The Hottest Toy This Season Is … Kinda Weird

Plus, our pick for the best gingerbread house kits.

December 8, 2022 No. 114 Hanukkah is coming! If you're looking for great gift ideas, we've got a list of the most beloved and magical Hanukkah presents we've given over the years. Check it out! -The Cubby Team The Hottest Toy This Season Involves a Birthing Guinea Pig and Just … Come Look By Jessica Hartshorn   Every year we wonder: what is THE hot, sold-out, stalk-Target-at-opening-hour, must-have toy? The verdict this year is … weirder than usual. It involves a birthing guinea pig. No, I am not making this up.   When I first saw Little Live Pets: Mama Surprise in a Zoom meeting for journalists who cover such things, I thought, well, that's going to be a hit. But I had no idea that it would be sold-out, marked-up-past-$100 popular.    The premise behind it makes me, as a mama, tired, but the execution is amazing. A kid loves the guinea pig until her heart glows, then places her in her hutch, filled with toy straw, and waits for her three babies to appear (from a hidden trap door, not from the mama).   Kinda weird? Yes! Totally enthralling for kiddos? Also, yes! read more > Cubby ❤️ These Zipper Pouches Are the Only Thing That Keep My Daughter's Desk Organized We are guilty of buying quality art supplies in excess, and it's all well and good until it becomes overwhelming and nothing gets used. These amazing zipper pouches are part of a new system to keep my daughter's desk supplies organized, and so far it's TOTALLY working. Here's why I love them. – Ashley Poskin, parent and Cubby contributor eat I Tried 12 Gingerbread House Kits — These Are the Ones I'll Buy Again Including winners for best-tasting, kid-friendly, and most unexpected design. read more > The Best, Easiest Way to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs at Home Who doesn't want a sphere of tempered chocolate filled with hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles? read more > play 10 Easy DIY Projects That Make Great Gifts for Grandparents Projects for every age, stage, and attention span to give this holiday season. read more > 24 Delightful Little Stocking Stuffers for Kids of All Ages They'll love finding these hanging by the chimney with care. read more > live 10 Awesome Ways to Use Wallpaper in a Kid's Bedroom — Other Than On the Wall! From closets and cubbies to dollhouses and dresser drawers. read more > My Mom Finally Shared Her Secret Miracle Spray Recipe with Me – And It's a Game-Changer She uses it to clean practically anything. read more > cubby finds: mittens ribbed knit deerskin dinosaur ( trust us ) It me     Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences  View this email in your browser  Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. If we've inspired you, we may receive a share of purchases made through this email. Apartment Therapy Media 270 Lafayette Street, Suite 1300 New York, NY 10013 ABOUT | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | TERMS OF USE