I found Dad’s Wooden Toys on Etsy when I was looking for gift ideas that fit with my goal of buying green gifts. I’m in love with the simple designs and clever poetic descriptions.
(Please click “Read More” for the product review and GIVEAWAY!)
I wish I had videotaped opening the box. Zel was momentarily distracted with the shredded confetti packing material, but each bunny was in her mouth within a fraction of a second after pulling them out of the box. First one, then a quick chubby fingered grab, and bam- two bunnies in her mouth (in the above pic she seems to think the teether is some kind of 3rd eye or telescope. Let the imagination begin!)
In fact, I’m off to purchase the RODEO SET, the PERFECT gift for a new baby who has 2 older siblings. The newborn can gum it, the 2-year-old can play with it, and the 4-year-old can reenact stories.
Plus, when each figure costs between $5-$10, you can buy your favorite child a whole menagerie!
Zel’s favorite is the bunny teether. I’d write more about it, but I love Joshua’s description:
There is much to the job of teething
your gums get soar and seething/
if you were a toothless baby
you might want help just maybe/
that is what this rabbit is for
to help reach the back teeth and more/
So in case you needed a reason
buy this rabbit cause it's easter season/
give it to your friend who has the least
number of teeth with which to feast/
they may not speak but if they did
there thankfulness could not be hid.
Sigh, some people are just too clever, eh? ;)
BUY IT: $7.95 for the Wooden Toy Horse in Cherry
BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA GIVEAWAY #4
WIN IT: You will receive the Wooden Toy Horse in CHERRY (picture at top of post is Maple)
This Horse is about 3.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches long by 3/4 of inch thick. Made from one piece of wood this toy is simple yet very realistic and life like. (available with wood or rope tail, LGM will contact you if you win for your preference)
Cherry is an upgrade. Here’s what Joshua has to say about that:
My animals come usually made from maple
It is pretty and all, but that is my staple/
if your taste in wood is a bit more refined
this is the listing you wanted to find/
Do you like wood and it's beautiful grain
for toys that display it you need not strain/
look through my shop at the many critters here
tell me which one you want and it will appear/
in your mailbox cut from cherry wood
totally natural so you know it is good./
o chemicals paints or dyes
just wood without any disguise/
he figure will come with out any stain
just the beauty of wood, sanded but plain
Mandatory Entry:
(Open to residents of US and Canada only.)
*Head over to Dad’s Wooden Toys and tell me which figure is your favorite (or one of your favorites!). There’s something for everyone! Tell me in a comment and don’t forget to mention any extra entries (all can be combined in the same comment).
Extra Entries:
*Email 5 of your friends about this awesome giveaway and be sure to CC lazygreenmama[gmail]com!
**Review "May I have a DRUM ROLL please?" for more ways to earn extra entries! (psst: it wouldn’t hurt to follow me with Google Friend Connect and VOTE FOR LGM on TopMommyBlogs. Don’t forget to tell me about all your hard work in your mandatory entry… or if you forget, leave another comment! Tryin’ to make things {lazy}!)
Winner will be chosen by random.org. All entries must be completed by 11:59pm July 8, 2010. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.