From the category archives:

4 year old

Plan Toys Caterpillar

January 25, 2010
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I was looking for a little something to give to a younger sibling at an older sibling’s birthday party and I came across this bit of adorableness. I love Plan Toys. If you are tired of worrying about the toxic chemicals lurking in your kids’ toys then Plan Toys will make you very happy. Their [...]

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Boon Grass Drying Rack

January 20, 2010
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Yes, there is more delightfulness from Boon. You know all those baby feeding things, sippy cup parts, little spoons, and other paraphanalia. Well, these sorts of little things don’t dry well in the dishwasher and we tend to deal with this by letting them air dry ona dish towel on the kitchen counter. Not very [...]

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Hello Kitty Diary

January 6, 2010
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This is a suggestion from a friend. She gave this to a just turned four year old girl who Loved it! It is a Hello Kitty diary set.
It come with a diary that locks with a key (fun!), a fuzzy top pen, a Hello Kitty stamp and a whole bunch of stickers.

The birthday girl in [...]

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Boon Odd Duck

December 20, 2009

Know anyone who you could describe as an odd duck? Well, here is the perfect present for them. Yes, quite literally, and odd duck. Boon, as anyone who ready this site knows, is a minor obsession of mine (let’s just say I’m a fan). I am still hoping for a Boon animal bag or four [...]

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Manhattan Toy Snuggle Pod

December 18, 2009

While searching for a present for a friend’s baby obsessed 1 year old, I came across this bundle of cuteness from Manhattan Toy. It is their Snuggle Pod Sweet Pea.

And look, it comes in Peanut too!

There is also a Snuggle Bug

and a Snuggle Bunny (naturally).

I love Manhattan Toy, they will crazy awards for their toy [...]

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Buzz Lightyear gets all the best toys

December 16, 2009

While looking at Toy Story toys I also came across this Hot Wheels Falling With Style play set (Falling with style may be the most frequently quoted line from Toy Story in our house). It features Buzz Lightyear (who does seem to get all the coolest toys – I don’t blame Woody for occasional jealousy) [...]

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Have you seen the Toy Story Toys Pop-Open Play World?

December 14, 2009

Had never seen this until just a few minutes ago and I think I am in love! I was browsing Amazon from the comfort of my couch and dinosaur blankie when I spotted this play set.

The Toy Story pop-open play world (not just a play set, it is a play world). I must admit, it [...]

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Mail Box Toys

November 22, 2009

Kids love mail, it is a scientific fact. I have a round-up of the best mail themed toys for a variety of ages.

Fist up is the Melissa & Doug Fill and Spill mailbox. This is perfect for babies  and toddlers (one and two year olds). Toddlers Love to put things inside other things (the “fill” [...]

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Handy Manny Toys Workbench

October 23, 2009

December 13th UPDATE:  It appears that the demand for the Handy Manny Work Bench was woefully underestimated by Mattel and pretty much everywhere is out of stock and will not be restocked until Spring.  If you are looking to get one before Christmas, click here to see the only place we’ve been able to find [...]

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Wooden Train Set – The Perfect Toddler Gift

September 30, 2009

Last year in her Never Fail Gifts for a Two Year Old, Mrs. TR highlighed a couple of wooden train sets that made the perfect gift for a 2-4 year old. I have yet to see a little kid under 4 not run straight for a wooden train table in a store or doctors [...]

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