{"id":14345,"date":"2019-07-15T10:44:43","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T17:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?p=14345"},"modified":"2019-08-13T21:51:56","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T04:51:56","slug":"imaginative-play-with-wonder-makers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/imaginative-play-with-wonder-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"Imaginative Play with Wonder Makers\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is a paid promotion with Fisher Price, but all opinions are my own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2401-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2401-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2401-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2401-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2296-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2296-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2296-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2296-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When buying toy sets for my kids, I always lean towards the wood pieces. I like the clean look + how timeless they are. But sometimes without the colors + characters the kids aren&#8217;t as engaged with these toys. I LOVE that Fisher Price created a hybrid, <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2J9bMVu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wonder Makers\u2122 Design System (opens in a new tab)\">Wonder Makers\u2122 Design System<\/a> &#8211; a modern take on wooden toys + the perfect combination of color + wood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2451-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2451-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2451-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2451-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2417-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2417-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2417-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2417-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wonder Makers\u2122 kits (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2J9bMVu\" target=\"_blank\">Wonder Makers\u2122 kits<\/a> allow for so much creativity. We chose to mix 3 sets for longer + more creative play, but if you&#8217;re looking for something more simple you can stick to creating one set at a time. I loved watching use his creativity by making a wood piece be a track, and then use the same track to become the pillar of the post office wall! The possibilities are endless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2381-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2381-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2381-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2381-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2265-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14361\" class=\"wp-image-14361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2265-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2265-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2265-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2279-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14367\" data-link=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/?attachment_id=14367\" class=\"wp-image-14367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2279-2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2279-2-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2279-2-1-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We live in a small 2 bedroom condo right now, so we have to pick + choose which toys went to storage + came with us. We don&#8217;t have tons of storage so I tried choosing toys that kept the kids engaged longer with imaginative play vs toys that had one purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2398-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2398-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2398-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2398-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2323-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2323-2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2323-2-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2323-2-1-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The boys used their imagination not only once the <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2J9bMVu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wonder Makers\u2122 design system (opens in a new tab)\">Wonder Makers\u2122 design system<\/a> was built, but during the entire building process. We got the cars out, started a race &#8211; the pots, had to water them &#8211; the swing, pushed the characters a few times before connecting it to the town. I love toys that encourage this imaginative play throughout the process, keeping the boys engaged longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2274-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2274-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2274-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2274-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wonder Makers toys are for preschoolers age 3+, so unfortunately Jack isn&#8217;t old enough to play with it yet. But he turns 3 next month + I know it will be his favorite toy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2441-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2441-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2441-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2441-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2410-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2410-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2410-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2410-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wonder Makers toys will be sold exclusively through Amazon and will launch to Amazon Prime members on Prime Day - July 15th + 16th. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2J9bMVu\" target=\"_blank\">Wonder Makers toys will be sold exclusively through Amazon and will launch to Amazon Prime members on Prime Day &#8211; July 15th + 16th.<\/a><\/strong> It will not be discounted. I would suggest, clicking <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2J9bMVu\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; pick out your favorites + adding to your cart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2324-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2324-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2324-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theparrishplace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LM5A2324-2-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2J9bMVu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Let's get building together!  (opens in a new tab)\">Let&#8217;s get building together! <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\">This is a paid promotion with Fisher Price, but all opinions are my own. When buying toy sets for my kids, I always lean towards the wood pieces. I like the clean look + how timeless they are. But sometimes without the colors + characters the kids aren&#8217;t as engaged with these toys. 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