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However, those toys are not exactly cheap.  We don’t know exactly why, but whether it’s a sticker book or a kid-size play ice cream cart, Melissa & Doug’s superpower as a company seems to be making toys that kids are obsessed with. It might be because the couple (yep, they’re actually named Melissa and Doug) are parents to not two, not four but six children, which means that they have had access to product testers in every age group. (In a future story, we’ll be hitting them up for time-management tips.) Of course, quality this high doesn’t come cheap, so...

It’s when frenetic and very determined consumers attack one another over deeply discounted Black Friday TV deals or Black Friday toy deals or Apple watch Black Friday deals. You know of what we speak. And much as we might be ashamed to admit it, we too feel the adrenaline buzz when we spot a Roomba Black Friday sale, or a PS4 Black Friday steal. We are, after all, only human. But why wait? The best Black Friday deals really start way, way, early. As in, now. Without further ado, here are some standout sales and deals that you can score now. Minus the...

Chances are there’s a good place to ride somewhere in your neck of the woods, but before your kids can experience nature on two wheels they’ll need a solid bike. Why? The key to getting your kid to love any activity is to make sure that they’re at least mildly successful when they first try it. For mountain biking, that means picking a trail with a low level of difficulty and equipping your little one with one of the best mountain bikes of kids, a ride that can easily handle beginner trails. See more: Best Kids Outdoor Toys  But shopping...

And when they do, cast iron cookware only gets better and better. In Brady’s case, it’s a marvel of diet, stretching, and an unwillingness to eat strawberries. In the case of cast iron, it’s a combination of natural seasoning that just builds on itself, coupled with an almost mind-boggling versatility and durability. There are two kinds of cast iron pans: Seasoned and enamel. You can use either to cook pretty much anything in the kitchen: delicate fried eggs, succulent roasted chicken, savory cornbread, perfectly charred homemade pizza. As for seasoning a cast iron pan, after using it, you wash it with...

That’s because you’ll find yourself stuck at your kid’s soccer or baseball game when the skies open and down comes the rain, or if you’re sitting on soaked grass watching your aspiring Lionel Messi try to score goals. For those ill-timed outdoor moments, you need the Oceas outdoor waterproof blanket on hand. Featured Video Loading Video Content Watch more Fatherly Subscribe Related Content Made from a cozy, synthetic polar fleece, this five-by-seven-foot blanket is great for enjoying everything from catnaps to canapés, comfortably seating three adults. In cold weather it’s perfect near the fireside; beach days are more enjoyable with...