This time of year can be stressful for many—especially those of us who have lots of people to buy gifts for. My wife usually starts asking our nieces and nephews for Christmas lists around Halloween. And we’re lucky to have those lists in place by the time December rolls around. There’s one thing I’ve noticed…
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We usually associate teenagers with the need to be fashionable, but as many parents learn going through the back-to-school season, that desire starts much earlier in life. Kids need to fit in. And sadly, a lot of that can revolve around the clothing you wear. For families with money, it’s a lot easier situation to…
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If you’ve had kids in your house sometime over the last 20 years, you’ve likely encountered Slime. This children’s toy was most popular in the late 90s and early 00s when the TV show Double Dare on Nickelodeon was at its peak. Today, kids don’t settle for the little plastic container you can buy at…
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You’re likely familiar with the acronym GOAT if you follow any sport. It’s short for the greatest of all time. People continuously argue about the merit of which people should be considered the greatest in their sport. Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali is credited with being the first person to be called the greatest of all…
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Every company and business is looking for ways to boost sales. For some, you just need to serve your existing audience better, and that effort will help boost business. However, many companies must look for new customers by expanding their audience. Toy manufacturers not only constantly need to come up with new items, but today,…
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If you head to work during the morning commute, you like to pass by a bus stop or two. Some may be for the city bus if your city has that service. But no matter where you live, you will likely encounter some kids waiting for the bus to take them to school. And I’ve…
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Recently, I’ve noticed that people are referencing children in a new way. Rather than simply calling them children or kids, people frequently use the terms littles or kiddos. When did this start? And, more importantly, why? Instead of shortening the word kids, which is already just four letters, we’ve turned a word that is either…
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As the weather turns cooler, the fall foliage becomes a topic of interest for many. Some love to travel to see the tree turning beautiful colors. Others look at everything and simply see piles of leaves. One of the things that kids love to do this time of year is play in those piles. Over…
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Anyone with young kids knows that you have to keep a few essentials in the house at all times. Chicken tenders or macaroni and cheese are obvious choices. But what about mini corn dogs? Over the weekend, I realized just how much children love them. I’ve always loved the full-size version, but…
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I’m sure that I’ve talked about this before, and it’s something I don’t understand. For as long as I can remember, little children have found me amusing. Is it the way I wear my hair, the way that I look, or something else? I can smile, wink, or make a funny face, and they break…
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