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Mamanista’s Earth Day Guide

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

The original mama is Mother Earth. On April 22, 2008 take some time to think about how you can be good to your mama. Our planet is the greatest legacy we leave our children and our grandchildren. Many responsible toy retailers are now highlighting products made from eco-friendly materials. ...

Custom Made for Kids and ImagiPLAY Winners

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

The First Adventures of Incredible YouThe Winner of The First Adventures of Incredible You from Custom Made for Kids (click HERE to read our review) is ashleyalexis who said:I put your button on the sidebar of my blog!I love how this book isn't just personalized with my son's name, but ...

All the Children are Happy on this Planet

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Most stores have categories of toys that include Dolls, Games and Puzzles, and Musical Instruments.Planet Happy Toys has those, too, but how about Organic, Fairly Traded, and Recycled? Or maybe you are especially concerned that the vinyl is Phthalate-Free?Baby Diva got her new Dancing Alligator Pull Toy by Plan Toys, ...

Dolls, Plush Animals, and Other Cuddly Friends

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

When I was little I did not really play with dolls, but I had dozens of "stuffies," plush animals that I brought into bed with me every night. Every little child should have a constant companion, a friend that is so much more than the sum of its stitches and ...

Toys to Trust Picks and Recommendations

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Here are some of our recommendations for Toys to Trust. We will continue to post new guides and add them to this list, because safety is a year 'round concern!Retailers of Safe, Non-Toxic, Lead-Free Toys and GiftsCraft with Confidence: Non-Toxic Supplies for KidsDolls, Plush Animals, and Other Cuddly FriendsTips ...

Puzzles that Fit Perfectly From ImagiPLAY

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

ImagiPLAY makes beautiful toys that inspire the imagination, encourage discovery, and promote positive values.Children are born with an amazing capacity to learn through imaginative play. Open-ended toys provide a springboard for young minds.Every one of ImagiPLAY's toys makes me want to be a kid all over again. One of ...

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, ...

Holiday Greetings with Style: A Tiny Prints Giveaway

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Tiny Prints has elegantly chic Holiday Cards, Holiday Party Invitations, and Holiday Party Favors. Whether you are looking for Christmas Cards, Winter Birth Announcements, or Seasonal Stationery, you are sure to find something stylish at Tiny Prints. Their selections range from the adorably sweet to the playfully hip ...

Birthday Contest Winners!

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Our final "Say Goodbye to the 20s" Birthday Contest Winners are:Win a Rocketfish Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse - kailani, who said, "All linked up! What I like best is no wires!"Buy the Rocketfish Wireless Multimedia Bluetooth Keyboard and Laser MouseRocketfish Wireless Multimedia Bluetooth Keyboard and Laser MouseWin a Hip ...

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 ...