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Crunchy Kids Toys - a list by mcmilker

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My Holiday Shopping List for the Not Quite Crunchy Parent - None of the toys on this list make the top ten lists, so you won’t have to stand in line! All of these toys promote open-ended creative play and unless you have very crunchy friends, you won’t duplicate something they already have.

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Parent, college educator, research nerd

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Kitchen Stove

First to recommend

2 people recommended this item

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A great space saving kitchen set

Updated Dec 7, 2006

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Medieval Cloaks - HearthSong

First to recommend

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Though I like the cloaks, the soft sword shown here is the best. Kids can actually use this sword without destroying furniture or hurting each other.

Updated Dec 7, 2006

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Pier 1

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Wooden Playset that lasts - they have lots of varieties - this one is great for water lovers

Updated Dec 7, 2006

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Playmobil Swimming Pool

First to recommend

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More Playmobil. I try to add modern family figures to my DS's collection as a break from pirates, knights and workers. Some of Playmobil's offerings are quite unique and often, for Americans, hilarious.

Updated Dec 7, 2006

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WOODEN FOOD

First to recommend

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This is a favorite gift I give. Food can be cut as well as served.

Updated Dec 7, 2006

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Clutching toy Bella

2 people recommended this item

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It's such a simple toy, but I can't help but being drawn to the clean, classic design of this clutching toy. It's got all the right colors for babies in development, and it really edits down the noise a lot of toys can have with too much going on. Great for babies 6 months+ who are starting to use their hands and playing by themselves. (via mcmilker)

Updated Jan 7, 2007

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LEGO 3+ Basic Bulk Set

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2 people recommended this item

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I like Legos. I don't like sets. A pile of blocks encourages creativity and allows the child to reuse them over and over - which tends to happen less if he or she has just spent an hour following the detailed directions.

Updated Dec 7, 2006