Thinking
Outside
The Toy Box

Providing parents and professionals with ideas to

maximize the engagement, education, and

entertainment of children through toys and play.

IS YOUR PLAYROOM A MESS?

ALL THE BEST TOY TIPS

Everyday Household Items for Toy Storage

Do you wish you had an easy and inexpensive solution to tackle the toys and keep them organized? This FREE guide can help you do just that! As a toy expert and as a Mom, I know what it is like to have tons of toys everywhere and be so frustrated by it! This guide will get you great toy storage AND will get your kids more apt to play with the toys they have! So—what are you waiting for?

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ABOUT PLAYROOM CHRONICLES

My name is Charlene, and I’m a toy expert with over ten years of toy experience. I love the potential all toys have. As a result, I’ve appeared in 80 television segments, been quoted numerous times in print, and have written 200 guest articles. I also have 25 years of professional practice outside of toys as a lawyer. I’m a Mom to two children and I have an expertise in child development and health. I’m also long-time parent contributor to The Toy Insider. I live a life of toys so stay and play!

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WHAT WE PROVIDE FOR PLAY

The Toy Box Tool Box™

From helping toy companies with campaigns to giving parents play tips, we think outside the toy box™.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Charlene is Creative!

She has a way of seeing toys beyond what they are marketed to do. She has such great ideas on how toys can be played with—and parents love what she shares.

Cindy

Charlene is toy talent

There are toy bloggers; then there’s Charlene. One day she is on TV or putting on a toy event. Another day she quoted in an article with her play tips. She is genuinely toy talented.

Janet

trifecta of toys!

She has 25 years of professional experience – and is a Mom, toy blogger, and published author. Where else do you find such talent outside of a toy company!

Chris

She’s a solution seeker

I see how Charlene’s experience in startup companies translates to toys. She has a gift for understanding all the aspects of play, toys, and development.

Barbara