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The Most Beautiful Blocks

December 6, 2011
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Blocks are such a basic toy that I think they get overlooked. But they are, in my humble opinion, the most versatile toy there is and crucial for proper development. If there was a law passes that every baby came home from the hospital with one toy, I would vote for that toy to be [...]

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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 [...]

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My favorite play food

March 26, 2009

In all this talk of play food I can’t believe I forgot about my absolute favorite play food item. These little wooden mushrooms appeal to me in a way that no actual mushroom ever has. They get stirred into all our pretend soup here at chez toyreport. My other favorite (yes I have more than [...]

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More play food

March 24, 2009

I can’t stop, this play food is incredibly fun. Ravioli anyone? In the mood for a gyro? Sliced lunch meat? Pizza with everything? That looks like it could use some of the pineapple from yesterday.

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Play Food

March 23, 2009

The princess has been enjoying the play wooden kitchen, and while anything works for pretend food (buttons, wooden beads, real food,…), there is some extremely cute pretend food out there. I love anything miniature so we have a bit of a collection of play food. Haba makes little tins that, well here, just see  for [...]

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Oompa Toys Coupon, 5% off or $20 off $200.

December 7, 2008

Holiday discount codes for Oompa Toys! We have two Oompa coupon codes for folks to use, one for 5% off and one that gives $20 off any purchase over $200. Oompa is hands down our favorite toy store.  They have a huge selection of natural and wooden toys from both the US and Europe, including [...]

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Indoor Swings

December 1, 2008

UPDATE: Checkout our latest guide on how to install an indoor swing at Installing Indoor Swings When I was little we had a swing inside the house. There was a finished basement with a big long room with exposed ceiling beams, perfect for a swing. I loved that swing. I used it all the time [...]

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Black Friday Toy Deals!

November 28, 2008

We know of two great Black Friday toy deals so far, and if you know of any others, please share in the comments section! First, Oompa Toy Store is offering 15% off on Black Friday only!  To get 15% off, click this link to go to the Oompa sale, then use coupon code “Black2008” at [...]

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Toy Kitchen Play in Small Spaces

November 25, 2008

So, your little one loves to play kitchen, but you are having trouble making food when he or she “helps.” Sound familiar? You thought about getting a pretend kitchen, but you really don’t have anywhere to put it. Why not get the wee chef one of these Haba cook tops. It is small enough to [...]

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Bowling is Fun

November 17, 2008

A friend gave this International Playthings Friends Bowling Set to The Princess last Christmas, and it has been a favorite toy for all the kids. When The Princess plays with it by herself she is all about taking the pins out of their case and putting them in again. She also likes carrying the case [...]

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