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Our House…is a very, very Green House

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Children are natural ecologists. They love to play outside and appreciate the joys of discovering rocks, plants, and animals along the way.

What they need a little help with is conservation–learning to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Shutting off the lights, taking shorter showers, and opening a window instead of turning on the air conditioning are all ways that even the littlest person can make a difference.

The Plan Toys Green Dollhouse aims to introduce children to sustainable living through a concept dollhouse. Every aspect of the Green Dollhouse helps children learn how people can co-exist with their environment in a more eco-friendly way…

Sprig Toys Giveaway!

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We love our Sprig Toys! We reviewed a selection of the new Sprig Hollow Eco-Friendly Nature Toys for toddlers and preschoolers and they were a big hit at our house.

These adorably cartoonish toys are made from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic. “Sprig Wood” is easy on the earth, durable, and child-safe, too. Kids can play with Sprig Toys in the dirt and the water. Sprig Wood even smells fresh and woodsy. And each toy comes with a seed paper flower, which you can plant and watch grow–a perfect way to explore nature.

Melissa & Doug Puzzles, Games, and More 30% Off

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I love the puzzles and games from Melissa and Doug. They are my go to brand for affordable wooden toys. Their safety record is great–in fact, they teach other toy makers how to manufacture safely! I regularly give these beautiful, quality, educational toys for birthdays and holidays.

This week only, save 30% on all regularly priced Melissa & Doug products at Little Jet Set. To receive discount, coupon code M&D30 must be entered during checkout. (Offer Expires: April 14, 2009 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)

You can also find Melissa & Doug on Sale at Amazon.com right now.

These Animals Get Wild: Color Zoo Plush Friends

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Unique, funky, and oh-so-chic, Color Zoo from Allen Ave. is a perfect gift forany child or even a kid-at-heart, animal-loving adult.

Exuberantly vivid, retro prints will add flair to any child’s room and, if your kid insists on bring her friend along, you’ll have no problem spotting the brightly-colored plush animal hidden in the jungle gym.

Where Imagination Grows: Sprig Hollow Review and Giveaway

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Earth-friendly in both manufacture and play, Sprig Hollow from Sprig Toys are ready to help your child explore her environment and build a better world. Not to mention they are just about the cutest little things.

Made from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic, “Sprig Wood” is easy on the earth, durable, and child-safe, too. It even smells fresh and woodsy.

The adorably cartoonish design had my preschooler grabbing at the box before I even had a chance to open it…

Win a Learning Tower from Little Partners

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As part of the Love of Learning Month, Little Partners is giving away 20 Learning Towers (ARV $200 each). Mamanista has one to give away to a lucky reader.  Check the Love of Learning Month to find out which 19 other bloggers are giving away one, too! In December, Debbie reviewed the Learning Tower, which […]

Color Your Own Rainbow

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The ultimate in customization (and super fun play) is to make your own toys. You don’t have to be an expert artisan to build and decorate a quality Calafant Cardboard Toys from Creative Toy Shop. Calafant Cardboard Toys are a custom toy, imaginative craft, and enjoyable family project all in one. These toys are easy […]

Win a Palace for Your Princess

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Girlie little princesses who want a playspace of their own will adore the Playskool Dream Town Sweet Lily Castle. We’re loving this well-designed play house (ahem, castle) from the Playskool Dream Town Collection. Although I always prefered GI Joe to Barbie and black to pink, my preschooler is drawn to pretty shoes and dresses in […]

Win a Zoobie Pet from Little Jet Set!

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Little Jet Set specializes in gear, games, and accessories for kids on the go, including award winning children’s products, children’s luggage and bags, and travel toys. Zoobie Pets from Little Jet Set ($32) make great cuddly pals and traveling companions–a plush pet that unfolds into a pillow and blanket.  They’re perfect for trips to Grandma’s […]

Play with Your Food

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If your little foodie is feeling limited by the usual fruits and vegetables, HABA Biofino Play Food will help her prepare a feast to remember. Petit Fours for tea, kebabs for casual gatherings, and produce fresh from the faux farmer’s market. I’m amazed at how delightfully realistic these fabric morsels look.  Some of the food […]

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