We’ve all been there before: your friend or family member calls last minute to drop by and your house is cluttered from head-to-toe. You find yourself scrambling to vacuum the floor or declutter the living room, and you feel an ensuing bout of anxiety instead of excitement for … [Read more...] about Make your house guest-ready in under 30 minutes
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California becomes first US state to enforce gender-neutral toy aisles
We recently wrote about how major toy manufacturer Lego has decided to remove gender biases from its toy lines after realizing that gender stereotypes in toy-making are still contributing to the damaging and asymmetrical training opportunities that children get while they … [Read more...] about California becomes first US state to enforce gender-neutral toy aisles
These racially inclusive building blocks teach kids to celebrate diversity
Teaching kids about the value of human diversity is key to instilling a sense of acceptance and tolerance within future generations. That's the line of thinking behind the design of a new set of building blocks that are shaped like abstract people and painted with a diverse range … [Read more...] about These racially inclusive building blocks teach kids to celebrate diversity
LEGO unveils its first LGBTQ+ toy set titled ‘Everyone Is Awesome’
Among other things, toy-maker LEGO stands out as a role-model company when it comes to inclusivity and environmental action. Now, the company decided to also celebrate diversity — and inspire others to do so — by unveiling its inaugural LGBTQ+ set, titled 'Everyone Is … [Read more...] about LEGO unveils its first LGBTQ+ toy set titled ‘Everyone Is Awesome’
LEGO launches Botanical Collection complete with plant-based building blocks
Many people have fond memories of playing with building blocks as children, but now that most people are confined to their houses, games, and toys like LEGO and coloring books are making a comeback. LEGO presents kids and adults alike with an opportunity to turn to their … [Read more...] about LEGO launches Botanical Collection complete with plant-based building blocks