 Great LEGO Themes That Unlock a Child’s Imagination

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A single LEGO set can open a world of wonder for a child. That may be why LEGO is one of the most popular toy brands in the world. From LEGO DUPLO to LEGO Creator Expert, there is a LEGO theme for everyone. Each theme is a voyage of discovery into a world of imagination for children (and even adults). Children can be transported to distant lands right from the comfort of their bedroom. Plus, they have the option of following the provided instruction booklet or forging ahead into their own imaginative adventure. Better yet, they can mix and match sets to their heart’s content. If you’re looking for new ways to stir your child’s imagination, here are three LEGO themes that are sure to unlock all sorts of possibilities.  Lego Friends The Iconic LEGO City Brings Familiar Themes Home LEGO City is one of the brand’s oldest and most recognisable themes. It didn’t always go by the name “LEGO City,” but it has always been a theme where children can find familiar elements from ...