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We Knew He’d Be a Train Boy
Even before he was born, we must have known that Aiden was a train boy… Aiden can’t get enough of his trains… of his toy trains, of reading train books (that’s a post of its own!), of watching train...
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Top Uncommon Gifts for Kids
If you are looking for uncommon gifts, you may just find them at UncommonGoods! I was lucky enough to be able to choose a gift for Aiden this holiday season, which he in turn was lucky enough to play...
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Stocking Stuffers for a 4-Year-Old
Shopping for stocking stuffers is one of my all-time favourite things to do. I love finding just the right items for my kids. I buy stocking stuffers all through the year as I see them in stores,...
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Damien’s New Bells
If you were to ask me what Damien likes to play with, I would probably tell you “not much,” since he’s really not interested in toys. You can direct him toward a toy or a puzzle or an activity, but on...
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Taming the Sprinkler
Aiden has never really loved water parks, or playing in sprinklers, because he has an aversion to getting water in his face. His ears are his most sensitive area (something that comes of having a very...
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Modifying Adult Board Games for Kids
Aiden was about 26 months old when he first became obsessed with board games. His first board game was the Curious George Discovery Beach game that was all about finding shapes and colours hidden in...
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Damien Learns Board Games
It’s that time again! With a 2-and-a-half-year-old now running around our house, we are looking for some quiet ways to tame those crazy moments. You know those moments where there is so much...
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Stocking Stuffers for a 5-Year Old
I spend the whole year thinking about and purchasing the perfect gifts, big and small, for my little family. If you’re stuck thinking beyond the standard chocolate and candy fare, or want to go a...
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Stocking Stuffers for a 2-Year Old
If you have a 2-year-old, you know they are right on the verge of some major developmental milestones. Between age 2 and 3, their interests completely shift and they leave behind being a “baby” or...
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Best Toy of Christmas: Magna-Tiles
One of the big winners of this Christmas was the set of Magna-Tiles that we gave to Aiden. These magnetic building tiles are easy to use and incredibly versatile. They offer instant satisfaction to...
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