Childrens Toys

Is your favorite child begging for a Zhu Zhu Pet for Christmas? These furry mechanical hamsters are the hottest toy for the 2009 Christmas season. While you can find thousands of them on Ebay...

It's the time of the year when children get excited and antsy. They know it's coming: the holiday where your family exchanges gifts. They've prepared an elaborate list of the new toys...

This article is about saving money, while getting your kids some really cool toys. Of course, some things you just have to buy "brand new", but giving your child a great used toy as a...

What is up with these furry friends?? It seems that everyone is talking about Zhu Zhu pets, the newest electronic toy that is shaping up to be all the rage for gift lists this year. If you are...

Are you new to eBay? Are you in search of the elusive Zhu Zhu Pets toys for someone you love? If you have found them to be sold out at your local stores (they are nearly impossible to find),...

There are so many new and interesting toys available today that choosing just the right toy is more important than ever. Doctors, Parent Magazines, Toy Manufacturers and parents all agree that...

Parents know how really expensive toys are these days. Purchasing toys for the kids might set the parents back hundreds of dollars for one purchase. Those parents looking to control excessive...

Little girls(and sometimes boys) love to play with rag dolls. They are more cuddly and can be easily taken anywhere.They can be as simple or elaborate as you feel inclined and, if the child is...

A once in a lifetime deal is found on Legos at a garage sale but when you get home and are ready to create a Lego masterpiece, the realization sets in that you do not have Legos instructions for...

Barbie dolls have been around for generations. Many children grow up playing with Barbie dolls. Purchasing Barbie dolls and accessories can be expensive. You can save a lot of money and create a...

Since its introduction in 1950, Silly Putty has taken a place beside the Hula Hoop and the Slinky as an iconic toy. The familiar egg container filled with stretchy, bouncy pink stuff has charmed...

Use an empty cereal box and balloon to make a race car. The force of the air leaving the balloon pushes the car forward. The idea is based on Newton's Third Law of Motion, which states that for...

You have an adorable stuffed animal, but can't find anything to do with it? If so, read this!

Silly Putty has been around for over 50 years and has become an American toy classic. Since its origins in a scientist's laboratory in 1943, Silly Putty has enjoyed a fun and colorful history! ...

Would you like to buy American made toys for your children but don't really know where to start? Are you concerned with the safety of the imported toys? These simple steps will help you to make...

A 7 year old boy is at an easy age to find toys for them to enjoy. A seven year old will typically be entering or already in the first grade. All first graders are in school full time and have...

Cardboard boxes are imaginative toys for kids and when they are used to make a play kitchen there will be hours of pretend and fun. Here are ideas of how to make a complete kitchen set from...

Every kid loves Star Wars Legos but where can you find some thing different or really cool when you have everything the big department stores have. Here's how to find the best of the best.

If you collect Hasbro's My Little Ponies, then you know that their pretty pony hair doesn't stay that way for long, sometimes even being crimped right out of the box. Here are steps to put some...

This how to article is about hanging a children's tree swing without having to climb the tree.

There is an overwhelming number of toys out there for preschool age children, and it is often difficult to know what to purchase for a birthday or holiday gift. Before buying toys for...

In this article you will learn step by step how to make your own basketball hoop for your room. This hoop will hang on the back of any door. Its and easy way to keep your kids entertained for a...

I was reading Parenting magazine the other day and came across a featured toy that I thought looked pretty cool, The Monster Toss. This toy can help children with fine motor skills and can be...

This is a great way to get all those plastic and rubber toys your kids love to put in their mouths and play with clean! Plus it will make them look like new! This is great if you want to save...

Paper dolls are a great activity for children that combine a variety of skills. Children get wonderful fine motor practice, matching, planning, and decision making practice all wrapped up in a...

Parents soon find that buying the doll is only the first step. Accessorizing becomes the next challenge. The more expensive the doll purchased, the more expensive the manufactured outfits. ...

A sulphide, or figure, marble is a clear glass marble with a small, frosted figure inside it. Sulphide marbles were sometimes made of translucent amber, green or blue glass, but these are...

"Bakugan" is a children's animated television show on Cartoon Network that features a group of six friends whose world is changed when strange cards fall from the sky, followed by special marbles...

Need a cool place to keep your child's toys? You can make a really neat toy box with a chalkboard top, not only is it inexpensive, it is also a great project for you and your little one.

Radio Flyer made the little red child's wagon a popular toy and was featured in scenes of the movie "A Christmas Story." Children's wagon are easily constructed by hand and provide a more...

Homemade Rubbery Putty is inexpensive to make and fun to play with. Kid's of all ages will have fun stretching and squishing Rubbery Putty. Just like Silly Putty, you can flatten Rubbery Putty out...

Why donate toys? Children love to play, yet they easily become bored with their new games and trinkets. Donate children's toys because what's old to your child, may be new to another child. Some...

Most parents can't remember the last time their child's toys weren't in every room of the house. The best solution is to create a space for your children's toys that doubles as a place to play....

In a world full of video games and computers, classic games and toys seem to fall through the cracks and become forgotten. However, one game that has lasted for decades is the plastic boxing...

Are you looking to buy a cheap swing set for your children? Children love swings, but a standard swing set can be expensive. Read the guide below to find ways to buy a cheap swing set that...

From sports stadium giveaways to prized collectibles, many people have played with a bobblehead and enjoyed watching it bob in and out and back and forth. Share the fun of a bobble head with your...

Basketball is an awesome sport. It's important that when you play and practice that you have the proper ball for the proper player and park. Yes, there are different kinds of play balls! If...

A light saber is a fictional weapon in the "Star Wars" movie series. A light saber is supposed to make a clean cut without drawing blood. Little kids and adults alike have enjoyed watching many...

When you have the whole toy assembled with just glue, clamp it together and then put the nails in all at once. Learn how to make a Jacob's Ladder for children in this free crafts video.

One of the most popular toys in America for the past century, the yo-yo is easy to play with and endlessly amusing for both children and adults. With history dating back more than 2,000 years, the...

"Cowboys and Indians" is a game many children have played in the United States since the early 1900s. The props for this game are easy to make. When your little "Indian" needs to rest, but does...

On windy days, there is nothing more exhilarating than watching a kite take to the skies. If there is no wind, however, you need not despair of flying - you can still take to the skies with a toy...

A ping pong ball launcher is a really cool gadget for kids. There are not a whole lot of supplies required. The instructions are fairly simple. Once completed, you can create a competition to see...

Are your young boys always running out of Nerf darts, and you don't want to have to buy many refill packs? Here's how you can fix that simple problem: make your own!

Switchblade knives are dangerous weapons and are banned by many state and federal laws. But you can make a harmless switchblade in just a few minutes with two ice-cream sticks or Popsicle sticks...

Whether pretending to be a noble knight or a Roman soldier, every brave young warrior needs a dependable shield. If a costume is needed for a party or an event, the plastic shields available...

With these step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to make a bottle cap shooter using only an empty water bottle.

Are your child's toys safe? A federal ban on toys containing phthalates (harmful chemicals in soft plastic) has finally come into effect. Consumer advocates are recommending that you throw away...

When buying gifts for children (your children, your nieces and nephews, your grandchildren, your child’s friends and/or classmates), there are a few key questions you will want to ask yourself....

When books and videos have lost their appeal to the sick child, it’s time for the Get-Better Box. A cranky, restless child needs a diversion, and this Get-Better Box can take the child’s mind off...