Mommy Blogs

The toy that’s always welcome here... blocks!

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by toys. All over the floor, making noise, miniature cars rolling past my feet, just the sounds and colors of a very active two year old in the house can sometimes wear on my nerves. I think every parent feels that way at times. There has always been one toy though that is always welcome, even all over the floor it never seems to bother me. Possibly it has to do with something in my own childhood, the one toy that never got old, the one toy that could be used for almost anything. Blocks. ...

January 28, 2010

REAL MOMS

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For Building Castles in the Air

Nothing would make Grandpa happier than for one of his grandkids to become an engineer like him. I’ve noticed that one of my girls in particular loves to line up and stack up things, so maybe he’s got a shot at it. ...

December 20, 2009

BIG APPLE PARENT

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Boy Toys

Encouraging your child’s curiosity and eagerness to lean before they reach first grade gives them a head start, so here is a product that is both fun and educational. ...

December 20, 2009

NASHVILLE PARENTS

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The Only Limit Here Is Your Child’s Creativity

These lovely planks of wood, cut from New Zealand Pine, can be arranged to create everything from houses and skyscrapers to animals and boats. ...

December 3, 2009

MAMA BITE

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Gotta give your gift budget a crew cut? Here's the drill: Citiblocs 54 Piece Color Set

Citiblocs 54 Piece Color Set - dynamic starter building set made with pine from sustainably managed forest and water-based stains in new fall colors ...

December 2, 2009

THE ART OF BEING MOM

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2009 Holiday Party

But any parent will tell you that all of those snazzy, high-tech toys? Yeah, our kids don’t play with them. Maybe for the first hour or the first day or the first week. But as soon as the batteries run out, or they can’t figure out how to make it sing the song they like, it gets discarded and forgotten about. The toys that get the coveted space on the arts & crafts table or, at the very least on the top of the pile, are the classics. And it doesn’t get more classic than blocks. ...

November 30, 2009

THE GO-TO MOM.TV NEWSLETTER

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Featuring Safbaby.com's 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

Featuring Safbaby.com's 2009 Holiday Gift Guide When it comes to anything 'green' I depend on my greenmommy experts over at safbaby.com. They have hand selected only the finest products made from conscious companies with the highest standards in toy safety. All of these products are ecofriendly, non-toxic, green, or a safe alternative to other similar products readily available at big box stores. ...

November 23, 2009

MOM�S FAVORITE STUFF

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My son loves to build things

The toy is CitiBlocs, which are wooden construction blocks that can be put together in a variety of ways ...

November 17, 2009

OUR HAPPY HAPPENINGS

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Fun with citiblocs

Hailey has tons of toys- way too many, as I’m sure your kids do too. But recently Hailey got a new toy that I am really glad I said yes to. This is one toy that doesn’t take up very much space, is lots of fun and will last for a very long time. What is this great toy? Citiblocs. ...

November 1, 2009

THE FABULOUS WON

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Citiblocs

I was given the amazing opportunity to review a company called, CitiBlocs, this week. I knew my kids would be interested because they love to build things. Whether it is a fort with my couch pillows or some building blocks or Lincoln logs. Watching their creativity come alive is exactly what every parent wants. ...

October 24, 2009

LOOK WHAT MOM FOUND & DAD TOO

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CITIBLOCS are great fun and allow children to use their imagination to build endless items.

Citiblocs were created with innovation, durability and affordability in mind. Building blocks are great fun and they allow children to use their imagination to build endless items. Citiblocs are made from Radiata Pine from certified renewable forests in New Zealand and all cut precisely to the same exact size. Since Citiblocs are all the same size and shape all that is needed to build towers, cars, forts or boats is gravity and the power of imagination. ...

October 24, 2009

NATURAL MOMMIE- CITIBLOCS

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Here’s A Product You’ll Have To Add To Your Christmas List!

Here's a product you'll have to add to your Christmas list! CitiBlocs is the new favorite toy in this house!! This product is eco-friendly, safe, non toxic, made from renewable forests and provides years of imaginative and creative play for your children! ...

October 21, 2009

THE FULL MOMMY-CITIBLOCS

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Citiblocs: Gravity, Balance and Imagination

We are big fans of open-ended toys that allow our children to use their imaginations. We have built up quite a collection of wooden blocks over the years that our children use to build skyscrapers, train bridges, and entire cities. You know how they always say that kids like the box better than the toy itself? Well wooden blocks provide hours of fun without the bells and whistles of battery-required toys. ...

October 8, 2009

THE MOMMY-FILES 2009 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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Citiblocs For Kids

My boys love to build with blocks – towers, houses, caves, you name it!! As soon as I showed them the box of Citiblocs, they wanted me to open them. I opened them and laid them before my kids and before I knew it, they were building towers and homes for their other toys (i.e. Scooby Doo and Shaggy). I love Citiblocs myself because they are all the same shape and size, making clean-up super easy and fast!! These are great for birthday presents, Christmas presents, good report cards, or just because. ...

October 5, 2009

CELEBRITY BABY BLOG

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CitiBlocs: Towering Over Plastic Blocks

CitiBlocs are a pretty simple concept, but the execution is actually high tech! Crafted from smooth New Zealand pine, each block is shaped precisely with clean edges for a perfect fit. Sets range from 52 blocks (just $15) to 1000 blocks ($230) and each comes with a how-to booklet that has some of the coolest-looking structures I’ve ever seen. My 4-year-old son and I played with a 100-block set ($28) and were able to make a really tall tower with pieces left over. Overall I loved the retro feel and the appeal of high-quality wooden toys never gets old for me. – Kristen ...

September 28, 2009

INHABITOTS & TREE HUGGING FAMILY

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CitiBlocs’ Eco-Friendly Building Blocks: A Kid Tested Review

My son Cedar LOVES building things; but finding eco-friendly building toys that meet his standard for fun is a challenge. One awesome option that towers over plastic building toys like Legos and K’nex are CitiBlocs. CitiBlocs, a recent winner of the impressive 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award are precision-cut wooden building blocks — each lightweight piece is exactly the same shape and size. CitiBlocs do not require glue, snaps, or connectors. Kids are encouraged to create designs that focus on the use of gravity, balance, and imagination. Cedar and I recently tested a set of these award winning blocks. ...

September 17, 2009

ART OF BEING MOM

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Citiblocs, already a modern classic

It seems like there are fifty new toys a day that hit the market, all clamoring and vying for your child’s attention. Many of them have flashing lights or loud noises or need remote controls - not that those are bad things, some of my favorite toys are electronic. But how often does a toy come along that makes you feel like it’s a modern classic? Something that is sweetly simple, requires imagination and can simultaneously teach and entertain your child. A toy that, when you buy it, becomes a part of your family and even the adults love to play with it? ...

September 17, 2009

SCIENCE OF BEING DAD

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I Shoulda Been an Architect

“What’s that?” Wife asks me. “Fallingwater.” “The Frank Lloyd Wright house?” “Yeah, you don’t see the resemblance?” ...

September 17, 2009

FLYING GIGGLES AND LOLLIPOPS

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Citiblocs Build Anything!

Citiblocs are wooden planks children (& adults) use to create a truly endless amount of possibilities, from ships to castles to animals, anything you can imagine! Every Citibloc is exactly the same shape and size. Because of the perfect cut of each block, the only thing needed to hold them together is gravity and balance.Citiblocs facilitate "reasoning, problem solving, cause & effect, engineering and improvising". ...

September 4, 2009

COOL MOM PICKS

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It's hip to be rectangular

With all the building toys in my three-kid household, I find it amusing that their new favorite is a box of same-sized, non-painted, rectangular pieces of wood from CitiBlocs. ...

August 31, 2009

BAREFOOT MOMMIES

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CitiBlocs – Back to School

CitiBlocs are High Quality Building Blocks unlike any other! Crafted from Grade A New Zealand Radiata Pine, each block is engineered and precision cut for new generations of building fun from age old proportions. Citiblocs distinctive design enables Building without Borders – no complicated instructions and no missing pieces. Guaranteed success and pleasure for creative construction, innovation and design. ...

August 28, 2009

NATURE MOMS BLOG

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More Good Old Fashioned Blocks

I sing the praises of good old fashioned blocks often. They are the the foundation of natural toy fun in my opinion. ...

August 28, 2009

TWO OF A KIND WORKING ON FULL HOUSE

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Use Your Imagination With CitiBlocs

One of my favorite things about Evan getting older is being able to witness his imagination. It is amazing how young children can start having these elaborate imaginations and too often they are wasted because they don't use the right tools to express them. Children are watching more and more television and not utilizing their skills. ...

August 25, 2009

MOM MOST TRAVELED

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Block Party!

KidStuffPR has introduced me to CitiBlocs, a wonderful open-ended building toy for ages three and older. CitiBlocs are uniform, earth-friendly wooden planks made from New Zealand pine. The simplicity of CitiBlocs allows children to build, stack, and create structures that exercise the imagination. ...

August 25, 2009

COOKIE.COM'S DAILY FIND

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Blockhead

When it comes to stimulating the imagination, there are no better instruments than pots and pans, and no better building blocks than the old-school wooden kind. ...

August 19, 2009

GIVE THEM ROOTS

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CitiBlocs: Eco-building for Kids

When GiveThemRoots found out about these awesome building blocks, we couldn't keep away. After all, what little boy doesn't love a good set of blocks? And what Mom doesn't love a toy that is non-toxic, eco-friendly, educational and affordable? ...

August 19, 2009

JOLLY MOM

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CitiBlocs Wooden Building Blocks: Construction for Builders of All Ages

When you walk down a toy aisle, pretty much everything that you see needs batteries. Toys these days are not like they used to be. They leave nothing to the imagination--one of the most important things that children need to develop. That's why I really value toys that allow kids to be creative and think for themselves. Building blocks, in particular, are wonderful toys that are all about the imagination and highly educational. To an adult, a block may be a piece of wood, but to a child--that piece of wood represents a house, a car, a magical castle--whatever they can dream up. I was recently introduced to a wonderful line of building blocks called CitiBlocs and I am so excited to tell you about them! ...

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Lisa Orman

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KidStuff Public Relations
(608) 767-1102
kidstuff PR for Citiblocs