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May 23, 2013

What Makes a Great Toy?

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With Toy Fair sneaking up on us again, I’ve been thinking a lot about how my attitudes about toys have changed since I first became a parent. When my oldest son was about 9 months old, I heard another parent say that nothing drove her crazier than toys. She wanted to get rid of every single toy in … [Read more...]

Plan Toys Green Dollhouse Giveaway

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Recycling was not a concept that I thought of much as a child but my 5 year old son never forgets to remind us to recycle our trash if we try and throw the wrong item in the trash can. The new Green Dollhouse from Plan Toys is a stunning example of green living with a great attention to detail and a … [Read more...]

Musical Band from Plan Toys

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With the trend leaning towards green toys this year, it can be difficult to find toys that go beyond basic wooden toys and blocks. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of blocks, but after being bombarded by advertising kids don’t always feel the same way. Plan Toys are wonderful eco-friendly … [Read more...]

Cheekeye Wooden Toys for Preschoolers

Wooden blocks are a toy staple for preschoolers and the new Cheekeye wooden toys sold by Oompa Toys are a wonderful way to add a fresh twist to classic play. With wooden sets featuring dinosaurs, farm animals, forest animals, African animals, arctic animals, these sturdy toys can provide an added … [Read more...]

Green Toys from Natural Pod

Christmas time is so exciting for kids but I hate to end the day with a pile of cheap plastic toys that will break and could potentially be dangerous, especially considering all of the recalls that we are seeing on toys lately. Classic wooden toys made with eco-friendly material are a great way to … [Read more...]