Waldorf Wednesday: Woolies handmade toy giveaway

There are a few questions I ask myself when I am toy shopping for my 5 children. To me, these are important questions to ask, whether you are a homeschooler or not...

• Will it inspire imagination or creativity?
• Will it inspire learning?
• Is it made from natural products?
• Can it be used for multiple age groups, i.e. different-aged kids.

Because here is what I DON'T want in a toy:  a battery ran, watch it only and then my child is tired of it after one day kind of toy... Or a "made of plastic and will surely end up in a giveaway pile or landfill in less than 3 months kind of toy". Blech.

Luckily, we are connected to fabulous artisans and crafty people via the genius that is ETSY. Now it is easy to find handmade treasures, including dolls, toys and learning games,  even ones made with natural materials, just by a few clicks of the mouse. 

Woolies, Naturally is one such Etsy Shop.  The owner, Sara  says "Knitting is my passion - the colors, the textures, I love it all and hope that you do too! My favorite things to knit are animals - we have ten animals here on our little ranch!"

Just look at these gorgeous toys (my favorites) you can find there! (all photos credited to Woolies).

Sara's shop is full of toys, lovies, and dolls...all made by hand, using natural materials.  She also does custom orders, wholesale orders, and unlike other toymakers on etsy....repairs!    Woolies is based in Tucson Arizona and is known for its handmade toys....bunnies, ponies, games, dolls, and even handmade doll sized quilts. Woolies creates heirloom quality artisan stuffed animals and dolls, naturally.

Sara's sweet toy shop has been featured at Mothering.com, Best Natural Toy Pick, Holiday 2011. (Awarded 5 Stars) and at Babble.com~~top 10 Etsy shops for babies, 2012.

Now to announce the giveaway! Brighton Park is excited to offer you the chance to win a fabulous learning toy from Sara's shop...the All Natural and Eco-friendly Educational Toy Memory Game!

This Wool felt memory game includes 16 hand appliqued and embroidered felt pieces - each one measures @ 2 1/2" square and comes in its own sack for easy storage. This is a great toy for learning and play and is a $25 value.

There are lots of easy entries via the rafflecopter! Good luck~ Contest will end Saturday August 4th. Winners must live in the USA. Winners must not have one a giveaway on Brighton Park in the last 60 days to be eligible. This giveaway is not affiliated with facebook or twitter in any way. Good luck! ~~Katie

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