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Over the past few weeks we have been using the Toniebox 2 in our house; getting off the ground with this device was a bit more work than I would have liked, but most of that was my own fault for moving too quick through tutorials and not actually reading things. Even before the Toniebox arrived, though, I had to ask: what is a Toniebox, what are Tonies, and why should I care?  The Toniebox is a screenless entertainment device…

Mother’s Day gifts used to be pretty predictable. Flowers, a card, maybe chocolate — thoughtful, but familiar. This year, though, something’s changing, and it’s not subtle. According to NielsenIQ’s 2025 Mother’s Day forecast, more shoppers are moving away from quick, transactional gifts and looking for something with a little more heart. That shift is especially noticeable among Millennials and Gen Z, who are rethinking what makes a gift meaningful in the first place. Flowers are still part of the conversation,…

March 10th is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: it’s Mario Day! Yes, it feels like MAR10 was just a few weeks ago, but we are back with yet another day to celebrate the one and only Super Mario. LEGO wants you to enjoy the day in style with a host of different MARIO themed sets. Let’s check out a few you might want to pick up this year! My wife actually bought me the…

As we ramp up into awards season for our favourite movies and tv shows, companies use this time to push their products that might be of value to cinema lovers and TV-philes! Over the past few years, The LEGO Group has pushed further and further into the adult LEGO space, and done so with great success. We have had the opportunity of reviewing some amazing adult-centric sets including The Great Deku Tree! LEGO is promoting a number of other great…

Every year on January 28, fans around the world celebrate International LEGO Day — the anniversary of the original LEGO® brick patent back in 1958. Sixty‑plus years later, that same little brick has become more than a toy. It’s a creativity booster for adults, a mindfulness tool, and a way for families to unplug and spend more meaningful time together. If the past year has felt stressful… you’re not alone. The LEGO Group’s Play Well Study reveals that many adults…

My wife and I have engaged with a ton of toy brands over the years, and have had the pleasure of working with some of the biggest names in the industry. While all toys are welcomed by my kids – what kid doesn’t love toys – it is the STEM specific items that leave the longest lasting memories. The LEGO Group, through LEGO Education, is brining STEM out of the classrooms and into homes with 4 new sets, available at…

My kids absolutely love the Gravitrax marble system, and have been playing with it for years. We have reviewed a ton of sets over the past few years, and earlier this year a new set dropped. I think Gravitrax SkyTrax has the highest entry barrier as it takes a bit more skill to maximize the fun, but even for beginners it will be lots of fun! The SkyTrax line is one of the most exciting recent additions to the GraviTrax…

We’ve only focused on a few major toy brands over the past year, namely LEGO and Playmobil, but there is one toy we reviewed a few years ago that continues to impress my kids month in and month out. Gravitrax is the marble building toy of your dreams, and whether you are six years old, or sixty years old, there is a ton to love about Gravitrax. Check out all the great sets from Ravensburger! The toy itself is easy…

Wicked will be heading back to theatres soon for the much anticipated part 2 of the series. The first movie was wildly popular, and companies jumped on the bandwagon to release toys, clothing and more. None were as popular as the LEGO sets released by the LEGO Group. In anticipation of the next film, more sets are coming. Here is a bit more from The LEGO Group: As audiences prepare for the spellbinding conclusion to the Wicked saga, the LEGO…

LEGO Advent Calendars have been a staple in our house for a number of years, long before The LEGO Group was sending them over each year for us to review. A new bundle of these calendars is about to drop on the LEGO Shop, so let’s take a look at what’s new for 2026. LEGO® City Advent Calendar $39.99 CAD Get into the holiday spirit with the LEGO® City Advent Calendar. Open a new door each day to reveal festive…