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Great Finds http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds Our favourite new products, gadgets and ideas for families, parents & kids. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:19:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Zambi the Baby Elephant Zambi the Baby Elephant is a Special Edition FURREAL FRIENDS baby African elephant that will delight children as he really "comes alive." Not only does Zambi move his trunk but he blows kisses and makes trumpeting, chewing and giggling sounds when you pet his back. Zambi was created to help ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/11/05/zambi-the-baby-elephant/ Zoobies Zoobie Pets embody an innovative 3-in-1 concept. Each pet is a plush toy, a soft pillow and a comfy blanket, all in one! Zoobies come in a variety of styles including a line of both Zoo and Safari animals. (Zoobies.ca) What Canadian Parents are saying... Zoobies are ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/11/01/zoobies/ PixOs PixOs magically joins together with water. No messy ironing to do! Pop the pixOs onto the tray to make fabulous creations of all kinds, even in 3D! Choose from a large selection of template patterns or go online to create your own! (Spin Master Ltd. Ages 4+) What Canadian Parents are ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/10/28/pixos/ Sprig Rally Racer The Rally Racer is fun on wheels with Adventure Guide ‘Rudi Tootin’ on board, to help drive imaginative play. When a child rolls the Dune Buggy forward, it triggers the generator that fuels the lights and motor sounds and with no batteries needed, the fun is endless. By harnessing natural ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/10/27/sprig-rally-racer/ Playskool Dreamtown Cherry Blossom Market Give little imaginations the perfect place to bloom – and set up shop! – with this adorable market playhouse. Standing just over four feet tall, the exterior is adorned with blooming flowers printed on the double-sided fabric walls. Inside depicts a sideboard crawling with pantry staples, jars of yummy "treats" ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/10/27/playskool-dreamtown-cherry-blossom-market/ Posterjack.ca is bringing memories to life! Digital cameras allow us to snap photos on a daily basis, which in turn allows us to capture all the special moments in our family lives. Ask anyone with a digital camera and they'll tell you that they take more photos than ever before, but they'll probably also tell you ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/10/26/posterjackca-is-bringing-memories-to-life/ Smencils Looking for a unique stocking stuffer for the stockings in your house? Pick up a set of Smencils and you'll see you have an instant hit! Smencils are made from rolled sheets of newspaper instead of wood. You can even see the layers of newspaper when ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/10/20/smencils/ Eco Friendly Tea Set Brewing an imaginary pot of tea is a really good thing for the earth when young hosts use the environmentally friendly Tea Set from Green Toys. Made of recycled plastic, this 17-piece set includes a Tea Pot with Lid, a Sugar Bowl with Lid, a Creamer, 4 Cups, 4 Saucers, ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/10/12/eco-friendly-tea-set/ Little People® Learn about Town™ See the learning unfold! Where should we go today—the doctor, the pet shop or the tree house to play? Whether kids travel all over Learn About Town with Sonya Lee® and Eddie™ or just stay in one spot, they can open, close, press, and drop their way to lots of ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/10/09/little-people%c2%ae-learn-about-town%e2%84%a2/ Go Back to School with Pistachio Recycled Notebooks This year students can fill their backpacks with the Pistachio Back to School Notebook collection and know that their purchase will have a direct impact on the environment. The notebooks are made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper, printed with vegetable-or soy-based ink in a wind-powered Canadian print shop. Kids ... http://blog.canadianparents.com/greatfinds/2009/08/13/go-back-to-school-with-pistachio-recycled-notebooks/