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You might think we are crazy trying to flip garage sale purchases, but it has been worth it. We still can’t believe that we’ve been mortgage-free since 2014 by living a frugal lifestyle. In two years, we have earned thousands of dollars that we stash away in our fireproof safe. Some of you might cringe at leaving money in the house, but we do it with reason. We are planners of disaster, so we consider it our emergency stash of cash not left in a bank account. For lack of better words, keeping money in our house is comforting, knowing...

Offering a range of innovative, high-quality toys and nursery products that kids love and parents ask for by name, TOMY International is on a mission “to make the world smile”. We caught up with the company’s Managing Director of Licensing and Global Development, Morgan Weyl, ahead of Licensing Expo to find out about TOMY’s latest licensing deals and the products we can expect to see on-shelf in the months to come. Hi Morgan! First off, can you describe your role at TOMY and what your responsibilities are? I serve as the Managing Director of Licensing and Global Development. I joined TOMY in...

Open up a Target surprise! 🎉 Hurry over to Target.com where you can score this Zuru Pets Alive Pet Shop Surprise Pack for only $7.49 (regularly $14.99)! The Zuru Pets Alive surprise pack comes with all new cuddly and interactive pets that your kiddo will love! There are six pets your little one can open up including a kitty, puppy, flamingo, sloth, llama, and unicorn. Even better, these fun pets really do come alive! Plus, your kiddos will also open up 10 surprises along with their interactive pets. Check out these reviews… Got this for my 7yo niece and she...

LEGO® Ideas The Starry Night Set Calling all art lovers! A brand new LEGO Ideas building set is ready to drop, and it’s all about paying homage to Vincent Van Gogh. In addition to all the pieces you need to make a stunning replica of the famed Starry Night painting, the set includes a van Gogh minifigure, paint brush, palette, easel and mini painting on a printed tile. An included hanging feature lets artists either hang the finished piece or display on a tabletop. Best for Ages 18+ $170 BUY NOW     LEGO Designed by Truman Cheng, a 25-year...

Keep kids busy with these creative kids travel activities. Includes ideas for engaging toddlers and big kids too on a plane, train or car! Updated May 2022 A few years ago my family traveled to Spain with our toddler and baby. It was an amazing trip, but we were honestly, very tired. In a way, we wanted to prove to ourselves that we could still do something we value, but with kids in tow. And you know what? We did! Photo by Christopher Withers Kids are far more resilient than we give them credit for. And most of the time...