A Mom Amok in the Hasbro Showroom
Nicole Caccavo Kear is a college friend, a fabulous actress, and a stunning writer–plus she lives in Brooklyn and has launched a witty, honest, and insightful blog about motherhood, A Mom Amok. So, she is a natural fit for checking out New York City events for kids and parents. She visited the Hasbro Showroom and found some new twists on classic toys and games: Strawberry Shortcake 5-inch Doll Its Strawberry Shortcake’s 30th anniversary, too, and Hasbro is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Toys (All Ages)
Gifts with Heart
One of my favorite stores is donating 25% of all Valentine’s Day purchases to Haiti. Click here to visit Rosie Hippo and to donate 25% of your purchase to Haiti use coupon code: HELPHAITI. RosieHippo.com is the place to shop for hip, eco-friendly toys. Many of their toys are on-sale right now, so you can get a great deal and make a donation to Haiti at the same time. For Christmas, I bought my son the wooden … Read entire article »
Filed under: Charity, Coupons, Eco-Friendly, Fair Trade, Featured, Gift Ideas, Hip Find, Made in the USA, Organic, Socially Conscious, Toys (All Ages), Valentine's Day
Educational Toy Awards
As a mom and an educational consultant, I believe in the power of play. A few carefully chosen toys can boost creativity and problem solving–here are a few of our top picks this year. With the best educational toys, your children will not even realize how much they are learning! Preschoolers on up will enjoy solving the picture puzzle on these simple, yet clever Backyard Buddy Puzzle Blocks from ImagiPLAY (Wild Dill or Amazon – … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Gift Guides, Language, Learning, Reading, Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School), Toys (School Age)
Crazy for Cars
If your little ones are crazy for cars, make their holiday dreams come true with this line of exclusive cars from RosieHippo.com. RosieHippo.com is a top source for organic toys, wooden toys and handcrafted quality toys. All of the toys have been carefully selected by owner Kim Bloom. Kim is a mom, and the line of exclusive cars and trucks came from her son Ethan’s requests. My son has the small Rosie Hippo Recycling Truck toy ($6). … Read entire article »
Filed under: Contests, Coupons, Featured, Gift Ideas, Hip Find, Play, Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Toys (All Ages)
Shop Local: Support Neighborhood Toy Stores
Going to the toy store is a magical experience and a real treat for kids. Local toy stores often have impressive displays of stuffed animals, dolls and trains. My son’s favorite spot is the train table at our local store. While he plays happily with Thomas the Tank Engine and friends, I have the opportunity to discover some high-quality toys unavailable at the big box stores. And I can count on the friendly store owner to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baby Gifts, Building Toys, Contests, Featured, Gift Ideas, Hip Find, Play, Toy Stores, Toys (All Ages)
Spotlight on Creative Pretend Play (Hottest Holiday Toys Awards)
Children are naturally creative. A few well-chosen toys are great “props” for their imagination. The Creative Pretend Play Winners from our Hottest Holiday Toys Awards all support role playing, creative exploration, and discovery. Color Me House ($40) has an eco-friendly alternative to pricey, plastic play houses. Plus, your child gets to decorate with friends. We like the rocket ($50)–blast off! Future fashion designers will be inspired by Harumika, a mannequin wuth a rubber “style lock … Read entire article »
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Melissa & Doug Puzzles, Games, and More 30% Off
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 including games, puzzles, lace and trace shapes, magnetic play scenes, grasping toys, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Coupons, Pre-schoolers, Toddlers, Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School)
These Animals Get Wild: Color Zoo Plush Friends
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. Also check out cuddly, tossable Bunkies, a pillow-soft ball with personality, perfect for energetic infants, toddlers, and older kids. With infant-safe embroidered … Read entire article »
Filed under: 06-12 Months, 12-18 Months, Featured, Hip Find, Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Stuffed Animals, Toddlers, Toys (06-12 M), Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School)
eBeanstalk Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
We’ve reviewed the unique way eBeanstalk highlights toys chosen by experts and tested by moms from across the United States. With eBeanstalk you have a fully guided experience start to finish. You can browse age-appropriate toys by three month intervals and you can also search based on developmental areas, such as dexterity, imagination, or social or emotional growth or skills, like learning the ABC’s. eBeanstalk also provides an Instruction Card, with tips for how parent and child can enjoy the toy together and has unique gift series: four developmental and learning toys delivered over a 12 month period, each matched to the appropriate stage of a child’s development. Shop Expert-Picked Educational Toys at ebeanstalk.com and use eBeanstalk Coupon Code for 20%: “JUSTFORFRIENDS”. This will take 20% off of any order placed in February. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Coupons, Developmental Toys, Toys (All Ages)
Nature’s Child Coupon Codes and Daily Deals
Every day, from December 1 through December 20, there will be a new hot item on Sale at Nature’s Child…click to see the latest! I’ve been checking out the deals and theses are great prices on truly desirable, natural, safe, and eco-friendly Holiday gifts. She’s selected the top toys and other gifts of the season for these one-day price cuts. Plus, use these Nature’s Child Coupon Codes: Take $5 Off Orders of $50+ with code: MAMANISTA (ongoing) Take … Read entire article »
Filed under: Boutiques and Stores, Coupons, Toys (All Ages)
