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The best gifts for 8-year-olds are ones that encourage them to use their imaginations and play with friends

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The best gifts for 8-year-olds are ones that encourage them to use their imaginations and play with friends

There are plenty of toys that let your kid just zone out, but ones that require kids to dream up a backstory do much more in the way of learning through play. They’re more educational, not to mention versatile, so your budding 8-year-old won’t tire of them so quickly. Getting them off their screens for a hot minute is an added bonus. There are some 8-year-old milestones to keep in mind while shopping for toys. According to Stanford Children’s Health, 8-year-old boys and girls are still young enough to jump, skip, and chase each other around. They dress themselves and...

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2020-05-17

Backpack Bags Crowdfunded Reviews

2020-05-17

CROWDFUNDING REVIEW – If you’re going to be on a trip for a few days, you might plan to bring a small suitcase for all your clothes and other items.  But what if it’s one of those trips where you spend most of your time walking from place to place—maybe you’re sightseeing a big city like Washington DC, London, or Hong Kong—and you plan to stay wherever you find yourself.  It isn’t really practical to drag a suitcase around all day; what you really need is a good travel backpack instead.  Is the new IndieGoGo-funded travel backpack from Pakt the...

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Best and Coolest 23 Green Lunch Bags

Best and Coolest 23 Green Lunch Bags

  Handmade Waxed Canvas Lunch Bag | Water resistant lunch bags | Waterproof reusable picnic bag by Gouache (Olive Green)Handmade Waxed Canvas Lunch Bag | Water resistant lunch bags | Waterproof reusable picnic bag by Gouache (Olive Green) - Fits average sized lock & lock containers. Handmade and crafted from the philippines. Water-repellant inside and out. No two gouache bags are ever identical. Polyester taffeta lining.   Gold Pineapple Mint Green Lunch Bag Insulated Tote Handbag Lunchbox Food Container Gourmet Tote Cooler Warm Pouch With Shoulder Strap For Women Teens Girls Kids AdultsGold Pineapple Mint Green Lunch Bag Insulated Tote Handbag...

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submitted by Bernard Capulong Although Memorial Day is still a...

submitted by Bernard Capulong
Although Memorial Day is still a...

submitted by Bernard Capulong Although Memorial Day is still a week away, some retailers are already slashing prices on EDC-worthy gear. This weekend Backcountry has already started their Memorial Day sale promotions, making it an excellent opportunity to pick up some new travel gear, bags, and wallets at a discount. In this deal alert we’ll highlight some of our favorite items on sale right now. In addition to the following items being marked down, you can also take advantage of a few other offers at Backcountry, such as an extra 20% off one-full priced item and 20% off cold weather...

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Moto Edge vs Moto Edge+: What’s the difference?

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Moto Edge vs Moto Edge+: What’s the difference?

It's been a long time coming, but Motorola is now back in the flagship space with its Edge+ device. But, wait, what's this - there's two Edge devices? Yes, not content with delivering all the top-end goodness in one device, the company is also offering a cut-price version with various specification cuts. Here's what to expect from the Moto Edge+ and Edge handsets. squirrel_widget_239641 Design Edge+: 161.1 x 71.4 x 9.6mm dimensions / 203g Edge: 161.6 x 71.1 x 9.29mm dimensions / 188g Both devices: Waves Audio stereo speakers Both devices: In-display fingerprint scanner Edge+: Smoky Sangria, Thunder Grey Edge:...

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