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6 Best Lego Activity Tables for Toddlers and Older Kids

Lego has been making many kids happy with their timeless building blocks for so many years that it has become a household institute. Despite the rise of video games and tablets, Lego building blocks are still on top of children’s wish lists.

Lego building blocks are fun and educational at the same time which is why they’re so popular with both kids and parents alike. If your child enjoys playing with Lego for long periods of time then it’s definitely worthwhile investing in an activity table.

5 Best Outdoor Cornhole Boards for Backyard Entertainment

Also known as the bean bag toss game, cornhole boards are one of the most basic yet most entertaining outdoor games you can play.

When you’re planning an outdoor party of any kind, you have to think of games to keep your friends and family entertained. And the cornhole board game is the perfect game for backyard BBQs, tailgate parties, and even weddings. It can be set up in no time, and everyone, young and old, can come and play along.

5 Best Outdoor Climbing Toys for Kids

I always encourage kids to go climbing outdoors in the playgrounds. This allows them to go out of their comfort zone, be physically active, and be social with other kids.

Climbing also helps with problem solving and forces them to be proactive in dealing with challenges. This is why outdoor climbing toys are such a blessing, not only for kids but also for their parents.

5 Best Backyard Obstacle Courses for Kids

I don’t know about you, but when I was a kid I was always dreaming to become a real ninja. Kids have this natural desire to look for obstacles and conquer them.

With a purpose-built backyard obstacle course or kit, your child can train just like ninjas would back in the day. Well, almost, of course.

A modern backyard obstacle course typically features a wide range of obstacles for your kids to conquer, which helps them to build strength, stamina and coordination, while having tons of fun along the way.

5 Best Giant Jenga Sets for Outdoor Use

If you know me, you will know that I love being outside and turning the yard into an entertainment area. Having fun with your family and friends while also enjoying a bit of sunshine is priceless.

One great game I really love playing outside is Jenga! It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, a game of Jenga is always loads of fun. Especially when you have an oversized, giant, outdoor Jenga set to play with.

5 Best Croquet Sets for Adults

For some people, the idea of a game of croquet brings up images of elegant garden tea parties, big hats, and fancy dresses.

While the game has been around long enough for that to be a realistic picture, it has maintained its popularity for so long that it’s now played in denim shorts and t-shirts, while photos of the game are uploaded to social media.

15 Funny Pillow Cases to Liven up Your Lounge Room

For most of us, a boring white pillow case is good enough to place our heads on for that much needed peace and quiet time. But for others, having a unique and funny pillow case is just as important as the quality of the bed or couch.

That’s right, there’s a huge market for pillow cases that are just a bit different, and I’ve picked my favorite 15 to show you how a funny pillow case can make all the difference to your lifestyle.

20 Funny and Unusual Slippers for Adults to Keep Your Feet Warm

Do you have a favorite item from your childhood? Maybe a special gift that someone gave you, or something you found but could never bring yourself to give up. Do you still have it today?

For me, that item is my pair of lucky sheep slippers. They are as cool as they sound, like giant clown shoes with a cute little sheep face on the front. Those silly slippers got me through countless late-night assignments and cramming sessions before exams.

15 Funny and Quirky Shot Glasses to Get That Party Started

Party shots. That dreaded word. Nothing else can really turn a night upside down, or make you see someone in a totally new light.

As a result, manufacturing funny and quirky shot glasses is a whole industry in itself, and the choices are, quite literally, endless.

Which is why we’ve gone ahead and shortlisted 15 of the weirdest, the quirkiest, and the funniest shot glasses you can get your hands on today.

19 Cool and Unique Novelty Tea Infusers

Most of us love a nice warm cup of tea in the afternoon to refresh and revitalize. Some use tea bags, others use fresh tea leaves.

But this afternoon tea routine could be so much more fun if we used tea infusers that were just a little bit different. And that is why we’ve come up with a bunch of cool and unique novelty tea infusers.