Category: Toys, Fun & Party Favors

What’s the best egg dye kit? To find out, we took two dozen hard-boiled eggs and dye kits from several major brands and started coloring. Which did best—the tried and true brand or those new-fangled natural color kits? What about markers instead of dyes? Here are the winners of our tests.

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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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Need stuffers for a gift basket for teens? We looked at 9 different ideas that appeal to teens before deciding these ones are the best bets. Here’s what we’d recommend.

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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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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!

What’s the best Japanese candy? We ordered in boxes of popular Japanese candy assortments and started tasting! Yes, Japanese candy can be someone exotic . . . and the flavors aren’t for everyone. We love Japanese candy for parties, party favors . . . or just a change of paice. Here are the Japanese candy we’d recommend.

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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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