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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!
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Back in April we made an Earth Day commitment to be 100% plastic-free with biodegradable packaging by August 2021… And guess what? We did it 🙌

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Ahhh, the age old battle: plastic vs wooden toys. 

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Pick your fighter: On the left we have the type of battery powered, land-fill filling, easily broken plastic toys you'll see all over TV and in big box stores.

On the right we have timeless, eco-friendly, heirloom quality, educational AND entertaining wooden toys. 

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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.

It’s always a mystery trying to find the best baby gift, right? And it’s an even bigger mystery attempting to find one that would please even the crunchiest of parents. You know… A new baby gift that is safe, plastic-free, and environmentally friendly. So if you’re shopping for a little one who has tree huggers for parents, then you’ve come to the right place!

For us (and probably you) 2020 was an unforgettable year. But for all the tough stuff, there was a whole lot to celebrate, too! Sweet babies were born. First steps were taken. Belly laughs were shared. And little learners continued to grow. We’re grateful that we got to be a part of the FUN! Long story short… we're sharing some of our favorite highlights from 2020.

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