aapi heritage Meet Pedro Flores, the Filipino Innovator Who Made Yo-Yos ‘Sleep' When Pedro Flores came to the U.S. in 1915, the Filipino businessman saw an opportunity to turn the yo-yo, a simple toy that has existed in some form for centuries, into a best seller. But first, he added a key innovation that allowed the yo-yo to “sleep.” Get to know Flores and his place in AAPI heritage.
toys This Is Where Cabbage Patch Kids Are Born Visitors to Babyland General Hospital aren’t referred to as customers; they’re going to be parents. And don’t you dare call it a toy store. “We are a hospital for babies. We do not sell dolls,” says Tina Crocker, who pulls the Cabbage Patch Kids out of the ground, delivering them into the world. Greg Bledsoe takes the Family Geography Project...
supply chain Shipping Delays and Your Holiday Toys See how delays in the supply chain are causing problems for the toys you plan to buy this holiday season.