Natural Pod a Review & Giveaway *CLOSED*

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A few weeks ago the lovely company Natural Pod sent my son some wooden toys to review! I was so thrilled to rip open and the box and see what was inside. If you haven’t heard of Natural Pod you’re missing out! They sell some really quality toys- toys that will last for generations. They believe in allowing your child to open up their imagination and while being creative all at the same time. You can’t find that in a battery operated toy, it makes noise, it races across the floor, it may even sing you a song! Battery operated toys to some degree, don’t allow for openness and creativity. 

Wooden toys offer children a much bigger picture. A picture that we all painted in our minds as children….the land of imagination. It’s so important for children to learn, explore and be adventurous. The toys over at Natural Pod allow for this is so many ways, on so many levels. I want my son to have a vivid imagination and I want him to create several play worlds and use his own mind. It’s like with the television, it already gives you the story. With natural toys you have to go beyond that which is why I LOVE, encourage and support the world of natural play.

Another reason we love wooden toys is for sustainable reasons and also the fact that their built to last. Natural Pod calls it Heirloom Toys. Natural Pod sent over three Fagus vehicles- Van, Speedy and the Mini Bus-PLUS a water waves stacking toy!

 

My son really enjoys the mini bus, best. He loves to roll it across the floor and put the peg people in sideways. He was attracted to it, right from the start. Although, he sure likes vrooming’ his Van and Speedy across our tile floor as well. But, he usually brings out the bus from his toy box and plays with the peg people. I think he likes the colors and the fact that it has options. Sticking those peg people in sideways is his idea of fun.

When I opened up the water waves stacking toy he immediately began to break it up and turn them up side down. He was interested to see how they perform. I showed him how to stack it and instantly he began to count…he’s only 19 mos. so he doesn’t count well…but it did initiate a mathematical sense. He also tossed the pieces into his dump truck and would dump them out. It was neat to watch him use them in different ways. He enjoyed stacking them too but not as much as dumping them and knocking em’ down. What can I say he’s a boy! Maybe, for Christmas we’ll get him the boat so he can enjoy being a sailor for the day.

The toys sent over are not your average plastic piece of junk the craftsmenship is outstanding and performance is incredible. Knowing that they’re non toxic and painted without lead chemicals is quite a relief. I’m happy to have Natural Pod toys in our home and will definitely share their site with others.

Natural Pod has a wide selection of toys to choose from. In the November- December issue of Mothering magazine; Natural Pod was nominated (as well as a few other toy companies) for having the best natural toys of 2008!!! You have to see the play kitchen sets they’ve designed which is one of the toys that received recognition from Mothering magazine. They’re not to be missed. The wood used to make these kitchens carries the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label which means the wood originates from well managed forests. Natural Pod cares about environmental sensitivity while also caring about your childs creative needs. 

Be sure you check out Natural Pod’s blog too! Where they share their journey of natural play and open it up to us to share as well. Natural Pod has quality wooden toys and I highly recommend them for your holiday list this year!  ;)

Okay, so now is your chance to win a free gift from Natural Pod!

 WIN IT NOW! All you have to do is visit Natural Pod  and leave me a comment telling what your favorite item is!

** Winner will have the option to choose ONE of the following items reviewed - Mini Bus, Van Speedy or the Water Waves stacking toy.

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GIVEAWAY ENDS- Monday, Dec 8, 2008 Winner will be announced on the 9th! Winner will have 3 days to claim their prize otherwise prize will be forfeited and re-draw will occur!

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Good luck!   :)

*** The winner is Janet F. – Congrats!

Thank you to all those who entered.  Remember to keep coming back more giveaways will soon be posted- STAY TUNED!