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Toy Story: How a Sarnia woman turned child’s play into an international business

October 24, 2022

6 DIY Summer Costumes For Kids

June 20, 2022

Want to make your child a costume all by yourself? Check out some of the most popular DIY summer costumes for kids!

Unicorn Headband DIY

September 21, 2021

Dinosaur Fossil Excavation Craft

September 21, 2021

DIY Jack-O-Lantern Volcano Craft

September 21, 2021

Retailer Spotlight with Henry Bear's Park

August 12, 2021

We sat down with our friends at Henry Bear's Park to chat about working in the toy industry! Check out this video of Nate unboxing his latest shipment from Great Pretenders and read the interview below to hear from Katie.

Screen Free at Home Activities: Easter Edition

April 01, 2021

We've got four activities that you can do with your kids this Easter long weekend. A great way to get your kids involved in some screen free activities.

Treats to Make at Home: Easter Edition

April 01, 2021

Spring is in the air! And that means Easter isn't far behind. Our team at Great Pretenders wants to share a few fun recipes that you can make with your little ones!

Throwing a Socially Distant Birthday Party

March 04, 2021

When planning a socially distant birthday party, it can be overwhelming, but it’s important not to let the details overwhelm you and remember the reason for your celebration. We've came up with 7 ideas to hep you throw the best socially distant birthday party of the year!

Halloween Themed Learning with Mastermind Toys

October 06, 2020

Our team has partnered with Mastermind Toys to bring you a creative package of Halloween Learning Materials for grades K-2.

These learning materials are intended to help parents structure their days around open-ended play and encourage new ways of learning. Whether you are homeschooling or looking for creative ways to celebrate Halloween all October long, we are certain you will enjoy this spooky stuff!

Celebrating Halloween in 2020 - Craft Ideas Included

October 05, 2020

Let’s avoid the Trick-or-Treating meltdown that we are all anticipating from our kids this year. A great way to do that, is to make Halloween feel EXTRA special this year. How you ask? Celebrate all month long!

Frightful Fruits for your little Boo

October 02, 2020

Halloween is approaching and you may begin to wonder how I can make Halloween 2020 extra special for my children? Will there be Trick or Treating this year? Our team at Great Pretenders wants to give you plenty of ways to make Halloween extra special all October long! So turn on the spooky movies, and get out the treats... healthy treats that is! We've gathered a list of 7 Frightful Fruits to share with your little ones, or to include as a special surprise in their lunch!

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