Talkin' Toys

Send us Fan Mail A star-shaped wand that holds your credit card and lets you tap to pay sounds like a joke until you realize it might be the perfect tool for anyone who loses their card every other day. We start with summer life in full swing, then unwrap the kind of gift that instantly becomes a household legend and a potential menace in any drive-thru line. From there, we do what we do best: chase curiosity wherever it goes. We taste-test a limited edition Oreo that somehow pulls off a true brown sugar pancake flavor, talk about why viral snacks and pop culture collaborations keep getting wilder, and then try to redeem ourselves with a quick reality check on the health benefits of tea, antioxidants, and that “maybe it cancels out the sugar” logic we all use. Things get even more surprising when we dig into unusual traditions like Japan’s Naki Sumo Crying Baby Fest and the rodeo phenomenon of mutton busting, then switch gears to practical modern life with the 10 commandments of group chat etiquette. Our main theme brings it home: toys and nostalgia. We revisit childhood classics, the charm of real toy stores, the most popular toys by generation, and the complicated feelings that come with decluttering your kids’ old favorites while trying to keep the memories. If you like funny parenting stories, nostalgia, toy talk, snack reviews, and the small social rules nobody teaches you, you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share this with a friend who still loves toys, and leave a review so more people can find us. Mike Haggerty Buick GMC Right on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.