Magna Tiles 32 Piece Space Set now in stock!
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The new Magna-Tiles Space Set is here! We're still waiting for the Metropolis Set to arrive, but everything else was in the shipment, so the Builder Set, Downhill Duo and...
Our Hand Crafted Advent Calendars have arrived!
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They're here! This is the 28th year that we've been bringing these beauties in! Get yours before they're gone! Available while quantities last. Our hand crafted advent calendars are truly...
Warm Buddies Are Here Again!
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Everyone needs a Warm Buddy! We've had a pretty mild October but now the temperature has dropped, the rain has come and it's an El Nina year which could mean...
Nutcase Helmets
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We have carried Nutcase helmets for many years and many people have asked us why they can't seem to find them anywhere anymore. Nutcase, a relatively small and independent company,...
What a year!
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First and foremost, we want to thank everyone for their support and shopping local, and wish you all the best and a happy and healthy New Year! Where to start?...
We expanded our Local Delivery Service and lowered the minimum order amount!
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Our quick Local Delivery Service has become quite popular and we have received many requests from customers who live a bit further away to expand it. So we did. We...
Thank you!
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As this remarkable year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all our customers, and indeed everyone that made shopping local a priority, for helping...
Things that make you go hmmm....
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Betcha Amazon Inc. doesn’t contribute much for playgrounds and gardens for children. Or your pre-schools or kindergarten’s fundraiser. Or the banners at your kids little league games. Good thing your...
Magna-Tiles Metropolis sold out again but more on the way!
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Well, not surprising in these extraordinary times, Magna-Tiles and Micro Scooters have been the most requested items for local delivery. It makes sense - one keeps kids (and adults) creatively...
Magna Tiles Metropolis back in stock!
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We’ve been waiting for Magna Tiles Metropolis, the newest addition to one of the most creative and educational toys in history, all year and after some delays due to C-19,...
Amazon charges millions for a spot in its supposedly curated "Best Toy" guide, raising serious ethical concerns.
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Amazon sells Holiday Toy List sponsorships for as much as $2 million, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg. The more sponsors pay, the more products they can nominate to be...
Supermarkets in Asia are Now Using Banana Leaves Instead of Plastic Packaging
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Brilliant idea to reduce plastic waste! Coming to a supermarket near you soon? Let's hope so! If Thailand and Vietnam can do it, surely we can as well!
https://nextshark.com/banana-leaves-asia-plastic-packaging/?fbclid=IwAR1cbcXVJdogTGgE1YNmwO9YiGlFMyMwXfqs_Xh16UuKaP7slZKq41eZ7-s
The Truth About Biodegradable and Compostable Bags is Out - But No One is Asking the Right Questions
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Since there is considerable debate about the subject and we're conducting our own research to find alternatives to single use plastic bags, we thought we'd share this. No, unfortunately, biodegradable,...
Magna Tiles availability
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Magna Tiles, invented by a Japanese mathematician in 1997, are always in high demand, especially at this time of the year when parents are looking for something that can keep...
We've said it before and we say it again - careful what you buy from Amazon!
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Amazon Has Ceded Control of Its Site. The Result: Thousands of Banned, Unsafe or Mislabeled Products. Just like tech companies that have struggled to tackle misinformation on their platforms, Amazon has proven unable or unwilling to effectively police third-party sellers on its site.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-has-ceded-control-of-its-site-the-result-thousands-of-banned-unsafe-or-mislabeled-products-11566564990?fbclid=IwAR3sr3txU5l8MEXBWfD28FMq3R36dVsFn7K2ynYm1y61g-FFn-9Uv89aVLU
Beware: Dangerous Counterfeit Toys for Your Baby Are Being Sold on Amazon
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This is becoming a real issue. A recent study by the EU found that out of a basket of 100 items ordered online, 43 were counterfeit!
https://www.inc.com/jeff-bercovici/amazon-dangerous-kids-products.html?cid=hmhero&utm_source=Hip+Mommies+Retailers&utm_campaign=c9dd687d02-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_04_06_01_44&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_71695637b9-c9dd687d02-226311265&goal=0_71695637b9-c9dd687d02-226311265&mc_cid=c9dd687d02&mc_eid=68eaa4d2a3
Doctors warn parents of choking risk from trendy amber teething necklaces
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Very sad. One sleeping 18-month-old child was strangled to death by the product which is being advertised on Amazon US. There was a safety notice issued just before Christmas by...
Dollarama Canada Just Recalled Over 100,000 Toys That Contain Dangerous Chemicals
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As we always say, you can buy a used parachute at a garage sale or toys at a dollar store. We recommend neither.
Today's Parent Magazine ranks Camelot Kids second in it's "Best 10 Toy Stores in Vancouver"edition
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https://www.todaysparent.com/family/toys/best-vancouver-toy-stores/ 2. Camelot Kids Established in 1995, a visit to Camelot Kids on Granville Island shouldn’t be missed. Toys cater to all ages, from infancy to the end of early...
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