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Laser Pegs Construction Toys Light Up Their World

Laser Pegs are a unique toy construction set that lights up using three AA batteries or an AC/DC power adapter.  Each piece feeds the next piece a low voltage current, lighting it up as you construct your masterpiece.   A bright, high quality LED light is incased in each clear ABS plastic building piece.  The lights are designed to run about 100,000 hours, giving this toy a very long life expectancy.  Use the building models or your own imagination to create one-of-a-kind lighted works of art.  Ten different shapes of Laser Pegs are available in kits or accessories packs.  The latest kit, The World of Bugs allows users to build and learn about a variety of bugs.  It comes with 84  Laser Pegs including four new shapes.  18 different models can be built around the bug theme and the included manual features facts about each bug created.  Laser Pegs are recommended for boys and girls ages 7 and up.  Laser Peg sets start at around $20.

- Holly Duce

Teacup Piggies Make Kids Squeal with Delight

When I think of Spring, I think of baby animals. Calves, chicks, bunnies and piglets all come to mind but it’s that latter that can make kids squeal with delight.  Teacup Piglets are a new interactive toy made by Toy Teck.  Each 3″ baby piglet comes with it’s own teacup, accessories and birth certificate.  Teacup piglets have their own special characteristics and moods.  They are voice activated and when you pet them, they oink!  Dress them up in sunglasses or bows and feed them with tiny little bottles.  Additional fashion accessories such can be purchased separately as well as a variety of playsets.   Teacup Piggies would make an adorable addition to Easter baskets this spring!

- Holly Duce

Toddlers Explore in the Arts with Crayola Color Me a Song

Budding artists will delight in the Crayola Color Me a Song play set.  Combining music and art, this creative outlet will engage toddlers in fun activity that encourages creativity, confidence and independence.  As your child scribbles, music is created.  The faster they color, the faster the song.  Four different instrument buttons (banjo, piano, trumpet and drum) allow the child to layer sounds to create unique music.  Color Me a Song plays four different musical styles:  salsa, rock, swing and country.  It comes with 8 triangular crayons which are neatly stored in a built-in compartment.

Recommended for children ages 24 months and up, the Crayola Color Me a Song retails for around $25.

Neighborhood Custom Map Play Mat Is a Great Gift for Kids

As much as boys like to play with matchbox cars and buildings, this is a perfect custom gift to order for Christmas.  Boardstiff, an Etsy shop, will print out your very own neighborhood on a vinyl mat.  Won’t your child adore driving around his own neighborhood?  You could even make wood or cardboard houses and buildings to place on the mat for houses and building that are in your neighborhood.

The vinyl mat can be rolled up when not in play, making it a great take-along toy when traveling.  As a Christmas special, you can order the Medium (4 ft by 2 1/2 ft) or Large (6 ft by 2 1/2 ft) for the same price of $48.50 for a limited time.

From Etsy shop Boardstiff

from our friends at Ziggity Zoom

Urban Cottage SF Holiday Designer Shopping Event!

Don’t miss the  annual Urban Cottage SF Holiday Designer Shopping Event!

At this holiday shopping event you’ll find 15 fabulous designers and one amazing cause!  A wonderful array of amazing products will be available to all.  This free-admission designer sponsored event is a fundraiser and all designers are donating 20% of their proceeds to SF Public School Education!  SAVE THE DATE ~ come shop for everyone on your holiday list and meet these amazing designers in person!

Also, lots of fabulous designer raffle prizes; raffle tickets sold at event $5 each ~ total retail value of all raffle items more than $1,000!

Date:  Sunday, December 5th 11am-3pm
Place: 741 30th Ave, San Francisco
Richmond District Neighborhood Center

About ~ Bunny and Bee, a hip urban kids’ wear design (also now featuring cool womens’ and mens’ designs) launched in 2006 as a way to bring our designs to our pint-sized fans.  After owning our own designer boutique in SF’s Upper Haight for several years, we moved into kids’ wear design after being inspired by our own two children.

The Story ~ Faez having designed his own mens’ and womens’ collection, Fire and Theft Industries, has been involved in urban street wear fashion for many years.  He has designed for Nepenthes in Japan, while also working on freelance projects in the Bay Area.  Partnering with his wife, Jen, the duo launched Bunny & Bee, in 2006 ~ designs are available in hip kids’ and lifestyle boutiques, as well as online.  Urban Cottage SF is their annual Holiday Designer Shopping Event in San Francisco, and this year with 20% of all proceeds being donated directly to SF Public School Education, the cause has everyone rallying in a fabulously positive way,

Participating designers and their websites are below…take a look and plan your list!

Flowie ~ Gorgeous textile accessories, tees and home decor, By Nieves ~ Amazing all natural skincare and apothecary, Muna Luna ~ Textile designs featuring plush robots and home products, Tala Bee ~ Beautiful and sophisticated childrens’ wear designs, Bunny and Bee ~ Hip urban kids’ and adult wear designs. Clairesquares ~ Delicious chocolate dipped shortbread & flapjacks. Lauren Smash Toys ~ Adorable soft plush creatures, Etta + Bille ~ Fabulous hand crafted organic soaps and body butter, 1*by*liz ~ Ultra cool clocks made from recycled bicycle parts, Breality Designs ~ Gorgeous mini vases and handmade note cards, Estylo Jewelry ~ Beautiful hand crafted jewelry and cuff links,  Kendra Renee Jewelry ~ Amazing fine metal hand crafted jewelry, Jan Nicholas Knitwear ~ Gorgeous soft knit scarfs in rich colors, Giddy Giddy ~ Adorable felt clips, pouches and room decor, and Dolce Mia ~ Fabulous place mats, brag books and growth charts

TheFind’s Black Friday Deals – Kids + Toys

  • posted November 26th, 2010
  • Fashion

Enjoy our roundup of Black Friday shopping deals for toys and gifts for kids to jumpstart your holiday shopping season.

Need help for your holiday shopping? Download TheFind Mobile app for iPhone here. Take the items you have saved, and the searches you have done at TheFind.com with you to the mall. The app makes this happen effortlessly. The most powerful barcode scanning is built-in to help you find the best prices for almost any item right at the store.

POTTERY BARN KIDS
Limited Time Only, Save 20% on Play Kitchens at Pottery Barn Kids thru Dec 13, 2010.

LEGOS
LEGO Shop Sales & Deals – Save up to 50% or more every day!
5538 – DUPLO® Creative Bucket – 20% off, 7747 – Wind Turbine Transport – 20% off, 7598 – Pizza Planet Car – 20% off, 6194 – My LEGO Town – 20% off,  8057 – Wreck Raider – 20% off, 8265 – Front Loader – 20% off,  55000 – LEGO Universe – 50% off

LEAPFROG
Black Friday Sale! Save 25-65% site wide*, $7.99 Deals at Leapfrog, Limited Quantity Markdowns & Free Shipping on orders over $50! Offer valid 11.24 through 11.28 only!

GIGGLE
Get FREE shipping with any purcahse of $75 or more at giggle. Enter code GOOD GIVING at checkout. Shop giggle’s holiday gift finder.

eTOYS
One Day Only Black Friday Deal! Save up to 50% off great gifts for boys & girls at eToys.com. Offer good 11.26.10 only.

COOKIES KIDS
Black Friday Special! Prices reduced up to 60%, plus an additional 10% off , plus free shipping over $30. Use code BFLS at CookiesKids.com

Tegu Magnetic Wood Blocks Defy Gravity

Building blocks are a classic toy that every child loves.  The open-ended type of creative play is great for their development.  Tegu has come up with a unique twist on the traditional building block by adding magnetic connections that let you create structures that defy gravity.  Further setting this toy apart from others is their heirloom quality and eco-friendly nature.  Made from sustainably sourced eco-friendly Honduran wood, Tegu blocks will last for generations.  They do not contain lead or plastic and are finished with a water-based lacquer.

Manufactured in Honduras, Tegu creates dozens of jobs while working to replenish the rainforest and providing child education.

The Original Set of Tegu blocks includes 52 blocks in four shapes- 20 cubes, 16 long planks, 10 short planks and 6 jumbo planks.  It retails for around $100.

Fun Kids Blocks to Color With Chalk

Kids love drawing with chalk on a chalk board, so this creative set of blocks is a perfect gift for any child… of any age.  Really, I’m anxious to give these a try!  Build and draw … draw and build!

The Colorem Block set comes with 5 water – soluble chalk crayons enable children to draw their imaginary world on the maple wood cubes, which are varnished with high quality blackboard paint. In no time, colourful cats or fabulous magical fishes are created. A quick wipe with a wet sponge and the cubes are clean and ready for something else. How about a self-drawn memory game or an alphabet game?

From Naef Toys $59.

From our friends at  Ziggity Zoom

Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Parlor & Pizza Party Sets Make a Pairing

As a mom, one of the neatest things about watching my kids grow up is seeing their imaginations develop.  I love toys that encourage their creativity and offer open-ended play.  Melissa & Doug makes high quality toys that do just that.  The Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Parlor and the Melissa & Doug Pizza Party sets make a perfect pairing.  Children can whip up a pizza with their favorite toppings, “slice” it and serve it.  Afterward, they can take a trip to the ice cream parlor and scoop out a yummy ice cream cone for dessert.  Kids can play with these toys over and over.  You’ll be surprised to see how many variations on this theme your kids will come up with.  Prepare yourself to eat more than your share fair share of pizza and ice cream!

Leapfrog Fridge Phonics Helps Mom Get Dinner on the Table

Cooking dinner with two little ones running around is no easy task.  My son got a Leapfrog Fridge Phonics set for his second birthday.  Not only has it been a good distraction that keeps him busy, but it has been an excellent learning tool as well.

The set comes with 26 magnetic letters, a magnetic letter reader and the three double A batteries it takes to operate it.  The magnet reader states the name of the letter and the sound/s that it makes when the letter is inserted. It also sings a learning song for each letter of the alphabet. The music note button activates the Alphabet song to help teach children their A-B-C’s.

I love that the set attaches right to the refrigerator and keep my son close by.  I can talk to my kids about letters, the sounds they make and which words start with certain letters while I get dinner on the table.

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