The BeginAgain toy workshop mixes old-fashioned storytelling type fun and play in with the desire to create toys from sustainable plant materials and the latest eco-plastics. Their toys are based on the theories of early 20th century Colorado inventor Benjamin Barlowe who believed that “Kids already have the best job in the world, to play. It’s full time work and the way they play shapes the way they grow. The toy box is the child’s first tool box. Toys are meant to inspire kids to draw, build, explore, tell stories, play games, and ultimately save the day.”
Ben’s workshop has 4 Simple Rules I think all parents can appreciate:
Rule 1: Kids are the real noisemakers. No batteries, no electronics, ever!
Rule 2: Share your ideas, then build. Collaborate, share and build in partnership.
Rule 3: Don’t leave a mess. Take OIL out of play, use plant based materials whenever possible and always reduce, recycle, and seek improvement.
Rule 4: Great products have greater purpose. BeginAgain gives 1% to the community.
BeginAgain’s A WISH Collection of toys is inspired by Mr. Barlowe’s ideas about the way children play. Each category represents one of the distinct patterns of play that children use every day. Toys found within each category encourage that particular play skill development. Children can enjoy a well-balanced play time with “A WISH” Collection toys!
A – Artist
W – Writer
I – Inventor
S – Sportster
H – Hero
B – is for the beginner – here you will find toys that practice fine motor skills.
The Bathtub Ball is a great way for young Heros to show off their super skills and enjoy some good, clean fun at the same time! This underwater adventure set features play figures for bath time (or POOL time) including two sharks, a hero diver with old-fashioned helmet, and an octopus. They are conveniently contained in the ball-shaped carry case. What’s green and great about this set? The toys are made from heavy duty natural rubber and are dishwasher safe. (Ages 3+, Buy It Now – $22)
Where can you find BeginAgain Products?
BeginAgain Toys is keeping busy in their workshop to continually add their responsibly crafted toys to the collection. Be sure to visit their online web store often to learn about and purchase the latest additions.
GIVEAWAY TIME!
BeginAgain toys would like to give one little adventurer a Bathtub Ball set. Open to USA residents ages 18 and up; ends on January 8, 2012. Please enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter Entry Form below:
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Mom Always Finds Out received a BathTub Ball in order to write this blog post. Regardless, all opinions are 100% my own. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.
Jennifer Lachman says
My favorite toy is the On the Go Art Kit
Melissa H. says
I love the Lemonade Set!
Amanda Laurette says
I learned that frozen veggies can be just as nutritious as fresh veggies.
Amanda Laurette says
My fav toy is the On the Go Art Kit
tosha p says
I like the kick’n putt and I love the corn!!
Sylvia White says
I like the Artist On The Go! set
Melissa Doyle says
The panda scooter looks cool.
Sharon says
I like the tea otter’s beverage set
Melissa Doyle says
I learned there are over 25 boxed vegetable flavors endorsed by weight watchers.
Sharon says
I learned that frozen vegetables can be as nutritious as fresh ones
Michele B says
My favorite toy is the Kickn’ Putt. I think my grandson would really like this.
Michele B says
They give the vegetables a quick eat treatment to stop the natural enzymes.
Hannah Adkins says
I like The Panda Scooter
Ann F says
My daughter would like Treasure Hunt Objects and Shapes game.
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Ann F says
I learned that in 1925 Green Giant was born when they introduced an unusually large pea.
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Rita Spratlen says
I like the on the go Art kit.
Rita Spratlen says
I learned that veggies that are frozen can be just as nutricious as frozen. I learned they have a great site for veg’s.
sarah shult says
I like the Kickin putt
Janet W. says
I love the Dog Push Alongs. So cute!
Janet W. says
Visited Green Giant, I learned the experts are saying that frozen is just as nutritious as fresh!
Paula Lee says
I love the number snail!
Hannah says
I like the animal alphabet puzzle
karen M says
I like the Safari Building Blocks
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Kristin says
I like the Artist On The Go set!
Alice L says
My favorite is the treasure hunt game!
Janette says
The Tea Otters – Beverage Set
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
Earthworms
Christy Weller says
My favorite are the Panda Scooters
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Carrie Phelps says
My favorite is the Treasure Hunt game.
brooke t says
Elephant Family Puzzle
Sammi says
Artist on the Go is my fave!
Irene says
The Veggie Cutting set is adorable !
Amanda N. says
My favorite is the Animal Alphabet Puzzle.
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Beth Good says
I like the Artist on the Go set
Candie L says
I like the Kickin’ Putt. THank you
Kylie C says
I love the hedgehog Eco Rattle!
Kelly Hutchinson says
the panda scooter is really cool
Joy F says
I like the tea otter’s beverage set
ericka coello says
Alphabet Dinosaur
Amanda Alvarado says
I like the Artist On The Go kit!
Elizabeth K says
I like the lemonade set.
crystle tellerday says
animal alphabet puzzle
Linda says
My favorite toy is the Panda Scooter
April G says
Ooh, I like the Artist On The Go! set.
susan varney says
the artist on the go is my favorite [email protected]
Jade says
the animal alphabet puzzle is amazing o.o
Monique Rizzo says
I like the lemonade set.
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Brenda Robinson says
I would like to something to do with a Artist& writing.
Brenda Robinson says
I like toy to help to be a Artist.
clynsg says
I also like Animal Alphabet Puzzle.
lisa says
the Lemonade Set
Michelle Fosnaugh says
I love the Lemonade Set!
Kelly Britton says
I like the Earthworms, they are adorable! 🙂
Jessica Snook says
I like the Artist on the Go kit.
Nicole C. says
I like Artist On The Go.
Gretchen Gerth says
I love the Tea Otters Beverage Set – OMG Otters!
Jeni Monroe says
I would love to get my hands on the Kickin Putt set for my boys =)
Alisha L. says
My favorite is the Fruit Cutting Set.
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Carolyn Ann Colley (Griffith, Smith) says
I like the On the Go Art Kit, but would love to have any of them for my grandchildren.
Paula Michele Hafner says
I like the Tea Otter’s Beverage Set.
Susan Chester says
I like the Veggie Cutting Set.
tamra childers says
i like the lemonade set
Hoa Le says
I like the Moose Family Puzzle.
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amy deeter says
the veggie cutting set
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gina says
Wolf Family Puzzle is sweet.
monte says
like the Lemonade Set
Helen says
I like the artist on the go set
Lorrie (pinklady705) says
I really like the Animal Alphabet Puzzle.
michelle says
moose family puzzle
thanks!
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Caryn S says
I like the Animal Alphabet puzzle
Jodi Kershuk says
I like the Dinosaur Alphabet Puzzle
Rosanne Morrison says
Favorite toy is the Panda Scooter
Heather M says
I like the Number Snail
erma H says
I love the lemonade set.
Brooke R. says
I like the Animal Alphabet Puzzle and the Number Snail
Margaret Konczal says
I like the Animal Alphabet Puzzle the best.
Stephanie Showalter says
I love the Lemonade Set!
SYNDEL VALLE says
I like the Safari Building Blocks for my sons 🙂
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christina moore says
my granddaughter would love the Dog Push Alongs
christina moore says
I like the Lemonade Set
Nikki Thoresen says
I love the Animal Alphabet Puzzle, what a great way to learn the alphabet!
pamela james says
I like the artist on the go kit.
Kerrie Mayans says
I like the Lemonade set.
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Virginia Rowell says
The push along duck is adorable!
cassandra (rab pom) says
i like the tea otter’s beverage set.
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erica says
I also like the artist on the go kit!
Gianna says
Artist On The Go!
Gary Emes says
The Tea Otter’s Beverage Set is really cute!
kathy pease says
i like the Tea Otter’s Beverage Set
dawn says
I really like The Panda Scooter
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shirley pebbles says
I like the The Lemonade Set.
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Jan Messali says
I love the toy Push Along Duck.
Amy DeLong says
my son would love this Treasure Hunt – Objects and Shapes Game
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Erin R says
Animal Alphabet Puzzle
Erin R says
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Rachel says
I like the panda scooter
Kelly Braund says
I love the lemonade set!
vivian says
on the go art kit ty.
Renee G says
I love the Buddy Blocks.
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Lily Kwan says
I love the Cat Family puzzle!