We’ve compiled a list of 6 small shops with big gift energy, so you can support women-owned businesses AND find the perfect thing for everyone on your list. Each business on the list has shared a discount code JUST FOR YOU! The universal discount is: SHOPSMALL   For The Tiny BestiesBebemoss toys are hand-crocheted in Istanbul, Turkey by mothers in need. Your purchase allows Bebemoss to pay a fair trade wage that helps lift families out of poverty. Save 20% OFF all toys with code: SHOPSMALL SHOP HERE   For The Tiny EarthlingBeya Made makes minimalist clothes designed to grow wi ..read more

Wooden toys have been a staple in children's playtime for generations. One of the most popular wooden toys is the wooden toy camera. These cameras not only offer a unique and fun play experience for children, but they also offer a variety of educational and developmental benefits. One of the biggest benefits of wooden toy cameras is that they encourage imaginative play. Children can pretend to be photographers, capturing pictures of their friends and family, or even their toys. This helps them to develop their creativity and imagination, as well as their social skills. Another benefit of wood ..read more

Thank you Peta Pixel for sharing a story about us.  A Different Kind of Toy Company Father’s Factory positions itself as a different kind of toy company. It argues that while most toy companies design their products to be played with for a short period of time, Father’s Factory designs its toys to last much longer. “Our toys inspire families to be creative, to explore around, and to play outside more. Our goal is to design toys that have a longer product life span so they won’t be thrown out and end up in the landfill once the toys fulfill their purposes,” the company explains on its webs ..read more

For the biggest shopping week of the year we've asked 30+ of our favorite family centric small businesses for insider deals just for you & we've made it EASY because at every site you use code (announcing 11/23) We will announce the code on Instagram, @shopsmallguide when the event begins on Tuesday, 11/23   *Code valid Tuesday 11/23/21 at 12 PM EST until Midnight on Monday 11/29/21 at most shops. -------------------   Zimmerman Shoes - 20% off heritage footwear for modern kids Kepner Scott Shoe Company - 20% off handcrafted in pennsyl ..read more

July is Plastic Free month. It's the perfect time to start with fewer plastics in our lives. Today we have an Q&A section with Aida from Non Toxic Munchkin to talk about negative effects plastics bring to our lives and the planet, and how to start with few simple steps to replace some of the plastic we use in our lives.  Q&A with Aida, Non Toxic Munchkin Q. Could you introduce yourself a bit? Hi!  I am Aida Garcia-Toledo. I live in Los Angeles, California ( but am originally from Miami and lived overseas most of my life) am a mom to two crazy boys and the Founder of ..read more

Q: Let's get to know you two a bit. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family? A: Hi everyone!! We are Matt and Kiel (daddy and papa as our kids call us) We have 4 adopted children. A 9 year old, 4 year old and boy/girl twins that are 2! We are a very busy household to say the least ? Matt about Kiel: his big caring “I think about everyone before I think about myself” heart. Kiel about Matt: Matt is so selfless, he likes to have everything in its spot and he easily creates purpose for all things around him. Q:What is the no.1 challenge being parents for both of you?  A: Th ..read more

Many many things happened in 2020, but there was one thing that we considered fortunate. We spent more time with our families. We had a chance to slow down our steps and rethink our lives. As we had more time to watch children play at home, the more important we found in quality playtime. We met Fadi and Clara from Dubai in 2020, and we are happy to learn that we all shared the same philosophy towards parenting and childhood. Today, we have an Q&A with My Backyard Chronicles to learn more about their inspiration and business. Q: What was your thought process behind starting your own busin ..read more

Thank you for Shoutout LA's Interview. In this article, you can find where we would take you for food and sight seeing if you visit Los Angeles one day.  https://shoutoutla.com/meet-jimmy-chen-fathers-factory-founder ..read more

Teaching your kids photography is a great way to spend time and bond with them. Through activities like guided photo walks and photo challenges, your children get to learn extracurricular skills outside the walls of the classroom. Additionally, photography helps develop your child's voice and identity, as it gives them the chance to express themselves visually. There are also valuable life lessons to be learned through photography. Here are a few of them: Practice makes perfect People rarely do things perfectly on the first try. This is why it's important to teach kids the value of patience an ..read more

Kara is inspired by nature and learned from hands-on experiences. She loves arts, drawing, and taking photos around to document her days. When she visited different cities with her parents, they gifted her a Father's Factory Point & Shoot Wooden Digital Camera. The photos beautifully captured their time spending in different cities in the world. Here are a few captures from her photo collection in Paris: Stay tuned for part II of Kara's photo collection! Next adventure will be in India. Photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/kara_unschooling ..read more