Did you know that Yo-Yos have been tracked back to 500 BC? I did now! I was amazed to find out that there are drawings of children and adults playing with yo-yos from the 1700 and 1800s. Who knew? Definately not me!

Not only was I intrigued by the history of the Yo-Yo but I still can not believe how they are currently being played with. If you are just learning how to play with a yo-yo, like my son Nathan, then it is still done the traditional way. This traditional way is to put your index finger through the hole in the string. You then move your hand so that the Yo-Yo moves up and down on the string.

After this technique has been mastered, Nathan will move on to the many different tricks and flips. He will have to learn these outside though so that I do not have a broken vase or picture frame. He might be like those on the program that then move on to using multiple Yo-Yos at the same time. I just hope that he is able to keep the strings from being tangled. When we watched the show, my husband and I just sat there and watched in disbelief at how they were able to keep the strings from getting tangled.

I know that I have talked about how they are played with but the look of a Yo-Yo has really changed as well. Of course the normal look that we grew up with is still available. But if you want something a little unique then then you are in luck! The Yo-Yo has changed with the times!

Since this childhood toy is still very 'in', I decided to look into the different styles that are available to my customers. To my surprise, there are many different choices.

Of course there are very traditional ones but you can also get your logo imprinted on stress ball Yo-Yos, Animal Shaped Ones, Gold Plated ones, Lighted one, etc.

Are you looking for a unique give away that is loved by the young and old? This just might be the product for you! Contact me for a sample!