Renee, the Seattle homeschool blogger behind 100 digits has published a great article highlighting places in Seattle to buy educational toys. I mean, we all know about the (sometimes educational) Archie McPhee, but have you heard of Snapdoodle Toys, Top Ten Toys, The Land of Nod, Children's Bookshop or Teri's Toys?
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Willow Toys, for high quality handmade wooden kitchens, castles and playhouses
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