The Great Outdoors: 10 Summer Toys to Get Kids Up and Out!


Updated 04/30/12 11:39 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Toys For Summer 2012

Warm weather's not just an opportunity to shed your jacket, but to get the kids up, moving, and outside. While the sun may be all it takes to get mama outdoors, tots often need a little enticement — that's where the toys come into play. We've checked out the hottest new toys of the season and have narrowed down our favorites that will have lil ones begging to enjoy the fresh air. Check them Read more

The Best Outdoor Weekend Activities For Kids


Updated 03/03/12 5:40 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Weekend Springtime Activities For Kids

Is it beginning to feel a lot like Spring where you live? If so, chances are, you and your kids are ready to cure your cabin fever and get outside this weekend. Encourage Budding Entrepreneurs: Little ones love to feel in control, and giving them their own business opportunity for the day is a great way to teach basic math, social, and even marketing skills. Start a classic lemonade stand, or Read more

Pimp My Ride: Gadgets and Accessories to Make Tots' Scooters Their Own


Updated 07/14/11 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Bike and Scooter Accessories For Kids

Now you're scootin! During a recent visit to camp, I couldn't help but notice the lineup of scooters parked just inside the main entrance. There must have been 20, and aside from a few that were marked with kids' names, it was virtually impossible to tell them apart. There's no question that tots love scooters as a fun alternative to walking or biking, and they're a great way to encourage Read more

Bounce Around: Join in the Summer's Hottest Pogo Stick Craze


Updated 06/01/11 5:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Picture of Jennifer Garner With Pogo Stick For Kids

Violet's about to get her head in the clouds! Jennifer Garner was spotted out running errands over the holiday weekend, where her big purchase was none other than a trusty pogo stick! The classic toy, which had its heyday in the roaring '20s, is making a comeback this Summer with several popular manufacturers producing updated versions of the bouncing stick. Take a look at five of my favorite Read more

5 Water Toys to Kick Off Summer


Updated 05/27/11 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Water Toys For Kids

Splish splash! Summer means beach, pool, and tons of sun for mamas and their tots, so before heading into the holiday weekend, take stock of your water toys to make sure they're up to par – meaning they're free of holes and mildew from last Summer. If you're in the market for some new playthings, check out these five toys that will make the most out of your time in the water! Read more

YBike Will Have Tykes Riding in No Time


Updated 01/31/11 8:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Review of YBike Balance Bike

Run like the wind. Any mama who's visited a park in the past two years knows the balance bike craze is showing no signs of slowing down. The bikes, long a teaching tool for lil ones overseas, have reshaped the way American tykes have learned to ride a two-wheeler. The latest to join the lineup on the bike rack is YBike ($80), a plastic version of the bike that is designed for the younger tots. Read more

Dive Into Summer Fun With Toss Across


Updated 05/29/10 5:00 AM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Everybody in the pool! With the long weekend, community water holes, as well as backyard swimming pools are open for business and kids are grabbing their goggles and getting ready to dive in. As part of your Summer pool prep, stock up on some new pool-friendly toys and games that will entertain tots long after their marathon cannonball contest. Toss Across Splash ($40) brings tic-tac-toe into the Read more

Retro Pedal Cars Keep Lil Drivers in Style


Updated 03/26/10 12:05 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

The playground may be filled with scooters, plastic Dora-mobiles, and battery-operated vehicles, but I'll take an old-fashioned pedal car any day of the week. As the weather warms up and we find ourselves spending more time outdoors, lil ones' eyes start to shine when an unusual ride-on toy makes its way through the park gates. These classic ride-on toys don't just look good on the road, they Read more