More Hot Deals!

Cross posted from my blog http://snanimals.blogspot.com

Follow this link http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_82941971_2?ie=UTF8&docId=1000310081&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1CP9SVG8RQBKW3J4SH2T&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=465713711&pf_rd_i=360960011 for more hot deals for $10 at Amazon.com!

First, how about this one! $9.99 for the My Girl Gourmet set! Wow, now that IS the lowest price I've seen. And don't forget about Amazon's free super saver shipping for orders over $25!

And look at this Martian Matters set! Just saw it in Toys R Us for much more. Here it's just $8.99! Hurry, they won't last!

Green Party Goods reviewed on Busy Mommy Product Review

Today I reviewed a great website, Green Party Goods. It is a great site that carries tableware, goodies boxes and felt bags, party favors, decorations, green toys and games, eco-friendly green gifts, and tote bags. In addition to being good for the environment, the products that she carries are gorgeous and affordable.

I have to say that one of my favorite items that she has are the party hats. Oh how I wish I had the felt princess hat for Sara Rose for her birthday party.

Another one of my favorites are the handcrafted wooden toys made in the USA. How cool is this log cabin! Can you imagine how excited a kid would be to get this? I can!

Head on over to my blog and enter to win some prizes from Green Party Goods.

Have a Ball!

Summer is in full swing! Grab a soft fabric beach ball for your little one! You can find one in my Etsy Shop, New England Quilter.



My babe loves his. I hadn’t even finished stuffing it when he grabbed the ball and walked off. He really loves it!

Bring The Little Mom In Your Little Girl

I saw my daughter, who just turned 1, this morning grabbing a doll and hugging her. It was something simple, perhaps even ordinary, but I just couldn't help thinking how natural the maternal instinct can be in a little girl. It also reminded me of the million times I role played "mom" in a myriad of situations: cooking, taking care of children, shopping and how, as I read in different psychology articles and books, role play is perhaps the most successful way for children to explore their feelings, emotions and let out anxieties and fears.

You don't really need to spend money in real toys for children to role play, but let me show you some really cute accessories to encourage role play that we have at Kobold Toys:

For the little cook, first "Carlos Pinafore"...



And then veggies and food to cook...



Of course, the shopping cart...




For the fashionista, a nice set or jewelry....




For the "mom", the timeless doll...




And for the "housewife", a nice doll house to take care of...




Role playing is an awesome outlet for kids. It keeps them imaginative, creative and it helps them to emotionally express themselves.

How To Explain Emergencies To Young Kids

I read a story, last week, in the local paper about a 7-year-old who saved his grandpa from death because he knew how to use a defibrillator that his family had at home. His grandfather fainted and was unresponsive, so the kids took the defibrillator, applied it on his grandfather's chest, pushed 1 button and gave grandpa back a heart beat. Then he called 911, and the rest is a true happy ending.

I can't imagine teaching my 3-year-old to use a defibrillator yet, but that doesn't mean that I can't introduce him yet to the issue of emergencies, how to recognize one and what to do in such case. After all, I spend a lot of time alone with my little ones and who knows if some day they may be my only chance to get to a hospital (hopefully not, though).

That's why I liked so much a little book that I found in one of our vendor's catalogue (Penton Overseas): "It's Time To Call 911".






This awesome children's book teach children about emergency situations, how to dial 911 (with its key pad) and what to say to get help in an emergency. By correctly dialing "911", the child hears "911", sirens, and then a rewarding "Good Job!" from a sound chip. My son loves this book (possibly more because of the sirens than anything else) and now and then he brings up the issue of an emergency, when to call and why.


This book was featured in ABC News, Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. It was also chosen as a preferred title by the State Library of Kansas for the Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Program. And, of course, is one of our store's favorites.

Entertain Your Kids Creatively Now That School Is Over

School is over and, with that, comes the much dreaded question: how can my kids have fun and entertain themselves outside the Wii and the TV? Even if you have all your summer planned out, with camp and activities, you will have days in which you will need something for them to do, a project, something that keeps them, yes busy, but also engaged.

We have discovered a beautiful line of crafts, 4M, with all sorts engaging projects for both boys and girls, who are anywhere between 3 and 10 years old (and in some cases, maybe for even older kids).

For the youngest ones, engage them in a simple tile painting to decorate mommy's refrigerator and feel proud of their art.



or dazzled them with their own origami dinosaurs!




For the older ones, engage them in green science projects that will both keep the occupied and teach them a valuable lesson on the environment and science. For example, they could make a Wind Mill...



or create clean energy...




or recycle a soda can into their own robot...




I can guarantee you that they'll feel proud of their project and bring up some interesting conversation topics.

For girls, what better than having a doll that they made on their own? Whether it is a fairy...



or a mermaid...



Or engage kids into digging out dinosaurs and crystal in the archaeologist way.




We have a great line of crafts and science projects at Kobold Toys for children 3 to 10, at very affordable prices ($10 to $14) that are perfect for those summer days when it is too hot or rainy and you want your kids to do something different.

Have fun learning!