Imagination and Belly-Laughs on a Budget
November 24th, 2008Toys aren’t inherently bad. There are just lots of bad toys. WalMart is bad. I know that pretty much for certain. With that in mind, I deliver to you the following:
The American Specialty Toy Retailing Association just published a press release regarding holiday toy shopping on a budget. And while I usually avoid retail associations for shopping advice, I thought it was worth passing along. Here is one of several better-than-average tips:
If you have less to spend this year, make the most of it by buying toys that are a good fit with the child’s abilities and interests. If the toy is a good match, you can expect the child to spend more hours playing with it and you will need fewer toys. While big box stores generally do not have experts available, the staff at small locally-owned toy stores understand child development and specialize in helping customers choose safe, developmentally appropriate toys.
Read the full release: This Season, Depend on Your Creativity as Much as Your Credit Card
