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GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | November 14, 2009

Tschutschu by Dominik Lutz Could Be a DIY Toy Project

If you are handy working with wood, here is something that you may consider doing for your kids. I feel it would be a wonderful Christmas gift. If you do, make sure to adapt the project to your child favorite games and activities. You could cut a window to suit the needs of a puppet [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | November 10, 2009

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Adorable Owls by Kenana Knitters

You will feel double pleased of yourself if you buy a knitted owl by Kanana Knitters as a Christmas gift for a kid. These adorable dolls are fair trade. They are handmade by a knitting cooperative aimed at improving the living conditions of rural women in Kenya. Right now, 300 knitters from nine different tribes [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | October 22, 2009

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Halloween Dress Up Paper Doll Templates

Playing dress up for Halloween doll is a fun activity to occupy the kids while you are making breakfast. The woman behind Babalisme did these super cute Halloweenie dress up doll printables. Her dress up Halloween dolls are available in a boy version and a girl version. Magnetic Dress Up Doll Project If you are looking for [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | October 8, 2009

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Cultivate your Kid Imagination with PlayShades

I think this new toy could be a hit this Christmas. Every parent wants to invite again the aunt who arrives with a playful educational toy. Plus, kids need toys that they can easily carry around inside and outside the house. The 74 rubber wood blocks are cut in smooth, subtly painted shapes. Kids and adults [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY

September 19, 2009

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Adorable Toys and Housewares at WhippetGrey

I discovered a UK retailer who assembled an exotic collection of items for kids and your house. I cannot imagine a child who could resist those charming old-fashioned toys. + The felt finger puppets are hand stitched with embroidered hearts, stars and Liberty Print fabric (£32 for 6 or £7.75 each, come with a postcard). + The [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY

August 15, 2009

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Crayon Rolls and Wall Wear by Canadian Talents | etsy watch

While I was on etsy, I came across this crayon roll by Little Bird Designs of Vancouver, BC. This is one thing that parents should always carry with them. This ready-to-go crayon roll holds 10 crayons (or colored markers). Just roll, fold over – front to back – and tie! The crayons are included with [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY

April 28, 2009

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Green Living Toys for my Eco-Friendly Tuesday

We are never too young to learn to principles of green living. Pretend games were part of my favorites as a kid. These days, we can find green doll houses and city life accessories. The toys also have to walk the talk and be made of organic or eco-friendly materials. If you have an upcoming [...]

GAMES and Toys, GIFT IDEAS, KIDS + BABY

December 17, 2008

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Under $25 Pretend Food Toys at Land Of Nod

I played lots of pretend games as a kid. It is a part of growing up. My parent were good at finding make believe toy sets. They often got my toys from the United States. My mother was an excellent hairdresser. She owned a salon at a time when most happily married women did not [...]

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