Did you know that within each of the 15 MPMK 2016 Gift Guides, there are several mini-gift guides?Actually, let me back up a second and say how much I’ve enjoyed all the feedback I’ve been getting from all of you on this year’s guides.As you know if you’re a regular reader here, our mega gift guides are a true labor of love. I spend A LOT of time researching and putting them together.When the work is finally over and I start to get feedback that they’re truly helping parents to find … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse: Top 20 S.T.E.M. Toys for Kids
It’s time for another “MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse”… For those of you not exactly sure what I’m talking about, this is a day when we highlight one of our favorite sections of the: 2016 MPMK Gift Guides Why?Because I realize that our MEGA gift guides are a lot to take in- detailed descriptions and age recommendations of over 400 toys, books, games, and more divided into 15 themed guides takes some concentration to get through.I’ve heard from several moms in fact, both via email and in real … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse- Top S.T.E.M. Toys: Robotics & Technology
It’s time for another “MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse”… For those of you not exactly sure what I’m talking about, this is a day when we highlight one of our favorite sections of the: 2016 MPMK Gift Guides Why?Because I realize that our MEGA gift guides are a lot to take in- detailed descriptions and age recommendations of over 400 toys, books, games, and more divided into 15 themed guides takes some concentration to get through.I’ve heard from several moms in fact, both via email and in real … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse: Innovative Art Supplies Every Kid Should Have
It's time for another "MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse"... For those of you not exactly sure what I'm talking about, this is a day when we highlight one of our favorite sections of the 2016 MPMK Gift Guides.Why?Because I realize that our MEGA gift guides are a lot to take in- detailed descriptions and age recommendations of over 400 toys, books, games, and more divided into 15 themed guides takes some concentration to get through.I’ve heard from several moms in fact, both via email and in … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide Snippet: Best Gifts for 6 – 12 Month Olds
Did you know that within each of the 15 MPMK 2016 Gift Guides, there are several mini-gift guides?Actually, let me back up a second and say how much I've enjoyed all the feedback I've been getting from all of you on this year's guides.As you know if you're a regular reader here, our mega gift guides are a true labor of love. I spend A LOT of time researching and putting them together.When the work is finally over and I start to get feedback that they're truly helping parents to find … [Read more...]
Top 25 Toys of the Year + Stocking Stuffers for Every Kind of Kid!
Christmas is coming!We've rounded up the 25 best-selling toys this year from all 350+ of our picks across all 10 of the 2016 Gift Guides.We're really hoping this will help ease your stress by making toy shopping a total breeze guaranteeing happy faces come Christmas morning.Oh, and in case you have gotten your shopping done but still need one or two small things for the stockings - we've got you covered there too. Just scroll down for our go-to stocking stuffers for every type of kid … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide: Go-To Gifts for Preschoolers
Image Credit: ©www.suzette.nu | Fingerpainting - text added| CC by 2.0 These are awesome! I waited to make Christmas lists until they came out- and now I've shared with all my friends. The past two years I've used them and the gifts are ALWAYS a hit!-MPMK Reader, Ellen I am such a fan of your website and emails! Thanks for working so hard, especially at Christmas shopping time! Grandparents have scored major points after I forwarded them your lists.-MPMK Reader, … [Read more...]
Gift Guide 2013: Best in Blocks and Construction Toys
Building and construction toys, blocks in particular, are my absolute favorites for both my son AND my daughter. They are the ultimate open-ended creativity toy and I love that my children play with them for huge chunks of time, all while developing math, problem-solving, and spatial thinking skills. Just like our "Best Toys for Active Play Indoors and Out" Gift Guide, this guide is also a two-in-one. First up are our very favorite sets for open-ended building and construction-themed dramatic … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide: Go-To Gifts for Elementary Aged Kids
I am such a fan of your website and emails! Thanks for working so hard, especially at Christmas shopping time! Grandparents have scored major points after I forwarded them your lists.-MPMK Reader, Lauren These are awesome! I’ve waited to make Christmas lists until they came out- and now I”ve shared with all my friends. The past two years I’ve used them and the gifts are ALWAYS a hit!-MPMK Reader, Ellen Welcome to the famous MPMK Gift Guides and congrats on finding the … [Read more...]