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One hundred years is a long time, and there’s been a world of change – maybe a galaxy of change – since the last time there was a decade dubbed the twenties. These twenties may involve a lot of things people could only dream of in the 1920s, like smartphones, the Internet, and affordable air travel – but there’s still a lot modern day folk can learn from their 20s-era predecessors. This is especially true when it comes to dressing for the occasion, whether it’s a roaring 20s theme party you’ll be attending this year, or a smaller gathering you’ll...

LEGOs are kind of like the top of the food chain when it comes to toys. And LEGOs aren’t just for kids - they are an increasingly popular stress relief mechanism or just plain source of fun for many adults. LEGOs are versatile, to say the least - the options for what you can build are literally endless. But they’re also structured, almost meditatively so, especially if you’re building a 1000-piece plus kit.   Where it can get kind of confusing: there is also a whole constellation of media - books, movies, characters, crossovers amongst fictional universes - established in...

  Avengers, Assemble!   Word on the street is that the Avengers are going to be big for Halloween next year…and every year afterward for the next couple of decades. In all seriousness, you can’t go wrong with an Avengers costume for your child’s dress up collection, or for your next masquerade event. The Avengers as we now know them are here to stay, thanks to Kevin Feige and all the good folks over at Marvel Studios, so you may as well buckle up and enjoy the ride.  Even if you’re not a Comic-Con enthusiast or a hobbyist cosplayer, getting...

Coming up blank for Christmas gift ideas that don’t directly correlate with more screen time? Feel like your kids will be disappointed if you get them anything other than video games? Having a twinge of regret over that Nintendo Switch you caved on and bought last Christmas? Well, stress no more: you have options! Video game gear, accessories, and character toys are all gifts that are guaranteed to please, and won’t make you feel guilty about encouraging too much screen time. After all, everything in moderation, right? Here are our favorite Nintendo Switch inspired gifts to surprise and delight your...

  Think you’re the odd parent out, because your kid doesn’t seem to like dress up? Maybe you never got into dress up that much as a child, so you don’t know where to start to try to expand your child’s play. You could be in a toy or play rut, and awaiting Christmas or your child’s next birthday to try and get some fresh ideas into the mix. Once you’ve got a new option like a toy kitchen or a set of toy musical instruments, you might feel like you get ten minutes of play time out of it...