Category: Toys, Fun & Party Favors

Yes, we actually honeymooned in London. Call us crazy, but we love all things UK . . . including their yummy candy. To research this article, we sampled candy from several British confectionaires (yes, a tough job but somebody had to do it). Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What’s the best German candy? We ordered in 7 brands of candy from Germany and did a blind taste test! Yes, Germany is famous for its chocolate . . . but we found several other fun treats. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What are the best basket stuffers? Perfect for gift baskets or as party favors, these basket stuffers run the gamut from a beloved children’s book to hatching egg toys. We scoured over 20 different basket stuffers before deciding these are the best of the best.

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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 are the best egg stuffers? Great for party favors, plastic eggs with little treats or toys inside are fun for kids of all ages—but what are the best bets? We asked the experts: kids themselves! Here are the egg stuffers our kids panel liked the most.

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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 somewhat 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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What are the best toys from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker? 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’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.

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!

Great for camping, backpacking or just an unusual gift, the best freeze-dried candy can give a new spin on an old treat. We tried out freeze-dried candy from 10 brands, looking for the best taste and flavor. Here are the one we think are best.

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