Holiday Shopping @ Maukilo.com {Review & Giveaway}

Can you believe it is already November?  Where does the time go?  Time to begin thinking about holiday shopping for everyone on my list this year.

With 5 kids including twin 16 month olds, I usually try to get a portion of that shopping list done online.  Relatives also appreciate some online shopping suggestions for the kids when possible including Grandma herself.

This year we discovered a neat European & Wooden style online toy store called Maukilo.  It has a plethora of high end unique items you won't find in your local superstore including items by Haba, Plan Toys, Gymnic, Green Toys, and more.

Maukilo.com recently sent us the Gymnic Rody to give us a feel for the quality of their products and service.  We found Rody and Maukilo to be a wonderful find and are preparing our shopping lists for grandma now.

I should mention that Rody is technically for the 3 and up crowd, so the twins only ride him under mommy & daddy's supervision.  However, Rody is a toy that grows with your children and we've found even our 11 year old can't resist trying him out.  Rody contains no banned phthalates and is made of latex free heavy duty vinyl.  Children learn balance and coordination while hopping on their Rody. It is also used in therapy for handicapped children due to its softness and ride-on qualities.






Maukilo.com is owned by HABA, a 70-year-old German toy company, and shares a warehouse with HABA in upstate New York. Because of this partnership, Maukilo.com is able to offer more than 1,500 HABA items, the widest selection of HABA products in the United States. Maukilo rounds out its assortment with other wonderful brands, all of which meet the company’s motto: “Buy once. Play forever.”

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Ends on 12/7/09 @ 11:59PM CST.

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