Category: Toys, Fun & Party Favors

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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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.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

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 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.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!