As the weather gets warmer, families are looking to enjoy more outdoor activities. To give families protection against biting insects, inclu...

As the weather gets warmer, families are looking to enjoy more outdoor activities. To give families protection against biting insects, including ticks and mosquitoes, OFF!® has a range of insect repellent products.

Note: I received product samples for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.


OFF!® is on a mission to help adults and kids protect themselves before that first bite from a mosquito or tick with a routine call PREtection.

PREtection is the act of preparing ahead of time to help prevent mosquito and tick bites. The proper PREtection ritual involves applying insect repellent after sunscreen, as a final step in people's skin protection routine.

PREtection focuses on prevention as the best protection against bug bites because insect repellent is most effective when applied before you’re exposed to pests.

As a pioneer in personal insect repellents for over 50 years, OFF!® is proud of the proven effectiveness of their products. The SC Johnson Center for Insect Science™ is one of the world’s largest privately owned entomology research centers, studying insect-borne disease prevention and developing effective product solutions for consumer use.

OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellent

OFF! Clean Feel has no greasy feel or odor, providing a pleasant and DEET-free protection from mosquitoes, ticks and biting flies. Formulated with 20% picaridin, a highly effective active ingredient, it gives you protection that lasts for up to eight hours.

Product line includes:

OFF!® Clean Feel Mist
OFF!® Clean Feel 2.5oz
OFF!® Clean Feel Insect Repellent I Aerosol
OFF!® Clean Feel Insect Repellent II Spritz
OFF!® Clear Gel Insect Repellent

OFF!® Adults & Kids

OFF!® for Adults & Kids is suitable for children one year and up (when used as directed), the new fragrance-free repellents help keep mosquitoes away without the smell or greasy feel that may cause kids to resist bug spray

Product line includes:

OFF!® Adults & Kids Post-Bite Patches
OFF!® Insect Repellent Aerosol for Adults & Kids, 5oz
OFF!® Insect Repellent Lotion for Adults & Kids, 3.8 fl oz
OFF!® Insect Repellent Spritz for Adults & Kids, 4oz
OFF! repellents can be purchased through major retailers, including Amazon, Target and Walmart.

Learn more, visit - www.OFF.com

ABC Kids Expo, organizers of North America’s juvenile products gathering, wrapped their 2025 show in Las Vegas, where thousands of new produ...

ABC Kids Expo, organizers of North America’s juvenile products gathering, wrapped their 2025 show in Las Vegas, where thousands of new products from strollers to clothing and furniture were featured.

During the expo, the ABC Kids Expo team noticed a few top trends in the industry.

7 Trends Coming Out of ABC Kids Expo

Animal Prints are everywhere!

From strollers to clothing to bottles to carriers, we’re seeing everything from leopard to zebra prints in a variety of colors.

Tech is becoming a bigger part of this world

Connected Home products are emerging across multiple categories. New bassinets with built in tech options, sound machines that turn on when they sense your baby is crying and monitors that interpret a baby’s cry are just a few of the ways to make parenting a little easier.

Rust/desert colors are in

A strong focus on deep reds, yellow, oranges and browns, as well as Western prints. From clothing to swaddles to pacifiers to strollers these colors were everywhere.

Longevity is more important than ever

We’re seeing strollers that turn into trikes that turn into scooters. Car seats that go from infant seat to booster seat. Even bottles that turn into sippy cups and pouch holders. Products are no longer one and done, they’re built to last.

Grandma chic is taking over the category

Checkered patterns on gliders, storage boxes for the playroom or long travel, even Liberty of London clothing patterns. It’s everything grandma loves made modern.

Travel products continue to evolve

From fold up strollers that fit in the overhead bin of an airplane to luggage that kids can ride on to FAA approved chillers for breast milk, travel has never been easier.

Licensed characters are here

Peanuts, Batman, World of Eric Carle, Disney, we’re seeing them all across multiple categories from wagons to strollers to clothing to feeding.


“We continue to see companies both big and small stepping up their level of innovation,” said Aaron Pederson, President, All Baby & Child, ABC Kids Expo. “New products are solving problems, helping to streamline the day to day and overall making parenting a little easier.”

This year’s ABC Kids Expo tripled its footprint from last year and featured over 350 exhibitors at the sold-out Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The ABC Kids Expo is held yearly in Las Vegas, NV.

Learn more, visit - www.theabcshow.com

Disney has debut “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!,” a global campaign designed to inspire preschoolers to experience the joy of play through Disney ...

Disney has debut “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!,” a global campaign designed to inspire preschoolers to experience the joy of play through Disney Jr.’s characters and stories.

Backed by clinical expertise from the Child Mind Institute about the importance of play in preschool development, the “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” campaign taps into the playful spirit of Disney Jr. favorites like “Bluey,” “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends,” “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “SuperKitties,” which are all available to stream on Disney+.

Continuing throughout the year, the campaign will feature additional community-based activations including:

• A Disney Jr.-themed roller-skating experience from Disney Music Group at over 400 roller rinks across the country
• A “Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party” at Disney California Adventure Park and Downtown Disney District later this summer
• The popular “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!” traveling concert tour, now in its international run
• “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” YouTube shorts, designed around preschool routines that encourage play and laughter.

Spanning original content, consumer products, music, live events, community activations and more, the campaign is designed to bring meaningful activities and experiences — inspired by Disney Jr.’s playful storytelling — into communities and the lives of preschoolers around the world.

Also announced: a first-of-its-kind collaboration between ESPN’s “Take Back Sports” initiative, Disney Jr., and national nonprofit Every Kid Sports to offer sports grants to families with preschoolers who are facing financial hardship.

These grants, available through the Fall 2025 Every Kid Sports Pass, will provide access by covering fall registration fees for qualifying applicants.

This marks the first time that the program has focused on preschool-aged children, who are often trying out sports for the first time.

COLOP's DIY Marky Customizable Stamp let's kids (and parents) personalize belongings with unique messages or images on fabric, paper...

COLOP's DIY Marky Customizable Stamp let's kids (and parents) personalize belongings with unique messages or images on fabric, paper, and more for summer camp, sporting events, and school and more.

Marky ($18.99) is easy-to-use, all-in-one stamp kit great for labeling camp clothes, customizing tote bags, or creating DIY crafts at home without the mess.

Features:

• The special black textile ink, which has also been dermatologically tested, can be used to mark textiles, paper, cardboard, and many other absorbent surfaces for up to 1,000 impressions!
• Label everything from water bottles to lunch boxes and pencil cases with stickers.
• The set includes tweezers, letters, ribbons, stickers, and stamp.
• Come in three trendy colors: pink, light blue, and green.

Available on Amazon, Marky is also an essential back-to-school activity to prepare families for the new school year, organizing and personalizing school supplies and clothing.

COLOP's Stamping Products

For arts and crafts lovers, COLOP's stamps are multifaceted tools that leave an indelible mark on every project.

From handmade cards to personalized tags and journals, these stamps make it easy to turn creative ideas into lasting pieces—perfect for gifting or keeping just for you.

COLOP Blissful Prints Collector Sets ($49.99)

These sets include nine unique themed wooden stamps with classic imagery in a decorative wooden shadow box. These square and rectangular stamps vary in size, providing you with a variety of options to find whatever best fits your creative projects.

• Spread cheer by using these stamps on stationery, gift wrapping, and crafts.
• Customize any festive scrapbook pages or decorations.
• Current available sets include Valentines/Love, Christmas, and Easter. Coming soon in a Halloween themed set.

These numbered collectable sets come with a certificate of authenticity, making them the perfect gift for the crafter in your life.

Make Stamp Pads ($15.99)

COLOP's Make Series is perfect for various creative projects, such as making cards, scrapbooking, or adding personalized touches to your crafts.

• Has an extensive collection of colored stamp pads featuring vivid colors like frozen white, calm blue, smooth green, cozy red, and more.
• The professional-grade ink ensures crisp and vibrant impressions, and its water-based, acid-free, non-toxic formula makes it safe for all ages.
• Ink dries in three to five seconds, giving users thousands of lasting stamps for their creative needs.

Expertly crafted in Europe, these ink pads allow for bold impressions with every stamp.

Learn more, visit - www.colop.com

Nex Playground has announced its Spring of Fun 2025, featuring new, action-packed games and franchises including a high-flying DreamWorks An...

Nex Playground has announced its Spring of Fun 2025, featuring new, action-packed games and franchises including a high-flying DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon adventure, a vibrant Care Bears experience, and the boxing-inspired BoxFlow Fitness.

These new titles build on Nex Playground’s growing catalog of immersive motion games designed to bring friends and families together.

“Nex Playground is changing the way families and friends engage with games, and after an incredible holiday season, we’re keeping the momentum going with these five new titles,” said David Lee, CEO of Nex.

“With our Spring lineup, we’re bringing families even more ways to move, laugh, and connect—whether it’s soaring with dragons, boxing to the beat, or surfing through the whimsical world of Care Bears. We’re excited to introduce these new games and expand the world of active play.”

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Nex Playground’s Spring of Fun 2025

DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon

Players take flight in high-speed, 3D motion challenges inspired by the hit franchise. With intuitive flying mechanics in which players use the motion of their bodies to fly, they can train and ride their favorite dragons, soaring over Berk to defend it from incoming threats.

Featuring single and two-player modes, this skill-based adventure ensures family-friendly competition and excitement.

The game is expected to launch this summer alongside the theatrical release of Universal Pictures’ epic new live-action reimagining of the first How to Train Your Dragon film, which soars into theaters June 13, 2025

BoxFlow Fitness

A calming yet invigorating boxing-inspired fitness game designed to help players recharge and refocus during their day.

With intuitive movement-based mechanics like side hits, uppercuts, and dodges, BoxFlow Fitness offers a serene, full-body workout experience. Perfect for a mindful break, it encourages players to stay active, reset their energy, and return to their day feeling refreshed and balanced

Care Bears: Rainbow Ride

Inspired by the beloved Unlock the Magic series, this motion-controlled endless runner takes players on a vibrant ride through Care-A-Lot. Players surf, jump, and pose their way through obstacles, using their special belly badge abilities to unlock fun surprises.

Designed for Care Bears fans of all ages, Rainbow Ride delivers an engaging, accessible gameplay experience drawing inspiration from popular mobile classics.

Copy Cat Deluxe

Nex Playground is proud to announce the expansion of the fan-favorite Copy Cat, one of the most popular minigames within the Party Fowl party game, into a full-fledged standalone experience.

Copy Cat brings the ultimate blend of quick thinking, creativity, and hilarity as players mimic fun, quirky prompts in a race to strike the perfect pose. Get ready to step into the spotlight and take part in a playful friendly competition.

Mirrorama

A TV-powered AR experience that brings the classic Silly Mirror effect into players’ living rooms. Featuring hilarious visual transformations and interactive gameplay, this multiplayer experience is designed to spark laughter and creativity.

The new spring games will be progressively released on Nex Playground starting March and will be included in the Play Pass content subscription bundle for families, which is sold separately and can easily be added anytime.

Families interested in purchasing Nex Playground can find the console on Amazon as well as in Best Buy®, Target® and Walmart® online and select retail stores nationwide.

Store availability can be found at - www.nexplayground.com/stores