I recently had the chance to review the “My World” educational DVD series by Little Laureate. Little Laureate’s aim is to expose children to art, music and world culture. There are currently three DVDs in the My World Series. Each DVD comes with a 60-minute CD of classical music and a 24 page book of […]
Naturally Playful at Natural Pod
If you are looking for natural and organic toys so gorgeous, you won’t want your child to put them away, check out the selection at Natural Pod. These toys are made from natural materials and promote open-ended play. Toddlers will enjoy the old-fashioned push and pull toys, like Baby Diva’s Elephant on Wheels. This toy […]
My Mommy’s Tote: Baby’s Got a Brand New Bag
Doesn’t every little child like to look through mom’s bag? Of course, there’s the important business papers that need crumpling, the cell phone that needs breaking, and the lipstick that needs smearing. My Mommy’s Tote from Workman allow kiddo the fun of purse exploration with less mess. Part book, part toy, you can cuddle up […]
Building a Fatter Brain with Dado Cubes
This toy doesn’t even have a computer chip or batteries and I think it is smarter than I am. With Dado Cubes, you can “explore the architectural principles of proportion, balance, structure, composition, and color.” And how many toys do you know of that use the word cantilever on the packaging? The unique design allows […]
Win Safe and Earth-Friendly Organic Plush Animals from Oompa Toys
Oompa Toys, a Mamanista Toys to Trust Award Winner, recently introduced an exclusive line of cuddly plush animals by Kallisto. These stuffed animals are handmade in Germany to strict European safety standards, and the materials and dies used are tested and certified to ensure the textiles contain no toxins. In addition to being a safe […]
Craft With Confidence: Safer Supplies for Kids
Right now, crafting with my Baby is still a day dream, but I can’t wait until we sit down at our table, cover it in newspaper, and make some fabulous projects. Back when I was a teenage counselor, the arts & crafts teacher remarked how she loved having our group because I “modeled enthusiasm” so […]
Craftsbury Kids Coupon for 10% Off their Handcrafted and Heirloom Gifts (Deal of the Day)
What wouldn’t I want at Craftsbury Kids? If you are short on ideas, they have a fabulous gift guide. The Little Engine That Could Wooden Toy Train Set is high on Baby’s Christmas Wish List–handmade in the USA of reforested birch hardwood and painted with child-safe paints and sealers. I’m not the only one who […]
All the Children are Happy on this Planet
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, and it is […]
MonkeyBean Toys Sale on Melissa and Doug, Haba, and Plan Toys (Deal of the Day)
MonkeyBean Toys major toy lines are discounted this month! Click HERE to Save 10% off Plan Toys, Haba, Melissa and Doug at MonkeyBean Toys. Now through Dec. 31st. No coupon code is necessary. Plan Toys is known for their unique, environmentally friendly wooden toys, made from replenishable, plantation-grown Rubberwood. Haba is a German manufacturer that […]
Dolls, Plush Animals, and Other Cuddly Friends
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 fabric parts. We know that […]
