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Growing Tree Toys Announces Top Toys for the Holidays

By on December 2, 2009 in Toy Talk

Tweet Are you ready to shop for fun, exciting toys for children? Are you tired of searching the big box stores, trying to find the hottest toys that are part of the latest craze? Worried that once these toys are bought that they may end up at the bottom of the toy box six months [...]

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Experiments Gone Right – The Kreechers Have Arrived!

By on November 30, 2009 in Toy Talk

Tweet The quest to create the “ultimate kid’s pillow” is never easy …   “Scientists began dangerously experimenting, where they cross-pollinated throw pillows with baby blankets and leg stockings. They spliced DNA from old sweaters and abandoned teddy bears, and wrapped comforter innards with beanbag skins.” And the result – The Kreechers!! This band of [...]

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Perfect Toys for Tots and Kids – 2009 Parents’ Choice Awards Part 2

By on November 25, 2009 in Toy Talk

Tweet “Designed to help parents and caregivers of all achievements and backgrounds make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children, the Parents’ Choice Awards is the nation’s oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children’s media.” This program honors quality material for children in categories such as, our favorite, toys! But, [...]

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Perfect Toys for Tots and Kids – 2009 Parents’ Choice Awards Part 1

By on November 19, 2009 in Toy Talk

Tweet “Designed to help parents and caregivers of all achievements and backgrounds make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children, the Parents’ Choice Awards is the nation’s oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children’s media.” This program honors quality material for children in categories such as our favorite – toys! [...]

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I Feel Pretty, Oh So Pretty – Why We Love Uglydolls!

By on November 18, 2009 in Why We Love It

Tweet Toys are our thing. We search far and wide to find the best in wooden toys, baby toys, toddler toys, ride on toys, puzzles, games … you get the picture. And, as a toy store, we have always carried plush, or as some people call them, stuffed animals. Often they are just that – [...]

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Math and Money – A Real World Toy Experience

By on November 13, 2009 in Toys and the Real World

Tweet Clipping coupons, searching out sales, saving before spending – this economic recession has adults evaluating their spending habits and looking for ways to make sure they are economically sound. And, while kids do not necessarily understand all of the ins and outs of making, spending, and saving money, one thing they do know is [...]

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