Telling It Like It Is» christmas gifts for girls http://www.tellinitlikeitis.net things you need to know about raising children, relationships, marriage and parenting Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Melissa and Doug Toys – Most Popular Melissa and Doug Wooden Toys, Puzzles, Kitchen, Castles http://www.tellinitlikeitis.net/2011/11/melissa-and-doug-toys-most-popular-melissa-and-doug-wooden-toys-puzzles-kitchen-castles.html http://www.tellinitlikeitis.net/2011/11/melissa-and-doug-toys-most-popular-melissa-and-doug-wooden-toys-puzzles-kitchen-castles.html#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:00:28 +0000 Lin http://www.tellinitlikeitis.net/?p=6618

When it comes to buying Christmas gifts for kids, the very popular toys by Melissa & Doug rate very highly amongst kids, parents and gift-givers. Melissa & Doug toys are some of the most popular, most durable and most wanted toys on the market. That should come as no surprise to die-hard Melissa and Doug fans, considering how popular the Melissa & Doug Art Easel has been for quite some time, and continues to be on the top of the heap of best selling toy products for kids.

From beautiful puzzles to wooden toys, to adorable puppets, lifelike plush to wacky magic, hand-crafted baby toys to stunning dollhouses, kitchens and castles, the Melissa & Doug toy company mission is to bring value-priced, quality playthings into children’s lives. Most fans of Melissa & Doug are very familiar with the pretend play food that go wonderfully with the kitchen sets, numerous arts and crafts, fun educational toys, but Melissa and Doug are regularly creating many new great toys for kids to enjoy.

Melissa & Doug Giant Plush toys for kids of all ages are just some of the many great toys made by Melissa and Doug. For those not very familiar with all of the great toys and products made by Melissa & Doug, take a look at several of the most popular, best selling Melissa and Doug toys, puzzles, arts and crafts, kitchens and castles young children have fun playing with.

Best Selling Melissa & Doug Toys

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel – Designed for children 3 years old and up, the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Easel, children can create art with paint, chalk, pens, crayons, markers, and more, all at one convenient station. The deluxe easel features a bi-fold wood frame with two art stations, one on each side, which allows two children to work at one time. It’s also designed to let children experiment with several different art media: on one side is a chalkboard, on the other is a dry erase board, and in between the two easel sides is a dowel for holding a butcher paper roll (sold separately). The trays and art boards are held in place with screws that have large plastic knobs for easy loosening and tightening, and parents and caregivers will appreciate the easel’s easy-to-clean design.

Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks – Recommended for children 3 years old and up, this set of solid wooden blocks will engage toddlers and children for hours on end. Every toddler and young child should have at least one good quality, durable solid wooden block set in their toy collection. This wooden blocks set includes 60 precision-cut, standard-shaped, solid wooden blocks and feature smooth, rounded edges and are housed in a convenient, sturdy wooden storage crate. Each block is sanded to an ultra-smooth finish and features smooth, rounded edges so your child can play safely. The blocks are made of 100% hardwoods, with no fillers, paints, or varnishes, adding to your peace of mind. Included in the set are all the classic wooden-block shapes that allow children’s imaginations and engineering skills run wild as they build bridges, towers, houses and more. The blocks are packaged in a handsome, durable wooden storage crate that will help you keep the blocks stored in between building sessions, and help you keep them in your family for years to come.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castle – Recommended for kids 3 years old up to 12 years old, this adorable wooden princess castle allows young girls (or even boys) to rule a kingdom with their own castle! Beautifully made play castle with solid, wooden construction, and features hand-painted accents, two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, and a working drawbridge! Melissa & Doug also offer a magnificent solid wood Folding Medieval Castle featuring extensive hand-painted accents, a working drawbridge and trap door, colorful courtyard, balconies and removable turret. Strong and durable toys that will last for many years is what you’ll find in toys by Melissa & Doug, and the many positive consumer reviews of Melissa and Doug toys will have you sold on these great, quality toys.

Melissa & Doug Wooden Project Workbench – Children three years and older will delight in swinging a hammer or driving a screw on Melissa & Doug’s Wooden Project Workbench. This solid pine bench is sturdy enough for kids to use as a real workstation for hobbies and crafts. Included with this workbench are instructions for projects that you and your child can build together. Practical and fun, the Wooden Project Workbench will provide years of utilitarian entertainment for your little carpenter. At 20 inches in height, the flat, sturdy, spacious bench is designed for kids to comfortably stand and work, the workbench looks like a miniature version of the one you might already have in your garage or basement workshop. Wooden Project Workbench pieces, two Allen wrenches, toy saw, sawing board, wrench, screwdriver, hammer, 12 bolts, 12 nuts, 4 wheels, 4 hubs, 4 connector blocks, 4 nails, 14 building strips, and instructions are included. Melissa & Doug has become one of the most popular toy makers in the world. Its toys have garnered dozens of awards and have been widely featured in national media.

Melissa & Doug Classic Deluxe Kitchen – This little chef’s dream kitchen is recommended for children 3 to 7 years old, where young kids can prepare, cook, clean and create in this gorgeous wooden kitchen. This sturdy and durable deluxe kitchen set by Melissa & Doug includes a sturdy stovetop, roomy refrigerator, fancy freezer, see-through oven with knobs that turn, microwave with turntable, spacious sink, sizeable storage, beautiful detailing and bright, colorful graphics, all for an exceptional price. When it comes to buying a play kitchen set for kids, this is a kitchen set that has few rivals in terms of safety features, durability, and overall design. The stove dials and sink faucet and assemblies turn freely, which make it easy for the kids to use. Each of the doors is held shut by an adjustable plastic door latch that provides just enough tension to keep them from swinging freely but still easy for the kids to open. With rounded corners all around, children won’t have to worry about sharp edges. The stove, microwave, and refrigerator each feature simply painted details, such as timers, temperature gauges and a ice maker.

Melissa & Doug 4 Puzzle Pack with Storage Case – Recommended for children 24 months and up, four of Melissa & Doug’s most popular learning puzzles are included in this 4-pack puzzle set, plus a convenient wooden storage case. With their oversized “chunky” peg pieces, bright colors, and fun themes, these puzzles make a perfect introduction to playing with puzzles for kids in their toddler years beginning at age two. Each piece is thick-cut and includes a peg, making them easier for little fingers to manipulate. Each of the four wooden puzzles is handcrafted and brightly painted. And as with all of their products, Melissa & Doug states that this toy is made with non-toxic coatings and meets, or exceeds, US toy testing standards.

Melissa & Doug Monster Plush Bowling Game – This adorable bowling game for little kids as young as two is a perfect Christmas gift for little tykes, especially to enjoy playing with indoors during the cold winter months. Toddlers can learn coordination skills as they learn how to play the classic game of bowling with 6 brightly colored, soft and light-weight plush monster bowling pins and ball. The Monster Bowling set includes six fuzzy, soft pins; one beastly ball; a zippered carrying case to neatly store pieces when playtime is over.

These toys by Melissa & Doug are just a sampling of the many different types and styles of toys Melissa and Doug make for kids to enjoy, that are strong and durable and last a long time. Melissa & Doug’s wooden toys are magnificently designed for strength and durability, and any child who receives a toy gift from Melissa and Doug’s company will be thrilled beyond their imagination.

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Christmas Gift Ideas The Christmas 2009 top 10 Christmas gifts for kids projection by Hamleys has been released. If Christmas this year is anything like the Christmas list of hot toys and gifts for children in 2008, the best Christmas gifts, toys and games for 2009 will be a sure hit with kids. This is Hamleys list of the “hot toys” for Christmas this year:

1.   Battle Strikers Tournament Set by Mega Brands
2.   Transformers Bumblebee Helmet by Hasbro
3.   Transformers Movie Leaders by Hasbro
4.   V Motion by VTech
5.   Kidizoom Camera by VTech
6.   Barbie and the Three Musketeers Doll by Mattel
7.   Barbie & the Three Musketeers Kitten Miette by Mattel
8.   Rubik’s 360 by Drumond Park
9.   Bop It by Hasbro
10. Lego Minotaurus Board Game by Lego

The Top Christmas gift that nearly everyone wants for Christmas is the Nintendo Wii, a physically interactive gaming system where kids and families have a blast with the Wii Sports Resort, play tennis, bowling, get physically fit with the bestselling Wii Fit and the very popular Wii Fit with Balance Board, just to name a few.

Amazon usually has the best prices for Christmas gifts or gifts for anytime of year, often with FREE shipping. For the best low prices on Christmas gifts and shipping deals before items are sold out, and to keep up with the best Christmas gift ideas for 2009, bookmark (save to your favorites) these Amazon pages:

Top Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys, Girls, Teens and Tweens

  1. Amazon Gift Cards
  2. iTunes Gift Cards
  3. Baby Gifts 0-2yrs
  4. Toddler Gifts 2-4yrs
  5. Best Toys and Games
  6. Electronics/Tech Gadgets
  7. Top Children’s Magazines
  8. Favorite Children’s Books
  9. Most Popular Dolls
  10. Bestselling Stuffed Animals and Toys
  11. Christmas Gifts for Boys 5-8yrs, 9-12yrs, 13-17yrs.
  12. Christmas Gifts for Girls 5-8yrs, 9-12yrs, 13-17yrs.

There are many cheap Christmas gifts to help you stay within your Christmas budget, just as there are lots of cheap and inexpensive Christmas stocking stuffers to fill those stockings for frugal-minded shoppers.

Finding unique Christmas gifts for Xmas 2009 only requires you to get your creative juices flowing and start making those Christmas lists! Don’t forget to consider making homemade Christmas gifts from your kitchen, as handmade gifts top the list of many of the most treasured gifts of all.

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