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Time for Green Tea Again: Top Eco-Toys 2010
March 11, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Wait, I'm not just repeating articles, am I? Everybody is going green these days. It’s rather trendy to say the least, so it’s no surprise that toys are following the trend and selling big when it comes to eco-friendly categories. If you’d very much like to give your kids something fun to play with that they’re guaranteed to enjoy plus is quite possibly better for the environment in the long run, then good news because here’s...
The Most Popular Educational and Learning Toys As Of This Moment
March 1, 2010 by Chris Pranger
This right here is one of the most popular education-based toy around. And it's a video game system. If I were pressed to defend the educational value of video games, I probably couldn’t do much other than say they can teach reading, math, problem solving, community interaction, cause and effect, and hand-eye coordination skills, so really I’d have an uphill battle talking about their benefits (wink). However, there are a handful of very popular...
See and Spell by Melissa & Doug is Sturdy and Simple
July 21, 2009 by Brendan Main
The Melissa & Doug See & Spell is one of a line of toys designed to foster early learning in children. The See & Spell in particular focuses on early language skills, and is a fun way to teach early letter recognition and sight vocabulary. Read More →
Wooden Toys Stimulate Local Economies
March 6, 2009 by Mary Price
Classic wood abacus by Melissa and Doug Wooden toys have always been a favorite of mine. There is something about the solid, lasting, made-of-the-earth quality of wood that satisfies a need I have as a toy-searching parent. Read More →
Melissa & Doug Toys: My Top 5 List
February 16, 2009 by Mary Price
Quality products from Melissa & Doug have my appreciation and that of others, even in a less-than-booming economy. The educational toys are fun and designed to last, the puppets are wonderful, and the imaginary play items keep my daughter occupied for hours. Read More →
Melissa and Doug Monster Puppet Ready for Halloween
September 19, 2008 by dungan
Halloween is getting closer – do you know what your costume is yet? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time. But expect things to get downright ghoulish around here for the next two months. Scare up a puppet that you design! Read More →
Wood Toys by Spiel & Holz
July 26, 2008 by toy-tma
Spiel & Holz, established in Germany in 1978, is one of the finest makers of wood toys in the world. Their toys have won awards for their designs and aesthetic appeal, and kids love the open-ended creative play that they offer. Toys by Spiel & Holz are inspired by Waldorf education, a philosophy that children learn best through active and imaginative play. These toys are made from natural materials, and have a minimum of details, letting the...

