Introducing Lollacup Weighted Straw Sippy Cups

The Lollacup Sippy Cup

Lollacups are easy to hold
and easy to love!

When were first heard about Lollacups a few years ago, we failed to grasp their awesomeness. We already had a lot of great BPA-free sippy cup choices and we didn't think we needed another.

But when we recently handed our 11 month old daughter Ellie a Lollacup, we changed our minds. Like most early toddlers, she wanted to feed and drink by herself, but she almost always made a mess with her water or got frustrated when she held the sippy wrong and couldn't get any water at all. But the Lollacup has a flexible weighted straw that automatically stays in the liquid while she drinks. Yeah! Water!

The Lollacup is also easy to wash and it travels great--just flip down the sliding cap. Like all our sippy cups, of course it's BPA-free. And, the Lollacup is also made in the USA. Replacement Lollacup straws are also available.

So, if you're looking to keep your baby or toddler hydrated, the Lollacup is a great choice among our many different sippy cup and reusable water bottle options.

Introducing the new BEKA Ultimate Art Easel -- Made in Minnesota

The BEKA Ultimate Art Easel, Made in St. Paul, MN

BEKA's art easels have been a central part of our store for over a decade. And, for many years, we've offered them in the regular version or the deluxe adjustable version, which cost extra. Many parents preferred the adjustable version, which cost more, because it could be lower for a younger child and then raised as the child grew.

BEKA's new Ultimate Easel simplifies things by starting out as a lower 41 1/2" tall easel with an optional leg extension kit to grow the easel as high as 53 1/2". So, you don't have to pay more for an easel that can adjust!

Ultimate Easels are available in store with a chalkboard on one side and a magnet board on the other, or with a chalkboard / dry erase whiteboard. We also sell BEKA's high-quality art paper rolls, which mount on top.

Like all BEKA toys and art supplies, these easels are made in St. Paul by these guys:

Jamie Kreisman and his son John, toymakers at BEKA in St. Paul

Wee Can Too Edible Art Supplies

Edible Veggie Crayons by Wee Can Too

We love it when we find a supplier who's doing everything right! Wee Can Too Art seems to be just that kind of company.

Wee Can Too makes art supplies for kids that are so non-toxic, they're actually edible! Made in the USA, Wee Can Too's Finger Paints, Sidewalk Chalk, and Veggie Baby Crayons are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan and made from organic vegetables. And, they've got bright vibrant colors! What's not to love?

Wee Can Too Edible Sidewalk Chalk

Spotlight on Great Toys for Travelling Kids

Planning a Summer Vacation? Check out our huge selection of travel toys! Stop by the store for great recommendations or shop online. 

Visit Our Neighborhood this Saturday, June 1, for the St. Anthony Arts Festival

This Saturday is the St. Anthony Park Art Fair! We'll be sponsoring the children's art tent, where you can make wonderful paper hats from up cycled remainder wrapping paper. This is one of our neighborhood's best annual events. See http://www.stanthonyparkartsfestival.org/ for details. The festval is a benefit for reading programs at the St. Anthony Public Library, which will also be holding a used book sale.

Made hats from remaindered wrapping paper at the Children's Art Tent, which is sponsored by Peapods

 Here's a link to the festival map:

The Best Toys Stimulate a Child's Imagination.

A parent writes to Sarah's Silks: "I really didn’t believe Norah would play with the silks. In the astounding way only a child can be, she becomes incredibly creative with the way she uses them: sling, baby, water, campfire, lion mane, hat, dress, hiding place. I’m sold."

Announcing Peapods Annual Sidewalk Sale! Friday & Saturday, June 7-8th

Our 13th Annual Sidewalk Sale! We only do this once a year because it's one monster of a sale! Gobs and gobs of stuff on sale for 25-75% off. Closeouts, overstocks, samples, scratch & dents, discontinued items, and a few things we discovered on our computer that haven't sold in a while... Expect some of everything--toys, baby carriers, cloth diapers, games, music, etc. This year we just may set the record for how much will be on sale. So, let's pop some tags! Sale runs 10am to 6pm

Peapods Annual Sidewalk Sale -- It's a Big Deal!

Because our sidewalk sale is a busy event, we recommend (but do not require) shopping without small children. Our sale will take place rain or shine. Sidewalk sale purchases are final—no returns or exchanges. No fair arriving early!