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Try The Toy: Monster Trucks Custom Shop Kit

By on July 26, 2010 in Try the Toy

Tweet Today’s “Try the Toy” guest post is by Susan Heim, mom four sons (twins, a high schooler, and one in college), and one of the first people we featured as Blogger of the Week! Thanks to the wonderful people at Growing Tree Toys, my six-year-old boys were recently given the opportunity to try out [...]

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Harness the Power of Solar Energy

By on July 7, 2010 in Why We Love It

Tweet No better time than the hottest weeks of summer so far to test the 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit! One of our more popular gifts this summer, I’ve had my eye on it for a while. Just like all Elenco Toys, the kit has everything you need for many hours of learning and fun. The [...]

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Try the Toy: Princess Tent Toy

By on July 6, 2010 in Try the Toy

Tweet After her review of the Ready2Learn Giant Farm Animal Stamp Set, Bridgette, the Experimental Mommy, returns with another awesome review. The Princess Tent Toy from Growing Tree Toys will be a great way for my daughter’s develop their imaginations while playing together in a “secret” hiding spot. One Princess Tent Toy and accessories, and [...]

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Summer Fun with Zartz Darts

By on June 22, 2010 in Toy Reviews

Tweet I have always enjoyed the Outdoor Toys department here at Growing Tree Toys, and whenever there is a new twist on a toy you throw I must try it for myself. Last year I was hooked on the Djubi, and this year when I saw the Zartz Darts – I knew I had to [...]

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Zing Delivers Again With Foam Flying Fun

By on June 9, 2010 in Toy Reviews

Tweet I knew immediately which new toy I wanted to review after I heard a combination of 2 things: • How much fun my bosses had with it at Toy Fair • Its creator (John Hunter) is responsible for Super High Altitude Research Program, otherwise known as the world’s largest gas gun Sporting a bright [...]

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High-Flying Junior Stomp Rocket Makes a Great Gift

By on June 4, 2010 in Toy Reviews

Tweet This year, as always, I filled up two Easter baskets for my nephews with a ton of toys from Growing Tree Toys! I typically grab a few small items and then one special gift. Brady is in love with his Automoblox minis collection, so I knew what to get him. But I struggled for [...]

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