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HTA blog week: Applauding member Craftsbury Kids
Yesterday I wanted to recognize and applaud all the work of the Handmade Toy Alliance during their HTA blog week.
Today I want to celebrate a fellow retail business that has been instrumental in bringing so many wonderful handmade toys, gifts, apparel, and everything in between to the online marketplace. Not only is Craftsbury Kids a [...]
Spotlight on Handmade Toy Alliance!!
It feels like the fight to save handmade toys and other small batch children’s products is a never ending. So let me publicly state I am so GRATEFUL for the Handmade Toy Alliance and the hardworking people who are constantly working to protect small businesses from the CPSIA law that passed with so many “unintended [...]
Exclusive employee sale in Vermont – buy local!
Ah, summer is here in Vermont. Yesterday it was in the 90’s and for an area of the country that doesn’t have central air conditioning in most homes….it really was HOT.
Fortunately we were enjoying the cool air at a local Vermont company hosting an exclusive employee sale. It was great fun and seeing the administrative [...]
Organic baby blankets made in the USA!!
Sometimes buying baby items is just SO much fun. We have expanded our category of organic baby blankets over the past few days and I have to say the new arrivals are precious! I am personally in love with the recycled cotton ones shown here:
Not only are they made responsibly in the USA, but they [...]
Looking for little girls summer dresses that are appropriate?
Finally spring is in the air in Vermont. Trees are starting to bud and we are itching to pack away or fleece and wool for at least 6 months. The snow is *almost* completely gone and thoughts of swimming, hiking, and biking are coming daily. Though I love summer in Vermont, I hate the change [...]
Congrats to the underdogs!
What a start to the week! First off, we’d love to say CONGRATS to the New Orleans Saints for their superbowl win. Having many relatives in Louisiana, we only wish we could be there to celebrate in person! It’s so nice to see an underdog win and sometimes in this crazy business of children’s retail, [...]
Looking for a special children’s gift for Valentine’s Day?
Need a little pink and red for Valentine’s Day? Well, even though we aren’t know for being a pink, girly store…we DO have some great Valentine’s Day gifts for children. Here my TOP THREE personal favorites:
Super hero capes that are perfect year round!
Eco-friendly backpacks (also a peace sign and recycle [...]
Zubels Toy Giveaway – how fun is this?
Just in time for the holidays we are offering our first Polkadot Patch Blog giveaway! Break out the balloons and noisemakers!
We are offering your CHOICE of Zubels toy animals! We have a large selection of Zubels and these make the perfect holiday gift for boys and girls. Handknit toys are the way to go this [...]
Help Save New Moon Girls Magazine for ALL girls and future women!
If you haven’t heard of New Moon Girls magazine for girls….you MUST take a look and QUICK. This amazing publication is THE alternative to the girly-makeup-boy crazy-shopping magazines targeting young girls. This magazine is perfect for girls 8 and up and is ad-free! Instead of pushing girls to early anorexia and bulimia, this magazine promotes [...]
When we are able to, we love to support the various blogs that we love to read. One of our favorites is Parenting Pink, a blog dedicated to raising girls. Since I have daughters and feel strong about raising strong, independent, and empowered girls, I have been reading Parenting Pink for a while. It’s a [...]