Category: Toys, Fun & Party Favors

Here’s a fun idea: order in a box of sweet and savory treats from Korea and give ’em a try! Yes, these are authentic snacks imported from Korea. In order to find the best Korean snacks, we ordered a variety of different snack boxes to find the best bets. Here are the winners!

Quick safety warning: many of these Korean snacks do NOT have food allergens labeled in English. We advise not eating any of these snacks if you have a food allergy!

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What are the best small American flags? Which work best for a boat or car? Desk? Or parades? We looked at a dozen small American flags, judging them for quality, vibrancy and, of course, affordability!

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What are the best ping pong balls? To find out, we tried out several popular brands. Then we interviewed a dozen ping pong enthusiasts among our readers to get their insights. Which are best for beginners? For more advanced players? And which ping pong balls also double as great pet toys? Here are our recommendations.

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What are the best ping pong paddles? We spoke with 17 ping pong enthusiasts among our book readers (1.3 million strong!) to find out their favorite ping pong paddles.

Which were best for beginners? More advanced table tennis fans? Best budget-friendly finds? Here are the ones we’d recommend to you!

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What’s the best freeze dried ice cream? We tried out a dozen different brands to find out. Which tasted best? Here are the ones we’d recommend for your next camping adventure . . . or just when you need a quick snack for a hiking trip.

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Pediatricians and parents agree—unstructured play without screens is the best for kiddos! Wooded toys are a sustainable way to spark imagination and learning. We had a dozen toddlers test different wooden toys to find the best of the best. Here are their (and our) three favorites!

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker provides a bounty of toys for kids of all ages . . . but what are the best? Here’s what our expert editors think. (Yes, they are certified Star Wars geeks). We’ve got picks for the Best Action Figure, Best Building Block Set and Best Remote Control Toy, all from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!

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What are the best dinosaur toys? We turned to the experts to find out—actual kids who love dinosaurs! They played with several dinosaur toys and gave us valuable feedback. Then we asked our parent readers for their favorites. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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Gift baskets are perfect for kid parties and celebrations—but then you are faced with this decision: what are the best basket stuffers? We looked at building kits, books, eggs and toys before picking these best bets. We had real kiddos play with various options and judge which ones were most fun. Here are the winners!

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What are the best conversation hearts? Also known as sweethearts or candy hearts, conversation hearts are popular as party favors—or to teach counting to a beginning student! Yes, these little candy hearts are the perfect conversation starter. We tried several brands before deciding these are the best bets.

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