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In a world that seems to be increasingly dominated by screens and digital distractions, finding meaningful ways to connect with our children can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Yet, amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, there remains a timeless activity that has the power to bring families closer together: game nights. As a parent, you come to...

Are you ready to add a little magic to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Try creating an exciting St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt for Kids! Get ready for an adventure filled with shamrocks, leprechauns, and plenty of luck. The premise is simple: gather your little leprechauns and embark on a quest to find hidden treasures throughout your home or neighborhood...

1. Make Matching Bracelets A craft to match! Kids can make a bracelet for their Valentine and a matching one of their own. Customizing to fit their personality is even better! 2. Create DIY Valentines Who wants to sort through the card aisle for the perfect Valentine? Creating your own Valentine with colorful markers and stickers makes the message much...

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...