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In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, public officials are recommending “social distancing”. So, what does social distancing mean, and how do you keep your kid entertained while your family is practicing self-isolation? Here's a roundup of our favorite outdoor toys and games that'll help your child let of some steam, all while still maintaining healthy social distancing protocols.Read now
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COVID-19 Store Update | Magic Beans News
What a challenging time for the country and so much of the world. Our hearts break for the many, many people who are impacted by COVID-19, both physically and emotionally. Like you, we are trying to figure this out day by day. We have many employees that we need to support, and we want to support you too.Read now -
Games and puzzles: Highlights from our Holiday Gift Guide
Read nowPuzzling over last-minute gifts? We may have a suggestion… or two… or ten… or more! The Games & Puzzles section of our Holiday Gift Guide is loaded with a variety of jigsaw puzzles, logic puzzles, and head-to-head challenges to delight...
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The best toys for birthday gifts: our blog editor’s picks!
Read nowWhy yes, I do still have She-Ra’s horse! Is it just me, or have toys gotten so much cooler since we were kids? Sure, we have fond memories of our favorite licensed characters from Saturday morning TV shows, but the...
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Let’s play together! Our favorite family games for holiday bonding
Read nowThe presents have been opened, the meal has been consumed (and the sumptuous leftovers trotted out for a second go-round), everyone’s caught up on the year’s doings, and with bellies full and hearts full of holiday cheer, everyone has… run...
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Decking the halls for your grandchild’s visit: some basic holiday prep
Read nowCongrats, Grandma and Grandpa: your own kids are grown and out of the house, and it’s time to enjoy the next generation coming on the scene! It’s been a good while since you were the one bringing your own eager...
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Family game review: try Telestrations!
Read nowTelephone was always one of my favorite schoolyard games: the end result was always so funny! You remember how it went: you’d come up with a phrase and whisper it into your friend’s ear, who would whisper it into her...
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New game review: Battle Sheep from Blue Orange
Read nowBattle Sheep from Blue Orange is a strategy game in which two herds of sheep try to conquer the most territory in a new pasture. It’s easy to play, and it’s surprisingly addictive: my husband and I got it down...
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This game is on a roll: Tenzi, the dice-rolling game!
Read nowDid you know that the odds of rolling ten dice on the same number in one roll is 10,077,697 to 1? That’s the improbable statistic at the heart of the game of Tenzi, one of my top picks for games...