Category Archives: Whistle Stop Blog

5 Games for Practicing Cooperation, Taking Turns, and Teamwork

Board games can be great educational tools. They can help little ones learn the basics [...]

18 Family-Friend Games & Activities for Winter Months

Winters in Michigan always provide a wide variety of weather. With the changes in weather [...]

10 Low Maintenance Crafts & Activities for Young Adults

We’ve all been looking for things to do at home but arts and crafts can [...]

Tackle tricky concepts like spelling, vocabulary, and phonemic awareness with Word Witt!

In today’s world, parents have adjusted to at-home learning at some capacity. Whether you’re home-schooling [...]

Whistle Stop Hobby and Toy Celebrates 50th Anniversary

For Generations, this Local Toy Store Provides Fun and Happiness for Kids of All Ages [...]

Let’s Get Wild With Animal Figurines!

Playing with animal figurines is not only fun but beneficial for a child. There are [...]

Kids and Families Spreading Kindness Rocks!

Have you walked through your local park in your neighborhood, or by a local store [...]

Fun Activities For Kids And The Whole Family

It doesn’t matter what age you are, kids and parents alike enjoy the experience of [...]

Tips for Working From Home While Keeping Children Entertained

During these unprecedented times, parents all over Metro Detroit are looking for creative ways to [...]

Why Unplugging Is Good For The Family

As the world becomes more connected through technology we all struggle with controlling the amount [...]