Monthly Archives: September 2010
Kokeshi and Momiji Dolls – A Japanese Tradition
| September 29, 2010 | Posted by admin under Dolls |
Japanese Kokeshi dolls are small wooden dolls that date back to the 1830s. Originally these dolls were made by craftsmen in northern Japan in the winter months to sell to tourists who were visiting the hot springs. They have since turned into a symbol of Japan. Japanese Kokeshi dolls have turned into an art form…
Kids Electric Scooters
| September 6, 2010 | Posted by gems78 under Toys |
One of the hardest things to do as a parent is finding meaningful toys and activities for your kids to do that actually get them out of the house. I don’t think anybody would disagree that video game usage has become nearly an epidemic, leading to increased childhood obesity, not to mention the fact that…