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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 …

Birds are fascinating to watch, no matter their size, color or the way they sing and kids love them.  Watching and listening to birds is not only entertaining but also …

When I found out I was pregnant with our second baby, I immediately thought of the crib that Fiorina was sleeping in at that time. She was happy in that …

You don’t need toys to make a child happy for Christmas. All you need is a good plan for “a perfect day”! Tessa shares the details of her plan, which turned …

When we go to a playground I know that my kids will have lots of fun, but my only “thrill” is to keep an eye on them and make sure …

How do you ask Santa for non-toy gifts? It’s one thing when you, the parent, are the one choosing such gifts for your own child, but then, how do you …

One of our goals, here at Non-Toy Gifts, is to connect Minnesotan parents in sharing their experiences about local places they visit with their kids: what they loved best, if …