North Star Toys was the perfect fit for our Because It's Christmas Kids & Charity Giveaway because of the very nature of what their products are made out of - honest to goodness non-toxic WOOD.
The little Elves at North Star Toys are hard at work, especially at this time of year, trying to make sturdy, beautiful toys that will please boys and girls both young and old. The owners of North Star Toys have been an absolute delight to work with and truthfully, their toys reflect that. They simply believe that children deserve beautiful, functional toys. From the owners ~At North Star Toys we believe that conscious parenting is one of the most wonderful and challenging responsibilities on the planet. It is our hope to support this important endeavor by offering simple toys that stimulate creative, imaginative play. We truly care about the toys we make and hope that they add to the nurturing experiences of childhood.
North Star Toys is also very conscientious about the environment. Being a family owned and operated business, they can make environmental sustainability top priority. They recycle both the paper they use as well as the packaging whenever possible and turn right around and print on recycled paper. They use vegetable-based inks for large printing jobs and their saw dust is used to supplement compost and for chickens. 100 percent of electricity that runs their shop comes from wind and/or solar energy. And their wood-scraps are even donated to schools for art projects and used for kindling - how's that for giving back?!
Each of these beautiful toys are loving created using only American hard woods then they use food grade mineral oil to finish the toys. That has to be part of what make them so beautiful! I have been so impressed by the wide variety of toys in their collection, all the way from their complete set of their
Little Rollie Animals to the
Happy Hybrid that would entertain children of any age.
As for the Paddle Wheel Boat - Yes, it really works. Powered by a heavy rubber band, the paddle wheel boat will go several feet on a wind up. It is 9-1/2" long and recommended for children age 3 and up.
We are giving this paddle wheel boat to my 7 year old daughter. Yes, you read that right - DAUGHTER. You probably remember, this is my daughter who loves to find out how things work. I can see her now, winding and twisting the rubber-band paddle wheel as tight as she possibly can and how she and her sisters will laugh and cheer as it propels itself across the water. Talk about a way to make bath time fun! The boat is again, extremely well made and smooth as can be. North Star sent along several of those thick, sturdy rubber bands so this should provide for hours of fun!ENTER TO WIN A PADDLE WHEEL BOAT FROM NORTH STAR TOYS
Note: by entering this giveaway, you are actually entering to win all the toys in Group 5 The more individual posts you enter, the more of a chance you have to win the Group prizes. The entries will be combined from all posts and a winner selected, so you have a chance to win the Group prizes even if you only enter on one post.
To enter to win a Paddle Wheel Boat by North Star Toys:
- Visit North Star Toys and check out all of the items.
- Come back here and leave a comment telling us what you would like to see North Star Toys add to their line up of toys.
That’s it!
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- Blog about this giveaway and link back here and to North Star Toys. (the links must be active/clickable) - 5 EXTRA ENTRIES
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- Enter a Because It’s Christmas giveaway over at What's That Smell? and/or 3 P’s in a Pod and come back here and tell us which post/giveaway you entered on. - 1 EXTRA ENTRY PER POST/GIVEAWAY ENTERED
Please leave separate comments for each additional entry, ie: if you blog about this, leave 5 separate comments.
Giveaway will run through Nov. 30th at noon central time and is open to the USA.
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176 comments:
It's hard to say anything they should add; they have such cute toys. Maybe they could have some way of connecting the rolling animals so if a child has more than one, she can roll them together.
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Maybe they could add a some little buildings?
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they could really use some more construction vehicles with little people.
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Great site! I like their cute Let's Go Walking Puppy.
I would like to see more pull toy animals like a lion or elephant.
building toys
let's go walking puppy
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Wow, so many great toys already, I'm loving this site! Maybe dollhouse furniture/accessories?
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I entered the Crayola glow giveaway
Haba blocks @ What's that smell
nature dicovery book @ what's that smell
dragonrock castle
duck pull-toy
terra kids headlamp
xeko panda @ what's that smell
haba pull toy
drift cars
nana star
let's go walking puppy
helicopter
all star buddies
haba blocks @ 3 P's in a pod
crayola scribble & sing
planet pixies
rosegarden palace
nature discovery book @ 3 P's
rainbow people mover
crayons & sketchpad
Pegasus, Unicorn & Dragon
shrinky dinks
I love the Rainbow Collection and would love to see more vehicles in this line.
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NOT HARD FOR ME TO SAY WHAT I WOULD LIKE YOU ALL TO HAVE MORE OF>>>CARS!!!! EVEN BETTER, SPORT CARS! DASH IS EVEN SEEING TRUCKS AND WANTS TO HAUL THINGS IN THEM! AND>>> PULL TOY DOGS IN DIFFERENT BREEDS!!!!! AND THAT PADDLE BOAT IS WONDERFUL, HOPE WE WIN>>WELL, WHO WOULD NOT!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL CONTEST
I think they have wonderful items but I would love to have a dolphin that rolls on wheels
thanks for the giveaways
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I'd like to see some soft wood like balsa wood for some airplanes.
I would like to see more fish or ocean related toys. My son loves fish. Thanks for the chance, sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com.
More pull along toys.
I would like to see a set of wooden dogs and cats. Thank you,
I entered what's that smell? All Star Buddies giveaway. Holt loves Blitz the football.
I would love to see anything frogs. I love frogs.
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I'd like to see a bicycle or tricycle!
they should make a space station suspended from a string
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They already have a great selection, but I'd love to see a Robot. My little boy is crazy about them right now.
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I entered the Glow Station from Crayola giveaway at 3Ps in a Pod.
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love all of their toys but would like to see a few larger items -- like maybe a cool teepee fort!
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Maybe some constructions vehicles or a car hauler w/little car :)
construction vehicles
more girl items
A tank or some sea animals would be nice.
I also like the wooden camera.
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How about some sort of puzzle using
their cute animal shapes or a shape sorter.
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Don't know if you have a Sub but that would be great.
i am not creative so i do not know.
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It's always hard to come up with 'what should we add' when there is already a very good supply of something, in this case toys. I can't really think of anything, except possibly expanding the number of toys in the pull and/or push category.
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A fire truck. My niece loves 'em.
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I love their toys. Maybe some bigger construction toys. My son would love that. Thank you
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LOVE these items...would love to see more blocks and variety of blocks. Thanks
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My kids love animals, so seeing the animals of the jungle and animals of the sea expanded would be great.
I would love to see a wooden advent calender, something built to last
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I entered the Fabric Blocks giveaway at 3P's :)
I entered the Planet Pixies giveaway at 3P's :)
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I entered the Scribble & Sing Art Station giveaway at 3P's :)
I entered the Rosegarden Palace giveaway at 3P's :)
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I entered the Pegasus, Unicorn and Dragon giveaway at 3P's :)
I entered the Crayola Glow Station giveaway at 3P's :)
I entered the Paddle Wheel Boat giveaway at 3P's :)
I entered the Fantasy Blocks giveaway at What's That Smell? :)
I entered the Dragonrock Castle giveaway at What's That Smell? :)
I entered the Group 3 My Backyard Book giveaway at What's That Smell? :)
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I entered the Drift Cars Street Team giveaway at What's That Smell? :)
I entered the Nana Star and the Moonman Book and Moonman Lovey giveaway at What's That Smell? :)
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a wooden hockey stick with ball
More construction stuff
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They should have a tractor.
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I like the horse and cart!
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I would love to see some more girl friendly toys.
I think some more buildings would do.
Hi, I would like to see some wooden puzzles and block sets! Thanks, Cindi
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I entered to win Haba Casalino fabric blocks at 3 Ps in a pod.
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I entered to win the Planet Pixie Dolls at 3 Ps in a pod.
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I entered to win the Rainbow People Mover at 3 Ps in a pod.
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I entered to win the Unicorn, Pegasus, and Dragon at 3 Ps in a pod.
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I entered to win the Rosegarden Castle at 3 Ps in a pod.
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Perhaps a dollhouse-type toy for the wooden people.
I entered to win the Sketch Book and 15 Short Jumbo Crayon set at 3 Ps in a pod.
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I entered to win the Sleepy Princess and the Pea game at 3 Ps in a pod.
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I entered to win the Crayola Glow Station at 3 Ps in a pod.
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I like the babies first toy.
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please enter me thank you!
looks like they already have a lot of great stuff, nothing to add, thanks!
i like the Little Rollie Semi Truck
Great toys but they could add buildings
I think it would be fun to have a hot air balloon or a jeep.
I would like to see North Star Toys add play food.
I entered the Oompa Toy giveaway at What's That Smell?
I entered the Haba Fabric Blocks giveaway at P’s in a Pod.
I didnt see any wooden tops. i love tops
I'd love to see play wooden cooking sets :)
Thank you SO much for all of your entries!
The GIVEAWAY has now closed and no further entries will be accepted.
Please watch for the announcement of the winners soon!
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