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Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

At this years Toy Fair, there were plenty of moving, light-up gadgets to catch ones eye. But over the last 109 years since the very first Toy Fair in 1903, the finds that have stood the test of time are classic, long-lasting toys. The toys educators are looking for are not flashy; they are creative, inspiring, well made and timeless.

RosieHippo.com, an online retailer of natural, earth-friendly toys, introduces SPORTOS Build-A-Sport Blocks, an innovative, one-of-a-kind block set developed by Rosie Hippo owner Kimberly Bloom to engage childrens brains and bodies at the same time.

The new SPORTOS block set was designed to provide a new angle on a classic toy. Classic building blocks provide hours of creative imaginative play. These Build-A-Sport Blocks allow children to create what they see in the world of sports and recreate what they do on the playground and playing fields, says owner Kim Bloom. Bloom said that the new block set is quickly climbing to the top of the retailers customer favorite list because it is engaging, inspiring and teaches children about so many different sports, including those that will be seen in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

With SPORTOS, children can create, evaluate and imitate. These blocks let children build designs of their favorite international sports with 71 blocks and 48 design cards made of sustainable rubber wood. A combination of straight and curved block pieces allow children to recreate the shapes made by athletes bodies engaged in different sports. Children can create an athlete dunking a basketball, craft a soccer player about to kick a goal, design a duo of volleyball players spiking and passing the ball and construct a skier crouching to take a jump. Children enhance fine motor skills and pattern recognition while creating block figures, and then augment gross motor development as they get up and move little arms and legs into different shapes to recreate what the block sports figures do.

The best approach to learning is multifaceted, and SPORTOS are a fun and creative way to supplement teaching about different sports played around the world, as well as the sports children already know and love, said Bloom. In our family, we love to create with SPORTOS blocks, imitate the sports motions and then log on to PBS Kids (Kids World Sports) to learn more about some of the sports my son is not as familiar with. He will certainly be ahead of the game knowing all about the Olympic sports by the opening ceremony this summer! SPORTOS provide hours of great fun and make a wonderful activity for a family Olympic Games watching party.

Other best-selling products at Rosie Hippo are heirloom-quality classicsincluding doll furniture, play kitchens handmade of pinewood by Amish craftsmen as well as wooden animals, block sets, puzzles and vehicles.

We place great emphasis on offering creative learning packages, such as music, art, and family learning. Items like our fairy and princess costumes, felt and wool tea set, and vegetable rattles encourage pretend play, said Bloom. With our Fair Trade music package, the entire family can play together, each with a different instrument, which parents find a fun way to teach children about other cultures and being kind to the environment by using sustainable products.

All toys sold by Rosie Hippo are produced under conditions that are fair to workers and kind to the environment using materials such as sustainable wood, organic fabrics, or recycled materials.

To receive more information and notices on discounts, sales, and contests, visit RosieHippo.com and join the websites email list and become a fan of Rosie Hippo at facebook.com/RosieHippoToys.

About Rosie Hippo

Rosie Hippo is a leading online retailer of unique, classic and heirloom quality natural toys that allow children to play, learn and grow. The hand selected toys and games are appropriate for children of all ages and for entire families to enjoy. The wide variety of toy types include dolls and dollhouses, building toys, toy trains, toy cars, toy trucks, games, puzzles, arts and crafts, push and pull toys, stuffed animals, rattles, balls, blocks, pretend play and more. Rosie Hippo can be found at http://www.rosiehippo.com. Inspired children. Happy planet.

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If you are considering redesigning or refurnishing your home, perhaps you may wish to learn more about wicker furniture. After all, wicker furniture is not something that is commonly talked about when buying furniture. Most just focus on more conventional types of furniture such as wooden furniture or plastic furniture. Hence, it is easy to forget about wicker furniture. Perhaps this article will help you.

You should add wicker furniture into your shopping list when you are in the market because wicker furniture offers many benefits. You will see why once you know more about this amazing and unique material.

Wicker furniture is made from some type of cane such as bamboo or rattan. Raw cane is very tough and unpolished. However, when exposed to high temperature, the cane softens and becomes versatile. Special tools are then used to bend the cane around metal frames. When cooled, the cane takes the form of the frame, and a piece of furniture is created. After cooling, the cane retains its original qualities – it remains tough and highly resistant to wear and tear.

Therefore, one of the greatest benefit of buying wicker furniture is that you can expect wicker furniture to last for many years.

Due to its flexibility, wicker can be made into all kinds of furniture. By the way, the term wicker is used interchangeably with cane. Wicker is actually the process of manufacturing cane furniture. But both terms have been used to refer to the same thing.

Anyway, you can find all types of wicker furniture for your home. There are furniture suitable for both indoors and outdoors. Many people expect wicker furniture to look conventional or even ancient. However, this is a wrong perception. There are very modern looking pieces of wicker furniture available for sale. For instance, you can find L-shaped sofas, bar seats, coffee tables, and more. And they are all made from cane.

Another great benefit of wicker furniture is that it is very easy to maintain. If there are any cushions on the furniture, remove the cushion covers once every two to three weeks for washing. Clean the furniture with a piece of damp cloth to remove any dirt and grime that may have settled on the furniture. This will help prolong the out appearance of the furniture.

However, even with the regular cleaning, wicker furniture can still age over the years. Aging leads to fading. Usually, the furniture is still in good condition due to the natural toughness of cane. In this case, you may wish to consider refinishing the wicker furniture.

Refinishing a piece of wicker furniture may take a little time but it’s easy to do. You will need some special stripper liquid to soften the cane so that you can use a brush to clean between the strips. You may then spray paint the furniture to give it a brand new look.

Given the benefits, it is certainly a good idea to think about including wicker furniture in your home. You may be surprised by the large variety of designs available.

If you are considering redesigning or refurnishing your home, perhaps you may wish to learn more about wicker furniture. After all, wicker furniture is not something that is commonly talked about when buying furniture. Most just focus on more conventional types of furniture such as wooden furniture or plastic furniture. Hence, it is easy to forget about wicker furniture. Perhaps this article will help you. You should add wicker furniture into your shopping list when you are in the market because wicker furniture offers many benefits. You will see why once you know more about this amazing and unique material. Wicker furniture is made from some type of cane such as bamboo or rattan. Raw cane is very tough and unpolished. However, when exposed to high temperature, the cane softens and becomes versatile. Special tools are then used to bend the cane around metal frames. When cooled, the cane takes the form of the frame, and a piece of furniture is created. After cooling, the cane retains its original qualities – it remains tough and highly resistant to wear and tear. Therefore, one of the greatest benefit of buying wicker furniture is that you can expect wicker furniture to last for many years. Due to its flexibility, wicker can be made into all kinds of furniture. By the way, the term wicker is used interchangeably with cane. Wicker is actually the process of manufacturing cane furniture. But both terms have been used to refer to the same thing. Anyway, you can find all types of wicker furniture for your home. There are furniture suitable for both indoors and outdoors. Many people expect wicker furniture to look conventional or even ancient. However, this is a wrong perception. There are very modern looking pieces of wicker furniture available for sale. For instance, you can find L-shaped sofas, bar seats, coffee tables, and more. And they are all made from cane. Another great benefit of wicker furniture is that it is very easy to maintain. If there are any cushions on the furniture, remove the cushion covers once every two to three weeks for washing. Clean the furniture with a piece of damp cloth to remove any dirt and grime that may have settled on the furniture. This will help prolong the out appearance of the furniture. However, even with the regular cleaning, wicker furniture can still age over the years. Aging leads to fading. Usually, the furniture is still in good condition due to the natural toughness of cane. In this case, you may wish to consider refinishing the wicker furniture. Refinishing a piece of wicker furniture may take a little time but it’s easy to do. You will need some special stripper liquid to soften the cane so that you can use a brush to clean between the strips. You may then spray paint the furniture to give it a brand new look. Given the benefits, it is certainly a good idea to think about including wicker furniture in your home. You may be surprised by the large variety of designs available.