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5 Ways to Use Magna-Tiles for Early Learning
5 Ways to Use Magna-Tiles for Early Learning Yes, we all love Magna-Tiles! They're one of the best building toys on the market but they're also so versatile. Magna-Tiles have become a staple for early learning in children. Parents have come up with tons of ideas on our to incorporate Magna-tiles in their learning and play. Here are some of...Continue Reading -
Whistle Stop Keeps Kids Busy At Gametime
It’s game day. You’ve been through a lot this year and are eagerly anticipating a little bit of normalcy, some good food and the chance to cheer on the team you’re rooting for. How can you be sure you‘ll make it through your football fantasy smoothly without those mini-versions of yourself interrupting all the best plays? Whistle Stop, a local...Continue Reading -
5 Games for Practicing Cooperation, Taking Turns, and Teamwork
Board games can be great educational tools. They can help little ones learn the basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. Practicing social and emotional skills like cooperation, taking turns, teamwork and sharing are equally important for a child's development. Listed below are some of our favorite games that encourage those social and emotional skills while also learning the basics...Continue Reading -
18 Family-Friend Games & Activities for Winter Months
Winters in Michigan always provide a wide variety of weather. With the changes in weather comes a change in the type of play that makes sense on a day-to-day basis. Here in Macomb County, we’ll see the weather change from sunny to wet and rainy to a winter wonderland! Sometimes all in one afternoon! As we continue through the Michigan...Continue Reading -
10 Low Maintenance Crafts & Activities for Young Adults
We've all been looking for things to do at home but arts and crafts can sometimes seem daunting. If you're looking for something to occupy your time during the cold winter months without all the hassle, things crafts, and activities are for you! Sticker Books Sticker & Chill - Flower Fest$16.99 Paint by Sticker - Dogs$14.95 Craft Kits Craft Crush...Continue Reading -
Shop Local For Gifts And Food This Holiday Season
Looking for a special gift for a special someone? Specialty shops in The Village, on The Hill, along Mack Avenue and beyond are likely to yield the results you’re looking for. Here are a few of the ways to shop local this holiday season: Edmund T. AHEE Jewelers AHEE Jewelers, 20139 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods, has extended hours and stepped-up customer...Continue Reading -
These Are Some Of The Hottest Toys For The 2020 Holiday Season
Click Here For Video There's no denying the much-anticipated Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X are selling out like nobody's business, but what are the other hottest toys of the season? We went searching in metro Detroit. Both Toyology and Whistle Stop Hobby and Toys have websites if you want to order online, and they also offer curbside pickup and some Black Friday deals...Continue Reading -
Safe, Fun Activities At Whistle Stop
Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy will host Santa and his favorite elf, Lil Ricky, throughout the months of November and December to deliver another magical Christmas season. After celebrating its 50th year in business, the local shop was handpicked by Santa as one of his Michigan Toy Headquarters. As such, Whistle Stop will help collect Santa’s letters, emails and social...Continue Reading