With the 4th of July weekend upon us, it only seems fitting that we celebrate all things American: apple pie, baseball (Go Mets!) and oh yes, Barbie. Yup, you read that right. The all-American fashion dolls pays tribute to Independence Day as Statue of Liberty Barbie, part of the new Landmark Collection that also includes Big Ben Barbie and Eiffel Tower Barbie. Everyone’s favorite fashion doll is decked out in a turquoise gown featuring a Statue of Liberty motif, a copper crown and a torch on her shoulder. It’s a doll you’ll be proud to add to your collection, especially if you (or your kid) is a Barbie aficionado. Happy Independence Day! In a Nutshell: Barbie makes fireworks of her own kind, in a stunning [&hellip
The Playful Walnut Archive
Have you built your first sandcastle of the summer yet? With the balmy weather we’ve had this spring already, we’ve already been to the beach plenty of times, so there’s no excuse why we can’t perfect the art of sandcastle-making. Tell that to my 6-year-old who’s determined to make the “best ever” sandcastle this side of the Long Island Sound. Equal parts water to equal parts sand, though, isn’t as easy as it sounds. Too much water results in a soggy mess, while sand that’s too dry doesn’t amount to much of anything but a pile of sand. Enter the ultimate sandcastle-building tool: the Haba Bucket with Valve. It’s a soft bucket that has a valve on the side, so your child can add just [&hellip