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Wisconsin Fall Colors- 14 Spots to Enjoy Wisconsin Fall Foliage
It’s no secret that visitors that Wisconsin fall colors are worth traveling for. This state is filled with natural beauty, and there are plenty of colorful destinations that will you will want to visit all over the state. From big city oases to national forests, Wisconsin has it all. Weather can change from week to…
Read MoreLocal expert says Thanksgiving dinner can be more child-friendly
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Putting together a successful Thanksgiving dinner is always a challenge, but it can be even more challenging with children fighting for attention in the kitchen. That additional challenge can be diminished, according to experts. Marianne Szymanski of Toy Tips joined us on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to offer some tips on how…
Read MoreWomen’s Entrepreneurship Day Liberia
We are honored to have Marianne Syzmanski, Founder and CEO of Toy Tips, as our #WEDO2022 ambassador representing the state of Wisconsin. Click here for article
Read MoreDoor County, Wisconsin is a “Must Visit” for Families
I recently went on a family getaway to one of the most beautiful places in all of Wisconsin. Door County is a peninsula approximately 70 miles long that lies in the northeast part of the state bordering Lake Michigan. With 11 lighthouses, 5 state parks, 11 golf courses, 100 art galleries, museums and performing arts venues, 2500 acres of cherry orchards,…
Read MoreBack-to-school shopping tips for dorm room
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — It’s that time of year again — back-to-school shopping! While lots of families will get the essentials like notebooks and pens, those going to college need a lot more. CBS 58 on Tuesday, July 26, was joined by Marianne Szymanski, founder and president of Toy Tips, along with her daughter, Mia, to…
Read MoreAP BUSINESS From the college dorm trenches: What to bring, leave at home
NEW YORK (AP) — For the uninitiated, outfitting a college dorm room can be a dizzying experience. Doing it at a time of high inflation can make it even more daunting. The first step: Meticulously go over what the school allows and provides. If you want a microwave and minifridge, are the energy-saving combo models…
Read MoreCareer Services offers Entrepreneurship Workshop for Dancers
On Nov. 10, USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance’s Career Services team hosted a virtual presentation on entrepreneurship for dancers and other artists. Marianne Szymanski, an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the USC Marshall School of Business, spoke at the event where she advised students on how to become an entrepreneur and start their own businesses. Click here for…
Read MoreTips on how to make Halloween family-time fun for you and your kids
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — For some people, Halloween means costumes and candy. For others, it means parties and activities. For most, it means family time together for at least a few hours. For that reason, Toy Tips has some tricks to share about how to make family time with children fun. Marianne Szymanski, founder and…
Read MoreAttracting The Next Generation of Toy Industry Talent: A Q&A with Marianne Szymanski
October 19, 2021 | Marianne Szymanski is a toy industry expert with decades of experience under her belt as the creator of the toy testing and research company Toy Tips, which she founded at age 23 at Marquette University. But these days, the industry veteran is perhaps best known for her work in shaping the next…
Read More17 OF THE HOTTEST TOYS OF 2020, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
This year’s holiday toy season is going to look unlike any other. But while there won’t be long lines at the doors or elbow jabs to snatch the hot toy of 2020, there are still toys that are expected to sell out. We spoke with some of the toy world’s top trend forecasters for insight into…
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