Archive for the ‘Toys (All Ages)’ Category
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
For Christmas 1983, the only thing I wanted from "Santa" was a Cabbage Patch Kid. Just about every kid in America wanted one too, so they were nearly impossible to find in that pre-eBay era.
I remember watching the mob scenes on TV: hordes of parents rushing toy stores, Cabbage Patch Kids being transported in ...
Posted in Dolls, Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 3 Comments »
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Little Jet Set is offering readers a special savings of 20% off all games and puzzles, featuring award-winning products from Crocodile Creek, Family Games, Haba, eeboo, Blue Orange, Mudpuppy, and many more, for babies to tweens.
They've got Puzzles to Go, Car Games, Magnetic Games, and other games and puzzles perfect ...
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Natural Pod has one of the most unique selections of heirloom-quality, natural and organic toys, clothing, and gifts.
This Canadian-based store only stocks eco-friendly and child-safe wooden and cloth toys, organic clothing, and sustainable items, most of which are made in Canada, the USA, or Europe.
My tot checked out a ...
Posted in Boutiques, Dolls, Eco-Friendly, Featured Store, Musical Toys, Organic, Toddlers, Toy Stores, Toys (00-06 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | No Comments »
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Eco-chic, organic, and imaginative play options abound at Natural Pod, a Canadian-based toy and gift store.
And how can you not adore a store that has a section entitle Fairies & Gnomes?
Natural Pod has charming wooden appliances, cookware, and food for house play; sweet organic waldorf-style dolls; magical silks, stands and ...
Posted in Contests, Coupons, Eco-Friendly, Organic, Toy Stores, Toys (All Ages) | 389 Comments »
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Monkey Bean Toys is one of our Retailers of Toys to Trust.
Their selection includes lots of beautiful wooden and plush items, most of which are manufactured in North America or Europe. Just to make sure their toys are safe, Monkey Bean uses a hand-held X-Ray Fluorescence Metal Analyzer (the same ...
Posted in Coupons, Eco-Friendly, Toy Stores, Toys (06-12 M), Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
I want my daughter to enjoy the benefits of learning a foreign language. After reading The Bilingual Edge, I decided to introduce Spanish, since I'm proficient, and Russian, since I know a little and it is a heritage language for us.
We read books in these languages, listen to Baby’s ...
Posted in Dolls, Educational, Language, Learning, Play, Toys (06-12 M), Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
We check out a lot of excellent toy stores, but few that have as many unique and hard to find choices as Down to Earth Toys.
Down to Earth Toys has a great selection of Toys Made in the USA including this gorgeous free-standing dragon puzzle made by the Amish ...
Posted in Eco-Friendly, Featured Store, Made in the USA, Toy Stores, Toys (All Ages) | 1 Comment »
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Ah! Spring is in the air! It is that time of the year when a young child's thoughts turn to...soccer! football! volleyball!
Fair Trade Sports manufactures and sells children's, training, and professional level sports balls certified to be made by fair-wage adult labor. As an added bonus, the ...
Posted in Activities, Eco-Friendly, Fair Trade, Play, Socially Conscious, Sports, Toys (All Ages) | No Comments »
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Oompa Toys is celebrating the Leap Year in style. That's right, the sale that happens only every four years!
We love Oompa for their wide variety of organic, US, and European, brands, including an extensive selection of HABA toys. Oompa is one of our "Retailers of Toys to Trust."
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
What we do speaks louder than what we say--and our children are watching every move.By purchasing from fair trade companies, we support children and families everywhere. Inca Kids is a fabulous new company dedicated to promoting economic justice, revitalizing traditional crafting, and encouraging environmental sustainability.You'll find gorgeous, handcrafted toys, ...
Posted in Baby Gifts, Children's Fashion, Fashion, Gift Ideas, Mommy Gifts, Shower Gifts, Socially Conscious, Toys (All Ages) | No Comments »
