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Planning for a family summer vacation is an exciting prospect. However, it has its fair share of apprehensions- especially when kids are involved. Nevertheless, we've collated travel advice specifically designed with you, your loved ones, and summertime in mind. Ensuring everyone has an excellent time and making those unforgettable long-lasting summer moments just got easier. Establish a realistic trip budget...

Woods Woman, Granddaughters Publish Children’s Book Anytime J. Lee Burke visits her grandchildren in Ann Arbor, she’s bombarded with pleas to help them with their next book.Burke, along with three of her five granddaughters, ages 8 and younger, co-authored “Can I Tell You Something?” The children’s book, which was published last month by Archway Publishing from Simon & Schuster, includes...

Did you know that recognizing your child's love language is vital for strengthening a bond? Dr. Gary Chapman was the first to introduce the concept of love languages in his book, The 5 Love Languages, which refers to how people give and receive love. At Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy, we believe that understanding your child's love language can help...

Click Here For Video If you've visited a local toy store or the toy aisle at big box stores, you may have noticed some bare spots on the shelves. Bloomberg reported last month that the skyrocketing price of shipping goods around the world is impacting everything from coffee to toys. On July 1, the Drewry World Container Index reported the...

With Mother's Day approaching, show mom just how much you love her by working on a craft or an activity with her on her special day. Listed below are 20 Mother's Day crafts and activities for quality time. Every craft and activity listed below are either available here at Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy or can be made at home...

As we get back to traveling with the family, it's important to have things handy to keep the kids busy and entertained while traveling either by car or plane. We know how hard that can be, especially with young ones so we've compiled a list of fun and engaging products for all ages. Here’s a list of our favorite products...

We know it, Easter baskets can sometimes be daunting. Finding just the right balance of toys and treats that will get the kids excited. To bring the fun back in Easter, we’ve compiled our favorite products that will make the perfect addition to any basket. Don’t forget to top it off with candy, a cuddly plush, or a book for...

Sensory play is any toy or activity that uses a child's senses (touch, smell, taste, sight, hearing and also includes movement and balance). Sensory play is an important aspect of child development. It can be tailored for babies to kindergarteners. Babies naturally use all of their senses to explore the world around them. They watch, listen, grasp, and put anything...