Wikis tagged with toys

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites    Ping Pong Catapult   Why We Love It: This naturally made catapult might be simply designed but it is super sturdy, powerful and so much fun! Any child will adore shooting off the included ping pong balls or other small items from around the house to see where they land. Set up a target for a little challenge. Made in Oregon, USA.    Price:  $23.95   Where to...

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites       Cowgirl or Cowboy Doll   Why We Love It:  The quality and detail is wonderful in these natural, fair trade dolls. The cute little outfits make them truly one of a kind. Choose from a posable cowboy or cowgirl and pair it up with a felt horse (see below) for hours of old west fun.    Price: $23.95    Where to Buy: A Toy Garden       Felt Horse   Why We Love It: Whether...

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites    Child's 5 String Banjo   Why We Love It: This fully functional banjo will take music play to a new level. Small children will adore simply strumming the strings and singing along while older kids can learn songs from the included song booklet. It is a great way to introduce a child to this instrument. Beautifully made of sustainable maple in the USA.    Price: $74.95   Where to...

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites           Kiwi Crates   Why We Love It:  Every month someone else thinks up a couple of fun and educational crafts, packages everything my child needs to create them and sends it all straight to my door. These crates are perfect for busy parents and since a great deal of thought was put into the chosen activities the kids will adore them! Made in the USA. Read more in our full...

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites       Four Elements Building Blocks   Why We Love It: This colorful set can be used as a puzzle or as blocks. The original shapes put a whole new spin on homemade block towers and castles. With endless possible arrangements the kids will find all sort of uses for this delightful toy.   Price:$129.95   Where to Buy: Rosie Hippo       ASL Alphabet Blocks   Why We Love It: These...

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites         Earthopoly   Why We Love It: This Monopoly inspired game provides all of the fun as the original--with an earth-friendly twist. Instead of attempting to take over and develop as much property as possible, players work to save the earth by protecting and cleaning up habitats. It is truly a blast to play and great way to teach eco-values. Printed on recyclable paper with...

    Welcome to Mothering's Annual Natural Toy Guide: a selection of the very best natural and eco-friendly toys and children's gifts of 2012.      Proudly sponsored by STRIDER Bikes. Learn about what Mothering moms think about STRIDER no-pedal balance bikes here or visit their Facebook page.                                                             Our Top 20 Favorites                                                20 Toys Under $20                                                                      Imaginative Play                                                  ...

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites         Wilbert the Worm Rolling Toy   Why We Love It: Constructed from midwestern hardwoods and mildly coated with natural beeswax in Illinois this toy is just right for rolling about. It can also be used as a teether.    Price: $15.99   Where to Buy: Peapods       Felt Horse   Why We Love It: Whether you're teaming this all-natural horse up with a little cowgirl or cowboy...

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites       Tegu Dart   Why We Love It: Tegu has one of the coolest natural toy items on the market with its magnetic wooden block sets--now this special Dart combo is putting a whole new twist on the fun! Everything you need to make this sleek car, from the cool topper to the stylish wheels, is included. Plus, you can take it apart and easily dream up other magnetic creations. Tegu is not only an...

  Discover More: Dolls | Arts & Crafts | Blocks & Puzzles | Books & Games | Imaginative Play | Teethers & Rattles | Vehicles & Rollers | For Older Kids | 20 Toys Under $20 | Top 20 Favorites       Large Felt Mushrooms   Why We Love It: This has to be one of the most unique items we have seen yet. These huge felt mushrooms with matching mat instantly make one want to dive into a world of pixies, fairies and gnomes. Available in red or green these delights could be coupled with any number of small or large figures to make a truly mystical habitat for...

Rosie Hippo is giving one lucky A la Mama reader a beautiful handmade piece from their Amish wooden kitchen collection: the sink/stove combination. (Accessories not included) Give your busy little chef all he or she needs to whip up some pretend play kitchen fun! The sink/stove is beautifully handcrafted of solid pine by Amish craftsman. Faucet and stove knobs turn on sink/stove combo. Solidly built for years of fun. Non-toxic, child-safe finish. Made in the USA. 2+ Rosie Hippo also has beautiful Amish doll furniture, great for children expecting a new sibling. Doll...

“Kimochis, Toys with Feelings Inside,” Giveaway! We’re giving away 1 Cat and 1 Mixed Feelings Pack AND 1 Cloud and 1 Mixed Feelings Pack Kimochis…Toys with Feelings Inside® are unique, fun, educational plush characters that help facilitate positive communication between children and their parents, caregivers, and peers and help cultivate social and emotional learning. Feelings can be messy, especially during the holidays, and Kimochis™ can help kids and parents cope and handle their feelings! Using Kimochis™ is a playful, safe, and effective way for children (and adults!)...

MiYim Organics is giving away 20 sets of sensory balls to 20 A la Mama readers! Each set has two balls: one with loops and one with shapes. Here’s the product description: “Sensory Balls are perfect to help your little one stimulate motor skills and socialize with others. The loops are the perfect size for tiny hands to grip and shake to hear the chime sound inside. The shapes are the perfect size for tiny hands to pull and grip to hear the chime sound and feel the crunchy crinkle paper inside. Watch as your child grows and uses this ball in different stages of development....

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for the Bamboo Zoo Cuddlie (the lion) from Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods! The winner is named at the end of the post! If you didn’t win you can still get a FREE Bamboo Shaker (rattle -$12.99 value) by subscribing, renewing, or giving the gift of Mothering right now!! Use code DXLBZF.  PLUS you will automatically be entered to win some AMAZING toys in our annual Toys Giveaway! We have 30 monthly prizes, 10 Grand Prizes and a Mega More prize!! Subscribe, renew, or give a gift to be automatically entered!! See our Oct prize...

One of the more entertaining challenges before us with the toy issue: getting mice to raise their paws in greeting. Staff photographer Melyssa Holik rose to the occasion with grace. (For the record, mice are actually quite happy to wave if you give them a little support of the paperclip variety.) # # # # # Tags: melyssa holik, mice, paperclip, toy issue, toys, wave This entry was posted on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm and is filed under backstory, photography. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings...

Toy shoot update. Mel just shot some knitted breakfast foods. Knitted bacon! A knitted fried egg! And toast! Just can’t stand it . . . Photo (not one of Mel’s; hers will be featured in our November-December issue) snagged from the website of the creator of this adorable breakfast (as well as many other cool, Earth-friendly things), Camden Rose. Tags: knitted breakfast food, melyssa holik, toys This entry was posted on Thursday, September 24th, 2009 at 8:38 pm and is filed under backstory, photography, the making of a magazine. You can follow any responses to this entry...

November 1. New month, new issue of the magazine on the stands—and not just any issue: our annual review of natural toys. Which means, of course, that the holidays are very soon comin’ down the pike. . . Shot by NYC/Toronoto photographer Lise Varrette, our new cover photo features a cutie from Toronto named Harmony, holding her beloved Sophie the Giraffe. When Lise first showed me this photo, I said “Very nice, but we can’t have a plastic toy on the cover!” Which shows how out of touch I am: Sophie, who has been around since 1961, is NOT made of plastic. Sophie is made of “100%...

I got an email from Lonneke van Asseldonk of the Netherlands recently. She makes felted animal Pacha Mama “Cuddles” that are not only beautifully crafted–they also feel distinctly imbued with good energy. She sent me a unicorn, which I plan to give to my daughter for Christmas. The unicorn is tall, and soft, and a little gawky, which happens to be the most endearing thing ever. Her eyes peer out shyly like a creature that just happened to wander out of Narnia and into Mothering HQ. She also comes with a moonstone necklace. The Euro exchange rate is not exactly in our favor (so...

How cool is this Hape wooden grill set? This is the first in a series of A la Mama holiday gift giveaways that will stretch into mid-December. So hang around : ) Toys, mama treats, family goodies…something for everyone. The BBQ features an opening hood, double-sided grill rack (one for grilling, the other for a stovetop), collapsible side table and wheels to move wherever grilling needs to be. Food includes two steaks, two fish, two skewers with six pieces, ketchup, mustard and tongs. Hape is a wonderful company; their bamboo games are currently being featured in our annual...

Hello, Mamas! Please enjoy the debut of a new A la Mama feature: A Week of Giveaways (this time by UrthChild.com). Owned by a WAHM and devoted Mothering reader, UrthChild is a retail store that specializes in organic and eco-friendly items for the entire family. Each day this week, UrthChild is giving away an item to highlight their diverse selection of happy, healthy goods. First up is UrthChild’s toy department, which features organic, natural, and wooden toys that are free from BPA, lead, and other nasty chemicals. Just in time for the holidays, enter today to win HABA’s...