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Duplos Kid Storage Box – A Parent’s Dream Come True!

Ever step on a building block in the middle of the night? OUCH! It happens all the time and, when it does, it is NOT fun!

So when I saw this DUPLO storage box for kids, which doubles as a play space for them to play on, I just had to show you! Isn’t it grand? The description says that it works for intermediate sized MEGA BLOKS, too.

So, if you love that your kids enjoy building but hate finding pieces all over the house, you might want to get one (or more) of these foldable boxes to solve the problem. Grandparents and school teachers will love them, too.

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Plastic Foldable Kid Storage Box, 25L Storage Toy Bins with Building Base for Duplo Bricks, 26Qt. Toy Chest for Duplo Blocks, White

And, after you have the storage, you can buy them more building blocks! LOL

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LEGO DUPLO My First Number Train 10847 Learning and Counting Train Set Building Kit and Educational Toy for 2-5 Year Olds (23 Pieces) ad

LEGO DUPLO Town Steam Train 10874 Remote Control Set – Learning Toy and Daycare Accessory for Toddlers, Boys, Girls, and Kids 2-5 Years Old, Push and Go Battery Powered Set with RC Function ad

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LEGO® DUPLO Classic Alphabet Town 10935, Educational Early Learning Toys for Babies & Toddlers Ages +18 Months, Learn Colors, Letters and Shapes with Large Bricks ad

LEGO DUPLO Town Truck & Tracked Excavator Construction Vehicle 10931 Toy for Toddlers 2-4 Years Old Girls & Boys, Fine Motor Skills Development and Learning Toy

Enjoy!

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Pretend Sleeping Puppy Toy Breathes Like a Real Puppy

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I have been a “dog mom” most of my life. As a little girl, my parents would make a point to avoid driving by pet stores. I would cry every time we drove by one and I saw a puppy sitting in the window. Pet stores always had puppies in the windows back then! Eventually the pressure got to them. To end the misery, my parents finally gave in and bought us our first dog – a boxer named Duke. Best day ever!

His story must be written into a book someday. He rivaled Hooch from the famous 1989 movie Turner & Hooch. Drooling everywhere, too big for his own good, full of gigantic love and total devotion. Duke was so protective he used to follow me to school and stand up with his front paws at the classroom window, looking for me. After a few days of that, the principal called my parents and kindly requested he be corralled at home during school hours. Can’t say that I blame the man. Duke was a commanding personality!

And Duke was the first of a succession of “best dogs ever!” Every one of them had their own wonderful quirky qualities that won our hearts forever.

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Can’t Own A Dog?

But what if I couldn’t have a dog? Oh, my goodness, I don’t know what I would do. Having a dog makes me feel so loved. Canine devotion is unsurpassed by any creature on earth.

Dogs love their owners as if there were no one else in the whole world. Their gaze is nothing short of adoration. They are content to stay by our sides, waiting to be petted or handed a little treat. They are interested in everything we do, whether we want them to be or not. They WANT to be with us. Does it get any better than that?

So, when I saw this “sleeping puppy” animated toy yesterday, I fell in love with the concept. There are people whose lives feel complete with a dog but they are unable to own one. How lonely is that? Whether it is a little child longing for her first pet, or a dog-loving senior citizen in living quarters where real live dogs aren’t allowed, this little sleeping puppy with its gently “breathing” body could be a real comfort.

My heart was touched by some of the customer reviews, like one reporting that a loved one in a nursing home now has one. He sits there petting the little guy much of the day. This family member said grandpa’s anxiety has greatly reduced.

It is not about fooling someone; nearly everybody will know it is simply a sweet, furry toy. What it is about is bringing a little joy, a reminder of the love that was once enjoyed with pets of the past, and a sense of not being alone. Having a dog at your side can bring a soothing reassurance, even if it is only an adorable pretend puppy.

Till yesterday, I didn’t even know the sleeping puppy toy existed. Now that I do, I just had to tell you, too, in case there is someone you love who needs one.

Enjoy!

Does your cat lover want a sleeping kitty toy? They have them, too. This black and white kitty is one of several styles to choose from. Again, she is very lifelike, cuddly and takes little to no care. 🙂

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7 Best Nativity Sets Your Kids Will Love To Play With

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Nativity scenes are keepsakes that your family will treasure for years to come. I have a mini-nativity scene sitting on my family room mantel featuring Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus that I leave on display year-round.

Kids, of course, are very hands-on. They want to play with their nativity sets. So, get them unbreakable nativity scene toys that they can touch, move around and actually PLAY with while learning the Christmas story!

FOR EVERYONE: >> Family Nativity Scenes Are Holiday Treasures

I share my preschool classroom with a Sunday school class. When I arrived this week I found that the other teacher who uses the room had set up a nativity scene display for little children. It was so cute, I took some pictures [below.] My students did play with the pieces – they couldn’t help themselves, it was so much fun. And then we put it all back in place when we were done.

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Best Gift For An Artistic Creative Child

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What do you do when it comes to buying gifts for creative kids? These children thrive using their imaginations. Anything else bores them.

Find the best gift for little Mr. Artistic or Miss Creativity. Here three fabulous ideas:

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1. Mini-Camera Set: let your child express himself through photography! This Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant camera set for kids comes with lots of extras* and is so easy to use. It gives your kids the pleasure of displaying their work in frames (included) within seconds. That is what the world of “instant” is all about, right?

Check out the whole package:
☑️ Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera Package for Kids It includes colorful frames, photo album, stickers and its own matching carrying case. The camera comes in several colors including flamingo pink, cobalt blue, ice blue, lime green and smokey white.

2. 3-D Drawing Pens for Kids and Adults – kids can make their designs “come to life” from page through a pen! They will have lots of fun and you will be amazed at what they come up with.

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3. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox Robot Building Kit — this 🌟 award-winning robotic toy kit is lots of fun to build but, get this, it also WORKS! Top recommendation indicates it is best for kids ages 7-12. Great introduction to programming and robotics.

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The great gift ideas for artistic, creative kids don’t end there! Look at the painting sets for your budding young artists, musical instruments for the musically inclined, video cameras for making their claim to fame and more:

Enjoy!

Preschool Class Mascot – Gilbert The Dog

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Having a preschool class mascot for your classroom sounds like a huge responsibility and it is. A classroom pet requires a lot of care – just as much care as having a pet at home. Teachers, if you are not up to the task, there is another way to do it. Bring toy mascot to school, instead.

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The Perfect Classroom Mascot

Recently we had a furry visitor come to our class who was absolutely no trouble at all. Gilbert The Dog is a very realistic looking stuffed toy beagle. He was easy to manage and such a good little boy. This toy looks so real, for a moment you might even think you were looking at a real dog!

Adorable little girl with her beagle dog plush toy #AD

Gilbert was actually the classroom mascot for the first graders. One time a week, he went home with a child who wrote about what he did as a guest in their home. Eventually they ran out of children in that classroom to take care of him so it was time for Gilbert to do something new. Our preschool class was delighted to pitch in and have him join us for a day.

The children took him from place to place, petting him and showing him around. He read a book. He sat on the windowsill. He looked out the window. He joined them for circle time, too. He even watched us making our craft of the day. Gilbert had a great time in preschool and we wrote about it in a little story for the first grade class to read.

So, if you prefer to not have the responsibility of a live classroom mascot, I do recommend a stuffed toy that looks real. There are so many plush toy animals on the market that look very realistic, like Gilbert does.

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3 Ways To Have a Live Pet Visit Your Classroom

1.Show and Tell Another idea that requires very little care on the part of the teacher is to invite a live pet to visit for show and tell, like the cute guinea pig that came to our classroom.

2. You could also arrange for a therapy pet to come by. Therapy dogs can come to your class for part of a day, managed by their handlers. It will be a wonderful experience for your children.

3.If you are truly adventurous, contact the local reptile store. Ask them if they make classroom visits. The reptiles can be brought in by trained handlers so everything will be safe and sound. Our kindergarten teacher did just that and it was a great success. Even the most timid child was willing to take a closer peek at those fascinating creatures.

Have you ever had a classroom pet? What kind?

Enjoy!

Best Paw Patrol School Supplies For Kids

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Paw Patrol backpacks – Paw Patrol lunch boxes – Paw Patrol folders, notebooks, pens & pencils – Paw Patrol school supplies – Paw Patrol CRAFTS – Paw Patrol clothes & accessories – Even COLLECTIBLE TOYS to bring to school for Show & Tell! EVERYTHING Paw Patrol for Paw Patrol loving kids!

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Do your kids love Nickelodeon’s adorable puppy heroes “Paw Patrol?” If they do they will LOVE having Paw Patrol school supplies! As a preschool teacher, I can tell you that young children adore the Paw Patrol team. They delight in telling you who each character is, their names, the jobs they do and the vehicles they operate. If you ask them a question indicating that you might not be that familiar with the Paw Patrol characters, they will be ever so happy to fill you on everything you ought to know.

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Your kids will love bringing Paw Patrol backpacks and supplies with them to school!
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Tune in to what your kids love. Take some time and watch it on Nick-Jr. or catch a Paw Patrol video on You Tube. The show is cute and so well done. Each episode encourages their young audiences in team building, problem solving, friendship and caring for others.

Paw Patrol Lunch Box Skye Chase Marshall Fire Engine Truck Kids Insulated Lunch Bag Lunch Tote

This is amazing!

Which of the Paw Patrol heroes can fly? Skye, of course!

Here is a list to help you get familiar with the Paw Patrol characters:

Who Are The Characters Of Paw Patrol?

Yes, it is important to your little ones that the people in their lives know who their beloved Paw Patrol friends are, what they do and, just as important, the amazing vehicles they drive!

There are 10 key characters. No worries, here is a quick list for you. Your kids will be so excited when they find out that you actually know something about Paw Patrol!

Ryder – a 10 year old boy and leader of the Paw Patrol. They all go on many wonderful adventures to protect the people of Adventure Bay.

Chase – a German Shepherd police dog and spy dog. He drives a police cruiser and is known for his enthusiastic “Ready for action, Ryder Sir!”

Marshall – a Dalmatian fire dog and medic. His fire engine turns into an ambulance – very handy!

Rubble – an English Bulldog construction pup whose vehicle, appropriately, is a bulldozer!

Rocky – a cute little handy pup who recycles! He has a recycling truck that turns into a salvage tugboat!

Skye – she is the aerial rescue puppy – a cockapoo – of the group, dressed in fashionable pink attire. She has wings in her backpack and her vehicle is a helicopter.

Everest – a purple Siberian husky snowmobiling rescue puppy.

Zuma – a water rescue dog who is very cool!

Tracker – this little bilingual Chihuahua is a jungle tracker and his vehicle is a Jeep.

Robo Dog – a robotic dog that operates the Paw Patrol’s multi-passenger vehicles.

And there are Paw Patrol CRAFTS for your kids, too!

Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Wooden Vehicles Craft Kit – 3 Decorate Your Own Vehicles, 3 Play Figures. ad

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Chase’s Paw Patrol Big Wheel Cruiser Vehicle!

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Paint Your Own Paw Patrol Figurines.

3 figurines in the set!

So, you have a Paw Patrol lover on your hands! Do you have any Paw Patrol school supplies for them yet? Amazon has quite a selection. Your little ones will be so proud to show off everything what they’ve got.

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Paw Patrol Jungle Pups Action Figures!

Clickable List of Paw Patrol School & Party Supplies

Have FUN!

Enjoy!

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Great for pet hair cleanup!

The Fabulous Amazon Summer Toy List Is Here!

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The new Amazon Summer Toy List is a toy shopper’s dream. This huge collection of playthings is so well organized, grouped by age and interest. It makes family shopping just plain fun and easy.

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Amazon’s Summer Toy List

You are going to love this! Enjoy browsing through the amazing assortment of quality outdoor toys, indoor toys, summer ride-ons, water toys, STEM toys, games, miniatures, characters & collectibles, arts & crafts, pre-k & pretend play and more.

And here is the feature that I find so helpful=> each page can be sorted according to popularity, with reviews by verified customers. Read what real people think of it before you buy!

So, go on over and see for yourself! => Summer Toy List on Amazon

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Enjoy!

Top 10 List of the Best Outdoor Toys For Kids This Season

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When it comes to summer, what are your plans for your family? Do you have a special vacation scheduled? Will you be doing some summer-refresher lessons so that your kids don’t lose what they learned in school? What ever you do, I will bet that fresh air and healthy fun is part of it. Am I right?

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10 Best Outdoor Toys For Kids This Summer

Here are 10 of the best outdoor toys for kids this season, according to Amazon. Find out what these wonderful toys are and why they loved them:

Number 1: Step2 Sit and Play Kids Picnic Table with Umbrella – just the right size for your little ones to enjoy snacks and meals in the great outdoors! Easy cleanup, too. Pick up the plates, spray it down with a hose or wipe away crumbs right onto the ground. A mommy or daddy’s dream!

Number 2: Little Tikes Spiralin’ Seas Play Waterpark Play Table – your little ones will develop fine motor skills in a really fun way! Comes with water cup and 5 round characters that squirt water!

Number 3: WOWmazing Bubble Wand 3-piece set makes unimaginably huge bubbles.

Great activity for kids birthday parties and other outdoor family fun!

Number 4: Activ Life Best Frisbee Rings [2 pack] – best selling flying toys make perfect for birthday presents – lightweight [80% lighter than standard Frisbees] so they do not hurt you fingers!

Number 5: My First Flybar Foam Pogo Jumper For Kids fun and safe pogo stick little kids.

Durable foam and bungee jumper for ages 3 and up, Supports up To 250lbs – available in 8 colors.

Number 6: 11 in 1 Outdoor Adventure Exploration Kit for Kids – complete with binoculars w bag, flashlight, tweezers, magnifying glass, whistle, toy spider, bug collector, compass.

Number 7: Veliis Tangle Free Throwing Toy Parachutes – no strings – no batteries. Toss it up and watch the landing.

Number 8: Kids Large Rainbow Delta Kite – Best Outdoor Toys for summer beach fun.

Number 9: Play Tunnel and Ball pit – fun!

Number 10: Fisher-Price Kawasaki Tough Trike – Blue/Green – also comes in these styles: Barbie Touch,

Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Dora the Explorer and Thomas the Train!

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Amazon FreeTime Unlimited Is All Kid Stuff – Nothing Grown Up!

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Look at what I just found!
☑️ Amazon FreeTime Unlimited for kids! What is it? Amazon FreeTime Unlimited is a new all-in-one subscription for kids that offers unlimited access to thousands of kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games at an amazingly low price.

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Plus, you can try it out with a ☑️ FREE 1-month subscription!

Watch where you want. It is available for use on Amazon Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, FireTV and Android phones and tablets.

FreeTime Unlimited gives you unlimited access to kid-friendly books, educational apps, movies, TV shows and games from top brands like PBS Kids, Sesame Street, Disney, Nickelodeon and Amazon Originals for Kids.

What I really love is that Amazon FreeTime Unlimited has “best-in-class” parental controls to keep you in the driver’s seat. Check it out and tell me if I am right that they have thought of everything – I think they have. Parents, you can even set it to not be available until YOU say so! Talk about incentive for your kids to get their homework and chores done!

☑️ Get a 1 month FREE TRIAL right here and check out the great prices for thereafter. Monthly subscriptions run as low as $2.99 per month!

Prime members get especially good deals and they promise that there are no ads or in-app purchases. ie. NO SURPRISES and no extra charges!

Are there age-appropriate selections for your child? YES! The 13,000+ selections are categorized in three groups. Ages 3-5 Ages 6-8 and Ages 9-12. They even have a Smart Filter feature for you to ensure that your children only see age-appropriate content.

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