Fashions for Every Month!

A miracle has happened.  Miss E has started using a purse.  She received her first purse at age 3 months in Sarasota, Florida when a lovely store owner gifted her one due to her adorable quotient.   That may be the last time she held a handbag.  Fast forward 4.5 years.....last week she dusted off a red bag monogrammed with her initials and loaded it with change for the collection basket at church.  I am holding my breath that we may have turned a corner in girlish tendencies (maybe we can dust the hairbows off next!).  Thankfully North American Bear Co. offers handbags for every season and for every age...here is a peek at what is available at Kobold Toys!

January: Snowgirls!

February:  Sweetheart Candy!

March: Princesses! (also available in Brunette)

April: Easter Bags! Kobold Toys also offers chicks and lambs.  Don't miss the full collection of Easter suprises!

May: Celebrate Spring!

June:  Fresh Veggies Tote!

July:  Surf & Turf!

August:  Chasing Butterflies!

September:  Dog Days!

October:  Halloween!

November: Cat's Meow!

December:  Santa, of course!

These bags range in price from $9.99 to over $20 depending on the size and detail.  I think a 1, 3 or 6 month supply of handbags is a wonderful gift for the  fashionista on your list.  Also fun favors for themed parties and birthdays.

Visit Kobold Toys for the full collection of bags and accessories for your beloved.  Remember..."The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize"-Olympia Dukakis as Clairee Belcher in Steel Magnolias.

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.