v 3 issue 1: Critter Corner

With summer in full swing, the bugs and butterflies have come out to play. This issue contains fun products that celebrate the beauty of little critters.



cover by Tiffany Hughes

critter playtime for toddlers
Fun is always in bloom with Kushies' Play Garden. This magnetic build and stack activity garden allows little ones to create their own colorful garden, and grow their imagination. Fanciful magnetic creatures and bright magnetic plant pieces stack and build. Each Play Garden includes a reusable carrying case for easy storage and 11 magnetic shapes. Recommended for ages 18 months and up, but fun for everyone.
Cute critters make learning fabulously fun with Froggy Frenzy. A funny ribbit, buzz or burp when your child feeds Froggy one of the colorful plush insects is the sound of learning made fun (cause and effect, and motor skill development). A door in Froggy's belly makes for easy bug removal, so the fun doesn't have to stop (and so the learning can go on!). Leap on over to egiggle.com for your Froggy Frenzy.


chasing butterflies
This issue we said bring on the bugs, and chasing fireflies made us proud with their Bring On The Bugs! Hotel and Butterfly Net. Sweet illustrations and a wood-and-net construction make the Bring On The Bugs! Hotel and Butterfly Net charming and whimsical. Measuring 7"L x 4 1/2"H x 4 1/2"W, the hotel provides ample room for insects of all types, and yet is small enough for little entomologists to carry. And, the deep netting and light weight of the Butterfly Net make it easy for small hands to fill any hotel vacancies. Accommodations provided by Bring On The Bugs! Hotel, and airfare provided by Bring On The Bugs! Butterfly Net.


snug as a bug
Bed bugs are fabulous when they're Lady Bug Nap Sacks from Sozo! Designed with snaps at the shoulders and underarms and a hidden zipper running down the right side and bottom, the Nap Sack opens fully for easy access. And of course we love that Nap Sacks offer reduced risk factors associated with SIDS. Snug as a bug in a rug, courtesy of Sozo Nap Sacks.




nature kit for kids
This issue we're crazy about bugs...about Bugs Nature Kit, that is! Created in collaboration with onservation groups and the Tullee House Museum of Carlisle, Flights of Fancy's About Bugs Nature Kit will teach your children how to collect, classify and study bugs (they even made it simple enough for mom and dad to try!). The kit includes 24 Bug Identification Cards, 1 Magnified Collection Jar, 1 Cloth Net, 1 Note pad for Field Notes and a Pencil. And, Flights of Fancy handcrafts their products in England, using mostly natural materials, and promising superior quality. Collecting critters is made easy at dotstoys.com.


critter comforts
Let your beautiful butterfly stretch her wings with a Butterfly Wing tee from Angelic Genius. Made from a super soft-spun cotton, the tees feature a comfortable neck opening and made in the USA quality. The wings are printed in gold on a white shirt for a truly angelic look, and are available in sizes 6 months through 6T. Butterfly Wing Tees are flying off the shelves at angelicgenius.com!

When your little one is wearing fabulous Buzzy Bee and Little Ladies Socks from Monkey Toes, there won't be any shoes required! These adorable socks come in sizes newborn-3T, and any four pairs are only $20! Don't monkey around, get on over to Monkey Toes for some real critter cuteness.

If you haven't visited Mighty Politey before, you're in for a royal treat: their Queen Bee tee is perfectly sweet! Available in infant and toddler sizes, all Mighty Politey tees are baby soft, fun, and original. If you don't have a little Queen Bee of your own, just remember that it is better to give than to receive and head on over to Mighty Politey, please!

bugalicious mealtime
If you’re hungry for more cute critters, check out the Dragonflies Bib from Crocodile Creek! This super cute bib is also super functional: the coated cotton bib is super easy to clean, the velcro closure is safe and fast, the convenient pocket is a must-have catchall, and the larger size (10" X 7") allows for maximum protection and lots of use (for ages 6-36 months). Pop on in to lollipop kisses for your Dragonflies Bib.


For something even cuter than a bug in a rug, checkout the critter placemats from Grow (especially the cute as a bug placemat- our favorite!). Adorable illustrations, and fantastic functionality make these placemats a must have for tots. We love how the thick matte finish on these laminated placemats makes for easy cleaning and prevents curling. Personalize a placemat for your little love bug, or buy a set for the whole table, at grow.com.

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