As you’ve probably noted from past blogs, we’ve never accepted the orthodoxy against screens or electronic toys: screen time is sort of inevitable for any modern kid, and the right iPhone app can be a total lifesaver if you desperately need to keep a toddler entertained. And anyone who has ever watched a little Minecraft fan at work knows that electronic games ... Read More »

It’s hard to predict what toys will take off in any given year, but we know what kids like, and we know they’ll love these upcoming products. Keep an eye out – they’ll all be coming to Magic Beans soon!   Skullduggery Max Traxx Tracer Racers RC Sets, $119.99-199.99 for sets with tracks Want something that will really WOW a ... Read More »

“Make the vegetables themselves taste good, and you won’t have to bribe kids with chocolate,” writes Annie Murphy Paul, author and consultant, writing about educational games for kids. The right educational toy or game won’t appear “educational” to your kid – it will just look like good, compelling fun. These STEM toys (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) will all look ... Read More »

Don’t let anyone tell you electronic toys can’t stimulate creativity! While we pride ourselves on a huge selection of toys that run on pure imagination, there are many toys with batteries and plugs and lights and sounds that still only truly come to life in the hands of a child (or a playful adult). Makey Makey: An Invention Kit for ... Read More »