2014 top toys Archives - Listen to Lena

It’s not every day that I am afforded the opportunity to turn my home into a baby toy and gear showroom, so when I am… oh yeah, I go for it.
fpshowroom This past weekend, joined by blogger friends from all over Ontario (some travelling in from London, St. Mary’s and even Ottawa), in addition to local moms of babies and toddlers, we celebrated the season with good wine, good food and of course, good cheer.

And, great toys, courtesy of Fisher-Price.

In fact, you could say that we were privy to the hottest toys of 2014! If you have a baby or toddler to shop for this Christmas, scrutinize the photos on this post – because, trust me, they’re the only shopping list you’ll need this season.
fpshowroom The evening started (even before the festivities began) with the team at Spider Marketing Solutions putting together the toys for the showroom. It’s not exactly how I normally kick off my holiday parties, but hey, I’m not going to say no to a living room filled with the most sought-after baby gear. …

The gift giving season is upon us! And chances are, you have a very special boy or girl (or many boys and girls!) on your holiday shopping list. So let’s do this.

Quickly now! Do you have a child? Children? If you answered “yes”, the rest of this post will simply be a refresher course in holiday gifting.

However, if…

a) you’re an aunty, uncle, godparent, friend
b) you don’t have children yourself
c) are wondering how the heck to shop for children this Christmas…

Read on, friends, read on.

I’ll be blunt: there are two types of child-free gift givers. Those who get it: folks that ask parents for gifting advice, look for suitably aged toys and clothing, and remember the correct spelling of the child’s name on the gift tag. (Or, give cash. With 00’s.)

And those that don’t.

For those gift givers that sorely need a little push in the right direction – or busy moms who are looking to make holiday shopping simple – I present to you: Mattel Holiday Toys.

No matter what their age or interests, you’ll find Mattel toys on every child’s wish list. Put imagination and endless possibilities under the tree this holiday season with the hottest toys from Mattel! You’ll even be presented with a list of stores where the toy is available for purchase, making your shopping experience a piece of cake. (I told you I’d make it simple for you! You’re welcome.)

My picks? Well, you’ll just have to check out my recent segment on Global News at Noon in Toronto!

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair: Smart Stages technology is an exciting new way to change learning content as babies grow. This chair features 50+ songs, tunes and phrases and lets you select the stage that’s best for your child’s development. …

Bucket List, Check: Turning My Home into a Toy Showroom

Gift Giving 2014: Mattel Holiday Toys