Archives: Toys
Giving Gifts With Meaning
Posted by Melinda on November 22nd, 2011
Nothing screams ‘I love you’ and ‘Merry Christmas’ louder than expensive electrical or techno gadgets with built in obsolescence, and a credit card bill you are still paying in M...
New Green Science range at Eco Toys
Posted by Melinda on November 17th, 2011
There’s a great new range of toys in stock at Eco Toys, just in time for the Christmas rush!
The “Green Science” range consists of four different kits. Your child can learn about saving the e...
Earthoploy, the new earth friendly Monopoly!
Posted by Melinda on November 14th, 2011
Earthopoly is an earth friendly board game played in a similar way to Monopoly but instead of earning money, players earn carbon credits which they can then trade for clean air.
This eco board ...
Is it a Rocker or a Ride on?
Posted by Melinda on November 3rd, 2011
Sometimes it seems that kids outgrow things quicker than you can blink. From clothes and shoes to toys and books, it seems endless! Just in time for Christmas we have a new toy at Ecotoys that we ...
7 in 1 Activity Centre Review
Posted by Melinda on October 12th, 2011
When I first came across the 7 in 1 Activity Centre, I was instantly drawn to the many educational opportunities this toy allows for. On the other hand my kid’s first impression was ...
Vintage Japanese Yo-yo’s make a come back at Eco Toys
Posted by Melinda on September 22nd, 2011
How did we get our hands on these? We are very lucky to have sourced these vintage Japanese yo-yos from a toy maker who made them in the 70’s.
Way back in the 1970’s, yo-yos were all t...
New Pure Organic Charlie Bears
Posted by Melinda on August 30th, 2011
Meet Larlie the Bear, Poppa the Puppy, Marley the Mouse and Barley the Sleepy Little Lamb! Our new range of Charlie Bears. We absolutely love with them and so will your child. Have you ever...
Father’s day Give-away – Win an Automoblox X9X limited edition car!
Posted by Melinda on August 26th, 2011
With Father’s Day around the corner we thought that it would be a great opportunity to celebrate fatherhood and have a give-away to say thank you for being part of our community.
So what’s ...
EverEarth Toys for a Greener Future
Posted by Melinda on July 25th, 2011
"Tread Lightly"~ Simpler words have never been more meaningful
There is no doubt denying the burden that we have placed on the earth. We can no longer continue to live this way without conseque...
Posted in New Products, Sustainability, Toys 
Tags: environment, EverEarth Toys, Sustainability 
No Comments »Top 5 Eco Toys for School Holiday Fun
Posted by Melinda on June 26th, 2011
School Holidays are just around the corner so I thought I'd put together our Top 5 Eco Toys recommended for school aged kids for under $20!
Birrguu Matya, Aboriginal Bush Game - A traditiona...
Posted in Craft activities, Play, Product reviews, Toys Tags: art and craft, eco toys, Makedo, Play, play and learn No Comments »Makedo Crafts
Posted by Melinda on June 17th, 2011
You and the kids have collected boxes of all shapes and sizes. Next comes loads and loads of sticky tape; but their robots, houses or trucks just never seem to work out quite as well as they had hop...
Posted in Child Development, Craft activities, New Products, Play, Toys Tags: art and craft, craft activities, craft kits, eco gifts, eco toys, gifts for kids, Makedo 15 Comments »Meet our Creater Makedo
Posted by Melinda on May 31st, 2011
I am really pleased to be introducing you to another Australian toy company 'Makedo' and the brains behind the business, Paul Justin. The Makedo products are very clever and will change the ...
Posted in Child Development, Craft activities, Ethical, New Products, Play, Sustainability, Toys Tags: interview, Makedo, toymaker 1 Comment »
