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Is there such a thing as too young to introduce kids to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) toys that teach things like the basics of coding, and when will they most benefit from them?

When it comes to getting a gift for a young child, do you opt to make mom and dad happy by getting a useful and cute piece of clothing, or aim to be the "cool" gift-giver and get a fun toy? There are several considerations to ensure maximum gift appreciation by going either route.

Until you actually fly a drone, you have no idea how amazing it is to have one around. Although some people use them strictly for entertainment purposes, I decided I wanted a better look at my property from the only angle I hadn’t seen it yet: up above. The Yuneec Typhoon G drone for Gopro cameras is easy to set up, fun to fly, and I’m in love with the solid 1080p footage of our property.    

  If you read the NY Times Bestseller Wild by Cheryl Strayed, then you will learn how not to pack as she did for her hike on the Pacific Coast Trail. If you haven’t read it, I would highly recommend this true story of her over 1,000 miles hike by herself to escape the loss of her mother and a broken marriage, all with no wilderness experience whatsoever. I don’t profess to be a wilderness expert although I have done a fair number of wilderness trips of at least one night, and usually more. The trick with overnight backcountry camping is not to take too much while making sure you have what you will need so you don’t get in trouble.

Kids love to play with toys but finding the right one can be tricky. Age and interests matter. Here are the best toys for all ages.

Which board game should you play when it’s just you and your favourite other person? Let’s review some games that work well with two players.

Today I review the amazing DJI-MAVIC PRO Foldable Quadcopter Drone with 4K UHD Camera & Controller. If you're into drones, you won't want to miss this. If you're into high flying photography, then the following is considered must read material.

Board games have been an entertainment staple for years, and these days they’re more interactive and inventive than ever before.

Guidecraft has some really cool building toys for kids, so when I was asked to write a review of their IO Blocks and Power Clix Blocks, I of course said yes. My youngest son was also excited since he knew he was getting a new toy to try out. Read on to see what we thought of IO Blocks and Power Clix Blocks.

I’ve had quite a time with my grubby little mitts behind the (RC) wheel of some very impressive machines. Previously the big boys, E-Maxx and E-Revo got some love and as incredible as those behemoths are, they have themselves a cool kid brother, LaTrax Teton.  A boss little 4WD monster truck, with a lotta gumption for a little guy, LeTrax Teton takes the conventional RC vehicle and leaps over it dramatically, spraying it with dirt and gravel as it leaves it in its dust.