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A Look Back at 2021 - Top Names, Product Launches, Planting Trees

As we say a final good-bye to 2021, I thought it was fitting to reflect on what a year it's been.

January 12, 2022
2 min read

Smiling Tree Toys Holiday Gift Guide

We get it. Christmas shopping can be fun, exciting, and...stressful. But here at Smiling Tree Toys, we mean it when we say we have something for *everyone* on your list, making your holiday shopping a breeze! From newborns who don't need much beyond milk and snuggles, to grandparents who already have everything, we've got you covered. Our keepsake toys and gifts are handmade in our family's woodshop on the Minnesota prairie, so you know you're not only getting beautifully crafted heirlooms, but you're supporting a small family business, too. Read on for our holiday gift suggestions, from our home to yours!

November 09, 2021
2 min read

Fall-Themed Play Based Learning Activities Smiling Tree Toys

Four Fall-Themed Play-Based Sensory Learning Activities

We're sharing four fall-themed play-based sensory learning activities that your child can do with our wooden Uppercase Alphabet Letters and 10-Piece Numbers Set.

October 05, 2021
3 min read

12 piece Math Blocks Set educational wood toy count numbers Love Bug car @ellieandhuck Smiling Tree Toys

5 Beginner Homeschooling Tips For Parents

The beauty of homeschooling is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or overwhelming. It can actually be fun! If you’re new to this whole homeschooling thing, we’ve got you covered with five beginner homeschooling tips.