ALEX Spa Glitzy Locks Hair Sparkle is remarkably fun, straightforward and easy to use. Children loved being able to put sparkles in their hair and having the freedom to place them easily wherever they want a bit of sparkle. This kit promises glitzy locks, (it’s right there in the title), and it actually delivers just […]
Crazy hats have become a must have item for kids, either for “Crazy Hat Day” at school or just as their own personal fashion statement. Kids dove into the craft kit with excited enthusiasm. The included fabric is soft so that the end result, whatever form it might take, is comfortable. The instructions are easy
Leave it to ALEX to make a loom that is easy and fun to use. This is a great starting loom for both kids and adults. The directions are clear and easy to understand however many testers told us that they opted to check out the instructions and videos provided on the terrific ALEX website.
If you have a child who loves to build/create things while tapping into their imagination, this activity set might be the ideal place to start. To begin it’s a BRIO toy and for most parents that comes with an assumption that the quality is going to be superb. They were not disappointed. The pieces are
Testers agreed that Ravensburger and BRIO really nailed it with the Take Along train set. Rave after rave was submitted by our testers. Their reviews almost always (as they have for BRIO toys for years) started with superlatives about the quality of this toy. The real wooden tracks and trains are solid and the craftsmanship
There is something delightfully “throwback” about many BRIO toys and this is no exception. Like most BRIO toys, there is a minimalist design factor. Testers liked that the truck and two people figures were made out of strong birch and the packaging was both nominal and easy to remove. Over the years BRIO has not
Sometimes we get games submitted for review where testers and staff alike marvel at the wild, unconventional creativity of the game’s designer. Where do they get these ideas? And, aren’t we lucky that there are such inventive people out there making our game nights so much fun. With that introduction you can probably deduce that
This is a family game that will be either a hit or miss depending on your level of Harry Potter fanaticism. If you are among the millions (billions?) of Harry Potter fans out there, and consider yourself to be well versed in all things related to the magical wizarding world of J.K. Rowling, then this
Linked Up is exactly the kind of game you might expect from the creators of a Despicable Me film. It is wacky, irreverant, fun, quick moving and provides lots of laughs. Children’s eyes lit up when they saw the characters from the films they love on the playing board. Testers loved the ingenuity of this
If you have ever wondered what Monopoly on steroids would look like you’ll want to check out Bulls and Bears. This is a high-end, complex game that goes deeper than any stroll down Boardwalk ever could. Lets start with the playing board which is bright and colorful. The instructions are easy to read and engaging,
