Halloween Fairy Goodies
We have a tradition in our home, and I know we’re not the only ones who do this. After Halloween every year, my children set a good portion of the candy they have collected trick-or-treating in our backyard. We shout into the night, “Halloween Fairy! Halloween Fairy! Come and get our candy sweet. Trade us for a little treat!” And then we go to bed.
The next morning we usually find that the candy has been whisked away, and in its place are small goodies or treasures that our children can play with and enjoy much longer than they could enjoy a sweet.
Some years the Halloween Fairy brings books, sometimes toys. Sometimes the toys are handmade—perhaps the Halloween Fairy has a little workshop where she and some Halloween Sprites make treasures for children? You might be wondering, What happens to the candy? Well, the Halloween fairy left us a note once that explained that she gives all the candy to the Sugar Sprite, who needs help to feed her family. She finds it pretty difficult to gather sweet nectar from flowers at this time of year, so she instead feeds candy to her Sugar Babies to keep up their strength in the cold months. In exchange for your child’s generosity, the Halloween Fairy will leave a small gift for your child to play with.
I’ve done a bit of looking, on the Fairy’s behalf, and I’ve discovered all of these wonderful treasures to be purchased at A Toy Garden. I thought I’d share them with you, in case you can help the Halloween Fairy choose a special treasure for your child. *
Mushroom Knitting Spool / Peekaboo Pixies – Orange and Black / Blank Book – Set of 4 – Red, Yellow, Green, Blue
The Harvest Story / Autumn Gnome Set / Autumn: A Collection of Poems, Songs and Stories for Young Children
Forest Spirit Wand / Treasure Pumpkin Wet Felting Kit / Felted Pumpkin Pair
Forest Gnome Family Kit / Autumn Garden Gnome Pair / Forest Friends Herbal Beanbags
Stacking Gnomes / Earthtone Silks / Forest Animal Box Set
In a Nutshell / Felt Mushrooms / Carved Wooden Heart Nesting Bowls
There is something for everyone in this collection (open-ended playsilks, dolls, crafting kits, nature table finds, toys), and far more at A Toy Garden’s beautiful website. I know the folks from A Toy Garden personally and I can assure you they take great pride in sourcing toys, craft supplies, clothing, books, seasonal decorations, dolls and much more from the very finest makers and suppliers around. Many of their products are Fair Trade or made in the U.S.
* Now, here’s a little note from me, the Reluctant and Often Confused Webmistress of Love in the Suburbs: I’ve done the best I can with this technology stuff. If you click a photo, you unfortunately won’t go to the website where you can buy the item. (Trust me, I tried!) To be whisked off to the AToyGarden.com website item page, you have to click the text link below the pretty pictures. Thanks!
October 20, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Love your needle felted creations! I’m working on mine too.
October 23, 2012 at 8:53 am
Thanks, Becca! We’re behind the ball for Halloween this year. My kids aren’t even sure yet what they want to be. Yikes!