How to make an Ewok
Step 1: Get very furry cat. Step 2: Make it reach for toy in the air. Step 3: Success!
The kindness of Swedes
One thing that’s nice about Stockholm is that when you lose something, about 95% of the people will put it somewhere in the hopes that you will find it.
Batteries
When did they change remote control batteries to “AAA”? How am I supposed to steal batteries for toys if the...
Nerf
I saw a commercial for a “new” Nerf gun. You know, the kind that shoots the foam darts? You had...
Cuddle up with a disease
My kids didn’t want these stuffed animals I found. I don’t know why.
Slip-N-Slide
When I was growing up, there was a new water toy called the Slip-N-Slide that you could set up in...
Solar powered toys not for northern kids
While looking for a birthday gift for my sun last week, I noticed that half of the science toys were...
McDonald’s in Stockholm
What is the fascination with McDonald’s for children? Growing up in the states, I always assumed it was because they...