building blocks

I remember when the beach was a relaxing place to be. When all you had to bring was your tanning oil (tsk-tsk), your towel, your thermos of cold wine, and a stack of magazines and chick lit. Those were the glory days. Alas, now, going to the beach looks very different. When ...read more

"Mommy. Not all art has to 'look' like something." And just like that I was schooled—by my toddler. Yes, that was his articulate response when I asked him if he had built a train or a jet or a rocket or a speed boat with his new Tegu blocks. "No, mom. Sometimes art is ...read more

My three year old is obsessed—I mean—obsessed with building. I think I've got a future architect on my hands. (No joke, he calls toy instructions "blueprints.") So when I spotted this set of Jumbo Blocks on Amazon, I knew my little guy had to have them. Unlike smaller building ...read more