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As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to start thinking about gifts for your little ones. If you want to inspire their creativity and love for music, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 musical instrument toys that are sure to keep your kids entertained.
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Whether your child is a fan of Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa or Taylor Swift, these toy instruments can motivate them to explore their musical interests one instrument at a time, whether it’s playing the piano, trumpet, accordion or a karaoke set for young aspiring singers.
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This kid-friendly roundup of children’s instruments features a diverse array of options, including a piano, guitar, xylophone, drum sets, a mini karaoke set, accordion, tambourine and maraca set. These fun selections can help empower your child to experiment with different sounds and build a foundation for an appreciation of music. This list includes options for children of all ages, so you’ll be sure to find something for everyone.
Keep scrolling down to shop one or more of your favorite musical toys for your child this holiday season.
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Bigfun Kid Keyboard, 37 Key Portable Electronic Piano Keyboard
$19.99
$69.99
71% off
Does your kid love the piano? Consider this best-selling electronic piano keyboard. It includes 37 keys with a microphone, and it’s a great gifts for kids ages 2 to 6, according to the brand.
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Best Choice Products 19-inch Kids in Flash Guitar, Pretend Play Musical Instrument Toy for Toddlers With Mic Stand
$24.99
$49.99
50% off
For kids who want to channel their inner-pop star, there’s this 19-inch kids flash guitar that comes with a mic stand. This is a great way to play dress-up with your kids as well.
Amazon
Miniartis Glockenspiel Xylophone | 25 Note Colorful Metal Keys Xylophone for Kids | Percussion Musical Instrument | Includes Music Songbook with 20 Songs, Blue Carry Case
Have fun with your kids with this colorful xylophone by producing bright and melodic tones that inspire creativity and musical exploration. Plus, it comes with a music songbook with 20 songs and a blue carry case.
Target
Costway Kids Drum Set Educational Percussion Musical Instrument Toy With Bass Drum
$61.99
$109.99
44% off
Go all out with your gift and add this exciting drum set to your child’s collection. This drum set includes a cymbal, five drums, two drumsticks and a foot pedal.
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YLL Mini Karaoke Machine for Kids, Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 2 Wireless Microphones, Year Old Party Family School
If you’re looking for a mini karaoke machine for your kids, this one is cute and convenient. The set includes LED lights and magic voices, including, monster voice, female voice, baby voice, male voice and original voice, and has a handle so your kid can take it on the go.
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3 Piece Tambourine & Maracas Set
Shake it off and get the party started with this three-piece tambourine and maracas set. This handheld tambourine includes five bells, so you’ll be ready to sing all the Christmas carols with your family and friends.
Target
B. Toys Drum Set, 7 Instruments
If you’re looking for an alternative kid-friendly toy drum set, you could add this toy drum set to your shopping list. This musical instrument set includes a drum, two drumsticks, bells, tambourines, a maraca and a shaker. Its compact size and portable features makes it easy to take with you wherever you go.
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Hey Play Kids Accordion with 10 Key Buttons
Spice up your musical instrument collection with this playful accordion. This accordion has a range of two octaves in the key of C major. It also includes three air valve keys and seven button keys for playing.
Amazon
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Musical Instruments 7-Piece Play Set
Is your toddler a fan of the PBS Kids animated series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood? If so, this seven-piece set could be a perfect fit. The set includes a drum, two drum sticks, two maracas, a trumpet and a tambourine featuring beloved characters from the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood spin-off series.
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Quercetti Saxoflute – 16 Piece Build Your Own Instrument Set
Build your own Saxoflute with this 16-piece set. This 2-in-1 gift not only lets you put it together, but also serves as a fun musical instrument toy for kids.
Give the gift of music to your child and open up a world of creativity and joy. Keep in mind, exploring different instruments can spark their imagination and ignite a passion for music in the long run. Consider adding a variety of fun instruments to your gift list to add unique sounds and opportunities for learning.
Whether they’re jamming with friends or playing solo, these toy instruments can provide entertainment and discovery. Buy one or more of these instruments and get ready to embark on your child’s musical journey.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate wining the 2024 World Series with a huge parade in Los Angeles on Friday (Nov. 1).
Baseball mania swept through the music world, with celebrity fans such as Billie Eilish, Lil Wayne, John Legend, Ashanti, Nelly, Tyga and Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers attending this year’s World Series. Ashanti, Babyface and Brad Paisley were among the World Series national anthem performers, while Ice Cube performed during Game 2 in Los Angeles and Fat Joe performed during Game 3 in New York.
Dodgers were up three games to one when they beat the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to earn the team their eighth World Series title.
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Friday’s parade route starts at Gloria Molina Grand Park in front of L.A City Hall and ends at Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles. A ticketed event will follow the parade.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled to kick off the parade, which takes place on the birthday of Dodgers legend Fernando “El Toro” Valenzuela, who died from liver cancer on Oct. 22.
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Dodger Parade: Where to Watch & Stream Live
Can’t make it to the parade? You can watch or stream coverage of the Dodgers parade on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV.
Live coverage will begin airing at 9:30 a.m. PT on local channels such as ABC 7, CBS 2, NBC 4, KTLA 5, KCAL 9 and Fox 11 in addition to the MLB Network. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET.
If you’re on a budget, join DirecTV or Fubo to stream the Dodgers parade with a free trial (use ExpressVPN to stream internationally).
Besides a free trial for five days, DirecTV Stream is offering a limited deal that saves you $30 over two months. DirecTV Stream features over 90 cable and local channels and plans start at $87 per month for two months.
Fubo is discounted to $59.99 (reg. $79.99) for access to 200 live channels.
Both the Dodgers parade and ticketed event will be televised on MLB Network and simulcast on local networks, MLB.com and Spectrums SportsNet LA.
In celebration of the Dodgers’ win, Nike dropped a new collection of Dodgers gear including 2024 World Series Championship jerseys and T-shirts. Shop the full collection here.
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On Tuesday (Oct. 29), Apple unveiled a faster, more compact Mac mini designed for music production, video editing, writing and other creative tasks in addition to daily projects.
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Measuring at just 5 x 5 inches, Apple’s redesigned Mac mini offers 1.8 times faster CPU performance and two times faster GPU performance than the M1 chip, 16GB of memory, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU and connection ports on the front and back. The new Mac mini also connects to iPhone and offers mirroring abilities through macOS Sequoia.
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Apple’s first “carbon neutral Mac with an over 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its materials,” retails for $599 and will be released on Nov. 8. (Eligible teachers and students can save $100 off the new Mac mini at Apple.) Need more power? The M4 Pro ($1,399) features up to 14-core CPU and up to 20-core GPU.
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Apple 2024 Mac Mini Desktop Computer with M4 chip; 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage
By comparison, M4 Mac mini outpaces Intel Core i7 delivering better graphics, faster gaming performance (in World of Warcraft: The War Within) and faster audio effects in Logic Pro (nearly three times as fast as Mac Mini with M1).
Compared to the M1 chip, the new Mac mini transcribes up to two times faster when using AI speech-to-text in MacWhisper. Other tasks with M4 such as spreadsheet calculations are up to 1.7 times faster in Microsoft Excel.
“The new Mac mini delivers gigantic performance in an unbelievably small design thanks to the power efficiency of Apple silicon and an innovative new thermal architecture,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering. “Combined with the performance of M4 and the new M4 Pro chip, enhanced connectivity on both the front and back, and the arrival of Apple Intelligence, Mac mini is more capable and versatile than ever, and there is nothing else like it.”
The new Mac Mini is available for pre-order online at Amazon and Apple.com.
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Mommy duty! Rihanna is a self-described “soccer mom,” and she’s putting her adorable sons to work in Savage x Fenty’s holiday campaign. The mother of two stars alongside RZA, 2 and Riot Rose, 14 months, in the campaign for Forever Savage Onesies.
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The photos feature Rihanna, Riot and RZA in matching, paisley-print hooded onesies. Rihanna’s hair is in roller while Riot and RZA are wearing hoods. The Grammy winner debuted the photos on social media on Wednesday (Oct. 30).
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“Yeah I know! We are officially one of those families that match for the holidays,” she captioned the photo. “Forever Savage Onesies for the whole family are on the site now.
The matching family pajamas will be out soon, according to a message on the Savage x Fenty website. In the meantime, Forever Onsies are available for adults in black, blue caviar, cheetah print, olive and green and red and black prints.
It’s been a busy month for Savage x Fenty which released a collaboration with Deisel earlier this month. Last week, Rihanna debuted the Savage x Fenty Lavish Lace collection with Nordstrom.
“I love to be a homemaker,” Rih Rih told E! News at the launch event on Oct. 10. “I have a lot of women in my home right now, so I just like to be exciting and celebrate things. I’m trying to build new traditions for our little family.”
“Spooky season that’s upfront,” she said of her holiday plans. “Next is Thanksgiving with my in-laws because that’s not a [holiday] in Barbados and Christmas is a very big thing for us so we’re going to do it up.” When questioning about using “in-laws” to describe her partner, A$AP Rocky’s, parents Rihanna replied, “That’s my family for life, regardless.”
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Election Day is right around the corner on Tuesday, Nov. 5. While many people are gearing up to cast their votes on that day, it’s important to note that early voting is available in numerous states, whether by mail or in-person. To stay updated as the 2024 election approaches, you can watch cable news on Sling TV.
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Sling TV offers a dynamic selection of news channels, including local news channels like ABC, NBC and FOX bringing you in-depth coverage of national and local events including the 2024 election — and all from the comfort of your home. Plus, with Sling TV you can enjoy the flexibility of watching live broadcasts or catching up with on-demand content. With this streaming platform, you’ll be able to stay informed with the latest news while also enjoying a variety of entertainment options, including sports and entertainment channels like Bravo, TLC, Cartoon Network, TBS and more. You can also easily customize your channel lineup to fit with your interests and preferences, whether you’re a fan of CNN, NBC or Fox News, there’s options for everyone.
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Keep reading for details on how to watch the 2024 presidential election.
How to Watch the 2024 Election on Sling TV
It’s time to plan ahead for all your viewing needs, so you can stay informed on all the latest developments in the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5. Whether you’re interested in candidate debates, voter turnout or simply looking for a better viewing plan, the platform offers a variety of affordable live TV plans depending on your budget.
Sling TV has three different plans to stay up to date with the news: Sling Blue, Sling Blue + News Extra and Sling Orange & Blue. Bonus offer: new subscribers can take advantage of half off your first month with options as low as $25 (reg. $45). Sling Blue is one of the cheapest options available at just $25 for your first month. After that, the subscription will be $45 per month. With Sling Blue, you can access 46 channels including FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Fox Sports and more. Some entertainment channels include TNT, TBS, USA, AMC and Bravo just to name a few.
For those looking to have additional access to news sources, consider adding Sling Blue + News Extra. Sling TV is offering News Extra for free for the first month in addition to half off Sling Blue. After the first month, News Extra will cost just $6 per month. With Sling Blue + News Extra, you can access 46 channels including FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, Bloomberg TV and more. Plus, you’ll also have access to Newsmax, BBC World News, Business news from FOX Business and CNBC.
The Orange + Blue plan is also a great option if you are looking to also gain access to news as well as additional sports coverage. It’s available for $40 in the first month, and $60 for each month after its trial period. Adding the Sling TV Orange + Blue plan, gives you access to 54 channels including FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, Bloomberg TV as well as sports coverage and news and analysis on ESPN.
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