Marianne Szymanski

Milwaukee

Publisher and Editor at Toy Tips!

The Official Twitter Feed of The Toy Tips Research Institute, the INDEPENDENT Publisher of Toy Tips Report Cards and Toy Tips and Parenting Hints Magazine

Articles

Toy Tips founder talks gifts for grads and dads

May 22, 2024 | cbs58.com | Marianne Szymanski

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Graduation season and Father’s Day is leading many in the area to explore stores and online, searching for the perfect gifts. Marianne Szymanski from Toy Tips joined us on Wednesday, May 22 to offer some ideas. Among her suggestions were a tabletop grill and a kids’ toy grill for a Father’s Day barbecue, complete with Bak’t Prosciutto Chips. She also recommended a heated lunch box from UVilunchbox.com, which keeps food warm for two hours and features a UV light for sanitizing.
Toy expert showcases ways to help enjoy the solar eclipse with kids

Mar 11, 2024 | cbs58.com | Marianne Szymanski
Toy expert talks combining fun with science in the kitchen

Feb 12, 2024 | cbs58.com | Marianne Szymanski
Holiday Retail Guide

Jan 19, 2024 | money.cnn.com | Marianne Szymanski

CNN/Money: Holiday Retail Guide
Toy entrepreneur hopes to clean up with cleaner

Jan 19, 2024 | archive.jsonline.com | Marianne Szymanski

Toys have been Marianne Szymanski's business for her entire adult life. Not making or selling them, but rather testing and talking about playthings as a nationally known expert. Now Szymanski, 42, has a new twist on toys that she hopes will revitalize her Toy Tips company: cleaning them. "I'm branding Toy Tips beyond toy testing," Szymanski said.
Fisher-Price Power Wheels Mustang, $270

Jan 18, 2024 | money.cnn.com | Noah Rothbaum |Wilson Rothman |Marianne Szymanski

The fleet for the preschool set includes the Escalade, Jeep and Mustang. New this year: replicas of famous NASCAR racers.
Toy expert talks the holiday season's hottest toys

Dec 7, 2023 | cbs58.com | Marianne Szymanski

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Children across the area are filled with excitement, thinking about the toys they may be receiving during the holiday season. Marianne Szymanski, Founder and President of Toy Tips, joined us on Thursday, Dec. 7 to share her recommendations of some of the hottest toys this year. More information can be found by visiting Toy Tips online.
Expert discusses fun family toys and holiday toy ideas

Nov 22, 2023 | cbs58.com | Marianne Szymanski

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Parents, spouses, brothers and sisters: it is finally time to begin thinking about fun things that may end up in the stockings of the young or young-at-heart. To offer a preview of some toys worth exploring during the 2023 holiday season, Marianne Szymanski of Toy Tips joined us on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Find more by visiting Toy Tips online. Top Stories Latest
Toy expert discusses innovative toys for the back-to-school season

Aug 24, 2023 | cbs58.com | Marianne Szymanski

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- As children return to school, Marianne Szymanski, the founder of Toy Tips, and her daughter Mia joined us on Thursday, Aug. 24 to offer guidance on innovative toys and tools. Szymanski highlighted adaptive backpacks designed by Adidas for children with special needs. She praised the thoughtfulness put into the design, with features like longer zipper pulls and adaptive straps.
Hot new toys from the toy tester | ABC7 San Francisco | abc7news.com

Jun 15, 2023 | abc7news.com | Marianne Szymanski

ABC7 Bay Area 24/7 live streamGet the new ABC7 Bay Area mobile app today!Here's how to watch 2023 SF Pride Parade on ABC7Watch ABC7 newscasts on demandHow safe is your neighborhood? Check out Bay Area safety trackerWATCH LIVEWelcome, Your AccountLog Out The 2009 International Toy Fair just ended and I know the first thing everyone wants to know is.... What's hot? Well, the answer is simple. What's "hot" for one child is not "hot" for another.