Quadrilla Marble Maze Sets

Just in from the German company Hape- Quadrilla Marble Maze sets. These sets are made of wood and feature colorful, sturdy peices that can be used to construct a variety of marble mazes. We like these sets due to their high quality of construction and by the way they encourage children to think critically and creativly in order to constuct each maze. To make your marble maze musical there is a musical extension kit available that includes xylophone-like landings for your marble drops. A classic kit that is recommended for ages 4 to 99.

Just in... and just in time

Today we woke up to sunshine that quickly turned into clouds, rain and much cooler temperatures. This was all a little disheartening until the mornings first delievery arrived... from the creators of Bananagrams (2009 toy of the year) Appletters and Pairs in Pears. These new games make cloudy days a joy and are a great way to pass the time while practicing your spelling. Each of these games come with multiple sets of rules for different difficulty levels, number of players and time duration of each game. The best part about these games is that they travel well, they each come in their own fruit shaped cloth pouch, which makes for a handy game that can be played at restaurants and doctors offices. We have all three games in stock so stop and pick up your own Bananagrams, Appletters and Pairs in Pears!

Changing Colors

The leaves are changing color and it’s a great time to get out and absorb all of the “soon-to-be” autumn wonder. The days are warm and cheery while the nights are feeling cool and crisp. If you are in the area be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the brilliant yellows and oranges. If you’re not in the area it’s a great time to make a quick trip up this way and see all there is to see. A trip over Monarch, Poncha, or Cottonwood pass is a great way to get a glimpse of what this beautiful season has to offer in our area.

Inspire Young Imaginations

Puppets are a great way to inspire young imaginations. They encourage children to use their imaginations to give the puppet a voice and a story line. We have a great selection of Folkmantis and Melissa & Doug puppets. These puppets are some of our favorites due to their superior quality and great attention to detail. Each puppet has its own personality and children love to make up stories and give their puppet a life all its own. Perhaps the greatest thing about these puppets is that they are soft and cuddly enough that children can take them everywhere… a multi-purpose favorite toy.