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Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide
I'll be the first to admit, baby showers can be tricky. Even after 4 kids of my own, I still find myself struggling to find the *perfect* shower gift. As a crunchy mom myself, I always tend to lean towards all natural, eco friendly, heirloom quality wooden toys that are sustainable and will last for years.
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, b...
5 Montessori-Inspired First Birthday Gift Ideas
First birthdays are magical and unforgettable. Our wooden toys for one-year-olds are montessori-inspired keepsake toys they'll never forget. In true Smiling Tree Toys fashion, they’re personalized, heirloom quality, and loved by both kiddos and their parents.
Gift Giving Made Easy: Wooden Educational Toys For Kids
We know how hard it is to find the perfect toy for the little one in your life. Whether it’s your own kiddo or a friend/family’s child… Gifting is tough, but it doesn’t have to be. In today's blog, you'll find a handful of carefully curated wooden educational toy gift sets that will meet the needs of any gifting situation.
FREE GUIDE | How To Politely Request Plastic-Free Toys
On-the-go? Scroll right to the bottom to get your hands on Your Must-Have Guide to (Politely) Requesting Plastic-Free Toys. From how to bring up this sometimes sensitive topic with family, to playful rhymes for your party invites, to plastic-free children’s...
FREE GUIDE | How To Politely Request Plastic-Free Toys
Do you dread the influx of plastic toys and other things that your kiddos receive as gifts on any given occasion? Here’s how to politely request plastic-free toys, including two playful rhymes for birthday and baby shower invites!
Dreaming of a Green Christmas: A Mom's Guide to Sustainable Wooden Stocking Stuffers
'Tis the season of wish lists, holiday parties, family gatherings, school programs and practices, traditions and more!
So let's get ahead of it together and this year focus on gifting intentional, well-made, sustainable gifts all the way down to even the ones stuffing the stockings
How to Clean Wooden Blocks and Toys Naturally: A Simple Guide for Parents
Wooden toys are a timeless favorite for kids, but they can quickly collect dirt, germs, and mystery smudges. Keeping them clean doesn’t have to be a hassle—or require harsh chemicals! In this guide, we’ll walk you through safe, natural methods for cleaning wooden blocks and toys using simple household ingredients like vinegar, olive oil, and castile soap. Regular cleaning helps prevent illness, maintain the toys' durability, and protect the planet. With a few easy steps, you can keep your lit...
From Newborn to Toddler: 5 Eco-friendly + Non-Toxic Personalized Baby Gifts
Walmart, Target or Amazon just "not doing it" anymore? Looking for something "new" and unique to gift at your next baby shower? Or, perhaps, you're wanting something a little less toxic and plastic and something a little more eco-friendly and personalized for your own little one.
Create the Perfect Invitation for Your Eco-Friendly Baby Shower
If you're in the planning stages of your or a friend’s baby shower, then you'll definitely want to read all about how to create the perfect eco-friendly baby shower invitation!
Sustainable Easter Basket Ideas: The Best Wooden Toys for a Plastic-Free Easter
Easter basket gifts that won't be tossed aside after the Easter bunny hops home? Yes, please! At Smiling Tree Toys we make Easter bunny-approved wood toys safe for kids and gentle on the Earth.
12 Days of Christmas
On the First Day of Christmas....how about a reward for shopping Smiling Tree?!
How To Plan a Eco-Friendly Kids Birthday Party
Celebrate joyfully (and sustainably) with our guide to hosting a plastic-free, eco-friendly birthday party for kids — from favors to invites and beyond.
Start-to-finish: Our Personalized Wooden Name Puzzle
A question we often get is "how do we make our [insert product name]".
Have you ever wondered how we make our handmade wooden toys? Here's your chance at a peek inside the process of our best-selling personalized name puzzle – the Smiling Tree Toys Spell Well Name Puzzle! So, in this series we'll show you all the thought, work and craftmanship that goes into our toys; starting with our best-selling, personalized name puzzles; the Spell Well Name Puzzle.
Teach Your Child Their Name with a wooden Spell Well Name Puzzle
You've probably heard us talk alll about how our best-selling Spell-Well name puzzles are not only sustainably made (like all our products) and are adorably customizable, BUT they also are a great aid in helping your little one learn their name.
Dig In and Learn: 7 Fun Earth Day Activities for Little Nature Lovers
With Earth Day (April 22) just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to engage our little ones in some fun and educational activities that celebrate our amazing planet.
Organic Products your Baby Needs
Caring for your little one can be an enjoyable yet truly daunting task—especially if you’re welcoming your first baby. And with the numerous care considerations you have to make, organic and eco-friendly qualifications may *quickly* fly outside the window.