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meet your tree-hugging wood toymakers

I'm Justin...

I've been enamored with getting lost in the forest, planting trees, and creating with wood since the day I took my first steps. I love talking to strangers and dominating the bouncy house at my kids' birthday parties.

creative business owners and natural wooden toy makers Justin and Kathleen Smiling Tree Toys

...and I'm Kathleen

I'm a Midwestern farm girl at-heart and crazy into board games, sustainable living, and all things handmade. I'm also the mom with the nose ring and the crazy colored socks.

our mission:

to create lifelong childhood memories for families and green the earth for all kids to come

this is where it all happens

Our red barn wood shop on the Minnesota prairie is basically our favorite place on earth. It's where our team of four (plus four kiddos) designs, makes, and ships all the toys.