I’ve been reading more and more about parents renting toys for kids this holiday season. I was just wondering if anyone else has heard of this new trend?  You can now rent toys for a small fee and let your children play with  them, and then one to three months later, send them back and rent new ones! I personally have my ups and downs about the whole thing. Why rent toys for your child? How clean are the toys really? What is the quality of the toy going to be like when you receive it? What happens if my kid loses or breaks a toy?

We as parents always have different concerns about are children. If I buy them that toy, will it make them happy, and how long will they play with it? What toys should we buy them? Is this the right toy to help my children develop and grow mentally and physically?

It’s hard to say because we feel that a child’s education, learning and development through toys can be done within a couple of months. Some toys can provide years of education and learning. The child might grow an attachment to a toy, then what do you do? You either have to tell the child that you have to return the toy and break their heart, or buy it for more money than you would have bought it for in the first place.

Kids are kids, and they sometimes break things. Not all children break their toys or treat them rough, but all kids are different and things do happen. So now you just spent around $5 per toy and then have to turn around and buy it for a discounted price. So what’s the discounted price?

Here’s an example:

Girl Dress Up Mix ‘n Match Peg
Our price – $6.57
Many of the renting toys places charge  $5 per toy, some charge $30 or more for 4 toys per month.

We here at Wonderbrains understand that education, learning and developmental toys are a great way for children to grow and learn. We also understand how important it is to get your children the best toys. Shop our online store and receive free shipping with a purchase of $50 or more.

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My first Halloween costume I was dressed up like a bee. Yes that’s right a bee. My father made the costume for me. Dressed me up at the age of one and took me out trick or treating. One year old might be a little young to take out trick or treating but parents love candy too.

Dressing up your children in a Halloween costume can be fun but remember when choosing a costume the child safety should be a part of that decision. By letting the child pick their own costume out makes them feel good and gives them a since of responsibility.

Tips to keeping them safety this Halloween.

• The child should be able to see out any mask eye holes. Not just the front but the peripherally as well. Cut the eye holes to make sure they can see all around them.
• Costumes should be made of flame retardant material. If they are home made, make sure and use either a fire retardant spray or fabric that has been treated with fire retardant.
• Make sure your child id visible to everyone. Use a flash light with brand new batteries, reflective tap on their costume and a light stick to help your child be more visible at night while they are walking around.
• The costume should have comfortable walking shoes and not have anything dangling material that they might trip on. Trips and falls can me the night end before the fun can begin.
• Remember props like swords and knifes need to be flexible. So it will bend if they fall on it.
• Most of the time your child and you go out in a group. Make sure the costume is unique enough to spot them in a crowded.
• Never, ever go into a strangers house or even ring their door for treats unless your parents are with you and say that it’s okay.
• Careful when you cross a street. Make sure to look in both directions and make sure that there are no cars coming.
• If it’s an older child and they are going out by themselves. Make sure they know the rules and time that trick or treating ends in your city.

Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers, celebrating fatherhood and paternal bonds.. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries. Father’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1972. The best way to spend time with your father on Father’s Day is by getting him a gift that everyone can enjoy together. Below is a list of 10 great Father’s Day gift.

1. Sports Tickets

Sport ticket are a nice gift for those father’s that love there sports teams. You and your father can use the tickets for a father son or father daughter day.

2. Tools

Great gift to to spend time with dad by help fixing things around the house, car or yard.

3. Camera

Dad can take great pictures of the family and of you growing up.

4. Universal Remote

Now dad can control all of his electronics with one controller.

5. Home Made Greatest Dad Certificate

What dad won’t want a Certificate from their children that says their the greatest dad?

6. BBQ Grill

Grilling outside with you dad on father’s day! Can it get any better then that?

7. Fishing Pole/ Supplies

What better way to spend time with your dad then on a fishing trip?

8. Golf or other sports supplies

If you dad is a big sports fan and loves to play the game as well. Get him one of his favorite sports item. Go outside and play the game with you dad on Father’s Day.

9. Car wash bucket w/ supplies

DON’T just buy the the car wash bucket and supplies. Go wash your father’s car for him or at least go help him wash it.

10. A Family picture that you draw

The best thing a dad could receive on Father’s Day is a hand drawn picture by his own kids. Just because his kids made it for him and it’s FREE!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

Throughout history, there have been some great one liners, poems and sayings. Below are some of those great sayings that can be used on Valentine’s Day.

To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.
- Oscar Wilde

If you would be loved, love and be lovable.
- Benjamin Franklin

At the touch of Love every one becomes a poet.
- Plato

“Love is something eternal, The aspect may change, But not the essence.”
- Vincent Van Gogh

Of all forms of caution, caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.
- Bertrand Russell

The best love affairs are those we never had.
- Norman Lindsay

If it is your time, love will track you down like a cruise missile.
- Lynda Barry

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.

- Mother Teresa

Remove the temptation of idleness and cupids bow is useless
- Ovid

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind; And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.
- William Shakespeare

Love to faults is always blind,
Always is to joy inclined.
Lawless, winged, and unconfined,
And breaks all chains from every mind.
- William Shakespeare

If music be the food of love, play on.
- William Shakespeare

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