Maggie Panos

Portland

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Articles

We Tested 2025's Most Popular New Toys — Here's What the Kids Said

1 week ago | countryliving.com | Maggie Panos

Country LivingCountry Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? 2025 is shaping up to be a great year for toys – and I say this as someone who has tested a lot of toys over the years. In my house, the arrival of new toys means breaking out spreadsheets for notes on initial reactions, play experience, and durability.
We Tested 2025's Most Popular New Toys - Here's What the Kids Said

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Maggie Panos

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."2025 is shaping up to be a great year for toys – and I say this as someone who has tested a lot of toys over the years. In my house, the arrival of new toys means breaking out spreadsheets for notes on initial reactions, play experience, and durability. I have testers of all ages spread up and down the street (lucky ducks, right?) so I can ensure that these products really are winners.
As a Mom of Two, These Are the Only Summer Toys I’d Ever Recommend

2 weeks ago | countryliving.com | Maggie Panos

Country LivingCountry Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Already looking at the clock and wondering why the time is ticking by so slowly? Summer can be a joyous season, filled with outdoor activities, family picnics, and weekend getaways, but it can also be draining for parents. Why not set yourself up for success by filling your cart with a few worthwhile toys?
The 11 Best Cat Trees, Tested by Our Editors' Very Own Kitties

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Maggie Panos

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."No sense pussyfooting around the issue: Cats are cute. Cat trees and towers can be… not so cute. They can be cumbersome and take up valuable corners of our homes where we might otherwise put, say, a lovely pet-friendly potted plant. In fact, despite owning cats my whole life, I never considered them a necessary item — until I talked to a vet.
25 Toys From the '90s and '00s That Are Making a Comeback

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Maggie Panos

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Do you look back fondly on the summers of your childhood, spent hopping over Skip Its and filling up NERF Super Soakers? Do you wish your own kids could find joy in Lincoln Logs and Lite Brites? You're in luck; so many of the most popular toy brands of the '90s and '00s are making a comeback. Even better news? These toys are all available on Amazon.
25 Toys From the '90s and '00s Your Kids Are Gonna Love

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Maggie Panos

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Do you look back fondly on the summers of your childhood, spent hopping over Skip Its and filling up NERF Super Soakers? Do you wish your own kids could find joy in Lincoln Logs and Lite Brites? You're in luck; so many of the most popular toy brands of the '90s and '00s are making a comeback. Even better news? These toys are all available on Amazon.
I Tested Baggallini's Bestselling Bags - Here's What Was Worth It

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Maggie Panos

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Baggallini is one of those companies whose products you might not notice... until you do. Full disclosure: I hadn't heard of the brand until I was asked to test a couple of bags for this article. Since that first email, I see these bags everywhere: moms sporting the crossbody bags at school pick-up, travelers with slings slung over their shoulders and backpacks fastened to their luggage.
Dare I Say: Teva's ReEmber Shoes Make Me Want to Camp More

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Maggie Panos

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Let it be known that while I love nature, I am not an enthusiastic camper. When I do go camping, I prefer to be armed with items that will make my experience comfortable and seamless: extra large tents, cozy camp chairs, and as of my latest trip, the world's most versatile camping slippers.
How to get your 14-month-old on the perfect sleep schedule - even if they've dropped a nap

2 months ago | babycenter.com | Maggie Panos

You've made it past a year with your sweet, cuddly baby! They should be sleeping through the night, allowing you to rest easy, right? Wrong. Toddlers still need a ton of sleep (more on that below), but that doesn't mean they're napping and resting perfectly on schedule. Here's everything you need to know about your 14-month-old's sleep. Advertisement | page continues below Key Takeaways 14-month olds need about 14 hours of sleep, 11 of which will come at night.
Heading out to the great outdoors? Here's what to know about putting bug spray on your baby

Mar 27, 2025 | babycenter.com | Maggie Panos

No shade to the great outdoors, but it's a jungle out there – literally. Whether you're camping overnight, to the park for a picnic, or simply going for a walk around the neighborhood, protection against ticks and mosquitos is a non-negotiable for kids. But what about babies? The long and short of it is that even infants need bug spray when their skin is exposed to areas with insects.