SmilingTreeToys
Minnesota, United States ·
SmilingTreeToys
personalized wooden toys, natural wood baby toysMinnesota, United States 19136 Sales On Etsy since 2011
Announcement
$2.95 flat-rate domestic shipping on all teethers, rattles, and ornaments :: $5.95 flat-rate domestic shipping on everything else
We handcraft the best in natural, personalized wooden toys and accessories - heirloom quality and guaranteed to last :: Cars, baby rattles, name blocks, alphabet blocks, wood teethers, personalized gifts, baby's first ornaments.
Stackers, nursery decor, wooden stools, children's games, and other educational Waldorf and Montessori keepsake toys. Featuring our one-of-a-kind homegrown, organic wood finish.
OUR WOODEN TOYS ARE TRUE ECO-FRIENDLY HEIRLOOM KEEPSAKES // individually handmade in the USA, sustainably harvested and American grown hardwoods, homegrown organic finish, expert and caring craftsmanship, we love what we do and that shines through in every aspect of our family business
NEWSLETTER SIGNUP // for exclusive discounts, first looks, and all-around fun, subscribe to our newsletter at www.SmilingTreeToys.com
GIVING BACK // we donate to Peace Corps youth development projects for every item sold, you help us circle the earth with smiles
IT'S PLAYTIME!!
WEBSITE + BLOG // www.SmilingTreeToys.com
INSTAGRAM // SmilingTreeToys
FACEBOOK // SmilingTreeToys
TWITTER // SmilingTreeToys
PINTEREST // SmilingTreeToys
GOOGLE+ // +SmilingTreeToys
SAY HI // hello<at>SmilingTreeToys<dot>com
smiles,
Justin and Kathleen
Designs, photographs, text, and creative content copyright 2011-2016 Smiling Tree Toys LLC. All rights reserved.
Announcement
$2.95 flat-rate domestic shipping on all teethers, rattles, and ornaments :: $5.95 flat-rate domestic shipping on everything else
We handcraft the best in natural, personalized wooden toys and accessories - heirloom quality and guaranteed to last :: Cars, baby rattles, name blocks, alphabet blocks, wood teethers, personalized gifts, baby's first ornaments.
Stackers, nursery decor, wooden stools, children's games, and other educational Waldorf and Montessori keepsake toys. Featuring our one-of-a-kind homegrown, organic wood finish.
OUR WOODEN TOYS ARE TRUE ECO-FRIENDLY HEIRLOOM KEEPSAKES // individually handmade in the USA, sustainably harvested and American grown hardwoods, homegrown organic finish, expert and caring craftsmanship, we love what we do and that shines through in every aspect of our family business
NEWSLETTER SIGNUP // for exclusive discounts, first looks, and all-around fun, subscribe to our newsletter at www.SmilingTreeToys.com
GIVING BACK // we donate to Peace Corps youth development projects for every item sold, you help us circle the earth with smiles
IT'S PLAYTIME!!
WEBSITE + BLOG // www.SmilingTreeToys.com
INSTAGRAM // SmilingTreeToys
FACEBOOK // SmilingTreeToys
TWITTER // SmilingTreeToys
PINTEREST // SmilingTreeToys
GOOGLE+ // +SmilingTreeToys
SAY HI // hello<at>SmilingTreeToys<dot>com
smiles,
Justin and Kathleen
Designs, photographs, text, and creative content copyright 2011-2016 Smiling Tree Toys LLC. All rights reserved.
Reviews
VL Crooks on Sep 27, 2016
Our family LOVES Smiling Tree Toys! Exceptional quality. Beautiful, hand crafted items. True heirlooms. Highest recommendation.
VL Crooks on Sep 27, 2016
Our family LOVES Smiling Tree Toys! Exceptional quality. Beautiful, hand crafted items. True heirlooms. Highest recommendation.
rmccombe32 on Sep 27, 2016
Love these blocks! This is the second set we've ordered. First set was for our oldest son and now that our youngest is turning 1 he gets his own! Great quality, great shop!!
Updates
About
handcrafted. heirloom. personal.
Not long ago we returned to the U.S. after living in West Africa for two years serving as Peace Corps Volunteers. It was exhilarating, challenging, and life-altering. Surrounded again by the modern luxuries of life in America, we looked at one another and said "Now what?"
Justin’s always been passionate about crafting wood, and Kathleen’s been in love with all things handmade for as long as she can remember. Add parenthood to the mix, and the epiphany came almost immediately: creating handmade wooden toys is what we were meant to do. And so it began.
Most mornings start at 6:00am. We get a few hours of shop time and computer work in before the little ones awake. Then it's good morning kisses, a hearty family breakfast, and planning the rest of the day.
“Did you see that note about rushing the personalized block order to ship tomorrow?”
“Yep, I'm on it. Do you want me to be on Daddy duty after nap time? That way you can work on your to-do list.” And so on...
The woodshop hums all day long with the happy sounds of toy making, reggae music, and laughing little ones. Our home office is the scene of quick ins-and-outs as we reply to emails, prep orders for shipping, and jot down those eureka! moments when new design ideas pop into mind. In between all of that we’re playing hide-and-seek, reading books, and chasing after the little ones chasing after the kitties.
Smiling Tree isn’t just a family business; it’s a defining part of our family. We keep the personal, the passionate, and the eco-handmade touch in every aspect of Smiling Tree. From sustainably harvested American hardwoods, to our homegrown organic camelina oil/beeswax finish, to natural cotton drawstring bags made-in-the-USA, we ensure every aspect of Smiling Tree is respectful of and gentle on mother earth. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
We believe that when people are kind, honest, hard-working, respectful of mother earth, and doing something they love, then great things can happen. Life is great for us, indeed.
Is it hard at times? Sure. But is it worth it? Absolutely.
NEWSLETTER (get exclusive discounts) | www.smilingtreetoys.com
INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/smilingtreetoys
PINTEREST | www.pinterest.com/smilingtreetoys
BLOG | www.smilingtreetoys.com
Shop members
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Justin
Owner, Maker, Wood Crafter Extraordinaire
Makes it all happen in our home-based woodshop, and still carves out time for daily family dinners and play time. Loves his ten step "commute" to work + skiing + dill pickles.
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Kathleen
Owner, Maker, The Glue
Keeps it all together and running smoothly (most of the time). Thrives on the wonderful chaos that comes with being a work-from-home mom. Loves sewing + dark chocolate.
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A + M + T
The Inspiration
Resident toy testers, shipping assistants, and great at reminding us when it's time to take a break. Love reading + homemade applesauce + their dog Murphy.
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Brittany
Designer, Marketer, Super Mom
Our go-to woman for design, marketing, and social media. Wanna-be marathon runner searching for that perfect balance between left and right-brain tendencies. Loves indie music + shoes + jeans.
Shop policies
Shipping
Payment options
- Accepts Etsy gift cards
Returns & exchanges
- Custom or personalized orders
Privacy policy
- To communicate with you about your order
- To fulfill your order
More information
Frequently asked questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
All items come in either cotton drawstring bags or clear poly bags. We are happy to include a handwritten gift note with your order. We do not offer gift wrapping.
Custom and personalized orders
If you want to revise the personalization details on an item you just purchased, contact us ASAP. We can only revise the personalization details if we have not already engraved the item.
Care instructions
All items come with a tag that includes simple care-for instructions.
Teethers: wipe with warm, soapy water. Let dry and hand sand using a fine grit sandpaper or dry kitchen sponge.
All other toys: wipe with warm, soapy water. Let dry. Hand sand using fine grit sandpaper or dry kitchen sponge if needed. Apply an organic food-grade oil to restore wood's original sheen.
Wholesale availability
Our teethers are available at wholesale pricing. Contact us at hello@smilingtreetoys.com.
Sending as a gift
We are happy to ship directly to the recipient. Enter the recipient's name and address in the "shipping address" section. We never include printed receipts in packages, so the recipient will not see any pricing info. If you'd like us to include a short, handwritten gift message, enter that in the "Notes" box at checkout.