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There was a time, not so long ago, when childhood offered the space and freedom for children to explore their world. To be curious, creative and bold. To just be.<\/strong>
\nToday, our over-scheduled and overstimulated children are using their imaginations less than ever and, for this reason, we have fallen in love with educational toy brand, Melissa & Doug.<\/p>\n

Since it\u2019s founding, more than 30 years ago, the people behind the Melissa & Doug brand have been committed to making products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities and offer countless ways to play. It\u2019s all part of a bigger vision to take back childhood. From classic, wooden toys to crafts, pretend play and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions and their purpose. For more information visit @atoyforyou<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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WIN! <\/span><\/p>\n

WE\u2019RE GIVING AWAY A FABULOUS MELISSA & DOUG HAMPER LOADED WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:<\/strong>
\nMagnetic Matching Picture Game (R330), Suspend (R300), Sea Life Scissor Skills (R125), Mosaic Sticker Pad – Safari Animals (R125), Play, Draw, Create – Farm Fun (R295), Fun Activity Pad – Under the Sea (R125), Poke-A-Dot: Old MacDonald (R250), Water Wow – Adventure Deluxe (R180), Super Smile Dentist Play Set (R525), Innovation Academy – Planetary Orbiter (R380), Scratch Art Deluxe Party Pack (R330) and Cutting Food Box (R395).
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There was a time, not so long ago, when childhood offered the space and freedom for children to explore their world. To be curious, creative and bold. To just be. Today, our over-scheduled and overstimulated children are using their imaginations less than ever and, for this reason, we have fallen in love with educational toy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":115,"featured_media":14139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[4441,4439,4440,4438,4437,1554],"class_list":{"0":"post-14137","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-competitions","8":"tag-a-toy-for-you","9":"tag-educational-toy-brand","10":"tag-educational-toys","11":"tag-melissa-doug-hamper","12":"tag-melissa-doug","13":"tag-toys"},"yoast_head":"\nJuly TREAT ... 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