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In our house, building is more than a hobby. It is a way of creating and connecting. We are always thinking of new ideas, so when we found SlabDreamLab’s Gray Starter Baseplates, we knew they would be the perfect foundation for our city-building. Thank you to SlabDream Lab for sponsoring this blog post. Getting started is easy. The plates use a tongue and groove system that slides together smoothly, giving us one large connected surface for building. We lay them out, flip them over, and add the clips that come with the set. They fit right into the notches on the plates, and in just a few minutes our build space is ready. We also like to attach a few bricks across the seams before we start building. It keeps everything connected while still giving us plenty of flexibility to change things around. The baseplate surface is the perfect blank canvas for whatever we want to make next. Cities, neighborhoods, roads, gardens, and more! Once the baseplates are set up, the fun really begins. My kids’ imaginations seem to grow with the size of the space. A simple house becomes part of a whole community with parks, cars, bridges, and shops. They build big, walk away for a while, and come back later to add more details. The gray starter pack holds our bricks in place, so they can experiment and rebuild. One of my favorite things about this product is how naturally it encourages all types of play. There is physical play and fine motor development when they connect bricks. There is cognitive play when they figure out how pieces fit together or solve a tricky design problem. There is communicative play when they share ideas and explain their plans to each other. Social play happens when siblings or friends work together on a shared project. Even sensory play is part of the experience through the feel of the bricks, the colors, and the hands-on creativity. I also love how it gives the kids a place to keep coming back to. The baseplates can hold yesterday’s ideas while making room for today’s new ones. One day the space might be a busy downtown with skyscrapers and traffic. The next day it might be a mall, a racetrack, or a zoo. Over time we have built architecture sets, busy city streets, construction sites, apartments, homes, pools, gardens, and cars. Each build feels fresh because the kids are always coming up with new storylines to bring their creations to life. Building together has become one of our favorite family activities. It is creative, screen-free, and something everyone can be part of. Some of my favorite memories are building with my kids.  If you want to give your builders a space for their best ideas, you can find the Gray Starter Pack here and use code toytestingsisters for a discount. xoxoxo -Mandy

Get ready to level up your backyard with big-time play for your wiggle worms! Our favorite picks for active outdoor fun are designed to improve strength, balance, and coordination, wear out energy, and make your home the go-to spot for neighborhood adventures. Our choice bounce houses will bring the party to your lawn, and the playhouses will be havens of creativity and imagination. We’re loving unique finds like the Smol Course for mini obstacle-course champions, trampoline lights for nighttime jumps, and the ultra-cool skateboard swing for your little skaters. And with colorful, buildable Staplestein Elements, the possibilities for creative play are endless. You can’t go wrong with any of these recommendations- your kids will be in heaven climbing, swinging, jumping and sliding through the summer. Shop All Outdoor Guides Amazon Bouncee House Backyard Jr. Slide Playtime Kitchen Patio Saltair DIY Swingset code: TOYTESTINGSISTERS saves sitewide Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course Slackline Zipline Corse Toddler Folding Slide Slack Line Kit Lifetime Heavy Duty Playhouse PlaySmol Obstacle Course LED Trampoline Lights LED Flying Saucer Seat 40in. Giant Saucer Swing Kids Ride On Coaster Build A Branch Swing Kit Kids Climbing Rope Swing code: TOYTESTINGSISTERS saves sitewide Playsmol Double Slide Outdoor Plastic Playhouse A-Frame Metal Swingset LED Night Zipline Kit Outdoor Wooden Playhouse Toddler Storing Coaster Jumpflex 15ft Trampoline Coconut Baby/Toddler Swing Skate Swing Tree Climbers Lifetime Playground Swingset Inside Stepping Elements 40in Spider Swing Tumble Bounce House Medium Indoor/Outdoor Trampoline Rope Chair Swing Sky/Pod Swing Climbing Dome with Slide Extreme Coaster

Toy Testing Sisters, Mandy and Mel, here to wade through the thousands of toys on the market so you know where to invest. Follow along for all children's toys recommendations. 2025 Outdoor Toys: Swing sets, Inflatables, Slides, Playhouses, Swings Get ready to level up your backyard with big-time play for your wiggle worms! Our favorite picks for active outdoor fun are designed to improve strength, balance, and coordination, wear out energy, and make your home the go-to spot for neighborhood adventures. Our choice bounce houses will bring the party to your lawn, and the playhouses will be havens of creativity and imagination. Mandy & Mel 6 minutes ago 1 min read Best Summer 2025 Outdoor Toys: Family Game Night Fun! Outdoor toys/games for Family Game Night. Friday marks the end of the workweek, and for families it can be the beginning of something eleven better: connection, laughter, and healthier bonds. Family time isn’t just nice, it’s impactful. Research shows that strong family relationships are one of the most powerful protective factors in a child’s development, promoting everything from better emotional regulation to academic success. Mandy & Mel May 20 2 min read Best Summer 2025 Outdoor Toys: Bikes, Scooters, Electric Vehicles, Skates If your kids are anything like ours, their independence requires them to be on the move- like all the time. Fortunately for all of us, we have put together a spread of wheels that have hyped our kiddos up to spending more time outdoors, and we are sure it’ll do the same for yours! Like always, we’ve included timeless movers like the Razor kick scooter, roller skates, and bikes for all ages. But if you really want to spice up their travel, take a look at some heavy hitters lik Mandy & Mel May 12 2 min read Best Summer 2025 Outdoor Toys: Chalk, Bubbles, Backyard Activities The outdoors is the perfect setting for physical and mental activity, where curiousity and creativity should be cultivated! Our outdoor activity picks are designed to spark imagination, curiosity, and a whole lot of giggles, completely screen-free. From dust-free sidewalk chalk to a Bluey bubble machine that turns any afternoon into a bubbly celebration, these playtime heroes bring the fun without the fuss. Mandy & Mel May 8 1 min read MANDY & MEL Sisters. Moms. Toy Experts. We are here to wade through the thousands of children's toys on the market so you know where to invest. Follow along for toy recommendations for 0-teen. We have been featured in the WSJ, Good Morning America, Forbes, Glamour, Studio 5, and Good Things Utah. We are your top experts! SIGN UP FOR OUR LATEST BLOG POSTS Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

TOY GUIDES Recommended Walmart Finds Under $20 We worked with Walmart and Marley to highlight our top toy picks for under $20. There are so many affordable options at Walmart. Mandy Oct 19, 2024 1 min read 2,626 views 0 comments 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 2024 Holiday Toy and Game Guides This is the ultimate holiday toy gift guide for the entire family. We have rounded the the best picks for every age and interest. Mandy & Mel Oct 12, 2024 1 min read 38,700 views 0 comments 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Family Toy Gift Guide We have rounded up the best toys for the entire family. These toys work great for different ages of kids and will last for years. Mel Oct 12, 2024 6 min read 14,695 views 0 comments 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 0-2 Toy Gift Guide Shopping for babies and toddlers came often feel like a challenge. We have you covered with the best tried and true picks for ages 0-2. Mandy Oct 12, 2024 12 min read 12,584 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 5-7 Toy Gift Guide This toy guide is for ages 5-7. It is packed with the best toy and game picks that are guaranteed to be a hit this holiday season. Mel Oct 12, 2024 17 min read 19,108 views 0 comments 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1

Meet Us 2025 Outdoor Toys: Swing sets, Inflatables, Slides, Playhouses, Swings Get ready to level up your backyard with big-time play for your wiggle worms! Our favorite picks for active outdoor fun are designed to improve strength, balance, and coordination, wear out energy, and make your home the go-to spot for neighborhood adventures. Our choice bounce houses will bring the party to your lawn, and the playhouses will be havens of creativity and imagination. Mandy & Mel 2 minutes ago 1 min read 1 view 0 comments Post not marked as liked Best Summer 2025 Outdoor Toys: Family Game Night Fun! Outdoor toys/games for Family Game Night. Friday marks the end of the workweek, and for families it can be the beginning of something eleven better: connection, laughter, and healthier bonds. Family time isn’t just nice, it’s impactful. Research shows that strong family relationships are one of the most powerful protective factors in a child’s development, promoting everything from better emotional regulation to academic success. Mandy & Mel May 20 2 min read 888 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Best Summer 2025 Outdoor Toys: Bikes, Scooters, Electric Vehicles, Skates If your kids are anything like ours, their independence requires them to be on the move- like all the time. Fortunately for all of us, we have put together a spread of wheels that have hyped our kiddos up to spending more time outdoors, and we are sure it’ll do the same for yours! Like always, we’ve included timeless movers like the Razor kick scooter, roller skates, and bikes for all ages. But if you really want to spice up their travel, take a look at some heavy hitters lik Mandy & Mel May 12 2 min read 973 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Best Summer 2025 Outdoor Toys: Chalk, Bubbles, Backyard Activities The outdoors is the perfect setting for physical and mental activity, where curiousity and creativity should be cultivated! Our outdoor activity picks are designed to spark imagination, curiosity, and a whole lot of giggles, completely screen-free. From dust-free sidewalk chalk to a Bluey bubble machine that turns any afternoon into a bubbly celebration, these playtime heroes bring the fun without the fuss. Mandy & Mel May 8 1 min read 1,239 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Best Summer 2025 Outdoor Toys: Backyard Sports Explore the Backyard Sports collection—featuring Nerf blasters, pickleball sets, light-up balls, and classic lawn games. Perfect for active family fun all summer long. Mandy & Mel May 5 1 min read 1,034 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked