Boing! Toys

This hidden retail jewel in Jamaica Plain carries everything from dolls and puzzles to arts and crafts (priced $1 to $100).

In store: Lasso a blow-up pony ($50). Your kids can sit on it and bounce until the cows come home.

Nearby family-friendly dining: Purple Cactus Burrito & Wrap

667 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. 617-522-7800. www.boingtoys.com

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