ecoTimeToys: Organic, All Natural Toys! Review and Giveaways {Ends 10/30}


"Where are all the old fashioned wooden imagination toys that we used to play with?" I just recently asked my husband as we walked through the toy department of a local store. Everything is brightly colored plastic that not only breaks quickly but is also not baby or kid friendly. There is little left to spark a child's imagination as everything is electronic and works on its own.

And if that is not bad enough, we now wonder if there is lead in that child's toy that our unsuspecting innocent child is going to stick in his mouth. Honestly, what happened to a good old fashioned wooden toy or rattle?

Thankfully, I was introduced to a great company called ecoTimeToys. This is a great toy store and worthy of every parent's perusal. What I love about ecoTimeToys is they are ecofriendly. They are safe for any child to play with it.

We had the opportunity to review the Rattling Caterpillar by Haba and boy was I pleased with toy. Gabriel is just a little too little to play with it yet but very soon he will be loving this cute little caterpillar. The caterpillar has the cutest face and I love the quality of this toy. This caterpillar is not one that will break quickly. It will definitely withstand much love and play time as I am sure he will get as Gabriel gets older.

As I looked through ecoTimeToys store, I was struck with just how everything is made for the imagination. I can still remember the hours my siblings and I spent building things and wanted exactly that for my children. My brother is now an engineer and who knows maybe he's career began when he played with building blocks similar to the ones that ecoTimeToys has to offer.

Another thing that I absolutely LOVED about ecoTimeToys is that their toys are affordable!! You can easily find toys that are under $20. Not only are they affordable, they will last you a long time. And if the prices are not already good, every day ecoTimeToys has a Daily Deal. This is a great place to shop for birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, and even baby shower gifts.


WIN IT!!!

EcoTimeToys has generously offered to give a $50 gift certificate so that one of my readers can go shopping for their own great ecofriendly toys!!

1. Head over to EcoTimeToys and tell me one toy you would buy if you won. Please leave me your name and email address also. Do this one first!!!

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This giveaway ends October 30, 2009 and is open to US residents only. Make sure that you leave your email address in each comment. Leave a separate comment for every entry that you make so that these will count for you! Have fun and I look forward to announcing the winners of this great giveaway!


Thank you, ecoTimeToys for sponsoring this great giveaway for my readers! Thank you for creating a great planner for busy moms with newborns.

Disclosure: This review is based on my own opinion of ecoTimeToys. You may or may not agree with my opinion. I was sent a product to review. No one from ecoTimeToys was involved in the writing of this post.

199 comments:

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

Tea Set by GREEN TOYS Wooden Slice & Bake Cookie Set by MELISSA & DOUG

Mami2jcn said...

I would get the Melissa & Doug abacus.

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Mfalcon13 said...

I like the Vehicles Stamp Set by MELISSA & DOUG.

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Jill said...

I love the Fruit Tote Set by UNDER THE NILE. Fun for the little ones.

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Cmath said...

I really like the Instrument Set by SEVI. My boys would really have fun.

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Unknown said...

I love the Piggy Bank by HABA
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Mysharona said...

The Vehicles Stamp Set is cool.

sweepmom said...

I would get the Bashful Monkey (Medium).

Melissa said...

AJ would love the lift and build!!

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Chrissyb said...

I would use it toward the Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy so cute!
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Lauren Elise said...

Organic Gift Set by MiYim.

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I follow you and EcoTimeToys on Twitter. ~SeannLauren

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I'm a fan on FB. Sean Lauren Shaffer

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Sylvia said...

I like the Sealife Puzzle/Playset by IMAGIPLAY
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Jaime said...

I would get several Melissa and Doug Puzzles
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Anonymous said...

My favorite is under the classic toys~the emergency stacking vehicles. My son loves cars~and these are so cute! mpjoh7337@yahoo.com

mscoffee77 said...

I love the Mr Rogers Neighborhood Classic Trolley!

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littlelatina said...

my son loves trucks and construction vehicles

stOOpidgErL said...

All the toys are really cute! I fell in love with the Rainbow Tower by Haba.
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stOOpidgErL said...

I am a Facebook fan! (Kim Ripley)
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Anonymous said...

Organic Grabbing Toy Bunny (Blue) by KATHE KRUSE

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Stephanie said...

would buy Puff the Alphabet Dragon Puzzle by IMAGIPLAY
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Michelle AKA blabla3269 said...

Id get the Habba piggy bnk

Anonymous said...

I like the Indoor Gardening Kit by GREEN TOYS.

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Anonymous said...

I follow your blog as Shilo Beedy

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Tracey said...

Liz would like the Fold & Go Mini Dollhouse by MELISSA & DOUG.
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JBF said...

pattern blocks and peg board games

Anonymous said...

I like the Paint by Numbers - Vehicles, my boys would enjoy working on these!
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polly said...

i would love the chomp & clack alligator push toy for my grandson. thanks for the chance!

polly
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abby said...

I would like Standard Unit Blocks by MELISSA & DOUG.

abby said...

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ashley turner said...

I would love to get kami the banjo. then she can play with daddy. chadzgirlz@yahoo.com

ashley turner said...

I follow your blog
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I subscribe
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ashley turner said...

I follow your and eco toys on twitter, my username is chadzgirl.
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Luv to Save said...

I would buy the Cookware and Dining Set by GREEN TOYS for my daughter.

Ethel
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Luv to Save said...

following you both on twitter as luv_to_save
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Pam S said...

following on twitter....Standard Unit Blocks by MELISSA & DOUG

clynsg said...

First choices would be the Dancing Alligator and the Stacking Emergency Vehicles.

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pau_ole_aloha said...

I like the Pull Along Cowboy by SEVI he is sooo cute!

Hannah...your sis!

Aubrie Williams said...

Construction Excavator by HAPE/WOODY CLICK. My husband is a civil engineer and just loves construction toys. I'd love to have the whole collection including the bobcat and dump-truck. So cute!
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Aubrie Williams said...

I follow!
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Aubrie Williams said...

I subscribe!
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Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Fit Together Building Blocks (13 Piece Set) by HABA. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I follow you & ETT on twitter.bluenude3 Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com

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Kimberly said...

I like the Pipapo by HABA. It looks like a cute baby toy.

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Kimberly said...

I'm a follower.

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Kimberly said...

I'm a subscriber.

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Kimberly said...

I'm a fan on facebook. Kimberly Emslie

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mindy said...

the sealife puzzle play set thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

cstironkat said...

I like the Annabelle Lamb by miYim. It is so cute.

StuffSmart said...

I would buy the Melissa & Doug horses stamp set.

StuffSmart said...

I follow both of you on twitter and tweeted.

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Anonymous said...

I would def. buy the Happy Quartet by Haba. Thank you.

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mail4rosey said...

I subscribe.

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Anonymous said...

I follow (mail4rosey). Thank you.

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JACLYN said...

The piggy bank for my son who loves to save quarters!
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sweetsue said...
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sweetsue said...

I follow on Google friend connect.
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sweetsue said...

I would get the Fold & Go Mini Dollhouse-it's just perfect for little hands!
Susan C
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sweetsue said...

I am following you and ecotime toys on twitter (ptowngirl).
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Unknown said...

My name is Brany & my e-mail is : BMac1480@Gmail.com .

If I win , I would buy the :

~Flip-Flap by HABA
~Standard Disk Rattle by LANDMARK
and
~Abacus by MELISSA & DOUG

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TAKISHA A. said...

i would buy the Easel Accessory Set by MELISSA & DOUG for my daughter.

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AStarrA said...

I would get the merryday dalmation by jellycat and Pet Peg Puzzle by Melissa & Doug
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Anonymous said...

Christine
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Fold & Go Mini Dollhouse is what I would like to buy if I won.

Colleen said...

I would love to get the see and spell by melissa and doug. thanks for the awesome giveaway.
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Erica G said...

I would buy the Wooden Animal Nesting Blocks by MELISSA & DOUG. Thanks!

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Ashley said...

Tea Set by GREEN TOYS Wooden Slice & Bake Cookie Set by MELISSA & DOUG

Ashley
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Kelly said...

I'd get the Biofino ice cream cones and vegatable basket - both are so cute!

Thanks!
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Steph said...

Wow, its hard to choose, but I think I would buy the Learn-to-Play Piano.

Stephanie
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Jay said...

I like the Learn and play piano and the swivel clown!
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Lori said...

I like the Pattern Blocks and Board from Melissa and Doug.
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Jen said...

It's hard to choose but I'd get some instruments like the Concertina by Plan Toys.

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Jen said...

I'm a facebook fan!

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rebecca said...

I love their M&D first vehicles set!

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rebecca said...

I follow!

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rebecca said...

I get your e-mails.

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Anonymous said...

One toy I would get is the Zoolini (Crocodile) by SELECTA
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abby said...

Standard Unit Blocks by MELISSA & DOUG

abby said...

I follow.

abby said...

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Tamara B. said...

I would get the Fold & Go Mini Dollhouse by MELISSA & DOUG
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Tamara B. said...

Sorry I forgot to include my Facebook name (Tamara Bennington) and I am a fan of your Facebook and EcoTime Toys too.
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Brandi said...

I would buy the lift and build!

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jo said...

Stack and Swivel Clown by HAPE/EDUCO would be my first choice
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Linda said...

I would get the Fold & Go Mini Dollhouse.
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Unknown said...

I would get the 6 string guitar by SEVI and save it for a few years. :)

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I subscribe to this blog.

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i follow on twitter.
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i am a fan on facebook.

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AEKZ2 said...

I would buy the Pattern Mosaic (66 pieces) by HABA.

roseh2o19 said...

bashful monkey

Heather S said...

Musical Band by Plan Toys!

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ky2here said...

Organic Grabbing Toy Gnome (Blue) by KATHE KRUSE

Aisling said...

I'd buy a Classic Sorter by Dandelion.

JulieMoe said...

I like the Melissa and DOug abaqus.

JulieMoe said...

I subscribe to your blog.

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ReggieMann said...

If I won I would buy the Wooden Number Snail Puzzle by IMAGIPLAY

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I'm a follower

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Aimee said...

I like the Cutting Food Box by MELISSA & DOUG. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Aimee said...

I follow your blog

chazvgo said...

I love the Peg Game by HABA :)

BreakAway2SpreadMyWings said...

Tea Set by GREEN TOYS Wooden Slice & Bake Cookie Set by MELISSA & DOUG
This would be a great gift for my niece.
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BreakAway2SpreadMyWings said...

I follow your blog.
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I follow you both on twitter.
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Angela G said...

I would get the Wood Shape Sorting Clock.
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Ellie Wright said...

I love the Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy for my little grandson. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Angela G said...

I follow you and ecotime on twitter.
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I'm a fan of you and ecotime on facebook.
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Molly K said...

I would get my son the Musical Band by PLAN TOYS.

Happi Shopr said...

Instrument Set by SEVI for my brother's family - he would so love me for it, lol. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

K Anne said...

I would get the Mobilo Placement Game by HABA


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Unknown said...

I would get the Melissa and Doug Sandwich Making Set for my kids.

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Unknown said...

I'm a follower.

Unknown said...

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Melanie said...

The Melissa and Doug Abaccus!


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Dumaurier said...

I like the Easel Accessory Set by MELISSA & DOUG

Kathryn said...

I really like the play toaster. Thanks!

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Sheila Hickmon said...

I would get the Twinkle Wink by HAPE/EDUCO! Thanks!
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Sheila Hickmon said...

I follow you both on twitter! mom2anutball

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Sheila Hickmon said...

I'm a fan of both of you on facebook! Sheila H.

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Lentil said...

I'd get the Dancing Alligator by PLAN TOYS -- my daughter is just getting into wheeled things

RR said...

I think I would choose the Bead Abacus by HABA, but there are so many great choices I keep changing my mind.

Anonymous said...

I would definitely get the Fruit Tote Set by UNDER THE NILE.
Scott
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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Crate with Veggies by UNDER THE NILE is something I would have to get!
Angie
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Anonymous said...

I follow your blog!
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Jen lleras said...

If I won I would choose the musical band!

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thank you

Gabriel S-J. said...

I like the Indoor Gardening Kit.

Unknown said...

I love the under the nile dolls.
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Jennai said...

I would buy the Finger Puppet Set Cat and Mouse by HABA
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Jinxy and Me said...

I would get the Banjo by PLAN TOYS

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm following your blog!

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Darrell said...

I'd get the Kathe Kruse grabbing toy gnome-too cute!

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Hotsnotty2 said...

I love the Fold & Go Mini Dollhouse by MELISSA & DOUG, thanks!

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snakersolid said...

Instrument Set by SEVI

Bombtastic Belle said...

I like the stack and swivel clown :)
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Julie said...

ABC blocks would be a neat addition.
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Rajee said...

Tea Set by GREEN TOYS Wooden Slice & Bake Cookie Set by MELISSA & DOUG

Rajee said...

I am new follower.

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Fionen said...

I would get the Rattle Ring Girly (Pink).
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dvice12 said...

I'd get the Percussion Set by PLAN TOYS

Anonymous said...

musical band by play toys ty.
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cman said...

Abacus by MELISSA & DOUG :)

Anonymous said...

I would buy the Abacus by MELISSA & DOUG

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

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Lifeisinthechaos said...

Tha activity cart by Melissa and Doug is awesome!

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I follow your blog (lifeisinthechaos) and am a fan on Facebook (Lisa Wilt Mathis)

masonsgranny59 said...

my son is a logger and this log truck would be perfect for his son sawyer:)
Log Truck by HOLGATE TOYS

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im a follower:)

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liliesrnice said...

i really like the stack & swivel clown!

lilyk said...

I love the Goose by KALLISTO stuffed animal!

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