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Sales at Toys R Us, Target, Barnes & Noble, and More!

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Every day, there are tons of sales, deals, and special offers from so many stores and websites. It can become difficult to keep track of them all, or to sort out only the ones you are interested in. This blog will help! It has several random sales that are going on right now. There are sales at Toys R Us, Target, Barnes & Noble, and more! Toys R Us is having a two-day “Super Cyber Sale”. It takes place today, Monday, April 8, 2013, through Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Save up to 35% off thousands of toys. Some brands include … Continue reading →

Deals at Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, and More!

Fall sales are still going on. Some of them are starting to merge into the holiday sales. Whether you need to pick up a few more “Back-To-School” clothes, or you are ready to start shopping for Christmas gifts, these are the sales for you! Kohl’s has a way for you to save an extra 10% on your next online order. Sign up for Kohl’s Mobile Sale Alerts. Once you do, Kohl’s will text you a code that you can use to save on your next purchase. To sign up, text SAVE07 to KOHLS (56457). Kohl’s has a program called “Kohl’s … Continue reading →

Melissa and Doug: Camp Sunny Patch

I love Melissa and Doug products. I have owned several throughout the years and I always remark on the quality and durability of the toys. I love their sense of creativity and ability to unleash a child’s imagination. From stickers to their famous wooden toys, Melissa and Dough always get an A+ in my book. So, I was excited to hear about Camp Sunny Patch! What is Camp Sunny Patch? Camp Sunny Patch is a virtual summer camp that provides child with interesting and entertaining activities throughout the season. All season long, our blog will feature exciting original play ideas … Continue reading →

Melissa and Doug Toys

I was first introduced to the Melissa and Doug toys by a friend who managed a bookstore where they were carried. As a homeschooler, I’m always on the lookout for educational games, and she knew just what I was looking for. As I walked onto the aisle where they were kept, angels began to sing. Well, of course not literally, but there certainly was much internal rejoicing. My only regret was that I didn’t have a few thousand dollars with nothing to do – I would have purchased one of everything in the store. Why do I like this product … Continue reading →

10 Toys to Give to a Child with Special Needs This Holiday Season

Black Friday is only a couple of days away! If you’re like me, you’ll stay at home and shop online. Otherwise, you’re preparing your shopping list and getting your running shoes ready for your 4am wake up call. Either way, there are a variety of toys out there that can help the special needs child in your life have fun and develop new skills. You can find them at online specialty stores, or even at your local Toys-R-Us. VTech Move and Crawl Ball for ages 6-36 months helps to develop cause and effect thinking as well as hand coordination. Wedgits … Continue reading →

Puzzles and Your Preschooler

I was often a little bit puzzled by my preschooler, but that’s not what this is about. No, I’m talking puzzles. Little wooden or cardboard doodads that your preschooler plays with, that’s what I’m talking about. Puzzles and building toys like Legos are important for your child’s spatial development, and recognizing the shapes of objects in space is an important pre-reading skill. My preschooler was never all that keen on puzzles. She is not a particularly spatially-oriented child. Yet we did play with puzzles a little, and at five years old she has now discovered that she enjoys playing them … Continue reading →

Developing Hand-Eye Coordination

Hand-eye coordination: I seem to lack it, but apparently it is a basic pre-writing skill. That might explain why my handwriting is lousy. However, I digress. If you want to have fun with your preschooler while covertly sneaking some hand-eye coordination skills into the mix, here are a few activities to try. I’m sure that you have more to add! Beading: We love beading around here, with giant colorful wooden beads from Melissa and Doug. You can put them together, take them apart, and just keep on making new necklaces. Pop beads are another standby from the eighties, not recommended … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: October 2008

If you had an October baby, congratulations! I hope that you will spend some time with us here at Families.com, as we bring you the latest news and tips for you and your family. Here is the Baby Blog month in review for October. October 1st Insect Repellent and Young Children Protecting my children is the number one priority, but one thing that I tend to avoid is insect repellent. I figure that putting additional chemicals on my kids is not the best idea, that is until now. These days, a mosquito bite is not just an annoyance, but it … Continue reading →

Toys ‘R Us 3 Big Puzzles for $19.98 Shipped

I love puzzles. Always have. Their tactile nature makes them a must-have for kinesthetic learners. Spatial learners can be just as quick, especially with puzzles that have a smaller number of pieces. The only time I hated puzzles was putting together a 1000 piece one only to find there were only 998 pieces! That’s why, while I purchase a lot of things second hand, I prefer to get puzzles new. Right now, Toys ‘R Us has a couple of deals going on, and they’re combinable. First, there is free shipping on all Melissa & Doug toys. If you’re familiar with … Continue reading →

Barnes & Noble has 8 Huge Holiday Sales!

Barnes & Noble is having not one, not two, but 8 “Huge Holiday Sales”! Now is a great time to shop for gifts for the readers in your family. There’s sales on books, toys, Christmas cards, and gift items. Sale number 1: Buy 2 Toys & Games, Get the 3rd Free Choose from a total of 2,513 toys and games. When you purchase 3 or more eligible toys and games you will get the one that is the least expensive for free. This offer is valid through December 17, 2012. The website might have more choices than your local Barnes … Continue reading →