Hearthsong is a sanity saver

We at Cool Mom Picks may be great at finding stuff, but that doesn't mean we're so great at remembering to actually buy it ourselves in a timely manner. With an uncompleted shopping list that includes a newborn, a few toddlers, some kids…

Hearthsong is a sanity saver
We at Cool Mom Picks may be great at finding stuff, but that doesn't mean we're so great at remembering to actually buy it ourselves in a timely manner. With an uncompleted shopping list that includes a newborn, a few toddlers, some kids and a couple of tweens, Hearthsong is making it easy to knock a whole bunch of them off in one visit.

Although I can't say I love everything on their site, and they aren't exactly a small, independent shop, I do love their selection of crafts and games and their collection of environmentally-friendly, low-tech toys from their sister brand Magic Cabin-- check out the long-lasting 1-2-3 Grow With Me toy from Mishi Desings, or the colorful and cool made-in-Germany 1001 Nights Block Set (shown).

There's also an outlet of discounted toys worth digging into, where you'll find Wonderworld's Eco Doll House for under $100.

Another reason to love Hearthsong is their Campaign to Reforest America. With each purchase made during the holidays, they'll plant a tree in one of three states. -Christina

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crafts, games and toys for children of all ages.Plus spend $65+ by December 18 and get a free $10 gift card.

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