Outdoor Fun for Tweens & Teens

Looking for fun and thrilling gift ideas for your tweens and teens? Check out these new NAPPA winners! RazorX Cruiser Electric Skateboard The RazorX Cruiser is a skateboard with an electrifying kick, putting the control of the 125-watt, rear-wheel-drive motor in the palm of your hand and under your feet. Get the fun rolling with […]

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Educational Apps

Check out these terrific NAPPA Award-winning educational apps. LetterSchool – Spelling Words! LetterSchool is a fun and educational App with a wonderful mission — teaching the world to read and write while having fun. The App includes educational games for young children learning to read to work on sight words with endings such as -ab, […]

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Meet Toy Inventor: Nick Metzler

We spoke with Nick Metzler, an L.A.-based toy and game designer who began inventing and tinkering when he was a kid. At just 16-years-old, Nick won first place in the Young Inventor Challenge (Y.I.C.), a unique competition for kids ages 6-18 to showcase their talents and get a chance to have their toy or game […]

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Holiday Gifts: Healthy Living

Looking for a gift focused on healthy living? We got some great ideas for you! OttLite Wellness Series Glow Lamp The OttLite Wellness Series Glow Lamp is designed with eye health in mind. Part of OttLite Technologies, Inc.’s healthy lighting options, the sleek lamp is designed to mimic natural daylight and reduce eye fatigue. The […]

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Holiday Gifts: Award-winning Family DVDs

We love getting cozy on the couch with our kids to watch a good movie. That’s why we’re super excited for these recent NAPPA Award-winning DVDs that are fun and educational. They make a great holiday gift. Sesame Street – Elmo’s World: Elmo Explores! Explore the everyday world with everybody’s favorite furry red monster, Elmo, […]

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Helping Kids Get Organized

Now that our kids are back in school for a few months, the disorganization is beginning to settle in. So we thought, let’s gather some simple and practical tools to get back on track. We all know when your kids have an organized homework area and backpack, we’re all so much happier and less stressed! […]

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Delicious Allergy-Friendly Bake Sale Recipes

Bake sales are always fun school fundraisers, but those of us who have kids with allergies have to be a little more careful about what they can munch on at one of these food-filled events. Here at NAPPA, we’ve made the struggle a little easier by collecting recipes that are either nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, […]

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Kid-Friendly Historic Hotels

The Historic Hotels of America have released their finalists for the 2018 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence just in time for holiday vacation. With 17 categories ranging from Best Social Media to Hotel Historian of the Year, we’ve got a few samples to inspire your next family trip. Airlie Warrenton, Virginia Sustainability Champion finalist Airlie, […]

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Jurassic World Fun

Get ready for some chomping, stomping and roaring fun with these latest NAPPA Award winners! Jurassic World Thrash ‘n Throw Tyrannosaurus Rex™ Figure Right out of Isla Nublar comes Mattel’s Jurassic World Thrash ‘N Throw Tyrannosaurus Rex. Authentic design and cool sound effects like chomping, stomping, an impressive roar and a HUGE bite. Use her […]

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Plaza de la Familia debuts at Disneyland and California Adventure

  If you’re looking for another excuse to take your kids back to Disneyland and California Adventure, you’re in luck. Disney has unveiled its newest fall attraction, Plaza de la Familia, a Día de los Muertos and “Coco” inspired celebration. From September 7 through November 4, guests at both parks can enjoy festivities centered around […]

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