My kids thinks it is a weird idea but why not? Texas has brought us many things over the years. A mom from Houston came up with the concept of BabyPlays, a 'Netflix' for toys. The process is pretty similar. You choose amongst the toys they offer and build a list, they ship what is available to you. Let the children play for 30 days or more. Return the toys using their box and shipping...

They don't talk to you but Ningyo-yaki (or doll shaped cookies) have a human quality to them when they display faces as some do. Japan Airlines Guide to Local Souvenirs of Tokyo describes Ningyoyaki as "baked confectionery with a thin skin surrounding a rich bean jam. Ningyoyaki are formed in the shape of dolls and they all have different faces, so seeing various faces is a pleasure as you sample its soft texture. Ningyoyaki shops...