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Simplay3 Takes on Tariffs

Posted by Simplay3 on 31 Mar 2025

As we approach the day when the tariffs on imported Chinese goods are instated, we understand there may be some anxiety regarding the future of Easter gifts, birthday presents, and other toys for your…

Simplay3 Heads to Toy Fair 2025 in New York

Posted by Simplay3 on 11 Feb 2025

Simplay3 aims to bring more joy to life through simple play. As we like to say, less screen time and more green time! With guidance from Toy Industry Hall of Fame’s own Tom Murdough, the Simplay…

3 of the Biggest Benefits of Flexible Seating

Posted by Simplay3 on 11 Jul 2024

Flexible seating has been trending for quite a while now, it has been seen at schools, offices, and even at home, but what exactly are the benefits of these trending seating options? 1. Choice One of…

Classroom Updates for Teachers

Posted by Simplay3 on 4 Jun 2024

Simple updates and upgrades can take your classroom to the next level for you and your students. Infant & Toddler Classroom Updates In this early stage of childhood, students become very aware of…

5 Family Friendly Snacks to make with your Toddlers

Posted by Simplay3 on 29 May 2024

Did you know that when a child is involved in the preparation of their food, they are more likely to try it? Not only will this help your picky eater eat more things, but it will help you get more thi…

7 Taste-Safe Sensory Ideas for Toddlers

Posted by Simplay3 on 29 May 2024

Sensory play is a simple and easy way to engage your child in a fun learning activity. More and more sensory materials are popping up on shelves across stores and online, but it is just as easy and mo…

Gifts For Toddlers that You'll Love Too

Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Nov 2023

Get inspired this holiday season with a list of products that your toddler love, and you will too! 1. Toddler Tower Adjustable Stool A safer way to climb up and help with dinner. 2.…

Gift Ideas for the Active Toddler

Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Nov 2023

Have rambunctious littles on your hands? Check out these gift options to keep them entertained for hours. 1. Young Explorers Indoor/Outdoor Adventure Climber Climb, slide and crawl all ove…

Toddler Proof Gifts for this Holiday Season

Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Nov 2023

This holiday season find toys that will last a lifetime - or at least withstand a rambunctious toddler! 1. Rock Around Wobble Disk Rock, spin, climb, or jump off the Rock Around…

Toddler Gifts that Encourage Time Together

Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Nov 2023

Get the entire family together with these gifts from Simplay3. 1. Rock & Roll Teeter Totter Siblings play all day together on this no assembly required seesaw. Also available in blue! …

Gifts for Toddlers under $100

Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Nov 2023

Simplay3 has a large selection of American made, high quality toys, under $100, and ready to be under your tree this holiday season! 1. Rock Around Wobble Disk $49.99 Available in lime gree…

Tom Murdough and Simplay3 is Headed to the North American International Toy Fair

Posted by Simplay3 on 26 Sep 2023

Simplay3 aims to bring more joy to life through simple play. We say less screen time and more green time! With guidance from Toy Industry Hall of Fame’s own Tom Murdough, the team is built on th…

Smart Spaces for Your Toddler

Posted by Simplay3 on 10 Aug 2023

Time for Recess at Home! Ever dream of creating a playground in your backyard? Building it is easier than you may think. With the Young Explorers line at Simplay3, you can customize your setup with 1…

Akron Society of Plastic Engineers Plastics Hall of Honor 2023 Award Recipient: Tom Murdough

Posted by Simplay3 on 28 Jun 2023

Akron Society of Plastic Engineers PLASTICS HALL OF HONOR's 2023 Inductee is Thomas G. Murdough Jr. This award Recognizes unsung heroes whose quiet service, support and accomplishments have contr…

Simplay3's Summer Summary

Posted by Simplay3 on 1 Jun 2023

Here at Simplay3, we have you ready to take on the summer with FOUR new toys to spice up your backyard fun! Let’s take a look! Sunny Day Picnic Playhouse Spark and fuel your little one's imagin…

5 Kid-Approved Surprises to Hide in Easter Eggs (FREE PRINTABLES)

Posted by Simplay3 on 31 Mar 2023

It is the Easter season, which means the shelves are stocked with limited edition pastel colored candies and chocolates in stores. Instead of going candy crazy, why not spring for some non-t…

3 Easy & Inexpensive Candy-Free Valentine’s Day Card DIYs (PLUS FREE PRINTABLES)

Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Feb 2023

It’s that time of year when you break out the scissors, glitter, and candy hearts. But this year the note in your child’s backpack says his or her class is doing a candy-free holiday party…

7 Ways to Reuse Cardboard Boxes

Posted by Simplay3 on 22 Dec 2022

With the holiday season coming to an end, you might be overloading the recycling bin with all the boxes the fun, new toys came in. Reduce your waste by recycling and reusing them in creative ways! Bel…

3 Easy Fingerprint Christmas Crafts

Posted by Simplay3 on 16 Dec 2022

It's the season of giving! Get your little ones in on the fun by helping them create memorable homemade gifts that capture a moment in time for loved ones. 1. Fingerprint Christmas Tree Supplie…

Simplay3's Tom Murdough is a Toy Industry Legend. He's Always Kept it Made in America - Alliance for American Manufacturing

Posted by Alliance for American Manufacturing on 18 Nov 2022

https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/simplay3s-tom-murdough-is-a-toy-industry-legend-hes-always-kept-it-made-in-america/…

7 Delicious Homemade Soups for Fall

Posted by Simplay3 on 14 Oct 2022

That moment the clock struck on the Fall Equinox the air suddenly grew thinner and the wind started rustling through the leaves. And in the air is a delicious scent. A scent that captures the feeling…

Turn your Summer Water Table into a Fall Sensory Bin

Posted by Simplay3 on 16 Sep 2022

As summer comes to a close, you are probably storing away all the fun outdoor water tables from summer. But, not so fast! Give those water tables new life by turning them into fun sensory tables and b…

Teachers Recommend: Books to Read to your Toddler

Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Sep 2022

For International Literacy Day, we asked some elementary school teachers what book they love to read and would recommend to parents. Here are their answers: 1. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobo…

Make it home - Community Give Back

Posted by Simplay3 on 19 Jul 2022

Finally, you are feeling pretty settled in your new place. Now is the time to get connected with your new community. Now, there are many different ways to do this. There are town meetings to attend or…

Make It Home - Time for A Housewarming!

Posted by Simplay3 on 19 Jul 2022

It’s party time! There is no better way to break in a new home than a celebration. It can be a housewarming party or a small get-together - you decide. But before friends and family head over, l…

Make It Home - First Year Garden

Posted by Simplay3 on 19 Jul 2022

With a place to call your own, you can finally grow your own vegetables. Being a new gardener may seem intimidating, but the scariest part is starting. Check out just how easy it can be to start your…

Make It Home series - From House to Curb - Mailboxes for All House Styles

Posted by Simplay3 on 19 Jul 2022

Congrats on your new home! Now that you’ve lugged all your stuff inside, it's time to make this house a home - your home. One of the smallest yet most exciting aspects of a new house is getting…

The BEST water play activities for the summer

Posted by Simplay3 on 14 Jul 2022

Has it hit 100 degrees where you’re at yet? It sure feels like it here! With the heat, you may have the urge to keep the kids inside, even though they are begging to go out. Stay cool this summe…

7 Toddler Travel Tips

Posted by Simplay3 on 20 Jun 2022

It's summertime and that means vacations! And if you have a toddler you might be dreading that long drive to the beach yet yearning for that sand in between your toes and sun on your skin. With these…

5 Reasons to invest in a climber this summer

Posted by Simplay3 on 8 Jun 2022

Climbers - not only fun but educational and developmentally important. There is a reason, well reasons, most daycares and preschools have them in their “motor room” or playground. 1. …

5 Sensory sandbox learning opportunities

Posted by Simplay3 on 22 May 2022

Take your sandbox to new depths by sprinkling in these creative yet simple sensory learning experiences. Kids have been playing in sand for years, even centuries. And I think we can all agree there is…

Get Crafty: DIY Utility Garden Seat Cover

20 May 2022

The Simplay3 Rock & Reach Garden Seat offers versatile seating for tasks in the garden, garage or home with 360 degree tilting to relieve tension in your neck, back and knees. This little DIY util…

How to take your water table to a whole new level

Posted by Simplay3 on 12 May 2022

Water play is an essential part of childhood, whether that be swimming pools, splash pads, bathtubs, sinks or buckets. Not only is it fun, it can be used to develop important skills and lessons for yo…

No Time To Rest Tom Murdough

Posted by Plastics News on 9 May 2022

For those people who find retirement is overrated, our sister paper Crain's Cleveland Business is honoring eight business leaders in their 80s, including Tom Murdough, who opened his third rotomolding…

Hudson business and community leader Tom Murdough honored

Posted by Hudson Hub Times on 9 May 2022

Longtime Hudson business leader and philanthropist Tom Murdough has been named one of Crain’s Cleveland Business’s 'Eight Over 80' for 2022... Continue Reading…

Tom Murdough | 83

Posted by Crain's Cleveland Business on 9 May 2022

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5 best plants to plant in a raised garden bed

Posted by Simplay3 on 14 Apr 2022

Whether you are new to gardening or transitioning into urban-gardening, picking the perfect plants for raised garden planters can seem intimidating. Planting in a planter isn’t much different fr…

How to incorporate S.T.E.A.M. topics while gardening with your child

Posted by Simplay3 on 6 Apr 2022

S.T.E.A.M. stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. For many years, the original acronym was S.T.E.M., but recently an effort has been made to take the S.T.E.M. education to the next…

5 Easy & Unique Ways to Dye Easter Eggs

Posted by Simplay3 on 30 Mar 2022

Ditch the traditional egg dying tablets this season and tap into your creative side with these 5 easy and unique ways to create beautiful Easter eggs with your kids. Permanent Marker Eggs …

How To: Starting Your First Garden

Posted by Simplay3 on 22 Mar 2022

Spring is officially here! Everyone is pulling out their gardening supplies to plant their herbs, veggies, fruits and flowers. You may have always wanted to garden like your neighbors but starting has…

Simplay3 Gets City Help with Streetsboro, Ohio Addition - Simplay3 Blog

Posted by Record-Courier on 7 Feb 2022

Simplay3 may get some help with a planned $3.8 million addition, which the company says will double the manufacturing capacity of its Rosemont Drive facility in Streetsboro.The young company, founded…

As Production in China Stalls, an American Toy Manufacturer Thrives - Simplay3 Blog

Posted by SupplyChainBrain on 7 Feb 2022

At a time when the coronavirus outbreak is disrupting global supply lines, a maker of toys that’s committed to manufacturing in the U.S. finds itself with an advantage over those that rely on producti…

Multifunctional Storage Solutions To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Easier

Posted by Simplay3 on 7 Feb 2022

In this new year everyone is making resolutions, and one of the most popular is to get organized! But why settle for some boring old storage unit, when you can have fun and functional storage solution…

How to Develop Skills & Get the Winter Wiggles out Indoors

Posted by Simplay3 on 7 Feb 2022

Jack Frost has officially swept his way into winter (in most places). His winds might make it too cold for your little ones to get their energy out outside, so it is time to bring the fun inside. Take…

50 Years of Cozy Coupes

Posted by Plastics News on 7 Feb 2022

Hudson, Ohio — Little Tikes Co.'s 50th anniversary celebration brought together two major U.S. toy executives: Tom Murdough, who built Little Tikes from a small rotational molding company in a barn in…

Association of Rotational Molders Inducts Tom Murdough into their Hall of Fame

Posted by EIN Presswire on 7 Feb 2022

STREETSBORO, OHIO, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Simplay3 Company is proud to announce the induction of its founder and CEO, Tom Murdough, into the Association of Rotation…

Simplay3 Makes Weathering 2020 Look Like Child’s Play

Posted by Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing on 7 Feb 2022

The third company founded by rotomolding legend Tom Murdough adapts and thrives despite challenges posed by pandemic....Continue Reading…

22 Awesome American-made Toys and Gifts for Kids

Posted by USA Today on 7 Feb 2022

Flip over any toy in your child’s toy chest and it will likely say, “Made in China” or some other far off place. If you’ve been wondering where all of the American-made toys are, you may end up being…

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose Visits Simplay3 in Streetsboro

Posted by Record Courier on 7 Feb 2022

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose visited Simplay3 in Streetsboro as part of his Ohio Business Spotlight initiative. Secretary LaRose was given a tour of the facility with Mark Copeland, operations…

Bravo, Sir!

Posted by Plastics Engineering on 7 Feb 2022

Better late than never. Tom Murdough, a pioneer in both the plastics toy business and the rotational molding industry, is finally getting his due–at 82. Murdough founded three companies in the past…

Rotomolded Toy Maker Puts a Bow on Holiday Season

Posted by Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing on 7 Feb 2022

Simplay3 says it has weathered logistics problems, increases in resin prices, as it has built up its inventory since last year and prepares for Christmas....Continue Reading…

Fall Gardening Ideas

Posted by Simplay3 on 10 Sep 2021

Fall planting ideas: How to extend your gardening seasonI’m guilty. Here in Northeast Ohio, I start the planting season with a bang, but by the time early September rolls around my garden is reduced t…

5 Tips to Start Your Pollinator Garden

Posted by Simplay3 on 21 May 2021

It’s planting season! It’s time to head to your local nursery and break out the gardening gloves to create your outdoor oasis. Your beautiful outdoor garden could also double as a life source for poll…

5 ways to use the Play Around Storage Table

Posted by Zoe Stitzer on 26 Feb 2021

The 2-in-1 Play Around Storage Table is an excellent addition to any crowded playroom. Playing games and doing crafts on top and then being able to store all the art supplies and board games right un…

4 Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes

Posted by Zoe Stitzer on 6 Feb 2021

Super Bowl Sunday looks a little different this year than it did in years past. The Super Bowl was one of the last big gatherings I remember going to before everything shut down. In my house, we have…

Build Your at Home Classroom

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 6 Jan 2021

2020 has changed how many get their education. Whether you decided to homeschool your child, participate in remote learning, or just want an educational space for your child, Simplay3 is here to share…

Simplay3's Holiday Top 12

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 10 Dec 2020

Christmas is just a few weeks away! Here’s a collection of the toys that made it into our top 12 for 2020 - perfect for the special children or grandchildren in your life. And above all - guaranteed t…

5 Ways Simplay3 Can Help You Prepare for the Holidays!

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 25 Nov 2020

Christmas is just a few weeks away! Here are 5 ways Simplay3 can help you prepare for the Holidays!Hide Away Delivery and Storage BoxThe Hide Away Delivery & Storage Box is a tough, weather-resistant…

5 Distanced Ways to Show You Care

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 13 Nov 2020

Today is World of Kindness Day and we have gathered our top 5 distanced ways to show you care. Make a difference in someone’s life today!1) Help a neighborDo you have elderly neighbors or neighbors th…

5 Fall Activities to Add to Your Weekend Itinerary

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 4 Nov 2020

Fall is here and the leaves are down! Here are 5 Fall Activities to Add to Your Weekend Itinerary!1) Create a big leaf pileHave the kids work together to build "the largest leaf pile!" At the end…

5 Ways to Have a Spooktacularly Safe Halloween!

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 15 Oct 2020

Need some ideas for Trick or Treating this year? We compiled a list of our top 5 ways to have a spooktacularly safe Halloween! 1) Use a Halloween themed candy grabberWe have all seen those little…

5 Quick Tips for a Relaxed Day of Working from Home

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 9 Oct 2020

During COVID-19, work and school have taken different forms. For World Mental Health Day, we wanted to give you 5 quick tips for a relaxed day of teaching and working from home that you can incor…

5 Tips to Get your Garden Ready for Fall

Posted by Simplay3 on 23 Sep 2020

Fall is here, and with that, Fall gardening! Here are the Top 5 Tips to Get your Garden Ready for Fall! 1. Till your soilTilling your garden mixes nutrients around in the soil and will work in a…

5 Ways to Use Your In & Out Activity Table for Remote Learning

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 2 Sep 2020

Many schools are transitioning to remote learning or hybrid classes. Being able to provide a learning space for your child while they are home is more important than ever! Here are 5 ways to use your…

5 Ways to Use Your Carry & Go Track Table

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 23 May 2020

The Carry & Go Track Table was made to travel and be used multiple ways! We gathered 5 ways you can use your Carry & Go Track Table to make the most out of your child’s play experience.1) Use…

Virtual Learning Resources

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 17 May 2020

Time to give Mom and Dad a break from teaching! Here are 5 websites that offer free educational games for children to learn and play. Learn about science, math, animals, storytelling, and more! There…

Top 5 Spring Veggie Dishes for Mother’s Day

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 1 May 2020

What can you plant? Lettuce, beets, radishes, and carrots are just some of the veggies you can start in early May. Here are some Spring veggie dishes you can create together to make a “gourmet” Mother…

Make Mother's Day Perfect

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 30 Apr 2020

Raising us, teaching us, and loving us. Thank you to moms everywhere. We have gathered gift ideas, recipes, and DIY activities all in one place for a one of a kind Mother's Day! Gift GuideRecipes…

Top 5 Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 29 Apr 2020

The most memorable gifts are those that come from the heart. Here’s a blog post to get your creativity flowing!1. Sponge painted Mother’s Day cardNo need to run out to purchase a store bought car…

Stay Active and Build Community

Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 14 Apr 2020

Looking for new ways to keep the family busy and involved with the community while social distancing? We have pulled together a list of 5 activities you can do together to feel close while still apart…

Keeping Kids Occupied for Hours on End

Posted by The Simplay3 Company on 9 Apr 2020

Kinsey Gidick from Romper ranked Simplay3's Carry & Go Farm, Castle, and Track Table at spots 1, 2, & 3 for the top toys that will keep kids entertained for hours on end! Check out their write…