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From Robots to Skateboards, These Are The Best Toys For 5-Year-Olds

From Robots to Skateboards, These Are The Best Toys For 5-Year-Olds

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s that magical time of year when grandparents, aunts, uncles and loved ones begin texting parents for gift ideas for kids. Sure, you can ask the already stressed-out parents (if you have young kids, you’re always stressed) or let SPY help you find the best toys for five-year-olds. Look out, Santa, the SPY elves have arrived. So, what are the best learning toys for 5-year-olds? Whether you’re searching for educational toys with...

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Best Dinosaur Gifts

Best Dinosaur Gifts

Looking for the best dinosaur gifts for all ages? This list of more than 155 dinosaur gift ideas for the dino lover on your gift list, including the best dinosaur toys and educational items. There are ideas here for every age and every budget so you’re sure to find the perfect gift. My son was obsessed with dinosaurs for years and both of my daughters were also young dinosaur fans. I have experience looking for the perfect dinosaur gift for him. I always felt that a great toy combined learning and fun. This list includes unique dinosaur gifts for anyone...

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Make The Adirondacks Your Next Great Family Adventure!

Make The Adirondacks Your Next Great Family Adventure!

The Adirondacks is an amazing family destination! There is so much to see, explore and do, that there is something for everyone. We just came back from our family trip to the Adirondacks, specifically the Lake Placid area, and WOW! What an amazing time we had! We had so much fun that I wanted to write this article and share with you all the fun activities we did. That way, you can start planning your next family vacation without all the research!Our first stop was to The Wild Center! Between all the indoor and outdoor activities, you can easily spend...

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The ultimate guide to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

The ultimate guide to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

In one of my favorite movies, “Almost Famous,” fictional groupie Penny Lane opined that “It’s all happening!” The rock band closest to her heart was finally making it big and she could not contain her glee. I felt that same sense of enthusiasm when The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection finally set sail on Oct. 15, 2022. It’s been a long time coming. The launch of the line was delayed for three years due to a variety of circumstances that included slowdowns at the shipyard, the pandemic and moving its first yacht to a new shipyard for completion. So it was a...

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Geography, Monsters, and Drawings - The Week in Review

Geography, Monsters, and Drawings - The Week in Review

Good morning from Maine where the sun is rising and it's a brisk 29F as I sip my dark roast coffee. It was a busy week here my little part of the world. We had two birthdays in my house, we all fought off little colds, and I announced a new course that I'm super excited about hosting in November. This weekend I have hours of leaf blowing and raking ahead of me. But I'll be sure to make time for riding bikes with my kids and taking our dogs for some walks in the woods. This is the best time...

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