Toy Box: The Swing Set of Dreams

babysugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:45 PDT

I was flipping through a magazine recently and flipped out when I saw this fabulous swing set.

Made by CedarWorks, a 27-year-old company based in Rockport, Maine, the set is made from 100 percent northern white cedar, which is known to be splinter-free. To see its only drawback,

read more. The swank set is part of the company’s Serendipity Series and includes gazebo-like play stations, multiple slides, a variety of swings, a sky bridge, a steering wheel, a spyglass, a rope ladder, and whimsically cut-out walls and roofs. The only downside is the price - a whopping $21,850! It's nice to fantasize. Maybe I'll buy it if I win the lottery. If money were no object, would you invest in this lux item for your lil ones?

Toy Box: Doodlers

LilSugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:45:40 PST

As holiday travel approaches, it's a great time to stock up on doodlers - the inexpensive drawing boards that provide kids hours of art time using a water or magnetic pen.

Whether your child is bored on the airplane, in the back seat of the car, or at grandma's house, the travel-sized doodlers are a great distraction. And, they are light enough for children to transport themselves. No more pulling crumpled paper from your purse or having to fetch rolling crayons.

Aquadoodle Mini Mat ($12)	Travel Magna Doodle ($12)
Travel Doodle Pro ($10)	Aquadoodle Travel Go N Doodle ($20)