Giveaway: Free Craftsbury Kids Gift Certificate

11/28/07 - By Anna Fader

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Worrying about lead paint, the environment, and the extinction of small, local businesses and artisans is not the only reason to look for alternatives to big box stores and toys. How about the pure pleasure of giving and having absolutely melt-in-your-mouth beautiful, simple, hand-crafted, heirloom toys that will inspire kids to use their imaginations and instill a sense of magic and wonder? Craftsbury Kids is a mother-owned company selling toys, art, clothing, and decor for parents who are looking for something different than the cookie cutter, mass-produced flashy electronic toys. Most everything is handcrafted by independent artisans and small cottage industries. You can even shop by categories of toys Made in The USA, Made in Europe and Fair Trade if you like. Yadda. Yadda. Yadda. All I know is I get weak in the knees when I look at their Holiday Gift Guide.

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My favorite page is the Warm Fuzzies. As far as I'm concerned, every child should have one of these froggie hats. I'm writing to Hillary right now to suggest we put it in law.

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My son would love this toy wooden helicopter, but honestly I'm not sure I would care if he ever played with it or not. It would give me so much pleasure just to see such a beautiful toy sitting there on his, or my, shelf every day.

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This Little Engine That Could train set has been getting lots of attention. It's unique in that it won't kill or stunt the intelligence of your kids. Plus it's cute and compatible with Brio and Thomas sets. And they have a surprisingly good book collection with titles like 52 Activities for You and Your Toddler, The Toymaker:Paper Toys You Can Make Yourself, and a School Years Keepsake Book. I'm giving away a $100 gift certificate to Craftsbury Kids to one lucky Mommy Poppins reader. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post before Midnight on Monday, December 3rd. One comment will be picked at random to win the certificate. Reminder: If you are reading this in a reader, you must click through to Mommy Poppins to leave a comment. Standard Giveaway Guidelines:
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