Easter and Earth Day Toys and Tech with Trisha Hershberger

Declutter, upgrade and recycle this spring. The average US adult is sitting on over $2,000 dollars worth of unused tech and if you're looking to sell camera gear, MPB is the leading reseller in the US and sustainability is at the core of their business - they recirculate over half a million cameras and lenses a year, extending their life and creative potential. Looking to sell? You can get a free instant quote at MPB.com and if you're buying, rest assured that MPB experts inspect all items before reselling them. Click here to learn more.

This Easter, you can personalize your kids baskets and outfits with the new Cricut Explore® 4, the next generation of Cricut’s fan-favorite machine. Now 2x faster, you can craft bright springtime decorations, full-color stickers, cards, T-shirts and even create fun party favors for the adults. You can upload and cut your own designs or choose from the easy-to-learn Cricut Design Space® library with over one million images and licensed designs, allowing you to express your creativity and level up your celebration. Click here to learn more.

Not only is this award-winning puzzle cube STEM- and STEAM- inspired but it also meets a new standard in the toy industry called MESH. That stands for Mental, Emotional and Social Health. Shashibo, which is short for shape-shifting box, supports cognitive development, stress relief, and social play by encouraging focus, patience, and hands-on engagement. The Original Magnetic Puzzle Cube transforms into over 70 unique shapes with a satisfying click and with over 50 stunning designs to choose from it's a work of art. Find them on Amazon's dedicated MESH product page. Click here to learn more.

For those looking to combine toys and tech, the Nintendo Switch 2 is coming this June! There's lots to love with a bigger screen, redesigned joy-con 2 controllers, and enhanced performance, but where this console really shines is in the new ways to play - whether it's mouse controls in Drag X Drive or putting yourself in the game using the Switch 2 Camera in Super Mario Party Jamboree TV, there's lots of fun for the whole family. Click here to learn more.

Finally, as someone who spends way too long looking at screens whether gaming or working, I'm always happy to recommend ways to take better care of your eyes. These glasses from Gunnar offer benefits like reducing digital eye strain, preventing dry eye, minimizing glare and improving sleep and they come in a variety of frames to suit your personality. Click here to learn more.