Local Christmas Shopping: Creative Kidstuff
Many locations throughout the Twin Cities host this popular toystore. Creative Kidstuff is a locally designed, owned, and operated. They have locations in Edina, Maple Grove, Minneapolis (in the...
View ArticleLocal Christmas Shopping with BEKA, Inc.
In college, I had the privilege of being a nanny to a family with three awesome kids. They were highly creative and fun. I think a lot of that had to do with the fact that they were “forced” to play....
View ArticleFairy Finery–Magical Costumes for Kids
Soaked from the State Fair downpour and in search of cute flower headbands for my brand new, balding baby niece, we headed into Merchandise Mart on Dan Patch (I think that’s where it is). Not far into...
View ArticleChristmas Shopping with Local Toymakers
Christmas is in less than two weeks. Can you believe it? Two weeks. TWO WEEKS! If you are like me, you might be a little panicked. I need to start buying Christmas presents in January, or I put it...
View ArticleTwin Cities Toy Stores for Every Family
Like books stores, we are lucky to have several independently owned toy stores in town, too. Some are geared towards older kids, while others are specifically geared toward babies and toddlers. All but...
View ArticleTOYLEND USA — Rent. Play. Learn.
Two years ago, when Elizabeth Willcox’s little girl was just a baby, she noticed how quickly her daughter would lose interest in toys. She decided to collaborate with her neighbors and friends to swap...
View ArticleFlash Giveaway Monday! Orig YOXO Pack Courtesy of Peapods of St. Paul
Congratulations to Linda Le! You are the winner of the YOXO Orig Set. Look for an email from me so that I can get that to you as soon as possible. Orig YOXO Pack Courtesy of Peapods This toy is...
View ArticleMinneapolis Toy Library Grand Opening–What’s in it for You?
Minneapolis Toy Library has its grand opening in October, and if you have kiddos under the age of 6, you will want to check it out! Note: Much of this information is now outdated. See our Directory for...
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