MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Marianne Szymanski of Toy Tips joined us on Wednesday, March 18 to chat about toys and family destinations ahead of spring break and summer travel season. Szymanski recently attended the international Toy Fair in New York City.
Her picks highlighted mostly toys for preschoolers, including Plan Toys' Baby Tissue Box for infants, LEGO Duplo's 3-in-1 Construction Site for preschoolers, Petit Collage's Multi Language Solar System in six languages and LEGO's Tulip Bouquet set is a selection that is fun for all ages.
Learn more by visiting Toy Tips online.
Marianne also contributed the following article about her recent travels:
FAMILY TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA AND HAWAI’IA new trend in travel isn’t checking destinations off a bucket list, it’s about spending curated trips designed for family bonding.A family trip isn’t about getting away anymore - it’s about coming back to spend quality time together with curated activities and adventure. In seasons of constant responsibility — school, sports and juggling careers and parenthood— we rarely experience uninterrupted time the way Get X did with their families, A vacation away creates space to rest, connect and experience and discover as a family unit. Without distractions, conversations and family interactions come naturally. Long walks become walking journals. Morning coffee becomes intention-setting. You begin to ask better questions of each other and think about new opportunities for your next chapter. As children grow to the next stage of skills so do vacation interests. Activities becoming more adventurous and parents and siblings can use these opportunities to bond with opportunities to try a new skill, activity or adventure,
It’s restorative. When you change your environment, you can change your outlook and just think. You create your own schedule and “reset' for improvement and family bonding. Choosing activities are intentional and created lasting memories for storytelling. Temecula California – Hot Air Balloons & WonderLooking for a laid-back weekend? Temecula blends nature, charm, and a touch of adult fun.
Adventures: California Ranch Company/ Galway Downs Temecula Old Town Penny Pickles Workshop In Bloom Bookery Weld and Wool Hat Bar Temecula Olive Oil Company Temecula Salt Cave - Salt Therapy
Carlsbad California- Wellness by the SeaStay: Omni Resort & Spa – If you enjoy family golfing, this is the resort for you. There are multiple serene pools, an amazing spa, shopping and a quick drive from town. Carlsbad Must-Do’s:
Kauai’i Hawaii- Reconnection and Natural Wonder
Kauai is a Hawaiian island and offers a serene escape with lush landscapes, cascading waterfalls and soft sandy beaches. This creates a perfect picture backdrop for rest and reflection.
Hiking the lush landscapes of Hanalei Valley, listening to the waves along beaches of Kapa’a, Po’ipu or Tunnels Beaches or taking in the natural beauty of Waimea Canyon and the breathtaking cliffs of Nā Pali Coast, Kaua’i naturally invites your nervous system to slow down.
Breathe deeply and reconnect. Nature provides its own therapy with dense jungles, cascading waterfalls, and the dramatic coastline that creates a landscape to calm the mind. The island’s laid-back vibe encourages you to unplug, to be present and mindful and to learn how to live on island time. This is the place for an active reset: hiking, kayaking, surfing and snorkeling.
Must DO: Stop for a coffee break and get a snack at the food trucks in Hanalei. Then drive to see the Dry and Wet Caves and Limahuli Gardens for an experience of a fresh air nature escape.
Stay: Sheraton Kauai’i Resort
This upscale hotel is ideal for teens who need sibling bonding time, There is plenty to keep teens occupied at the resort alone. Free bikes, yard games, swimming pool, game ares with a pool table, fire pits with S’mores, free shaved ice in the afternoon. The resort is on a beachfront public space with chairs facing the ocean for rest and relaxation and journaling. There is beach yoga on site twice a week and ukelele lessons. . luaukahikina.com
Stay: Kauai’i Shores Hotel - FAMILY FRIENDLY AND GREAT VALUE KauaiShoresHotel.com The beachfront resort sits on the Coconut Coast near the middle of the island which allows for easy commutes to both the north (Hanalei) and south shores (Po’ipu). Located next to the open-air Coconut Marketplace, tt is easily walkable to shops for breakfast, lunches and dinner and the beach for sunrise views, and features a large lawn facing the Pacific. The property includes the beachfront restaurant Casual activity options
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