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The search for new toy alternative gift ideas lead us to creating a series of interviews with creators and providers of such gifts For Minnesotan Kids. We are excited and …

How many times did you see your kids play with household items and having so much fun that it made you wonder why you spend money on toys? In my …

Pregnancy is one of the memorable moments in a woman’s life. The little miracle who grows inside us and turning into this beautiful human being. From the moment I found …

Kate from Katy Stuff is back to share with us a new non-toy gift idea for kids. They say “food is love” and baking is sure part of that love. I grew up …

So your child has been nagging for a while. Nagging for a pet and his/her birthday is around the corner. So, you are considering that request. Pet is a nice …

Choo Choo Bob’s Train store sure gets lots of love here in Minnesota. Alicia from Alicafinnnoack is a mother of two who we discovered from the blogging world. She lives in …

I made this toy storage box about a year ago when toys were still allowed on the main floor (now toys are to be found only in the basement or …

BOOKS I encourage you to buy books from our two local children’s bookstores. 1. If you have no time to go to the Red Balloon in St Paul (but I recommend …

Let’s face it, we can’t completely get rid of all the toys in our house (as much as I wanted too someday when I accidentally stepped on that one piece of lego duplo …

We are excited to have Kate from Katy Stuff to share with us about choosing crafty gifts for kids. She is a very crafty person (and we’re so glad to discover …

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Based on the books recommended by Conn Iggulden and  Hal Iggulden in The …

Here at NTG, we love to hear what other parents have to say about their experiences with non-toy gift alternatives. We are so grateful to have Nicki Brunner, a mother …