Mama Luxe and I get a lot of press releases advertising new products, but occasionally one company will really stand out from the rest. Learning is an Art is an innovative toy seller that makes wholesome, high-quality educational toys and games. Plus, Learning is An Art uses ALL of its profits to support charitable causes. […]
Win "Let’s Play Mail" from Craftsbury Kids
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 prevalent today. Since all of their […]
Retailers of Safe, Non-Toxic, Lead-Free Toys and Gifts
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 toy. So, we’ve put together […]
Safe Lead-Free European and US Toys at BabyCenter
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 entire category of non-toxic, lead-free safe toys […]
Brown Paper Bag It for Masked Halloween Fun
If you haven’t chosen a costume for yourself or your child, you still have time to purchase a Halloween costume online and we have a ton of Halloween Costume Coupons. But if you waited until the very last minute, or are hoping to DIY, then you should check out this book: What Can You Do […]
Lullabies for Future Linguists
Between supper and sleep time, we find time to relax. Baby Diva is a perpetual motion machine so it is important to try to wind her down a little before bed. Siente is a beautiful soundtrack for some quiet pre-bedtime cuddling and has become part of our nightly ritual. Keep reading for a chance to […]
Meet the Meerkat: A Children’s Book
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 of simple questions and answers […]
Printable Halloween Party Games
Whether you have a room full of little gremlins, or your hosting a slightly older gathering of ghouls, Fun Halloween Games are a great way to break the ice. You get 50 printable Halloween, Harvest, and Thanksgiving games for $17.95 and you can print as many copies as you like. The games include picture matches […]
Stay In Touch With a Soft Baby Photo Cube
Babies love to look at faces and the unfortunate reality of modern life is we often find ourselves far from family. Play to baby’s interests and keep long-distance loved ones close with a Sassy Who Loves Baby? Photo Cube ($12.95). When Baby Diva was born, Captain Dad was deployed and her grandparents lived halfway across […]
Healthy, Natural, Lead-Free Toys
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 an old world charm […]
