What to Do With Littles When Big Kids are back to School
Posted by Simplay3 on 28 Aug 2025
When big kids go back to school, it can be hard for their younger siblings to adjust. They may miss their siblings or just have an increased sense of boredom! This list only encompasses a few options,…
Late Summer Planting Ideas
Posted by Simplay3 on 19 Aug 2025
Gardening is commonly regarded as a springtime activity that produces a summer harvest of flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables. The untapped potential of this hobby lies in the harvest that can be c…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Top 5 Podcasts for Parents and Kids to Enjoy
Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 21 Aug 2019
Podcasts are a rising form of media. As of 2019, there are over 700,000 podcasts in 100 different languages according to Nielsen (data analytics). From Society & Culture, Business, Comedy, News, a…
Founder Tom Murdough Attends 50 Year Reunion of Little Tikes and Associates with Special Presentation and Announcement from Owner/CEO Isaac Larian
Posted by Simplay3 News on 26 Jun 2019
Little Tikes CEO and Owner Isaac Larian presents Tom Murdough Little Tikes Award and announces that he is nominating him for induction into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame for his vision in f…
The Simplay3 Company Brings Gift Giving Back-to-Basics This Holiday Season
Posted by Simplay3 on 2 Nov 2018
The Simplay3 Company
Brings Gift Giving Back-to-Basics This Holiday Season
Kid-Tested Research
Shows Simplay3 Brand Products Perfect for Gift Giving
STREETSBORO, Ohio—November 1,…
Tom Murdough Launches New Venture Simplay3
Posted by Simplay3 on 10 Nov 2016
Tom Murdough, Founder of Little Tikes and Step2 Launches Newest Venture, Simplay3
Toy Industry Pioneer Unveils New Children’s Play and Home and Garden Products Company…
Toy Legend Tom Murdough Ready for Next Chapter, New Company
Posted by Simplay3 on 9 Oct 2016
Akron Beacon Journal and Ohio.com Simplay3 article, 10/9/16…