Category Archives: Toys

KidBean.com – Baby Products Made in the USA

I found my way to www.kidbean.com today via Co-Op America’s website.  I haven’t bought anything from KidBean.com yet but I was really impressed with their list of baby products made in the USA and I’ll be buying from them for … Continue reading

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Homemade Play Dough – Fun on a Rainy Day

Yesterday, I made play dough for my kids using the recipe that my mom used to make for us.  Its so easy and they had a great time playing and squishing it.  It doesn’t stick to furniture, doesn’t stain their … Continue reading

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Sophie the Giraffe – French Teething Toy

From Talia B: This teething toy is all the rage in Canada and my nephew is obsessed with it. Its been manufactured in France for the last 40 years and this link has a good description of it: http://www.parentingbynature.com/sophie-giraffe-toy.htm Here’s … Continue reading

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Finding American/EU Toys in Stores

Susan K. of Severna Park writes: I was shopping for presents for my grandchildren in a very nice, boutique toy store. I couldn’t find anything that wasn’t ‘Made in China.” I was about to give up but asked the clerk … Continue reading

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Toys Made in America

Here’s a listing of toys made in America. I’m working on an easier way to view them, but for now, this will work: >> Wooden trains made in Missouri: http://www.woodentrain.com . They have all sorts of different styles, but my … Continue reading

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