by Kathleen Smith
August 06, 2018
In our house, we love to read, so we often take story time to the next level by incorporating something that relates to the book we're reading. This can mean baking a special treat, creating a piece of art, or, in today's case, introducing a special toy while we're paging through a book!
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by Brittany Ryan Mathiowetz
July 29, 2018
A child's first birthday is such an important milestone. I wanted to mark the occasion with meaningful gifts that my son would treasure for many years to come. Here's my list of the best gifts for one year olds.
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by Brittany Ryan Mathiowetz
July 17, 2018
New HeartFELT™ Push Toys featuring 100% real wool felt inlays on our wood toys, handmade and personalized by Smiling Tree Toys!
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by Kathleen Smith
June 16, 2018
Happy Father's Day! On this very special day, I (Kathleen) want to give a special shout out to Justin: father of four, husband, my partner in life and business, and the talented woodworker behind Continue Reading
by Kathleen Smith
May 22, 2018
If you're a work-from-home Mom like me, summertime elicits feelings of family fun and R&R along with some serious angst wondering how I'm going to keep up with work while the kids are home. But that's all going to change this year, because I am taking steps to better prepare ourselves. These are my tips from one working mother to another for a fantastic summer for the whole family!
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by Kathleen Smith
May 10, 2018
Hey Smiling Tree Mamas, here's to you on Mother's Day! Motherhood may not be all rainbows and lollipops, but it is pretty incredible. So keep on keepin' on! Keep on TEACHING, keep on GIVING, keep on BELIEVING in your babes, and most importantly, keep on LOVING. None of us are perfect, but in the eyes of our children, we're pretty darn close.
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by Brittany Ryan Mathiowetz
April 30, 2018
We know what moms *really* want for Mother's Day. An extra hour (or two!) of sleep, fresh coffee, and a little something special from the hearts of your little ones. That's why we created this "All About Mom" printable PDF just in time to celebrate all things mom!
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by Kathleen Smith
April 17, 2018
Earth Day is like Christmas to those as passionate about the environment as we are. But it's only one day, and we believe in treating EVERY day like Earth Day. This holds true in both our personal and professional lives. When it comes to Smiling Tree Toys, we make every effort to ensure our family's business is as environmentally responsible as possible.
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by Brittany Ryan Mathiowetz
April 04, 2018
Being a small family-owned business ourselves, we actively seek out other similarly based businesses whenever we're shopping for something new. I have found the most adorable things for my kids crafted by parents just like us.
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by Kathleen Smith
March 21, 2018
Baby's First Year is a blur of rapid growth, new milestones, and for parents, sleep deprivation! It's a magical time full of memorable moments you'll treasure forever. One of our favorite family photographers,
Chelsea Frandsen, shares her tips on capturing these special first photos.
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by Kathleen Smith
March 05, 2018
We can hardly believe it's been 7 years since we opened our Etsy shop with a small collection of originally designed, handmade wooden toys. We're so incredibly honored and grateful that our family has been able to play a small part in your family's childhood learning and memories. To show our appreciation, this week we're celebrating 7 years of business with 7 days of fantastic sales on our keepsake wooden toys!
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by Brittany Ryan Mathiowetz
January 31, 2018
Our daughter has shown a huge interest in art this past year. For Christmas, we decided to gift her a creative space of her own to paint, draw, craft...whatever her little heart desires! Complete with some Smiling Tree goodness!
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