Kobold's Favorite Travel Toys for Kids

For many of us, now that the sun is out, we start crafting our plans for spring break, weekend excursions and summer travel.   Keeping the kiddos entertained during escapes (or just a long wait at the pediatrician) can always be a challenge.  Here are some of Kobold's favorite take-along toys:

Shure's Dress your Bear Cubs includes 45  magnetic wooden outfit pieces that your child will love. Adorable watercolor illustration style  and detailed pieces create fabulous story-telling opportunities!  Includes 2 bears, 45 magnetic wooden outfit and accessory pieces and  vinyl carrying bag with storage pockets.  Kobold also recommends the Daisy Girls Dress Up Ballet by Shure too!

 

Playmobil's Take-Along Sets are a Kobold favorite.  The Pirate Treasure Chest Take-Along, awarded the "best  toy of the year" award by Parents Magazine, will transport your child to the pirates' world. The chest offers three exciting  playscapes to provide fun and exciting imaginative play experiences.  With one side opened, the chest reveals the pirates cove - an inlet that  needs to be protected from invading enemies. With both sides open, the chest reveals a treasure island. The set  includes three pirates, a few animals, a canon, a chest and other  accessories. Not a pirate lover, then check out the Playmobil Dollhouse Take-Along!

The Zoo Babies Collector Case by Safari Ltd. is a fun take-along  carrying case featuring 12 creatures from the land, sea and air. Each  hand painted replica fits snugly in its own compartment and provides an  easy way to transport hours of fun! Also available in a wildlife theme and mysteries of the deep theme.

Kobold's favorite art cases from Faber Castell are back in stock and range in prices from $14.99 to $49.99.  Release your child's inner Monet or Matisse with the beautifully constructed erasable crayons, pencils, modeling clay and paints from Faber Castell.  Hours of fun!

We all know that a child with crayons or ZOOB building pieces is a happier child.  Take-Along toys  may  eliminate a few "are we there yets" and "can we go nows"... and that makes happier parents!

Happy April! All of us at Kobold Toys wish you a safe and happy Easter weekend whether you are traveling or staying at home.   Have fun learning.... have fun period!

Don't forget there are only 13 days left to use the PlanToys discount code.  Use code F5G8LL at checkout and you will save 20% on all PlanToys products through April 14th.  And, don't forget, Kobold offers free shipping on all orders over $40.

Take Advantage of the Kobold Kid Discount Code!

Attention Kobold Kids! Thru April 14, friends of Kobold can receive 20% off any PlanToys product in celebration of Kobold's 2nd Birthday.  Enter F5G8LL  at check-out and remember that all orders over $40 receive free shipping. 

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 

Happy Birthday Kobold!

In March we celebrate spring and the second birthday of Kobold Toys!  Two years ago Ana and Carmina created an on-line store that is committed to carrying toys that are safe, fun and conducive to your child’s emotional, physical, and mental development.  As parents, all of us take the recommendations we offer to you very seriously.  We see these toys in action in our own homes and give them to our nieces, nephews and best little pals.

In this economy, we know that spending money on toys and books can be taxing.  We try our best to offer high quality and safe toys that accommodate all budgets.  Kobold Toys continues to identify toys from around the globe that we think are unique and will ensure that you and your child have fun learning.

In appreciation of your support over the past two years, we are kicking off our Kobold Kid Club discount promotion.  Each month we will provide our blog subscribers and Facebook fans with a unique discount code towards one of Kobold’s favorite brands.

The first promotion for our Kobold Kids is 20% off any PlanToys product.  Kobold Toys has long admired the award-winning PlanToys.  PlanToys has been creating innovative educational toys for every developmental stage of childhood since 1981.  From blocks to cars to pretend food, all products are made of non-chemically treated rubberwood.  When you purchase a toy from PlanToys you can be rest-assured that the product is educational, eco-friendly and will offer hours of fun.  We also admire the company’s commitment to giving back to the community.  There is just so much to love about PlanToys!

Starting today thru April 14, friends of Kobold can receive 20% off any PlanToys  product.  Enter F5G8LL  at check-out and remember that all orders over $40 receive free shipping.

A new code for another Kobold Kid favorite brand will be available on April 15^th.   Become a fan on our Facebook page to receive frequent updates on new items and other surprise discounts and offers in the coming months.  We also invite you to post reviews on the products you do purchase so that Ana and other shoppers can have your insight. And please continue to let us know if there is a brand or toy that you think Kobold should offer.

Thank you for your continued support of Kobold Toys.  We appreciate being a trusted resource for you, and we remain committed to bringing you more of the high-quality, fun toys you expect form Kobold Toys.

As always, have fun learning! ~ Ana, Carmina and Ashley

It's a Shure Thing!

Today Kobold Toys' Beat the Heat campaign puts the spotlight on Shure. Since 1992 Shure has been designing products that encourage creative hands-on learning for kids of all ages. From puzzles to the latest ArchiQuest (see Monday's blog!), Shure has consistently delivered products that emphasize excellence in design, exceptional quality and educational merit.

Kobold Toys offers several products from Shure. Puzzles for the younger set and do-it-yourself projects for your older child. Today we are highlighting two of these learning systems from Shure: Mini-Chic Fashion Designer and Wood Burning Creations.

Does your child dream of being a fashion designer and seeing their creations on the runway? Help your child master the art and science of fashion design with this wonderful reference and activity book. The set includes sylish stencils, paper “fabrics,” and illustrated ideas for cool paper fashions and crafts. Your child can also learn about color theory, exciting fashion careers, how to combine colors, shapes, patterns, and textures... and much more. (Age 7+)

The Wood Burning Creations let your child design and burn a one-of-a-kind wooden box, CD case, picture frame, key chains and more! Set includes UL listed wood burning stylus with stand, assorted wooden punch outs, illustrated design sheets, carbon paper, metal key rings and clips, watercolor paints, artist’s brush, craft glue, sandpaper and illustrated instructions. Everything comes packaged in a wooden box with hinged lid and metal clasp closure. (Age 12+)

For the next week, use the discount code F76GUL at checkout on any of the fabulous Shure products at Kobold Toys and have fun learning!

Welcome To The Future

We are in travel mode this month. Monday I spent 14 hours traveling from Massachusetts to Virginia. Thank you for your sympathies. The good news is that Miss E will wear earphones while the movies play so I only have to listen to her belt out lyrics from High School Musical and not the entire cast. While traveling in luxury at 1 MPH through New York City at rush hour, I was thinking about the Jetsons and my lost hope in the hovercar. What is a traffic-addled mom to believe in when the promise of jetpacks and space travel seems to be fading fast. I am grateful for Tivo, but where are the technocratic travel wonders for which I have been hoping?

Well, there is hope, people. Automoblox = inspiration. The Automoblox cars are cool. And I mean really cool. and simple. and fun. The wooden collection of cars and trucks has a mix-and-match design system that puts your child in charge of the finished product. Designed to inspire young engineers, each car comes apart into interchangeable components, so your child can combine them to dream up new vehicles while building problem-solving, shape-matching, and creative thinking skills.

Kobold Toys wants you to Beat the Heat and celebrate the creativity of Automoblox. Use this week's discount code 5GFQC5 to save 10% on the Autoblox X9-X Green Sport Utility. This fabulous wooden sport utility vehicle defines off-road chic. Equipped with running boards, front and rear skid plates, roof rack and spare tire, this "king of the road" has an increased ride height over the X9, not to mention deep grassy accents and rugged charcoal wheels.

You can also use this code on any Automoblox available at Kobold Toys. Check out the mini line which is a scaled down version of the full sized Automoblox. They fit in the palm of your hand!

And for all you August travelers... a Beat the Heat favorite quote: In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. ~Robert Benchley

Happy Travels!

Bear Hugs From North American Bear Co.

Recently Kobold Toys welcomed the fabulous line of products from North American Bear Co. Nearly 30 years ago, North American Bear Company began as a creative business enterprise of a new mother, Barbara Isenberg, starting a family in New York City in the mid-1970’s. Their product line has evolved and while it still includes the loveable and cuddly bears they are known for worldwide, the company has expanded to include play items, like the princess and superhero capes, and "toys to go."

Today's Beat the Heat Campaign celebrates North American Bear and specifically their Hush Little Baby activity book. The team at Kobold Toys loves this activity book! Your child will be delighted to find a surprise toy on every page that corresponds to the characters in the song "Hush Little Baby"; a felt baby with accessories, a bird, a mirror, a little diamond ring, a goat, a cart and bull, a dog, and a horse.

The accordion-style activity book expands and lays flat for easy hanging across the side of the crib. A red-checked ribbon and Velcro tab closures secure the book when closed.

The" rules" for our summer campaign have not changed. For the next seven days "Beat the Heat" with Kobold Toys and receive a 10% discount on the Hush Little Baby activity book as well as any other adorable item from North American Bear Co. Just use discount code 788FFF at check-out. We love the calico hippo, any of the cute handbags (which you can stock up on now for Christmas gifts!), and, of course, the silly old tan bear, perfect for baby.

Stay cool and have fun learning!

30 Days of Fashion and Beauty and the chance to save 20%

To celebrate the 30 days of fashion and beauty month, we’ve teamed up to offer readers an exclusive 20% off the Homemummy collection.

There is also a chance to have a sneak peek at the new maternity poncho - expected to arrive in the next few weeks and definately the most warm and cosy poncho we’ve ever seen
Visit http://www.30daysoffashionandbeauty.co.uk/Fashion/Homemummy/v1 to find out how to redeem your 20% and also look out for other great offers from goodie bags to handbags…



We're also offering Homebody London shoppers the chance to save 20% too, http://www.30daysoffashionandbeauty.co.uk/Fashion/Homebody-London/v1

We're loving the huge 30 days of fashion and beauty banners all down Oxford Street, London and are keeping our fingers crossed in the "win a designer handbag" competition.





The event has loads of fab offers, some of our faves include the asos accessories offer and the chance to win beauty goodie bags...

Halloween Costumes Are Now Available at Sara Rose Tutus

Do you have an angel?


Or is she a little devil?


Maybe you want your pumpkin to be a pumpkin?


Is she too sweet? Maybe she could be a candy corn.


These tutus and more are all available at Sara Rose Tutus and Sara Rose Tutus on Etsy. Let me know that you are a Posh Mama and I will give you a 5% discount.

Sara Rose Tutus Now Has Embellishments!

Here is a wonderful summer tutu- the ladybug tutu. This tutu can be made in any size (and honestly any color that you want).
Here is an infant sized one that I made for a ladybug first birthday. How cute is that?


You can also get sparkles and flowers added to your tutu. Pricing for embellishments to come soon.

If you have any other type of tutu that you want- let me know and I will do my best to get you exactly what you want!

If you order a tutu from now until July 27 and let me know that you are a Posh Mama, I will give you a discount of 15%. Remember you must tell me that you are a Posh Mama to get the discount!

$7.50 off Baseball & Beach Designs at Regionz Kidz

At Regionz Kidz, we are celebrating the warm weather by giving BIG discounts on our

Summer Designs.

Use Code SUMMER to order and receive $7.50 off any of our tees or organic tanks featuring our

BASEBALL GLOVE KIDS

BASEBALL BAT KIDS or our

BEACH KIDS.

As always, all of our tees or Organic Tank Tops can be printed featuring any of our 8 multi-cultural characters!

The Great Tutu Giveaway! Win a Custom Sara Rose Tutu!

In honor of over 10,000 hits on Sara Rose Tutus and almost 1,000 hits on Busy Mommy Product Review I am hosting the Great Tutu Giveaway!
Head on over to Busy Mommy Product Review and enter to win a Custom Sara Rose Tutu in the Great Tutu Giveaway! I am giving away 1 tutu per every 100 comments posted here. So that means if I have 101 comments I will give away 2 tutus, if I have 1001 I will give away 11 tutus, and so on (all comments must be made on this post.

This giveaway is open to everyone world-wide! Good luck!

All American Tutu!

With the 4th of July right around the corner, it is the perfect time for an All American Tutu!


It has lots of red, white, and navy blue tulle wrapped in a white ribbon. The perfect item to let your little one show off her patriotism. I am offering a 20% discount right now for Posh Mamas if you order an All American Tutu (red, white and navy blue tulle, white ribbon) by Friday June 27. And if you order by then, I will make sure that you have it by July 4th! When you order just let me know that you are a Posh Mama, and I will adjust the invoice.

Tutus Aren't Just for Ballerinas

Funky and fun, Sara Rose Tutus are hand-tied tutus with a twist!
Parents across North America are quickly learning that tutus aren’t just for ballerinas anymore!

Part of the philosophy at Sara Rose Tutus is that tutus are fun and fabulous, and no little girl should be without one! Whether it’s to play dress up, pose for a special picture or just to wear around the house, there’s something magical and joyful about a tutu.

Sara Rose Tutus are even more special as each one is hand-tied and intricately crafted by the company’s owner, Stacy Derrick. A true mompreneur, Ms. Derrick first made a tutu for her daughter in January 2008. After receiving many compliments, Ms. Derrick launched Sara Rose Tutus in March 2008. Her dedication to quality, interesting styles and customer satisfaction has propelled Sara Rose Tutus into a thriving business.

From newborn to child, the range of sizes offered by Sara Rose Tutus ensures that every little girl can release their inner ballerina. With wide variety of colors and ribbons, Ms. Derrick can create the tutu of your little girl’s dreams.



Right now all Posh Mamas take 15% off the price of your customized tutu. Just let me know you are a Posh Mama when you email me your order.

35% off Your Custom Logo Design

Hi, PoshMamas! This is my first post here at Tidbits, so I wanted to offer a special deal! From now until Sunday, you can receive 35% off your Custom Logo Design! This offer is exclusive to Tidbits and you must enter the coupon code "PMtidbit42" upon checkout.

And remember, the studio specializes in blog design and is now offering custom three-column layouts for only &50.00. If interested, you can always Request a Free Design Brief. These are portfolio-building specials and won't last for very long, so take advantage and spruce up your look for Summer!!!

$10.00 coupon code

pretty little pumpkins

is offering $10.00 off on any order that includes an ah goo baby plush pad!!!

just use coupon code "ahgoo" during checkout

to celebrate ah goo baby plush pads being featured on NBC's Today Show!!!

check out the buzz here:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24774588#24774588

and stop by pretty little pumpkins to pick up your very own plush pad soon...

pretty little pumpkins

hi all!!! just for my friends i am offering a special coupon code for use at pretty little pumpkins!!!
from now until
april 22, 2008

use code "april21"

to save 21% off ALL orders of $100.00 or more...that INCLUDES sale and clearance items!!!

Celebrate with Casto Creations!

Yay! I'm turning 30 in April and want to celebrate with everyone. Take 30% off your order - no minimum purchase and use it as many times as you'd like during the month of April.

Code: HAPPY30

Not only that - every order gets a free "Party Favor" gift full of goodies from some of my favorite Indie businesses. While supplies last of course.

And last but not least, enter to win the Grand Birthday Giveaway Prize worth over $125!

February Specials at Ear Candy

Hey there Posh Mamas! Check out the specials going on at Ear Candy this month!

Just a little reminder that there's one day left of the EBTW (EtsyBEAD Theme of the Week) special in my shop! This week's theme was "Lady in Red" (or pink, or any shade thereof :)) All items in the EBTW section are 15% off through Feb 9th. To stay up to date on EBTW specials, visit the EtsyBEAD blog, HERE.



Also, I'm extending the dates of my Valentine's Day special just for PoshMama's! Spend $30 or more in my shop and get any pair of earrings for half price (including vintage!) not just until Feb 14th, but through the whole month of February! (Enter "POSHVDAY" in the comments section when you check out)



And as always, PoshMama's never have to pay for shipping :) Just leave a comment on my PM page before you place your order.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Natalie of Ear Candy
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Valentine's Day Discount at Michabella Creations

Michabella Creations is having a Valentine's Day sale! Stop by and enjoy a 15% discount on all your purchases by using code VDG15. The offer is good until Feb. 15, so stop by today and pick up something special for yourself!

Last Day for Special Posh Mama Discount!

Hello lovely Posh Mama's! Today is the last day of the special Posh Mama discount at Ear Candy! The code POSHCANDY will get you 30% off and free shipping all day today.

I hope everyone has a great time getting ready for the holidays!