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Buzz Feed
14-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
36 Parent-Friendly Toys Kids Will Love
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza — a card game you can play together as a family. Hope the little ones are ready for endless giggles (and for the grand reveal of your super competitive A Magna-Tiles set that'll surely be a big hit with any budding architect. They can use it to build all kinds of cool 3D structures, then knock 'em down and start again the next day. Sensory "Jelly Blox" that'll keep younger tykes busy long enough for your sibling to put together an iced coffee and get the day started. The kit comes with 20 different blocks they'll love squishing, stacking, and playing with daily. They also won't make anyone scream loud enough for the neighbors to hear if they step on one — worth every penny. An interactive Fingerlings baby monkey — it'll make kiddos feel like they've *finally* won over mom and dad and secured a pet of their very own! It's filled with sensors that respond to touch and features 70+ sounds and reactions. Also... it's just really darn adorable. A Melissa and Doug On the Go Water Wow! Reusable Water-Reveal Activity Pad, they'll want to tell all of their parenting friends about. Fill the water pen, set it up on an outdoor surface, and let the kiddo go to town coloring (and making a wet mess, if they so choose). When the pages dry, they can do it all over again! A light-up flying orb that'll make kids feel like tiny David Blaine. It's basically a fidget spinner for tech fiends — it has built-in lighting, a boomerang effect, and can be thrown at a variety of angles and speeds! A 2-in-1 checkers and tic-tac-toe game with checkers on one side and tic-tac-toe on the other, a must-have for any family who would rather exercise their brain muscles. A Little People Toddler Play set Disney Princess featuring lights, sounds, two characters and a whooooole lot of magic to keep kiddos entertained. Hope the tyke in your life is prepared to host a grand ball for all of their Little People pals. A DJ turntable for kids, in case you're hoping your mini-me will become the next Tiësto. It'll certainly fill their home with all kinds of fun, music, and learning! A classic Little Tikes basketball set — you'll finally be able to show off your *~skillz~* to your nieces and nephews while teaching them how to shoot some baskets. This addition to the yard will surely be a slam dunk. 😉 An adjustable tee ball set so your little slugger can practice their swing whenever the mood *strikes* (hehe) — no need to schlep to a batting cage! A Fisher-Price kitchen playset complete with a pretend tablet, recipe cards, play food pieces, kitchen equipment, and a fabric bag for storing and hauling ingredients — kiddos are tired of standing by the sidelines as their parents meal prep, they want in on the fun! A roll of road tape kids can use to turn the house into a Formula 1–level racetrack. Might as well put the many (many!) cars they've accumulated to good use — watch out, Lewis Hamilton! A flower-building activity set they can use to create a beautiful garden of their own even if it's absolutely dreary outside — and they can do it without going near any soil (a parenting win, TBH). A Quick Push Game Console designed to help kids improve their reflexes, memory, and concentration skills — despite its teeny handheld size, there are four different ways to play with this lil' device! A massive 160-piece pack of sidewalk chalk they'll be *so* excited over they might just forget to pester you about extra screen time — encourage them to create all kinds of art at the playground or leave funny pictures for passersby. Crayola Globbles, a fun lil' toy kids can use to burn off some steam when they need a quick mental break from their homework. Don't worry, they won't leave residue on the walls. A splash-proof kids smartwatch with the ability to take videos, pictures, and selfies kids can customize with built-in funny filters. They won't be reaching for their parent's watch anymore, now will they??? An arts and crafts library chock full of everything and anything to inspire littles one to create something fantastic and totally hang-on-the-fridge-worthy. A color-your-own-haunted castle playhouse, parents might think is an eyesore, but won't care because the kids will have a blast going full-blown Picasso on it! Hand them some crayons or markers and let them transform it into their own royal residence. A marble run set that'll help kiddos work on their problem-solving skills while also having an a-maze-ing time crafting endless structures for their marbles to race through. A Melissa and Doug wooden ice creamery set for tykes who love playing pretend almost as much as they enjoy messily devouring a chocolate ice cream cone. Fans of smaller "scoop and serve ice cream counter" will absolutely squeal with excitement over this bigger (and dare I say, better) version A Craft-tastic "Make a Fox Friend" kit that'll teach budding designers the basics of sewing and help them create a wardrobe for their new stuffed pal. A wooden puzzle to jumpstart a tyke's brain and encourage them to problem solve without having their eyes glued to a screen. Once they've mastered it, you can introduce them to the real deal: Tetris. A set of Crayola Scribble Scrubbie pets little ones can use over and over — they can color the lil' creatures all shades of the rainbow, toss 'em in the toy tub for a good scrubbing, then do it all again! A Bingo game that'll make teaching sight words a bit more fun-filled — they might even want to sit down and learn with you. (Can you imagine???) A Dyson Ball toy vacuum with the ability to actually suck up the crackers the kids crushed into the carpet — it's about time they started helping around the house. 😉 An LCD writing tablet that'll save you from constantly being asked "can you get me paper and markers?" Little ones can take this with them anywhere and create endless multicolored drawings that can be easily erased so they can draw something new whenever the mood strikes. An activity pad to show kids how to correctly use scissors — a skill we *all* could likely work on, TBH. It comes with safety scissors (obviously) and a book filled with mazes, puzzles, animal art, sequencing activities, and more! An InnyBin for tots with an endless amount of curiosity — it comes with chunky shapes for them to push through the elastic bands and into the cube. (We love fine motor skills!) Otrio, a twist on the classic tic-tac-toe that'll quickly be added to your family's game night rotation. From tykes to your teens, everyone will enjoy getting involved in this one. A LeapFrog 100 Words Book that'll interact with eager-to-learn little ones and teach them all kinds of useful words in both English and Spanish! An interactive The Floor is Lava game that'll get you and the kids out of your seats and bouncin' around the house — in a good way! A 360-degree-rotating three-in-one LED globe, constellation map, and night-light to leave little astrologists-in-the-making starry-eyed. Just wait 'til they see it glowing in the night. A castle tent with sheer drapes and starry lights to create an enchanting royal hideaway for the princess in your life. Excuse me while I buy this for *my* kids so I can lounge in it and read my cozy, witchy novels in it after they go to bed. And a giant bubble kit, so enchanting, even the most angsty of kids won't be able to resist giving them a go. It even comes with two packets of biodegradable bubble solution and a tips and tricks booklet to help you make the best (and biggest!) bubbles ever.
Buzz Feed
05-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
23 Things That Will Make Your Patio *The* Place To Be This Summer
A triangular sail that'll bring your backyard some much-needed shade *and* drop the temperature a few degrees so you can actually enjoy the outdoors instead of worrying about sprouting a sweat stache. Some connectable Edison bulb string lights so you can make your backyard look like your favorite outdoor beer garden — and your guests will love that there's no cover charge! Solar-powered light-up flowers sure to add some whimsy to any outdoor space. And since they're cordless, you don't have to worry about being in proximity of an outlet. A massive inflatable screen from which you can watch all your fave programs. Bust this out for all of your summer Love Island viewings, and I guarantee no one will be late. A terrazzo firepit so you can partake in your fave outdoor pastime: making s'mores! It sure beats cooking 'em over a regular stove — let me tell you that. A canopy swing that basically looks like a Fisher-Price baby rocker — just for adults. If only it came with a motor to automatically rock you to sleep... A three-piece patio set with enough room for a small charcuterie spread and bottle of chilled white wine. You know, just ~summer~ stuff. A weatherproof outdoor Wi-Fi extender you can easily mount outdoors so you can take your WFH setup and convert it into a WFO (work from outside) setup without worrying about your internet speed. A pair of gravity lounge chairs so you can stretch out in ergonomic fashion. After being bent over your laptop all day like a lil' gremlin, it can do wonders for your lower back! An outdoor area rug that'll add some pizzazz to your patio if otherwise, it's just a bland slab of concrete. A fully adjustable portable backyard mister you can coil along a railing or umbrella or even just prop up on the ground next to you. It might not look like much, but it can cool areas off by up to 20 degrees! A compact Weber grill if you don't have a ton of outdoor space but do have super-size grilling ambitions. A three-piece bar set you can stock with everything you need to whip up tropical drinks. Don't forget the tiny umbrella toothpicks!! An umbrella light that'll provide overhead light so you can continue your al fresco gossip sesh long after sunset. Some crowd-pleasing flame colorant, so when you run out of s'mores ingredients... you can still get guests to stick around. Some solar-powered, round garden lights you can pop on your tabletop, in your garden beds, or along your pool for added ambiance. Squint your eyes and it's almost like you're at a resort in Cabo. A quilted hammock because taking a nap outdoors just hits different — especially when you're laying on something as comfortable and plush as a mattress topper. A magnetic barbecue light that'll make it easy to check in on the progress of your burgers and dogs — no phone flashlight necessary. A 2-in-1 cooler table so you don't have to make several trips to the kitchen when you're ready for another Topo Chico hard seltzer. Just load it up with ice and you can dump a 12-pack in, easy peasy. A weather-resistant end table where you can place your emotional support iced coffee. Sometimes I don't even feel like caffeine, but I like having it anyway. Not sure if that's just a me thing or not, but 🤷♀️. An indoor/outdoor bean bag you can sink into once you've scooped up the best burger of the bunch + added a healthy handful of Doritos to your BBQ-approved paper plate. A foldable cabana chair that looks like something you'd lounge on at a far-flung resort. So what if you only have three square feet of backyard space?? This baby will transform it. A patterned indoor/outdoor ottoman so durable, you can kick up your feet — shoes and all — without worrying about staining it or being yelled at by your mom for *potentially* staining it.
Int'l Business Times
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Marjorie Taylor Greene Bangs Gavel After Being Interrupted While Praising Trump: 'I'm the Chair of This Committee'
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene drew ire after disregarding the rules of parliamentary procedure and speaking out of turn to praise President Donald Trump, and repeatedly banged her gavel wat attempts to interrupt her. The Republican representative, who chairs the House Department of Government Efficiency subcommittee, spoke out of turn during a committee hearing on Tuesday. "No one loves veterans more than President Trump, and he's made that apparent," Greene said. "That's why he's working for peace." "Madam Chair, Madam Chair," Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury said, trying to interrupt Greene's statement. "It's not your time." "I'm the chair of this committee," Greene stated, banging her gavel repeatedly. "You're not recognized Ms. Stansbury." "You're not recognized either," Stansbury shot back. "You can't just speak anytime you want." "I'm the chair of this committee," Greene repeated. "That's not how it works," the New Mexico representative stated. "Madam Chairwoman, that is not how part of it. You can smash your gavel all day, but that's not how parliamentary procedure is. We're going to get you a Robert's Rules of Order." "Ms. Stansbury, you're not recognized," Greene insisted. "Madam Chair, calm down. Let's move on," Stansbury said. "You're not recognized," Greene repeated. Social media users took to online platforms to express their frustrations with Greene's conduct during the hearing. "Marjorie banging that gavel like it's a Fisher-Price toy she thinks controls the Deep State. Parliamentary procedure just filed for a restraining order," one user quipped. "Somebody make a clip of all the times she beat her gavel and put it to music. I would but don't know how," another joked. "What a petulant child @mtgreenee is," one user remarked, tagging the lawmaker on X. "Watching Marjorie Taylor Greene try to run a hearing is like watching a toddler pretend to drive a fire truck. Lots of noise, zero control, and absolutely no idea what the hell she's doing," one user added. "A chairperson is supposed to be an impartial moderator and rule on points of order or parliamentary inquiries," another noted. Greene eventually yielded five minutes worth of speaking time to Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) after once again reiterating that she was the chair of the committee. Originally published on Latin Times
Buzz Feed
17-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
25 Things To Make Your Patio The Place To Be
A triangular sail that'll bring your backyard some much-needed shade *and* drop the temperature a few degrees so you can actually enjoy the outdoors instead of worrying about sprouting a sweat stache. Some connectable Edison bulb string lights so you can make your backyard look like your favorite outdoor beer garden — and your guests will love that there's no cover charge! Solar-powered light-up flowers sure to add some whimsy to any outdoor space. And since they're cordless, you don't have to worry about being in proximity of an outlet. A massive inflatable screen from which you can watch all your fave programs. Bust this out for all of your summer Love Island viewings, and I guarantee no one will be late. A terrazzo firepit so you can partake in your fave outdoor pastime: making s'mores! It sure beats cooking 'em over a regular stove — let me tell you that. A canopy swing that basically looks like a Fisher-Price baby rocker — just for adults. If only it came with a motor to automatically rock you to sleep... A three-piece patio set with enough room for a small charcuterie spread and bottle of chilled white wine. You know, just ~summer~ stuff. A weatherproof outdoor Wi-Fi extender you can easily mount outdoors so you can take your WFH setup and convert it into a WFO (work from outside) setup without worrying about your internet speed. A pair of gravity lounge chairs so you can stretch out in ergonomic fashion. After being bent over your laptop all day like a lil' gremlin, it can do wonders for your lower back! An outdoor area rug that'll add some pizzazz to your patio if otherwise, it's just a bland slab of concrete. A fully adjustable portable backyard mister you can coil along a railing or umbrella or even just prop up on the ground next to you. It might not look like much, but it can cool areas off by up to 20 degrees! A compact Weber grill if you don't have a ton of outdoor space but do have super-size grilling ambitions. A three-piece bar set you can stock with everything you need to whip up tropical drinks. Don't forget the tiny umbrella toothpicks!! An umbrella light that'll provide overhead light so you can continue your al fresco gossip sesh long after sunset. Some crowd-pleasing flame colorant, so when you run out of s'mores ingredients... you can still get guests to stick around. An oversized egg chair you'll soon be treating like your very own throne. My advice? Snatch up any and all bells in the house rn so you can summon your roommates/family/significant other to grab you lemonade and grapes. Some solar-powered, round garden lights you can pop on your tabletop, in your garden beds, or along your pool for added ambiance. Squint your eyes and it's almost like you're at a resort in Cabo. A quilted hammock because taking a nap outdoors just hits different — especially when you're laying on something as comfortable and plush as a mattress topper. A magnetic barbecue light that'll make it easy to check in on the progress of your burgers and dogs — no phone flashlight necessary. A weather-resistant cedar pathway you can use to connect your patio to other outdoor areas like your garden or hot tub. A 2-in-1 cooler table so you don't have to make several trips to the kitchen when you're ready for another Topo Chico hard seltzer. Just load it up with ice and you can dump a 12-pack in, easy peasy. A weather-resistant end table where you can place your emotional support iced coffee. Sometimes I don't even feel like caffeine, but I like having it anyway. Not sure if that's just a me thing or not, but 🤷♀️. An indoor/outdoor bean bag you can sink into once you've scooped up the best burger of the bunch + added a healthy handful of Doritos to your BBQ-approved paper plate. A foldable cabana chair that looks like something you'd lounge on at a far-flung resort. So what if you only have three square feet of backyard space?? This baby will transform it. A patterned indoor/outdoor ottoman so durable, you can kick up your feet — shoes and all — without worrying about staining it or being yelled at by your mom for *potentially* staining it.
Buzz Feed
13-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
Backyard Transformation Ideas For Every Budget
A triangular sail that'll bring your backyard some much-needed shade *and* drop the temperature a few degrees so you can actually enjoy the outdoors instead of worrying about sprouting a sweat stache. A vertical planter with five containers so you can finally grow your own herbs and stop spending $6 on a tiny bunch of basil!! A massive inflatable screen from which you can watch all your fave programs. Bust this out for all of your summer Love Island viewings, and I guarantee no one will be late. Some connectable Edison bulb string lights so you can make your backyard look like your favorite outdoor beer garden — and your guests will love that there's no cover charge! Or some weather-resistant wall lanterns if you could use the extra illumination but string lights aren't exactly your thing. An outdoor area rug that'll add some pizzazz to your patio if otherwise, it's just a bland slab of concrete. A three-piece patio set with enough room for a small charcuterie spread and bottle of chilled white wine. You know, just ~summer~ stuff. A balcony table attachment so you can take your WFH setup and convert it into a WFO (work from outside) setup. And then, when 5 p.m. hits, it's time to make it a bar top! Solar-powered light-up flowers sure to add some whimsy to any outdoor space. And since they're cordless, you don't have to worry about being in proximity of an outlet. A canopy swing that basically looks like a Fisher-Price baby rocker — just for adults. If only it came with a motor to automatically rock you to sleep... A compact Weber grill if you don't have a ton of outdoor space but do have super-size grilling ambitions. A terrazzo firepit so you can partake in your fave outdoor pastime: making s'mores! It sure beats cooking 'em over a regular stove — let me tell you that. A fully adjustable portable backyard mister you can coil along a railing, an umbrella, or even just prop up on the ground next to you. It might not look like much, but it can cool areas off by up to 20 degrees! A pair of gravity lounge chairs so you can stretch out in ergonomic fashion. After being bent over your laptop all day like a lil' gremlin, it can do wonders for your lower back! A quilted hammock because taking a nap outdoors just hits different — especially when you're laying on something as comfortable and plush as a mattress topper. Some crowd-pleasing flame colorant so when you run out of s'mores ingredients... you can still get guests to stick around. An umbrella light that'll provide overhead light so you can continue your al fresco gossip sesh long after sunset. A weather-resistant cedar pathway you can use to connect your patio to other outdoor areas like your garden or hot tub. A 2-in-1 cooler table so you don't have to make several trips to the kitchen when you're ready for another Topo Chico hard seltzer. Just load it up with ice, and you can dump a 12-pack in, easy peasy. An oversized egg chair you'll soon be treating like your very own throne. My advice? Snatch up any and all bells in the house rn so you can summon your roommates/family/significant other to grab you lemonade and grapes. A magnetic barbecue light that'll make it easy to check in on the progress of your burgers and dogs — no phone flashlight necessary. A cushioned hanging chair where you can curl up and enjoy the breeze or even spy on neighborhood pups (that's what I'd do, anyways). Some solar-powered, round garden lights you can pop on your tabletop, in your garden beds, or along your pool for added ambiance. Squint your eyes, and it's almost like you're at a resort in Cabo. A foldable cabana chair that looks like something you'd lounge on at a far-flung resort. So what if you only have three square feet of backyard space?? This baby will transform it. A three-piece bar set you can stock with everything you need to whip up tropical drinks. Don't forget the tiny umbrella toothpicks!! A weather-resistant end table where you can place your emotional support iced coffee. Sometimes I don't even feel like caffeine, but I like having it anyway. Not sure if that's just a me thing or not, but 🤷♀️. A set of ~drink sticks~ so mama (you) never has to stray too far from baby (your Hard Mountain Dew). A swiveling UPF 50+ protection umbrella (with an adjustable clamp) you can bring to the beach or even just use on your deck. That way, you don't end up with third-degree burns after taking a cat nap that turned into four (count 'em — four) solid hours. A patterned indoor/outdoor ottoman so durable, you can kick up your feet — shoes and all — without worrying about staining it or being yelled at by your mom for *potentially* staining it. And an indoor/outdoor bean bag you can sink into once you've scooped up the best burger of the bunch + added a healthy handful of Doritos to your BBQ-approved paper plate.
