Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Nova Natural Toys and Crafts. In their words:
"We sell toys and crafts that inspire and encourage children and families to learn, share and play together. By selling toys made in Europe, the U.S. or in fair trade businesses, we ensure that our products are as good for the people producing them as they are for our customers. Because our products are made primarily of natural materials like wood, cotton, silk and wool, we ensure that they are renewable and safe. It goes without saying that they are also fun!
Nova Natural recently added a blog to our site which will focus on parenting, child development and crafts for the whole family."
SouleMama: In your mind, what is that one thing which makes your business different?
Nova: At Nova, we pride ourselves on the high quality of all the items we carry. We offer products that will last a long time and stand up to the enthusiasm with which we hope they will be met. Not only are our toys well built, but they are also aesthetically pleasing and, most importantly, fun!
SouleMama: How long have you been in business?
Nova: Eleven years ago Susan and Ted decided to make Nova a part of their lives. Their boys were still in diapers when they took on the challenge of providing natural toys and crafts for children across the country. While the diapers are a distant memory, the enthusiasm for these toys hasn't waned. Every year brings new discoveries Nova is delighted to share with you. We are continually struck by how fortunate we are to have created a community around our core mission of providing wholesome products that encourage every child's individual and beautiful spirit to flourish.
SouleMama: What role does 'handmade' play in our society?
Nova: Our lives are surrounded by artificial shapes. In our homes and our workplaces everything is so smooth, shiny and bright that we can easily forget the organic forms that connect us to the natural world. Indeed, many of the things we use on a daily basis are lifeless; it is impossible to find the any trace of the person who made it. In contrast (on the other hand?), handmade things are imbued with the life of their creator, both in their perfection and in their flaws. It is especially important for children to have the experience of what is handmade as it helps to create true warmth and love in their hearts for the Earth and other people.
For today's giveaway, Nova Natural Toys and Crafts is generously offering the following gift to THREE lucky winners:
~ $100 gift certificate!
Some items we are especially excited about right now are Felix Fox, Rita Rabbit and Quincy Squirrel who are all hand crocheted in a Fair Trade Project in India. We are also pleased to offer two beautiful maple wood items that are hand crafted in the US: a pushwagon and a doll cradle, both perfect for the busy kids in your life and made to last.
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To enter today's giveaway, please leave a comment (one entry per person, please) in today's post. I'll close comments by 8:00 am EST on Sunday, and announce the winners, chosen via Random Number Generator, shortly after. Comments closed! The winners are...
we love NOVA and would so love to win this one. fingers crossed. thanks for the chance!
Posted by: parisa
Winning this would be such a blessing right now!
Posted by: Natalia
Thank you! We love Nova Naturals.
Posted by: Miranda
Thank you, Nova Natural Toys and Crafts!