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What's in each of the Connetix Tile's Packs?

What's in each of the Connetix Tile's Packs?

Let's be honest, we all LOVE Connetix Tiles.  I, ahem, I mean my kids... definitely my kids, LOVE them and I (ahem, I mean we) can't seem to have enough.  We are often asked which is the best / most popular pack and I always respond that it depends on where you are on your magnetic tiles journey.  Everyone says the most played with tiles are the squares, and I can confirm the same is true for our house.  My nearly 3 year old is going through a stage where she will only use the solid small squares for building...

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Why we LOVE Grapat (and open-ended toys)

Why we LOVE Grapat (and open-ended toys)

My girls and I haven't always been exposed to open-ended toys.  When I was a new mom, we were gifted a lot of second hand toys and I was so grateful.  We loved these toys and their lights, buttons and songs that the toys would sing.  As I learnt more about toys and especially open-ended toys, I realised that the toys we had were more a source of entertainment and they did little to foster imagination and creativity. If I am being truly honest, open-ended toys frightened me a little.  I felt like they revealed the limitations of my own creative...

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Choosing a Doll House

Choosing a Doll House
Choosing the perfect doll house for your family can be a difficult decision. We have evaluated the different options available from Tender Leaf Toys, Hape, Le Toy Van and more.

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The differences between Connetix, Learn and Grow and Kmart Magnetic Tiles

The differences between Connetix, Learn and Grow and Kmart Magnetic Tiles
We are often asked the differences between the different magnetic tile brands.  The most important questions are compatibility with key features of each brand.  We hope we can answer these questions and more with this blog.

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