B. Toys, now with extra holiday spirit

While plastic toys tend to fall a bit lower on my own personal shopping list, I wouldn't complain one bit if the brand spankin' never seen before holiday themed toys from B. Toys just happened to fall out of Santa's sack (or Grandma's pu…

B. Toys, now with extra holiday spirit
While plastic toys tend to fall a bit lower on my own personal shopping list, I wouldn't complain one bit if the brand spankin' never seen before holiday themed toys from B. Toys just happened to fall out of Santa's sack (or Grandma's purse) and under our tree.

Especially with today's news about the toys. We've already sung the praises of the cool, funky goodies from B. Toys and for good reason. We dig their gift-ready eco-minded packaging, their use of lead-free and pthalate-free plastic, and that they give charitable donation to educational charity Free the Children for each toy purchased.

Starting today, we're pleased to be the first to announce that B.Toys is offering their very cute recordable toy cell phones (pictured) and Wheeee-Is chunky vehicles with a little extra zing; same cool toys that my kids can't stop playing with, with a fun holiday packaging to ring in the holiday season. No need for extra gift wrap at all--works for us. -Kristen

Learn more about the new holiday edition B. Toys at their website, and purchase them at Target Stores nationwide.

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