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Category Archives: Toys
Guitar Heroes Don’t Need Plastic Controllers
Before there was Guitar Hero, there were guitars… This is the third or fourth draft of this post. I have decided that I am NOT going to try to convince parents that they should get their kids a nice, wooden … Continue reading
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Plastic Parts Recall
The plastic thing that is making the news today is a faulty leaf blower part that has been injuring people. The Toro Power Sweeper has a plastic impeller that has been falling apart and shooting out of the blowers. Ouch. … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Environment, Gardening, Plastic, Toys
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Happy Meals Make Me Sad
A recent study has connected the dots between fast food marketing and childhood obesity. I bought more than a few Happy Meals for my kids back in the day. It’s hard to believe how easily I could be convinced to … Continue reading
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I’m Dreaming of a Plasticless Christmas
…that would be NOTHING like the ones I used to know. The gifts were often plastic. There was lots of plastic packaging and even many of the decorations were plastic. Bah, Humbug. If you are about to start your shopping, … Continue reading
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This Bag is Not a Toy
That warning is even more famous than Caution: Coffee May Be Hot, or whatever the cups say these days. I tried to find the warning on google. It turns out that lots of people make jokey photochops about coffee cups. … Continue reading
We Don’t Need Another Hero
I wasn’t over indulged as a child when it came to action figures. I remember vividly the times when I got to visit my spoiled suburban cousin who had piles of action figures. I admit that I was impressed with … Continue reading
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Plasticless Stocking Stuffers
I am proud to say that I was never even peripherally associated with the purchase of a robotic singing mounted bass. Some of you young people may not even remember how popular these things were. I have to assume that … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, Inspiration, Recreation, Toys
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Wooden Blocks are Great Toys
I was inspired by a post over at Eco Child’s Play about wooden blocks. Blocks are certainly a must have toy for early childhood. I would suggest that you avoid painted blocks, especially with vintage used blocks. I used to … Continue reading
Posted in Alternatives, PlasticLess Tips, Safety, Toys
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Super Soakers Suck
This is part of a huge collection of pointless plastic purchases by Chris Reid. I have to admit that I bought a few plastic water guns when I was a kid. They are all in the landfill now. I guess … Continue reading
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Adventures at the Mall: Toys or Us
I was stuck in an airport for over 24 hours this week. I wasn’t really confined to the terminal, I took the opportunity to visit a large mall. I have the good fortune of living in an isolated area that … Continue reading
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