One thing that every child wants, besides a pony, is their own swing set/jungle gym/playhouse in the backyard. While electronic toys seem to have largely captured the younger generation’s minds; there is still a place for physical play. Playing on a swing set or jungle gym helps our children develop important gross motor skills and … Read more
The balance bike has been developed as a replacement for putting training wheels on a bike. While there are those who speak against them, one of the strongest points in their favor is that small children naturally try to use their bike without pedaling it, while learning. Allowing them to follow that natural tendency to … Read more
The Christmas calendar or Advent calendar as some call it is an old time staple of Christmas décor. While not everyone uses one, it’s a handy way of counting down the days till Christmas, especially for younger children who might not quite have an understanding of time. Each day, something corresponding to that date is … Read more
State pride is a variable thing. The residents of some states are adamantly proud of the state they live in, while the residents of other states seem almost carefree about it. In either case, a wooden state cutout can be a nice addition to a home’s décor, especially in a more casual part of the … Read more
Christmas decorations come in all sorts of shapes and styles. Just spend a few minutes in a Christmas shop and you’ll see how inventive people can be in finding new ways of decorating. While many of these are commercially produced, there’s always a good representation of handmade décor from local artisans. One of the favorite … Read more