Toy Tips founder highlights travel and game ideas ahead of summer

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Travel games, sticker books and craft kits are among the items suggested by Toy Tips founder Marianne Szymanski, who joined us on Wednesday, May 7 to share ideas for summer trips and home-based adventures.

Among her recommendations is the "I Love California" sticker book from Workman Publishing, which includes 425 state-themed stickers for $12.99. Szymanski also mentioned "Vendel to Viking," a Nordic history board game from Ion Games priced at $89, as well as the locally made Lucky Bears National Parks Game for $35.

For packing, she noted options like the Lovete Hair Bow Craft Set at $19.99 and the reusable silicone storybook "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" from Hey Doodle at $26.99.

Szymanski also recommended "Painting for Real," a compact art kit for solo travelers, available for $29.99.

Additional ideas and links are available by visiting Marianne on Facebook.