http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news News and information from Just Wood Toys! Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:19:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Plenty of time to order your two-up set for ANZAC Day! http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=41 Announcing a *ONE DAY SALE* to close the financial year!  FREE postage anywhere in Australia, for just one day!  Get your orders in before midnight AEST.Cheers, Kathy http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=40 Hi everyone,I was reading our local paper yesterday, and was not surprised to see the following ..."Green your kid's toys.  It might sound odd to suggest wooden toys, but wooden toys not only usually last longer than plastic, they are safer to chew because they don't contain PVC (polyvinyl chloride).  ... http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=39 If your father, or father figure, is as tricky to buy for as my Dad, here are some unique suggestions to help you.  Just think how convenient it would be to order something from Just Wood Toys, and have it sent, ready wrapped and gift tagged, to your Dad’s door this September!Three ... http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=38 Since Father’s Day is rapidly approaching, I thought it would be apt to have a lighthearted look at the origin of this day.  If you want to add some witty repartee to your Father’s Day conversations, you’ll be set up with all the facts.Father’s Day can be heaps of fun ... http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=37 Our incredibly popular Alphabet Blocks, are reduced to $49.90.  Practical Parenting chose to feature these blocks in their April 2007 issue, in one of their unpaid editorials.   http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=36 Literacy is amazing!  Don't ignore this just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it. I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdgnieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the human mnid aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ... http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=35   Once again Lucy Vanheck, the C&K early childhood consultant for Rockhampton (to find out all about C&K, visit www.candk.asn.au)  has contributed another interesting article for us — this month, some useful advice to parents about the development of Literacy.  This year has been a fascinating journey!  Our daughter, Victoria ... http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=34 Just thought I'd let you know about some of the aboriginal puzzles we have at Just Wood Toys, since it's NAIDOC week! We have a set of six intricate hand laser cut MDF tray puzzle featuring the original artwork of Darren Seko, from the Bardi "Saltwater" people in the Kimberley.  They range from 6 ... http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=27 Just Wood Toys has been pleased to help the Sunny Days Flood Relief Toy Drive. Sunny Days are hosting a Family fun day, and toy giveaways for flood affected families of the Hunter and Central Coast. For more information, see sunnydays.org.au http://www.justwoodtoys.com.au/news/?p=33