Category: ***Back To School

What are the best activity books for kids aged 4 to 8? We had actual kiddos try out a bushel of activity books—mazes, puzzles, coloring and more. The best ones were challenging enough to hold a preschooler to second grader’s interest . . . without being too hard! Here are the winners! FYI: We rate and review products for families, since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review . . . our aim is a honest and independent review! Our work is 100% reader-supported.

What’s the best electric stapler? We surveyed the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) to find their favorites. Then we did additional research, comparing performance and value. Finally, we tested out several top brands. Here are the models we’d recommend! FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home, families and kids since 19943. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported—so we greatly appreciate you reading this article!

Need to take a stapler on the road? Or in a backpack? A mini stapler is the best solution. To find the best one, we tried out 9 models from different brands. Here are the ones that made the cut. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home, families and parents since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported! So we thank you for taking the time to read this article.

Budget-Friendly Bottles: Contigo 2001147 Autoseal Trekker Kids Water Bottle Let’s talk about kids water bottles! After raising two kids ourselves and interviewing hundreds of our parent readers, here are some truths no one...

Best For High School: Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing CalculatorThe TI-84 Plus CE Color Graphing calculator is probably the most popular calculators used in high schools today. Yes, it is pricey—but it does have...