Sylvestermouse

You can find me in many places and on many sites.
As a writer, I share personal stories, craft tutorials and recipes.

My hobbies also include photography. It has been said, that I never go anywhere without a camera and that would be true.

Offline, I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. The people in my life, are my most important and cherished blessings.

Cloth Dolls Popularity Spans Generations

Written by on March 17, 2024 in Classic Toys, Cloth Dolls, Dolls with 2 Comments
Cloth Dolls Popularity Spans Generations

KatJan Best Pals Holiday Janet Doll in Dress Designed by Jim ShoreCheck PriceDolls have come a long way from the first rag dolls our great great grandparents treasured, but cloth dolls and rag dolls are making a comeback. Today there is a huge selection of adorable cloth dolls just waiting to be cuddled and to […]

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Kaleidoscopes

Written by on March 15, 2024 in Arts & Crafts, Classic Toys, Iconic Toys with 0 Comments
Kaleidoscopes

As kids, many of us enjoyed gazing into a kaleidoscope, watching the pretty images change.  With each turn another beautiful mosaic was created.  Sadly, for most of us, our childhood kaleidoscopes are long gone. Like so many toys of the past, kaleidoscopes were broken, lost in moves, or given to younger relatives.  I had one […]

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Rocking Horse for Children

Rocking Horse for Children

Can you remember the joy of your rocking horse? My siblings & I had a rocking horse that we shared and my own children had one as well. I still have both of them. I am just really particular about who I let ride them these days.  Radio Flyer Blaze Interactive Riding HorseCheck Price The […]

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Lite Brite Lighted Peg Art

Written by on March 13, 2024 in Arts & Crafts, Classic Toys, Iconic Toys with 2 Comments
Lite Brite Lighted Peg Art

Most of us grew up loving our Lite-Brite.  Even though they have changed in style, a Lite-Brite is still being manufactured.  Plus it is a popular toy and gift today, just as it was in the past. I had a Lite-Brite when I was a child and both of my children had their own too.  […]

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Matchbox Die-Cast Sports Cars

Matchbox Die-Cast Sports Cars

A Matchbox Die-Cast Sports Car is likely to be the first fast sports car a boy ever owns!  I actually know a few big boys who still collect beautiful die-cast Matchbox cars.  I believe they are still waiting for the time when they can afford the real thing. Boys of all ages, and even some […]

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Potholder Loom with Loops

Written by on March 11, 2024 in Arts & Crafts with 3 Comments
Potholder Loom with Loops

For many of us, the potholders we made for our mothers and grandmothers were our first experience  with craft kits.  Making the potholders with the cotton loops and potholder looms were easy and we felt such a sense of accomplishment.  Especially when our moms praised our work and used the potholders for their intended purpose.  […]

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Kids Play Kitchen Sets

Written by on March 10, 2024 in Kitchen Toys, Play Kitchens with 0 Comments
Kids Play Kitchen Sets

Children’s Play Kitchens Children’s Play Kitchens include a variety of children’s toy kitchens, children kitchen play-sets, and children’s kitchen accessories which give your child hours of fun role playing in play kitchens for children.  They come in a wide range of styles and materials including kids wooden kitchen sets. Toddlers and children have long been […]

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Pusheen Plush Cat Animals

Written by on March 9, 2024 in Stuffed Toys with 0 Comments
Pusheen Plush Cat Animals

Girls and boys of all ages love Pusheen!  Pusheen was created in 2010 as a cartoon cat for the website, Everyday Cute.  However, this adorable pudgy cat has stolen the hearts of many who have never even seen the original website.  The sweet face feline has cat lovers everywhere running to buy the latest plush […]

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Tonka Classic Steel Dump Truck Vehicle

Tonka Classic Steel Dump Truck Vehicle

For many generations, children have played with Tonka toys.   An all time favorite is the Tonka steel dump truck.  I have many fond memories of stacking my Barbie dolls in my little brother’s Tonka dump truck and letting him take them for a ride.  My own son enjoyed loading his dump truck with sand or […]

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Ceramic Piggy Banks

Written by on March 7, 2024 in Decorative Toys, Piggy Banks, Toy Collections with 1 Comment
Ceramic Piggy Banks

One of the first gifts we receive as expectant parents is often a piggy bank.  The idea is that we will start saving for our children immediately, and that often works.  However, what I have experienced is that one piggy bank is not enough.  If we add our change to them on a regular basis, […]

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