I do a lot of shopping for the kids on Etsy. I love supporting handmade-and local if possible.
I came across these fun Zadyballs while searching in one of my groups. Zadyball creator, Alayna, is also in my Etsybaby group.
My original intention was to keep the larger, blue one and give my sister's baby the smaller white one, but "L" had a different idea. He loves the white one, which also houses a bell inside. So...we now own two Zadyballs and love them both-sorry little sister.
It's a wonderful toy without plastic and a million blinking lights and sounds. I am really trying to get back to basics with the toys we purchase now.
Simple, non-plastic, no flashing lights or swirling parts. I think kids should go
back to using their imaginations and being creative. Many of the "toys" on the market "play" themselves while the children sit and watch them. No more!
I hope the trend goes in the other direction and people start thinking about the lead paint, plastic leeching and get back to some of the basics.
If you want your own special Zadyball, please visit:
http://zadyball.etsy.com/. The owner is super friendly and has perfected this toy from her own design. Not only are they fun, but you can't beat the prices at $10-$15.
Little {L} turned two year old last week. Over the weekend we had an Earth Day themed birthday party. The kids had SO much fun! We had decorations made from natural & recycled items. An earth cake, including an earth colored inside! Seedling cupcakes made with chocolate frosting and green jelly beans, "sprouting" from the dirt.
The backdrop is made from upcycled paint chips. I had a whole bunch of paint sample books from the last time we painted. A quick circle punch job, and then they were glued to yarn. Mr. {D} was proud to say all day that he picked the stick they were hung from.
I made these little journals to give to the children at the party.
Peek a boo!
Go Green!!
