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Spit Up: Wood Cell Phone

I’m all for handmade toys but this Wood Cell Phone doesn’t look much fun. The buttons are etched into the wood so little ones can pretend to make important phone calls. However, I think kids would much rather be pressing real buttons! Price...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Dec 18th, 2009, 2:00 pm
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Matchbox Mice

These Mice In The Box are teeny! They could go in a stocking stuffer since they are pretty small. Each are in their own matchboxes with a pillow and a blanket. The box measures 4 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ x 2″ and the mouse is approx 4 1/2″...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Dec 6th, 2009, 12:13 pm
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Wooden Horse And Cart Toy

In the old days when cars didn’t exist, I imagine children playing with toys such as this one above. The figure is flexible and there are little white bags to carry on the wagon. This German made wooden horse and cart toy is a nice alternative...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Nov 28th, 2009, 2:28 pm
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Celebrate A Birthday With A Candle Kid

Place a wooden candle kid on your next birthday cake! The figures are 4″ tall and come in a variety of hair and fabric combinations. There’s a hole on the top to hold the candle and a stick to place on a cake, cupcake, and really any sort...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Nov 9th, 2009, 12:56 pm
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A Game For Preschoolers: Haba’s Animal Upon Animal

Animal Upon Animal is the classic wooden game from Haba.  It’s simple enough for a 3-year-old to understand and play along. Lately, it’s been a ritual to play this game in the evenings. You need two players. Each has a die and four wooden...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Oct 28th, 2009, 3:37 pm
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Teatime Tin From Haba

We have a play kitchen and I have been looking for things that would be fun to add to the cupboards. This Teatime Tin From Haba would be a good addition since we have a tea set. The teabags, except for the metal tin, are all made of natural wood. I’m...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Oct 14th, 2009, 5:07 pm
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Wild About Airplanes

Bookends may seem ho-hum unless you are talking about this cute set for a nursery or child’s room. These Biplane Bookends are made of maple and finished with a non-toxic clear finish. The set measures approximately 8″ in starting length...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Sep 30th, 2009, 1:30 pm
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A Musical Space Capsule For The Nursery?

This kid in the space capsule toy is certainly very different and cute! Actually, it’s a wooden music box! Unfortunately at moolka.com, where it’s sold, the description doesn’t say if it plays a familiar tune. There are a series of...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Sep 18th, 2009, 6:03 pm
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More Than A Puzzle: It’s Educational Art

Looking for an innovative toy with a creative twist for your youngster? Take a look at this cool toys that’s non-toxic, educational, fun and different. This 5 layer puzzle from Beleduc is called the Caterpillar To Butterfly Layer Puzzle. It teaches...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Sep 16th, 2009, 12:30 pm
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Birthday Rings: A Celebrated German Tradition

It may look like a simple wooden ring with cute little figurines, but the Birthday Ring is actually far more symbolic.  Want to start your own way to commemorate birthdays? Read on… On your child’s first birthday, you place one candle in...
Continue reading » Posted by Cathy Hale on Aug 29th, 2009, 8:30 am
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Plantoys Pounding Bench

I like the look of this Plantoys Pounding Bench. What I like about it is that’s it’s made with non-toxic water based dyes and and organic wood. The bench, mallet, and the colorful pegs are simply designed. Just turn over and start again...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Jul 8th, 2009, 11:52 am