Category: Toys, Fun & Party Favors

What are the best patriotic decorations for your next party or celebration? We researched and compared 10 different options, looking for quality and value. Here are the winners!

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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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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’s the best air hockey table? We asked our parent readers who have air hockey enthusiasts at home for their favorites. Then we did another 9 hours of research to compare quality, features and durability. Which were easiest to assemble? Fun to play in the dark? Here are the air hockey tables we’d recommend.

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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 My Little Pony toys. We asked our in-house Brony specialist to pick his favorite My Little Pony toys. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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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!

What’s the best advent calendar? We ask experts—kids! We surveyed the families that read our parenting books to find their all-time favorite advent calendars. Here are the ones that came out on top.

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