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Easter savings at A Toy Garden

March 28, 2010 By

One of my very favorite sources of quality toys for Kaitlyn is A Toy Garden. Fill those Easter baskets with wooden eggs, adorable Rose Petal gnomes,  a set of 6 wood mushrooms, a mother duck and her babies,  and don’t forget a colorful basket that can be used again and again after Easter!

Spring Sale: Enter code “bunny10″ to receive 10% off your entire order (for in stock items only, not for previously submitted orders or back orders) over $50. Coupon expires midnight 3/28/2010. Please order soon. Heavy orders that need to arrive on the East Coast by Easter need to be shipped this week for regular UPS delivery. Products are shipped from California.

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Cheekeyes make an adorable gift!

December 29, 2008 By

E-tailer Oompa Toys knew it had something very special when it introduced American families to the Cheekeyes — adorable and durable toys made from eco-friendly rubberwood. Now testers at the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio have bestowed Cheekeyes its prestigious Platinum Award for one of this year’s best preschool toys. Cheekeyes can only be found in the United States at online toy store www.oompa.com.

Handmade and partially painted, each of the Cheekeyes is unique; there are no two the same. From the hands of Dutch designer Rogier van Zijp emerged Arctic, African, Forest and Farm animal sets plus Dinosaurs. Animals sport a distinctive red cheek and painted eye (reflected in their name, Cheekeyes) that will endear them to children and caregivers alike. What started out as a concept for a toy company now has become an independent, new and refreshing line of wooden, artistic toys.

I got to see for myself just how adorable Cheekeyes are when I received a Cheekeyes Wooden Farm Animal Set courtesy of Oompa Toys and Kidstuff PR. The set includes a sheep, a pig, a goat, a cow anda  horse, all done in smooth hardwood.  I think it’s interesting that just the edges of the animals are painted, and each animal has the signature curved eye and rosy red cheek. They also sent me the Wooden Farm Trees Set, which provide a cute backdrop to the animals and have been used by Kaitlyn with her other wooden block sets as well.

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The Farm Animal Set is, unfortunately, sold out on Oompa Toys, but you can leave your email address and they will email you when it’s in stock. Other Cheekeyes sets in stock include the Arctic Animals and Forest Animals sets. You can find them under the “Wooden Figures” category on the site. If you’re looking for a good quality toy to give as a gift, Cheekeyes Animals would make a great choice!

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Holiday Gift Reviews-Fabkins, Backscratchers, and Wooden Animal Banks from TAG

December 14, 2008 By

I bet something in this review is just what you are looking for! I’ve got three great products for you today, for last-minute gifts for yourself or someone on your gift list. Check the links in each description to see where to buy and if products can be delivered by Christmas.

  • fabkinsFabkins are the cloth napkins for kids that make mealtime more fun, reduce paper waste, and encourage good table manners. They come in six kid-friendly themes and are sold in packs of five. The themes are Garden Friends, Beach Bound, Fruit Salad, African Safari, Prima Ballerina, and Sports Fan.  Fabkins are soft, durable, and sized just right to fit in lunchboxes. The company was started by two Moms and friends who wanted to pack waste-free lunches for their kids, but didn’t want to give them large adult-sized cloth napkins. Fabkins really are cute and a great way to teach kids about throwing away less trash. A set of 5 is $22.95, and the site says they ship in one to two business days, which means order now and they should arrive by Christmas!
  • scratcherfamilyLooking for a stocking stuffer idea that’s really unique? Something that almost everyone can use but probably would never buy for themselves? Well, I’ve got it for you- a Hardwood Back Scratcher from BackScratcherWorld.  That’s right, a back scratcher! And rather than buy a cheap one with harsh edges, buy one made from gorgeous hardwood. Back Scratchers from BackScratcherWorld are made from sturdy hardwoods with gorgeous finishes, they are pretty enough to hang on a hook near your favorite chair so they are handy whenever an itch strikes! Each beautiful back scratcher is hand cut, hand assembled and hand finished, and 100% American made from red oak, with handles made from walnut, cedar, aromatic cedar, cherry, oak and maple. Order before 2:00 PM PST on December 16th for Christmas delivery!
  • wooden-cat-bankTAG Toys are designed for children up to age six, and are designed to stimulate the development of their sensory motor skills and thinking abilities. TAG stands for Think And Grow, and that’s exactly what the toys sold on this clever site will help your children do.  I’ve looked at dozens of sites that carry wooden toys in the last two months, and I’ve seen wooden toys on the TAG site that I haven’t seen anywhere else. You can search by category, price, or age, and you are sure to find something you’ll love. One item that is very popular this year is the Wooden Animal Bank. They teach your kids about saving money plus they are just completely adorable! Kaitlyn plays with hers and feeds it money. Which she steals from her Dad’s change tray, of course :)   The price is $29.95, and it can only be delivered by Christmas if you pay for Next Day Air shipping. Or you can buy one for delivery after Christmas to help kids save money in the New Year!
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