Ally's Toy Box

Reviews of toys, books, movies, gadgets and other stuff for kids

When my daughter Ally, age 5, finished preschool, I came up with a cute teacher gift that’s fast, easy and can cost as much or as little as you would like.

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It was a beautiful spring day and my daughter Ally, age 5, and I were headed for the park. But before we left, I had an idea for a great new way to explore and enjoy the park together.

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My daughter Ally, who is almost five years old, used to spend most of her time at the dinner table squirming in her chair. She would switch for sitting on her knees to sitting on her bottom to standing on the floor next to her chair to almost standing on her chair….etc. etc.

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Here’s an idea for a fun and easy craft to make with young kids to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving or any holiday.

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My daughter Ally, 4, loves art projects. And lately she’s become interested in what happens when two colors are mixed together.

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Recently, my daughter Ally, 4, came home from preschool all excited to show me this amazing thing she’d made that day.

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Garage sales are often a favorite of mothers of young children. Where else can you find a My Little Pony for a quarter? A bike for five bucks? Or children’s clothing for a dollar?

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I love purses. And I remember a time, before I was a mom, when I could carry teeny tiny purses that were able to hold all of my essentials – lipstick, keys, credit card and cell phone.

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Buy it: Sandra Boynton board books

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This Mom Tip was passed along to me by another mom as a way to use the many, many pictures, drawings and pieces of artwork that our children make at home or at school.

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