Links to Other Web Sites 

      Here are some of my favorite sites.   If you would like to see your site listed here, drop us a note.  You might bookmark this site if you want to come back.

Toy & Block Blogs:

http://www.thetoysnob.blogspot.com - The Toy Snob reviews some great toys and offers general advice on children's toys that are kid tested.

 http://www.ihatemymessageboard.com - I Hate My Message Board   Good stuff on toys. Tracy O'Conner & friends.

 

Architects & Buildings:

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/1469/ An all Frank Lloyd Wright site.  Lots of links to pictures.

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/1469/sullivan.html a great site for Louis Sullivan.  Great for anticipating a Chicago tour.

Younger Architects and Their Parent's Web Sites

http:  www.nasoni.org  The Nasonis & future blockhead.

Educational Resources:

http://www.froebelweb.org  The Froebel Gallery - Our favorite.  Lots and lots of information about early childhood development, kindergarten history, and educational toys of proven effect and historical provenance.  If you are interested in kindergarten, be sure and visit here.

http://www.kconnect.com  the Kindergarten Connection - A network of educational resources and materials for kindergarten teachers.

http://www.bnkst.edu  the Bank Street School - a wonderful resource for teachers interested in integrating blocks into their curriculum.  

http://www.naeyc.org the National Association for the Education of Young Children, an educational organization publishing a variety of materials useful for kindergarten and pre-school teachers.  Also sells the best available book on using classic unit blocks.  

 

Software:

http://www.familyfunsoftware.com  - Family Fun Software - The name says it all.  Fun and educational software for kids.

 

Wholesale:

http://www.galvinandfils.com - Galvin and Fils, Inc. - Wholesale Blocks to the trade. A site for retailers and e-tailers to arrange drop-shipping at wholesale prices.

Crafts:

http://www.allcrossstitch.co.uk - All Cross Stitch Co.  - Cross stitch Patterns and Supply.  Explore huge variety of beautifully designed Cross stitch patterns. Also enjoy fast Cross stitch supplies and deliveries. Go for it!

http://blindwoodturner.com/index.html  Dennis DeVendra - The Blind Woodturner.  How cool is this!  Dennis turns beautiful wooden objects in his shop in Columbus, Ohio for those who treasure unique, hand-made gifts.

Gifts:

 

http://www.gotobaby.com   Go To Baby - manufactures lots of merchandise like beautiful burp cloths, ultra soft blankets, thick 100% terry cotton robes, baby wicker baskets, gorgeous roll neck sweaters and more.

http://www.quiltsbycindy.com  Quilts by Cindy - Hand made quilts baby quilts and hangings from Colorado.  

http://www.purplealex.com - Purple Alex makes unique fabric hats for the best dressed girls you'll see.

http://www.organicstyleforkids.com  -  Organic style for Kids.  Great selection of organic cotton baby and kid products such as organic baby clothes, organic kids clothes, baby gifts, baby slings, nursingcovers, baby bedding and bath.  As well as, eco-friendly toys, eco-friendly jewelry and diaper bags.

Antique Toys and Parts:

http://www.classictintoy.com  - classic Tin Toys.  The first in toy restoration and parts.  Trains, robots, tread, tires, parts, and winding motors.

http://www.continentalhobby.com - Continental Hobby House (serving collectors since 1964) Toys, trains, coins, antiques & collectibles.

Gifts For Grown Ups:

http://rusticelementart.com-Rustic Elements. Here you will find many examples of artistic expression in both functional and decorative art.

http://www.seafoamwoodturning.com - Seafoam Woodworking Studio Artisan Crafted Gifts and One-of-a-Kind Art of turned wood.  Beautiful turned bowls, candle holders and other items. 

Toys and Kids:

http://www.craftsburykids.com  - Craftsbury Kids  Let your senses revel in the smooth feel of real wood toys, the fine hand of natural fiber baby knits, the beauty of a hand-embroidered piece.  Clothing, wooden toys, and other items for the parent seeking fine, handmade toys.

http://www.organicstyleforkids  -  Organic style for Kids.  Great selection of organic cotton baby and kid products such as organic baby clothes, organic kids clothes, baby gifts, baby slings, nursingcovers, baby bedding and bath.  As well as, eco-friendly toys, eco-friendly jewelry and diaper bags.

http://woodtoyshop.com    -  Wood Toy Shop.  finely crafted wooden heirloom toys. We have wooden trains, rubber band race cars, puzzles and pull toys.

http://www.blocksand3dpuzzles.com  - All I Can Imagine.  Giant, lightweight ImagiBRICKS cardboard building blocks.
Little Reader Blocks for teaching 100 sight words.

http://www.mainetoys.com - Maine Toys.  Traditional wooden toys, cars trucks, boats, doll furniture, rocking horses all handcrafted in Maine.

http://www.wildapples.com - Gunther Keil's workshop specializing in animals and arks.  An astonishing array of carved wooden animals.

http://www.sueswoodtoys.com  Sue's Wooden Toys - Hand painted Wooden Toys and Fretwork Ornaments.

http://www.ogunquitwoodentoy.com  Ogunquit Wood Toys - William Woods terrific site for handmade wooden toys. 

http://www.sanderstoys.com   Sanders Wooden Toys -  Hand made trucks, trains, and push-pull toys to stimulate the imagination.

http://www.the-ride-on-toys-source.com  Ride On Toys - A wide variety of scooters, pedal cars, bicycles, go-carts, pocket bikes and battery operated ride-ons.

http://www.ToyAndTrain.com
Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum
Wheeling, West Virginia - check this site for times and schedules.

http://www.toytreasuresforever.com  Toy Treasures Forever: A great selection of Ty Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Attic Treasures, classics as well as Puffkins and more. 

Woodworking Machinery & Supplies:

www.exfactory.com  Ex-Factory.com:  A wide range of factory surplus woodworking , sawmill, and handling equipment at bargain prices.