International Toy Fair cancelled – what does it mean for a small toy retailer?
So mid January the toy business was rocked by the news that the Nuremberg Toy Fair has been cancelled because of this blasted Omicron. In view of the international audience that attends I suppose being COVID careful makes sense, after … Read More
Mimitoys – Reducing Waste & Carbon – What a small business can do…
So its January! and it’s time to review, reflect and rethink, particularly after the busy Christmas period… It is always a bit overwhelming to think how to make a difference when it comes to the environment and making the world … Read More
Buying Toys? Hints from this Irish Toy Shop.
As a parent, buying toys in Ireland is never easy. It’s good to know that we will get something that children will like, will play with or that will have the WOW factor at Christmas or birthdays. But it’s also … Read More
Top Irish Toys – Christmas 2021
On my previous blog on toy review for our Christmas 2021 Toy List, I have presented the popular toys, the toys that never disappoint. With this blog, I would like to promote 3 toy categories that have been going exceptionally … Read More
Top Kids Toys – Ireland Christmas 2021
It’s that time of the year where we are looking for recommendations for the right present and the right toy. As you browse the Mimitoys.ie website, you will not find the latest toy trends or the latest character toys. Not … Read More
Mimitoys – How We Roll??
In this short VLOG I answer 3 most popular Questions from our Customers.What Toys are In-Stock? ¦ How fast are Toy Orders Delivered? ¦ Who Delivers the Toy Orders?. All FAQ Questions HERE
GreenToys – Mimitoys Toy Review
In this Vlog, I am reviewing Green Toys. Green Toys provide a range of Chunky plastic Toddler Toys. Yes, Plastic!!! but exceptionally the toys are Phthalate and PVC free and made from 100% recycled plastic (milk bottles in fact). Also, … Read More
Cleaning Wooden Toys
I love wooden toys and have since I became a mother decades ago! In fact, that is why I started Mimitoys.ie in 2004. Over the past few months, parents and creches have been asking me how to effectively clean wooden … Read More
5 Do’s & 5 Don’t-Home Based Birthday Parties
We have 4 children, 2 older that are now finished with home parties and 2 younger children. Between them, we have hosted maybe 30 home-based parties, so I speak with a certain amount of experience regarding home-based children’s birthday parties Our … Read More
5 Paper Games-Your Family Can Play Now
We live in a rural location and due to masses of snow, we are unable to get the car out for 4 days now. As ever some screen time is allowed, then some communal telly, walks where possible. But still … Read More