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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

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

ABOUT US MANDY & MEL Knowing which toys to invest in isn't easy or cheap! We are here to wade through the thousands of toys on the market so you know what to purchase! We provide insight on hot deals, toy must-haves, and toys you should stay far away from! Mandy is a mother of 3–Charlie, Caroline, and Clementine! She is a PR and marketing wizard and spent 8-years in robotics marketing. After leaving the corporate world, she became a stay at home mom and marketing consultant for small businesses. Now, she is the co-founder of Toy Testing Sisters! Mandy loves spending time with her family at USU Aggie games, Lagoon, Cherry Hill, and exploring the beauty of Utah! She loves a girls night out, Bunco, and all things shopping! Melody is a mother of 3–Olina, Luella, and Cal. She is a trained ballerina and professionally danced for the Utah Jazz. Melody was the head drill coach for Lone Peak High School for 4 years. Prior to co-founding the Toy Testing Sisters, Melody managed social media platforms for a non-profit and real-estate agency. Melody is the “fun” mom! She loves exploring all the activities Utah has to offer! Melody is extremely creative and dabbles in interior design. She loves to shop and never passes up dinner with the girls! CONTACT US toytestingsisters@glossaryartists.com Submit Thanks for submitting! FOLLOW US

IN THE NEWS Busy Little Toys School is back in session which means there are lots of littles at home with tear filled eyes as they watch their older siblings leave.... Mel Sep 16, 2022 2 min read 657 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked How to Organize Your Toy Room Christmas is over which means we are all in organization mode. This can often feel overwhelming if we don't take the time to map out a... Mandy Jan 11, 2022 3 min read 527 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Tried and True Toys: These picks are the hot ticket items this year Studio 5 KSL asked the Toy Testing Sisters to share with them our must-have toys for the 2021 holiday season. It wasn't easy only sharing... Mandy & Mel Jan 10, 2022 1 min read 272 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked

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