Good Stuff!

Things we like.

By Emily Webb

Tooth-fully Fantastic

If you’re worried about the impact of Halloween sweets on your kid’s teeth, check out the 1-2-3 Grin Kids Oral Care Set from Grin. This kit turns brushing into a game with a challenge chart and stickers and includes environmentally friendly flossers, natural toothpaste and a toothbrush. Choose from BerryLicious, Strawberry or Orange. Available at grinnatural.com for $24.96.

Cute Characters

Find cute bags that represent your child with EPIC EVERYDAY. Their Happy Hues collection features characters of color proudly displaying their skin, hair and style on backpacks, fanny packs and lunch bags. Each bag comes in four different bright and bold colors, and backpacks come in classic, junior and mini sizes. You can also find apparel and items for your home. Available at shopepiceveryday.com from $25.99-$69.99.

Magical Recipes

Cauldrons will bubble with “The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook” from Ulysses Press. Iconic moments from the “Harry Potter” series happened in the dining hall, and you and your family can work together to create delicious dishes. The cookbook is organized by season, then by holiday feast, covering all the important holidays during the year. Available on Oct. 6 at ulyssespress.com for $19.95.

Bring History to Life

Looking for a supplement to your at-home learning? “Honest History” is an independent children’s magazine with fascinating tales about history, research, interviews, crafts, activities and more, such as solving a puzzle using Morse Code or learning the language of espionage. Themes delve into a topic not typically covered in textbooks for an exciting way to learn. For ages 6-12. Available at honesthistorymag.com for $17.95 an issue or $69.99 for a subscription.

Baking Good Vibes

Enjoy a sweet success in the kitchen with the Positivity Cookie Kit Project. The kit includes pre-measured ingredients, a recipe book, a shopping list and cookie cutters to make eight candy flower cookies. This limited release box from Baketivity encourages conversations about diversity with kids and includes meaningful kid-friendly activities. With every kit purchased, a donation goes to the National Urban League. Available at baketivity.com for $24.99.

Uniform Update

Girl Scouts will be looking different soon. New uniform options were designed by three young Fashion Institute of Technology students with 18 new pieces, which include a utility vest, leggings, a denim jacket, joggers and more to update their look. Items range from $10- $49 and are available in sizes up to 3XL. This is the first uniform update in nearly 20 years.

Get Reading

G.R.E.A.T. (Gwinnett Reading Exchange & Art Transforms) Little Minds is a public art and awareness campaign. This summer, 38 G.R.E.A.T. Little Minds Book Exchanges were installed in the community, and 20 more are scheduled. This year, they have distributed more than 20,000 books. If you’re interested in participating, they are collecting books for children ages 0-8, new or gently used books and donations. Learn more at gwinnettcoalition. org/great-little-minds

Famed Fun

Twelve toys have been announced as finalists for 2020 induction into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame. They are: Baby Nancy; Bingo; Breyer Horses; Jenga; Lite-Brite; Masters of the Universe Toys; My Little Pony; Risk; sidewalk chalk; Sorry!; Tamagotchi; and Yahtzee. Only three will be inducted into the hall. Winners will be announced on November 5.