Halloween is finally here! I’m sure most kids (and parents) have already worn their costumes to school, work, play groups and other activities. Even if you get several occasions to wear a costume in one season, there are still plenty of other uses for a Halloween costume come November 1st!
Halloween costumes make a fantastic addition [...]

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Kids love to collect things that most adults think are pretty common and uninteresting, like pine cones, rocks, fall leaves. I know some parents let their kids have a “Nature Bucket” to store their found treasures, but some kids have curiosities that go beyond these safe items. Here are a few fun toys that blend [...]

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I saw this “Girls Only” Cleaning Trolley floating around the internet last week and it was understandably the topic of many discussions. I think a lot of the backlash for this picture was associated with the societal belief that women are traditionally responsible for cleaning chores and that this toy “starts ‘em young”. That’s just [...]

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Many moms notice that babies are often enthralled more by the tag on a toy or blanket than the item itself. One smart mom observed this phenomenon in her own baby and created a special blanket full of soft tags. Soon this blanket was the envy of play group, followed by craft shows and now [...]

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As the the global recession continues to take a toll on many family budgets, an increasing number of parents are looking to save money on excess expenses, such as toys. Until today, I had never heard of a toy library before, and I’m amazed by this fabulous and simple idea.
Just like traditional libraries, toy libraries [...]

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Just a quick post to announce that Arsa Toys is offering free shipping on all orders over $25 this week only. It’s a great way to get a few birthday or Christmas presents stashed away early.

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