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.

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...

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.

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.

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!

'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

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.

On the First Day of Christmas....how about a reward for shopping Smiling Tree?!

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.

When hosting an eco-friendly child’s birthday party, it all comes back to keeping things SIMPLE. The tips I’m sharing in today’s blog will help you turn a conventional birthday party on its head while allowing you to get your green living on!

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.

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. 

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.