Peg People

A few days ago, while we were out shopping, I was trying to think of fun crafts to do with Adrienne. I moseyed down the craft-aisle and saw a package of wooden pegs. I figured those little guys would be fun to paint and add to her dollhouse. 

We first tried regular paints, but paint-pens ended up being the easiest. I painted us, and she painted two little girls named Sally and Hallie, who were both faceless. I asked if she needed any help and she quickly responded with "I'm de artist. Dey don't have to have faces." TOLD. 

The little peg people turned out super cute, and we played with them for about five minutes until she lost interest. Natch.

You win some and you obviously loose some.

Shabby Chic Sunday Gift Guide

I have a thing for toys that are well made. I mean, I'd much rather spend a little extra money to get a wooden toy than a plastic toy that won't last a few rodeos. I'm also really big on imaginative play. With wooden toys, there aren't any batteries to make the toys move and talk. They don't need all that jazz. Wooden toys focus more on simple fun. It teaches kids to use the most of their imagination.

We have a good bit of wooden toys around this house. Two major brands I really love are KidKraft and Melissa & Doug. We have a few dollhouses and a party kitchen made by KidKraft. All of which my child plays with daily. Adrienne has learned her shapes and colors from her Melissa & Doug puzzles and plays for hours in her kitchen with Melissa & Doug pretend food. Okay. Not for hours. About half an hour. But even thirty minutes is a win for me.

So, getting the holiday gift guides started up, I decided to scour Etsy for my favorite wooden toys that would be perfect for any kid this Christmas. Enjoy!

Etsy Edition: Wood Toys

Baking Set

Elephant Pull Toy

Color Wheel Puzzle

Mushroom Set

Fishing Pole and Fish

Dollhouse

Fast Food

Vintage Piano

Jacob's Ladder

Nesting Dolls

Work Bench and Tools

Apple Core Match Game

Iron Set

Camera

Family

Hand Kite

All photos via linked sellers on Etsy. 

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Toys and Cake

Another birthday party has come and gone. My little fashion queen is now officially a two year old. Wow.

 I get so excited in the weeks prior to her big day, getting the theme planned, the decor ready, and the presents wrapped. But now, after it's all over and done with, I'm happy that we don't have another one for a whole year. I mean, I haven't even had time to sit down and blog in the past three days. 

Adrienne's bash was spectacular. She is such a lucky little girl. So many friends and family members showered her with affection and, of course, gifts. She was the center of attention and loved every minute of it. Happy birthday to the most beautiful and intelligent child I know.

Anytoysaretakingovermyhouse, I took a few pictures of some of her old toys that have gotten plenty of use. 

       Rosy Cheeks Doll with a Smocked Anavini Doll Dress       Sophie Giraffe Teething Toy

                           B. Parum Pum Pum Drum       KidKraft Country Lane Cottage (found at Cracker Barrel)
             

 Melissa & Doug Wooden Puzzle

 

KidKraft Wooden Pastel Kitchen