Toys that Stood the Test of Time

Okay. So we all know how the Christmas toys fall. Some are barely looked at before they are set aside. Some are played with on the day of, and even a few days after, but quickly become old and tired. Then there are the few, the proud, the toys that stand the test of time. These are the toys that two months later, are still being pulled off the shelf everyday. For my girls there are two presents from this Christmas that really stand out. The first is the game Hullabaloo by Cranium. It is a wonderful moving game that practices colors, shapes, and categories. It also focuses on listening, and while they have the winner "do a funky dance" there is no real feeling of losing since we all just dance.

The second, and my favorite, is a handmade gift from their Grandmother, my mom. These dollhouse purses allow them to play pretend with any and all of their current toys. They also make for a great toy when you are heading off to somewhere you know you will be waiting, like the doctor's office. My girls adore these, and I have been known to play a little pretend with them as well.