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Eric Carle Lacing Cards Are Cute and Educational

May 2, 2013

Eric Carle is one of my all-time favorite children’s book authors. There are several cute toys for children that are inspired by Eric Carle’s colorful and distinctive illustrations, but I really like this set of 10 lacing cards. The cards feature different Eric Carle animals and are designed for kids ages three to five.

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Walkin’ Talkin’ Pinkie Pie Is Cute for My Little Pony Lovers, but the Thrill Quickly Wears Off

April 26, 2013

My daughter desperately wanted this toy when she saw it at Target once we finally took her to spend her allowance. Unfortunately, she was a few dollars short, so we talked her into saving a little longer and then making her purchase if she still wanted it. That was all she could talk about for [...]

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The Color Your Own Messenger Bag Lets Girls Show Off Their Artistic Talent

April 23, 2013

I think I’ve found my back-up plan birthday present for little girls I don’t know much about, or girls I know. Little girls love art. The Cra-Z-Art My Look Color Your Own Messenger Bag kit lets girls show off their artistic talent after it keeps them busy for a while at home. Sometimes it’s on [...]

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Eye Can Art Lets Kids Make Sumi-e Paintings

April 14, 2013

Sumi-e is an Asian style of painting that has been practiced for well over 1,000 years. These ink paintings seek to express the finished essence of an object in as few strokes as possible. The finished painting is often accented with a red seal. The seal can represent the artist, like a signature, or be [...]

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Etsy Shop Spotlight: Kid Puzzles

April 10, 2013

I’ve always wished my son enjoyed putting together puzzles, but sadly, he seem to lack the patience for this activity. When I buy him puzzles, I have to get wooden ones so he doesn’t bend the pieces trying to force them into the wrong spot.

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Disney Finger Puppets Provide Hours of Fun

April 9, 2013

Puppets are one of my favorite toys for children because they force kids to use their imaginations. I love this set of Disney princess finger puppets because it’s the perfect opportunity for young girls to act out all of their favorite stories. The puppet set includes Cinderella, Ariel, Jasmine, and Rapunzel. Personally, I think they [...]

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Glinda’s Tiara Is the Perfect Dress Up Prop

April 7, 2013

The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite stories. My mother was afraid to let me watch it when I was young, because she was worried the flying monkeys would be too scary. Apparently, they gave her nightmares as a child and she was worried I’d have the same problem. Fortunately, the monkeys didn’t [...]

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Dolls for Downs Makes Sure All Children Can Play with a Doll That Looks Like Them

April 6, 2013

When you were a little girl, what did your favorite doll look like? Mine had brown hair and brown eyes, just like me. She didn’t have glasses like I did, but I was convinced that was just a mistake on the manufacturer’s part. Dolls for Downs hopes to make sure that all children have a [...]

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Soda Can Robug Is a Cute Way to Teach Kids About Recycling

April 4, 2013

My eight-year-old son has been obsessed with building things lately, so he was thrilled to have a chance to try out the Toy Investments Green Science Soda Can Robug. This kit lets you assemble a small vibrating robotic bug that has an old soda can as its base.

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