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		<title>REI Anniversary Sale May 2026: My Top Picks!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: May 14, 2026 Every spring, REI has two great sales, first the Member Sale when your annual dividends come out and then the Anniversary Sale through Memorial Day weekend. I love this sale because it’s that extra chance to snag any camping and summer gear at a discount before the summer outdoor season really kicks off! I keep a running list of the latest REI 20% off coupons. But what are the best deals and things to buy during these semi-annual sales? Here are my top finds in the Anniversary sale this May (otherwise known as the Memorial Day summer gear up sale), which runs May 15-25, 2026. REI Anniversary Sale: My Top Picks REI Active Pursuits T-Shirt – $24.47 (30% off). The REI Swiftland Running Tees (discontinued and on sale from $15.83!) [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>REI 20% Off Coupon: Anniversary Sale Is Here!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: May 14, 2026 The REI Anniversary Sale starts this week! The Anniversary Sale runs from May 15 – 25, 2026. The REI 20% off coupon schedule is typically four big sales every year. This is the time to get the best deals: Member Sale in March (after your annual dividends come out), Anniversary Sale (around Memorial Day) in May, a Labor Day Sale in September, along with some holiday sales in the fall. Here are the latest REI coupon codes. Latest REI Promo Code: ANNIV26 – Get 20% off 1 full price item and extra 20% off REI Outlet item – May 15-25, 2026! Other recent REI Promo codes: ANNIV26 – Anniversary Sale! 20% off one full-price item &#038; extra 20% off one Outlet item May 15-25, 2026. NO CODE NEEDED: $10 bonus [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>32 Kids Camping Gift Ideas Outdoorsy Kids Will Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: May 14, 2026 Our favorite gifts for camping kids are both fun and useful. Kids camping gifts are also a great way to get kids excited for new adventures and experiences. And it’s always handy to have a list at the ready for grandparents, family, and friends with your kid’s camping gift ideas. We see camping gifts as three typical scenarios. First, needing gear before an adventure like summer camping. Second, needing a gift for your outdoorsy kid who loves camping (like a birthday or Christmas gift). And third, needing a “gift” or distraction while camping. So here’s our guide to finding the best kids camping gift for your situation. Gifts for Camping Kids While you don’t really need a lot of different camping gear that’s marketed just for kids, we love to [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Live Nation Concert Week 2026: $30 Tickets Starts April 29!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: April 23, 2026 Live Nation Concert Week is your chance to buy cheap concert tickets each spring. This year, Concert Week or “Summer of Live” starts April 29, 2026 and runs until May 5, 2026. Live Nation Concert Week Early access starts Tuesday April 23, 2026. Concert week offers “all-in” pricing for $30 tickets (previously $25). And no extra fees for 4,000 concert across the US. You will find shows like Weezer, Beck, 311 and more. The shows that are offered at this amazing discount are big name shows at various venues that haven’t sold as quickly as anticipated. So while you’re obviously not going to score a ticket to a sold out show, you will find deals on tickets that were $100+ more! Here’s everything you need to know about getting cheap [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Open-Ended Toys for Kids by Age: Hours of Open Ended Play</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: February 10, 2026 The best open-ended toys for kids – from babies to toddlers, preschoolers and beyond are toys that will “grow” with them. Toys that capture their imagination and creativity. Toys they’ll still play with in a few years – just in a different way! Read on for ideas of the best open ended toys – that we still play with years later! Here are our favorite open ended toys for kids – organized by the age that they first become interested. Jump ahead: What is open-ended play? Open-ended Toys by Age Top 10 Open-Ended Toys What is open-ended play vs “closed-ended” play? So what are open ended toys and open-ended play? While many Montessori and higher-end toy brands would have you think open ended means – wooden toys and expensive! Open ended [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Our 12 FAVORITE Winter Books for Preschoolers &#038; Toddlers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Ahh the winter season. It starts with such optimism and coziness, and then drags on for what feels like a year. (Loving the “January was a tough year, but we made it” meme). Seriously feeling it! But with the cold, comes a bit more cozy indoor time and… books! These fun winter books are great for preschoolers — and babies and toddlers. The early grades have enjoyed the stories too, just not on repeat like preschoolers do. They have the usual suspects – snow books, winter animals, hot chocolate, sleds, mittens, polar bears. You could practically play bingo with the subject matter of these books. Is it even a winter book if it doesn’t involve first snow? While we start reading winter books as soon as it gets cold, we [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Kids Winter Gear: Cold Weather, Rain, &#038; Snow Gear Must-Haves</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: February 10, 2026 We like to get outside rain or shine – year round. Living in the Pacific Northwest, if we didn’t play outside in the rain or cold, we would be indoors for 10 months out of the year! Here in Portland, we are wearing various forms of “winter wear” year round. So most of this gear is helpful in fall, winter and spring. Depending on where you live, kids winter gear overlaps several seasons! Here are our top wet and cold weather gear for toddlers and kids. Jump ahead to: Best Kids &#038; Toddler Rain Gear Best Cold Weather Gear Best Snow Gear for Kids 8 Tips to Save Money on Kids Winter Gear Our Favorite Outdoor Gear Brands Planning ahead for your baby? Check out my baby winter gear tips [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Toddler Advent Calendar Ideas: Best Toy, DIY, &#038; Craft Kits for 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Let’s plan advent calendars! I realize it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but the thing with advent calendars is it’s the lead up to Christmas. So you actually have to think about them before December, unless you’re doing an activity based advent calendar. So here are some toddler advent calendar ideas to plan ahead for a December 1 start! Last minute? You could always do a 12 day calendar starting December 13! So jump below for all the latest toddler advent calendars, but first, my annual obligatory reminder: You do not have to do an advent calendar to be a good parent and have a fun Christmas! 24 Toddler Advent Calendars for 2025 There seem to be a bunch of older kids advent calendar ideas, but I wanted to do a [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>DIY Duplo Advent Calendar + 2025 NEW Christmas Holiday Sets!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Every Christmas season, LEGO releases new advent calendars. They’re usually LEGO sets, not Duplo, and interesting to about ages 5+. Last year, LEGO also released a DUPLO Santa’s Gingerbread House 50 piece set! It’s been a few years since they created a DUPLO Christmas set! In a past Christmas, I wanted to try a kids advent calendar for my three year old. So here’s how I made a Lego Duplo Advent Calendar with a surprise punch box! Instead of 24 days, I did a “last minute advent calendar” for the 12 days of Christmas – starting December 13 and ending on Christmas Eve! Here’s how to make your own Duplo advent calendar – updated with 2025 Duplo set options! And here are the current options from LEGO for young kids. [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>47 EASY Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers &#038; Babies in 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Stocking stuffers are such a fun way to add delight to Christmas morning! I love how we show our kids how little surprises and thoughtful items can create joy, without spending a ton of money. This list covers stocking stuffer ideas for toddlers and babies – from animal toys, vehicles, building, art supplies, creative, food, learning, bath toys and more! Including: Art &#038; Creative Stocking Stuffers Building, Vehicles, &#038; Small Toys Learning &#038; Educational Food/Eating-related Useful Stocking Stuffers Stocking Stuffers for Babies: 0-1 year olds My budget for fun stocking stuffers is to pick items usually in the $1-5 range, for a total of $10-20. If you have more than one kid or are celebrating with family, stocking stuffers add up quick! So make sure it’s something that they will [...]]]></description>
		
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