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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
TheThe 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.quiltsfromtexas.com Quilts from Texas. - Hand made quilts, hand or machine quilted, quilt repair/restoration, Texas themed gifts by Texas crafters.
http://www.gotobaby.com
Go To Baby - manufactures lots of
merchandise like the 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.
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