• Should Kids Be Allowed to Glue LEGO Pieces?

    I’ve talked before about families who permanently glued together their favorite LEGO display models. Recently I learned there’s even a special glue designed for LEGO that holds pieces together—but dissolves in water when you’re ready to take them apart. Personally, I still lean toward no glue. To me, the magic of LEGO is that today’s…

  • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (summer vacation)

    You’re usually thinking winter holidays when you hear this I’m sure, but with school being out for the summer, “Christmas in July”, Amazon Prime Day deals, Target and Walmart and other big companies all following suit, and the fact that I’m sure you’ve bought the kids at least one new LEGO set this summer, lots…

  • Building Challenge: Backyard BBQ

    “Who would you invite to your dream cookout?” Build a backyard barbecue scene complete with family, friends, food, and fun. Maybe you’ve got a fancy grill, a picnic table, lawn games, or even a family pet joining the party! 🧱 Parts to Gather Bonus Challenge:Can you include something that’s cooking?

  • Reflection: The Masterpiece You Can’t See Yet

    Have you ever tried to explain an idea that made perfect sense in your head… only to realize someone else pictured something completely different? Or maybe you’ve shared a rough draft of a project at work, and everyone critiques it before you’ve even had a chance to finish your thought. Sometimes our kids’ LEGO creations…

  • Happy Independence Day!

    From our family to yours, Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Childhood is built one memory at a time. We hope this holiday gives your family another one to treasure—whether it’s fireworks, backyard games, a cookout, or simply spending time together. Have a safe and wonderful Independence Day!

  • Red, White & Build — A Friday Reflection

    As we head into Independence Day weekend, I wanted to share a thought behind this week’s building challenge. At first glance, “Red, White & Build” is just a chance to make something fun with red, white, and blue LEGO bricks. But it’s also an invitation to pause and think about the memories we’re creating. Years…

  • Is It Safe to Build Your LEGO Set Here?

    One of the biggest sources of frustration around LEGO building isn’t actually the LEGO bricks. It’s not the mess. It’s not even stepping on a stray brick. It’s uncertainty. One child starts building on the kitchen table. Dad needs the table for dinner. Someone asks them to move their project. A few pieces get lost…

  • When do you throw out the LEGO instruction booklets?

    Over time, the instruction booklets that come with LEGO® sets go through a lot. I mean, we’re putting them in the hands of kids, right? Torn, lost, covered with spaghetti—you name it. Will the model ever be built a second time? Did it even get fully built the first time? Sometimes the instructions are completely…