Christmas is 1 week away and I’ve been frantically shopping at the last minute!  This year I’m buying more “toys” than anything else since all of my friends have children.  If you’ve walked into Toys R Us lately, you know that there are hundreds and hundreds of toys to choose from.  Its actually overwhelming!  

Since I’m a huge fan of open-ended toys that entertain AND educate, I was delighted to receive ABC Artchitect Blocks by Parents Toys.  This year it was rated as one of the best toys of 2008.  We actually own a few toys from this line and my son has really enjoyed playing with them.  My son loves blocks…throwing them, chewing on them, stacking them…  Now we don’t have to worry that he’ll break the TV (or a tooth) with these soft, squishy, phthalate-free blocks.  These blocks are safe, durable, and most of all fun!  The set features 9 different shapes in 5 vibrant colors.  Unlike square, wooden blocks (which also have a place in a child’s toy box) the ABC Artchitect Blocks are beautifully molded as animals and ABCs.  I like the fluid shapes (arches, pedestals, etc.) and capacity for open-ended play.

The entire line of Parents toys is available at Target (and the prices are very affordable).  You can purchase the ABC Artchitect Blocks set for $19.99.  

Profuse thanks to Team Mom for this review opportunity!