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| I recently listened to a tape series from Dr. Wayne Dyer, called "The Power of Intention", and was both amazed and intrigued. He spoke of the different energies around us. While I wholeheartedly acknowledge that everything in our universe is made of energy, it had somehow never occurred to me how the different energies of things would affect me and my family. I mean, we all know how it feels to be around someone with "low" or "bad" energy. They are draining and unpleasant. They usually try to drag you down as opposed to someone with "high" or "good" energy who leaves you feeling stimulated, happy, and hopeful. But have you ever thought about the energy of the things around you? Your furniture, food, clothing, and your children's toys even have energy. What do you think the difference is between a plastic, synthetic toy and a wooden or natural cotton toy? How would the energy of those different toys affect your kids? Which would they feel more creative, happy, and inspired with? When I heard Dr. Dyer speaking about Feng Shui and surrounding yourself with food, clothing, furniture, and toys that have positive, healthy, high energies, I realized why people are automatically drawn to wooden and natural toys. They feel better, not only physically feel better, but their energy affects how you feel emotionally too. They are made from live materials and they are all unique. Since that time, I've slowly weeded out many plastic, battery operated toys from my kids rooms. Usually while they were at school or a friend's house! Honestly, they've never missed a single one. Like most kids, they have WAY too many toys anyway, so this was a great chance to get rid of the clutter and low energy at the same time. I am amazed at how long the toys they are left with occupy them! They used to play with each toy for less than 5 minutes and then they'd be on to something else, always searching for something to satisfy them. But now, they make forts, they play house, they build, they dress up, they race cars, they use their imaginations, and they play together more than before. I'll admit there are still some old favorites like Legos and Little People, but I believe in balance and we're working on it! See our Back to Basics page. Another thing we've done is to create online "wish lists" which are available on many of these natural toy websites below. It's the perfect way to let your friends and family know what kinds of toys you prefer and it avoids a trip to the Goodwill where you donate all the new toys your kids got at Christmas that you really don't want. Consider suggesting a donation instead of toys also. It would send a message to your kids that "stuff" is not what it's all about. Also see our Attachment Parenting page for more natural parenting choices. Here are some quotes I've found on natural and wooden toys that I love: "Wood has amazing characteristics which can be felt when placed in the hand, closing your eyes and just focusing on the piece of wood. If you then try it with a piece of plastic you will find a different response happens. This little exercise will show you why wood is a better material for your child to play with, it nurtures the soul of the child." "Wood is natural and regenerative; it has its own unique texture and grain. Each wood has a different sound, shade and weight, it even has its own temperature." "A wooden rattle comes from nature, from a living thing, and it has a depth to it that synthetic counterparts cannot match. It is warmer, has more texture, and each piece is unique. Children can sense this difference as they touch and manipulate the toy." "Toys that are not detailed encourage active participation on the part of the child. The child has to use her imagination to “complete” the toy. This also encourages creativity and gives the child an opportunity to make believe endless possibilities. In addition, there is some evidence these types of play materials develop out-of-the-box thinking and problem solving skills." |
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Visit our store where we've listed many high energy, high quality, natural toys that you and your
kids will enjoy for many years to come.
NO BATTERIES. NO BLINKING LIGHTS. NO CARTOON-THEMED TOYS. PERIOD.
kids will enjoy for many years to come.
NO BATTERIES. NO BLINKING LIGHTS. NO CARTOON-THEMED TOYS. PERIOD.
HazelnutKids- Give your child's imagination a gift with our natural toys and products.
Toys, Books, Herbal Remedies, Crafts &
Educational kits for your little ones. All
natural, organic & fairly traded.
Educational kits for your little ones. All
natural, organic & fairly traded.
| Welcome to Tiddley an expansive books, apparel and room accesories Our toys include wooden toys, baby toys, educational toys, puzzles & games, pretend play, exclusive european toys and soft & plush. |
Three Sisters was founded in the spirit of
keeping play alive in childhood. We are
committed to increasing awareness on the
importance of creative play and advocating
on behalf of children's right to play.
keeping play alive in childhood. We are
committed to increasing awareness on the
importance of creative play and advocating
on behalf of children's right to play.
We believe in good-old-fashioned make believe and in children's
innate need to interact with simple, natural toys and crafts.
innate need to interact with simple, natural toys and crafts.
My Wooden Toys is an Australian family run business
offering quality, affordable Toys. Our Toys have been
carefully chosen to encourage little people to explore,
experiment, use their imagination, to learn and most
importantly play!
offering quality, affordable Toys. Our Toys have been
carefully chosen to encourage little people to explore,
experiment, use their imagination, to learn and most
importantly play!
Our goal is to inspire clean, natural living
by providing healthy homes to families
by providing healthy homes to families
Gaiam is a health-conscious, environmentally
responsible lifestyle company. From yoga
supplies and fitness videos to complete solar
power kits, Gaiam is your source for green
living and fitness lifestyle products.
responsible lifestyle company. From yoga
supplies and fitness videos to complete solar
power kits, Gaiam is your source for green
living and fitness lifestyle products.
to support families in to
support families in with
Chinaberry offers items
their children joy to be
reverent, loving
caretakers of each other
and the earth.
support families in with
Chinaberry offers items
their children joy to be
reverent, loving
caretakers of each other
and the earth.
Peanut Gallery -
quality toys carefully
selected to foster
children’s creativity,
imagination and own
abilities. Includes
many unique and
hard to find products.
Offers delivery world-
wide plus free gift
wrapping.
quality toys carefully
selected to foster
children’s creativity,
imagination and own
abilities. Includes
many unique and
hard to find products.
Offers delivery world-
wide plus free gift
wrapping.
At eBeanstalk we are dedicated to a child’s development and
learning, and we never compromise a child’s safety. We lead-test
the toys ourselves and we are offering free lead testing of any toy
from any retailer that is brought into our store.
learning, and we never compromise a child’s safety. We lead-test
the toys ourselves and we are offering free lead testing of any toy
from any retailer that is brought into our store.
See our Natural Toys Store!
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