Easter Craft Ideas - Blickenstaffs Toy Store

Easter Craft Ideas

Easter is around the corner and it’s time to break out the crafting box! These crafts create a wonderful chance to have family time together. What ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Design a Fun, Functional Kids Playroom at Home by Andrea Lozoya - Blickenstaffs Toy Store

The Ultimate Guide to Design a Fun, Functional Kids Playroom at Home by Andrea Lozoya

Playing is more than just a way to have fun; it’s also an essential part of healthy childhood development. As parents, you can adapt any space at home and design a playroom where your kids can explore, get creative, and learn. When designing a playroom, it’s crucial to think about it from a kid’s perspective. Our guide shows you how to create a fun and functional kids playroom that your children will love for many years to come.

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8 Easy & Fun Valentine Cards - Blickenstaffs Toy Store

8 Easy & Fun Valentine Cards

There are so many ways to say "I love you". We came up with a few ideas from our favorite products to add a little silliness and sentiment to this season of love! 

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How to Host an at Home Halloween - Blickenstaffs Toy Store

How to Host an at Home Halloween

We have been thinking about our favorite Halloween festivities… aside from dressing up with silly costumes and wild face paint, we love playing a round of squash ring toss or squishing our hands into spider slime. We hope you will gain some fun ideas in this collection of Halloween at-home activities. 

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Homeschool Science Experiments - Blickenstaffs Toy Store

Homeschool Science Experiments

With the changes in our communities lately, perhaps you are choosing to homeschool your children this year. Teaching children from home can be wonderful… and daunting. You may find yourself with busy little kids eager to learn with hands-on activities. This brings up the question, “How will I ever think of enough educational projects to keep my children entertained?” To ease your burden, we put together a list of the best at-home science experiments! These science experiments will be a perfect addition to your classroom (or living room that's now a makeshift classroom). The projects will inspire creativity in your kids and teach them the principles of science.

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Back to School Goodies - Blickenstaffs Toy Store

Back to School Goodies

School is looking quite different this year. Fall 2020 may range from in-person, online, to homeschool education for your family. Amid these changes, we want to fill this school year with a little lightheartedness. We have come up with some backpack essentials, lunch favorites, and classroom necessities.

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