Mommies With Style: Toy Fair 2010
March 3, 2010 at 14:27 | In ALEX Toys, All About ALEX, Reviews | Leave a CommentTags: ALEX Toys
The blog Mommies With Style just posted about the 2010 NYC Toy Fair. We’re happy to report that they enjoyed the ALEX booth!
“ALEX Toys had an impressive amount of new products. Their Ready, Set, Go Trike is a tricycle that grows with your child, from older baby to preschooler. Comes in red and pink. While their trampoline isn’t new (there’s younger child size and a older child size), it was terrific and very sturdy. I loved their many craft kits – especially the Color My Bag line. They’ve even got Shrinky Dinks!–Since ALEX Toys had so many fabulous products, check out my Whrrl Slideshow of ALEX Toys.”
Read the whole review here: http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/toy-fair-2010-day-1-kidkraft-alex-toys/
Review: My Layered Lacing
February 24, 2010 at 17:11 | In ALEX Toys, All About ALEX, Little Hands, Reviews | Leave a CommentTags: ALEX Toys, Family
Katie over at Katies Nesting Spot reviewed quite a few ALEX Toys. Here’s an excerpt from her review on our Lacing Activities products:
This is an activity you can get years of fun out of. These are great for fine motor skills and getting those little fingers nimble and ready for writing.
I have to say I love the foam lacing shapes. I wish I’d purchased these for her before. I like them a lot better than the wooden or cardboard lacing shapes I was more familiar with.
The foam has a little give in it. As toddler hands push and pull on it, it can move a little and sometimes that has enabled my daughter to be able to get the lace through. The pliable nature of the foam makes this a more enjoyable activity for her and I’m not worried about things tearing as it snaps back into place. This product, and many others also by ALEX Toys has also won the National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval.
Read the rest of the review here: http://katiesnestingspot.blogspot.com/2009/07/alex-toys-review.html
Babble & Droolicious, Heart Tin Tea Set
January 13, 2010 at 12:04 | In ALEX Toys, All About ALEX, Media, Reviews | Leave a CommentTags: ALEX Toys
Elizabeth Leach of Babble’s Droolicious wrote a flattering review about the ALEX Toys Heart Tin Tea Set.
Made from durable tin, there’s no need to worry about pieces breaking and the colorful design will help set the mood for a whimsical and playful treat of tea and pretend cookies.”
Tea party play is a favorite amongst creative young children. To learn more about the ALEX Toys Heart Tin Tea Set go here: http://www.alextoys.com
/product/132746/704H/_/Heart_Tea_SetRead the rest of the review here: http://blogs.babble.com/droolicious/2009/12/07/tea-parties-with-alex-toys/
New ALEX Toy Boutiques
December 10, 2009 at 10:08 | In ALEX News, ALEX Toys, ALEX Worldwide, All About ALEX | 1 CommentTags: ALEX Toys
Three New ALEX Stores Have Opened Worldwide. We are excited about the future for these new boutiques.
Beirut, Lebanon: Opened in August 2009
Mexico City, Mexico: Grand Opening in December 2009
Vivo City, Singapore: Opened in November 2009
To date, ALEX stores are also located in Guatemala, Peru and Jordan. Watch for news on the opening of Peru’s 4th location in December.
ALEX stand-alone stores are owned and operated independently outside of the U.S. The ALEX design team is involved with the development, planning, design, product selection and merchandising of these stores.
Blog Review: First Pops & First Snaps
November 18, 2009 at 14:44 | In ALEX Toys, All About ALEX, Babies | 1 CommentTags: ALEX Toys, Family
Karie at The Five Fish blog posted a great review of the ALEX First Pops and First Snaps! Her twin toddlers had a great time with both products.
Read what mom Karie had to say:
“The learning for the twins is so important because they were born premature. While they were full grown preemies born at 36weeks, they are still nonetheless premature kids who have the adjusted age and so some skills are slower to them than other children. Such as the fine motor skills.
The First Pops and First Snaps are perfect for this because they have to really concentrate on hooking the pieces together.”
You’re going to love the great photos from her blog! Read the rest of the review here: http://www.thefivefish.com/2009/11/gifts-for-kids-alex-toys-first-pops.html
Have Yourself a Crafty Little Christmas
November 11, 2009 at 10:48 | In ALEX Toys, All About ALEX, Family Time, Holidays | 2 CommentsTags: ALEX Toys, Crafts, Family
The holidays are right around the corner. Encourage your kids to get into the spirit this year through festive crafts. The ALEX Toys Crafty Christmas kit is a fun and easy way for children to create their own felt ornaments, gift tags, picture frames, and more!
Make an event out of it by inviting a few friends to create over hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies.
$29.99
Ages 6 and up
Learn more here
Dr. Toy Best Green Product Award!
November 4, 2009 at 14:37 | In ALEX Toys, All About ALEX, Awards, Dr. Toy | Leave a CommentTags: ALEX Toys
We’re pleased and excited to announce that ALEX Toys won a Dr. Toy’s Best Green Product Award for our new Little Hands Game, Wash & Dry Bingo.
ALEX Little Hands, our award-winning line of products designed specifically for preschoolers, now includes 18 eco–friendly games, puzzles and educational products that are made with recycled paperboard, sustainable wood, natural inks and water-based varnish.
http://www.alextoys.com/category/132733/Little_Hands
Stevanne Auerbach, PhD. Dr. Toy, is the author of 15 books and hundreds of articles on toys and play, is the only Ph.D. in Child Development evaluating the best developmentally appropriate toys and children’s products for Dr. Toy’s Guide.
Sew, What’s So Important About Family Time?
October 26, 2009 at 07:43 | In ALEX Toys, All About ALEX, Family Time | Leave a CommentTags: ALEX Toys, Family
Recently Cindy from SkiptoMyLou.org wrote a wonderful review of the ALEX Toys Sew Fun Sewing Machine. The photos of Cindy, her husband, and her children enjoying the Sew Fun Sewing Machine are great. Last week we posted about how dads can get into arts and crafts fun. This week, take time as a family to engage in some family fun. It may be difficult at first to find a quiet moment but if you make this a regular part of your routine soon it will be strange not to have it.
Ideas for Family Fun Time:
-Implement a weekly game night!
-Laugh over silly memories while creating a family scrapbook: http://www.alextoys.com/product/132736/106/_/My_Scrapbook
-Winter is almost here. How about embroider, weave or needlepoint together in front of a cozy fire?: http://www.alextoys.com/product/132740/395F/_/Simply_Needlepoint_-_Flower
Read Cindy’s review here: http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/09/15/sewing-with-kids/
Dads & Crafts
October 19, 2009 at 12:09 | In All About ALEX, Dads, Family Time | Leave a CommentTags: ALEX Toys, Dads, Family
Think craft time with the kids is just for moms? Think again! Arts & crafts are a great way for dads to bond with their children. Whether it’s through painting or forming masterpieces out of dough or clay, creative endeavors done as a dad and child team will create memories and help you understand your child’s unique personality on a deeper level.
Fun ALEX Crafts to dive into with dad:
E-I-E-I-Dough: http://www.alextoys.com/product/126960/526W/_/E-I-E-I_Dough
Home Tweet Home: http://www.alextoys.com/product/132738/663W/_/Home_Tweet_Home
Fold N Fly Paper Airplanes: http://www.alextoys.com/product/132735/192W/_/Fold_N_Fly_Paper_Airplanes
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