Classic Toy: Play Doh Crazy Cuts
If you’re a child of the 80s like I am, then you most likely had a few hundred tubs of Play-Doh in your house while you were growing up. A few Play-Doh toys stand out in my mind as my all time favorites: one is the ice cream shop where
Eco-Straws That Make Your Drinks Flex
If you have kids, you know how cool straws are. They blow bubbles, they make drinking out of a full cup so much easier and they make even the most boring drink look exciting. If they just weren’t so horribly plastic and toxic, right? I always feel a little bit
STEAM Toy: Compose Yourself
I came across this game at the New York International Toy Fair this year and was so excited to see a toy that so brilliantly fits the STEAM toy requirements of engaging science, technology, engineering, art and math. We all know that learning to read, play and write music pretty
BAREBONES: Stylish Useful Outdoor Gear
I love the great outdoors. And, with a little guy to inspire, I think there’s nowhere better than nature to help him learn to explore the world internally and externally. But, the thought of packing up and heading into the woods with a toddler can seem daunting. Plus, most outdoor gear is just
Fine Handmade Jewelry Gift: Timber Line
Timberline Jewelry is made in the USA by a Florida based husband and wife team of designers who started out as furniture makers. But, as with most creative types, it’s hard to keep them boxed in to making one thing and one thing alone. So, they got to thinking and
Foodie Gift: McCrea’s Caramels
A scientist with a background in chemistry and an abiding appreciation for natural ingredients, Jason is a man possessed by the single, simple idea to make the best caramel in the world—nothing less. That’s the impetus behind the fine artisanal small-batch foodie gift that is McCrea’s Candies. Early on, he saw the importance