Archive for the ‘Toys (All Ages)’ Category

Back to Basics Coupon for 12% Off (Deal of the Day)

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Back to Basics carries toys that spark the imagination, like this Wood Construction Site and this Jumbo Nok Hockey Game, both made in the USA.Take 12% off all merchandise at Back To Basics Toys, enter code EDISC2 at checkout!Or, Get 50% off Ground Shipping on all orders at Back to ...

Win a Handmade Doll From HandCrafting Justice

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Last Christmas, when Baby Diva opened this gift from her great grandmother, I just gasped! Little Red Riding Hood is so beautifully handcrafted and I adore how she helps tell a favorite fairy tale.This doll is part of a collection of reversible dolls, also known as topsy turvy dolls, that ...

Tips for Safer Toy Giving

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Here are some Tips for Safer Toy Giving this season. Don't forget to check out our list of Toy Boutiques and Stores to Trust and our 12 Days of Gift Giveaways for more ideas for safer toy shopping and giving.Buy American (or European or Canadian): Western nations have stricter ...

Win a Natural Pod $100 Gift Certificate

Monday, November 19th, 2007

As we search for products for their families that are wholesome and natural, we also realize that we can reduce waste and simplify our lives. Just a few, heirloom quality toys can replace the clutter.Natural Pod offers parents toys and other products for daily living that stimulate the mind, ...

Win "Let’s Play Mail" from Craftsbury Kids

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

Craftsbury Kids is one of Mamanista's favorite toy stores. All the toys at this mom-owned store were handcrafted by independent artisans and/or manufactured by small cottage industries. These are toys meant to inspire imaginative play and to offer an alternative to the generic, mass-produced plastic toys that are so ...

Retailers of Safe, Non-Toxic, Lead-Free Toys and Gifts

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

These are stores that take special care with selecting non-toxic toys and informing consumers about their items. We've been working on a guide of our favorite safe toy picks. We also know that everyone has different kids of various ages with their own individual interests and ideas about the perfect ...

Safe Lead-Free European and US Toys at BabyCenter

Monday, November 5th, 2007

Baby Center knows that parents are concerned about toy safety. One way to ensure that the toys your children play with meet lead and other safety hazards is to buy toys made in Europe or the US where manufacturer oversight is more thorough. So, BabyCenter has created an ...

Meet the Meerkat: A Children’s Book

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

They're adorable, affectionate with one another, and ferocious--and they're so hot they have their own reality TV show. I'm not talking about The Hills...I'm talking about The Manor, Meerkat Manor. Meet the Meerkat, by Darrin Lunde, is a charming introduction to these furry, feisty, fellas for young children. A series ...

Healthy, Natural, Lead-Free Toys

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

With the latest recalls, many parents are turning to handmade artisan toys and items made in nations with higher safety standards. As consumers, we have to ensure the toy companies are holding their factories to the highest standards.HABA toys and accessories are mostly made from cloth and wood and have ...

Everyone’s a Winner in our Lindie & Friends Contest

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Congratulations to Betsy from Texas, our Lindie & Friends Contest Winner. Betsy won her favorite Lindie & Friend's doll Jodi.Jodi loves to eat small, colorful candy. She also loves tap dancing, reading celebrity magazines,and cats. Aside from the tap dancing, that sounds a lot like me.You may not have won ...