Alphabet ABC Train Floor Puzzle...

We carry this puzzle because it works. My 2 oldest children, both boys, LITERALLY learned the ABC's by working this puzzle. They absolutely loved it. This is by far the best alphabet puzzle ever made!!! I am a teacher and I was actually looking forward to teaching my kids the alphabet. I didn't get the chance because of this puzzle. The bottom line is, if you have or know a child who needs to learn the alphabet, you have to buy this puzzle.

Organza, Tulle or Not? That is the question...

I have a little girl and she is a princess. Of course she is, is there any other kind of little girl? She loves princess dresses! The princess dresses that we carry have no tulle or organza on them and we love that because it often rips, falls off or scratches the wearer. The manufacturer that makes them has just let us know that they are making a new style with organza. They are beautiful, no doubt about that! But are they comfortable? We love the durability, sizing and washability of the current style. Will this new style still have all those great things? Only time will tell. The little princess will try them out and we will let everyone know. (They don't come out until August.) Until then, let me know your thoughts on princesses dresses - organza, tulle or NOT?

New Style Princess Dress

Current Style Princess Dress

Marshmallow Shooters

The first time I saw a marshmallow shooter was at an arts and crafts fair about 8 years ago. It was made of PVC pipe and allowed the user to "shoot" marshmallows out by blowing into the hole at the top. We found new fangled marshmallow shooters at Toy Fair this year and ordered them up. As hard as you might try to keep boys from guns, it's in their DNA and they will find a way. At about 3 years old, a friend's son, who was never allowed to play with guns, bit a chicken nugget into the shape of a gun and began "firing" at the playland. Boys will find a way. That being said, why not let them shoot something harmless like marshmallows? The new generation doesn't require blowing and comes in cool choices like camo and blaster. Check them out here:
http://www.townsquaretoys.com/category_s/116.htm

Let's Talk About Toys....

Being a toy store owner, I have searched the web for blogs about toys. The selection is less than plentiful. I'm sure I'm not alone in my search for a good toy blog! When you can't find it done well, then do it yourself, right? So here we go. Please let us know what you think.