This Is How We Do: Toys
Today we're talking all things toys: the ones our kids have loved and played with endlessly, the ones we don't let across our thresholds, and the ones that will haunt our nightmares forever (ahem, we're looking at you, April, and your ventriloquist dummy, Charlie). We cover avoiding the lost lovey disaster and controlling the stuffed animal collection that threatens to take over the bed, plus we run through our favorite, road-tested toy picks in every age group. You'll want to bookmark our show notes for your holiday shopping!
Show Notes
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Mentioned in this episode:
April and Charlie. Good luck sleeping tonight.
Photo essay of children from around the world with their favorite toys
What your American Girl Doll says about you
Balance bikes are our fave
Indiana’s top toy picks:
April’s top toy picks:
Ashlee’s top toy picks:
Magna Tiles or PIcasso Tiles (cheaper and just as good)
Dumb music toy all three kids loved
More sophisticated music toy all three kids loved
Previous episodes mentioned:
Ep. 69: Motherhood + Minimalism
Related essays:
Show credits:
Hosted by Indiana Adams with Ashlee Gadd and April Hoss, produced by Katie Leipprandt, edited by Kyle Cummings, content managed by Jennifer Batchelor.
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