toys

Yo-Yo Champion (MM #3728)

Children’s toys come and go. Some toys like Barbie have been popular for decades. But some toys are just simply fads. Back in my younger days, we all met the Duncan Yo-Yo Champion and kept a yo-yo with us all the time. But kids today couldn’t care less. I wonder what happened…  

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Baby Yoda (MM #3217)

If you’re a Star Wars fan you’re probably pretty excited about the new Baby Yoda. He (I think it’s a he) is from the new Star Wars saga The Mandalorian. And while Disney is usually on top of things, it looks like they made a big mistake…

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Start Shopping (MM #2794)

I don’t really want to think about Christmas yet, but I may need to start shopping early. I’m wondering where we’re going to find the best toy deals for all my nieces and nephews…

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Toys (MM #2361)

I read the news yesterday that Toys R Us is having serious problems. They might even need to file for bankruptcy, and that makes me sad. Do kids today love toys like we used to?

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Fidget Spinners (MM #2254)

Have you seen those little fidget spinners that kids are taking to school? Is fidgeting really a problem for kids today or is this just a fad? I’ve never been someone who fidgets so I honestly don’t understand…

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Wandering The Aisles (MM #1707)

My wife and I have already begun our Christmas shopping, We’re trying to get a jump on the holiday gift buying. We were in the toy store the other day and I found myself wandering the aisles. Visits to the toy store used to be much easier…

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The Drones Are Here (MM #1211)

Most of us have only read about drones. But did you know that they’re already here? Maybe even next door…

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Toy Story (MM #1103)

I’ve always felt that I was a kid a heart, but a recent trip to the toy store proved that I’ve finally grown up…

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Boys And Their Toys (MM #520)

Here I am 51 years in, and I still marvel every day at the difference between boys and girls… or for that matter men and women.  And I don’t mean the obvious differences…

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Hold On (MM #359)

In many ways, I’ve always had a hard time letting go.  But recently when I wanted to let go of something I was reminded why I have the trouble…

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