Welcome to our video podcast: Different voices and Different Eyes on learning, parenting, education and more. Myriam talks to Lucy Cronly who is a certified professional coach based in Meath. On this podcast, we do not hear Lucy the professional … Read More
I am a keen language lover and sometimes learner! I am also a French mum of 4 children who has spent a lot of time reading to my children when they were younger. I wish now that I had access … Read More
Absolutely thrilled to see Ryan Tubridy play with our Hand Puppet Lischa…even more amazed and grateful for the orders, nice comments and feedback we have got since on our range of toys and games. I have enjoyed the show very … Read More
It took me a while, coming from another country, France, to understand the meaning and impact of the Late Late Toy Show. During my life in Ireland before kids, I was amazed to see that everyone around me, was making … Read More
I would like to introduce you to our Toy suppliers. Selecting a supplier is a big deal for me! The 1st thing that come to my mind when looking at a new range of toys is, how is this working … Read More
In August 2022, Meath County Council and Meath Libraries have launched STEAM Toys that can be borrowed from Meath libraries. All free with your library card! It is an amazing initiative and a fantastic way to introduce young children and their … Read More
No matter the occasion, a birthday, a surprise or a treat, we include a FREE Gift Bag and FREE Gift Tag with every order! It’s the little things that make a difference… We have noticed, particularly since COVID that more … Read More
Dolls are some of the oldest toys that children have ever played with. They have been around for centuries and are still so popular today. I’ve selected a range of Dolls for Toddlers as they are a bit harder to … Read More
Our Top 15 toy categories toys for Christmas 2022 Here are 15 toys that we predict will make excellent Christmas presents for boys and girls. Our toy suggestions are based on what parents are recommending to us, and what parents … Read More
In a previous blog called, Mimitoys – Reducing Waste & Carbon – What a small business can do… I talk about the steps, we, as a small business, take to help and contribute to a cleaner environment . For example, all … Read More
When we think traditional toys we think about toys that do not carry a heavily-branded character, are not necessarily advertised on telly but I as a child never thought of Puppets. I have always wondered why we become so nostalgic … Read More
Myriam talks with Alysh Doyle who is launching her own business called Dance2Heel. Dance2Heel is a workshop that helps children, preteens adults of all ages to learn about their emotions and to learn how to express and release their emotions, … Read More
How to redeem a voucher? Now and then we have a little surprise for our customers, browsers, visitors who have signed up to receive our newsletter. It could be money off for example, 5 euro on orders above 30 euro … Read More
What do you do or say to your 8 to 12 year olds who say they are bored? First of all, I suppose, you have to feel their pain as they have probably exhausted every single plug-in activity and feel … Read More
Myriam talks with Louise Caldwell, the Programme Manager of OurKidsCode which aims to engage families of primary school children to take part in creative computing. A unique learning environment for children and their parents. We will discuss the learning environment … Read More
I have decided to call my video podcasts Learning through different voices and different eyes as I am interested in having a chat with people who are experiencing and encouraging learning, play, education, parenting and anything to do with children … Read More
I have always been interested in sourcing toys that encourage children’s and young teenagers’ growth, development, and skills. I also know (from having 2 teenagers and 2 young adults living in the house) that living away from a phone or … Read More
Spring is nearly here with brighter days and sunnier skies, and we are thinking about how to get children outside and away from the screens. Outdoor toys are always seen as a good investment as they get children out in … Read More
Small Online Toy Retailers like Mimitoys can provide great customer service. How you handle customers and inquiries can be the difference between an unhappy customer who will never return and a loyal customer who tells their friends about your business. … Read More
So in my blog towards the end of Jan – I detailed the implication of the Nurnberg Toy Fair being cancelled and how it impacts us sourcing new wooden toys, educational toys and sociability toys. I did my research on … Read More
Engineers Week is a fantastic nationwide initiative with the objective of encouraging young people, their teachers, and parents to explore the fun world of Engineering. Here are my Top STEM Toys relevant to Engineers week. Yes, it can be fun … Read More
Engineers Week takes place from Saturday 5th to Friday 11th March. What is an engineer? Albert Einstein said it best when he stated, “Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been.” We all create or … Read More
I remember so well the 1st time we were approached to quote for a toy library. The whole concept was new to me, I was a young mum then…used to going to mother and toddler’s groups but I did not … Read More
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
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
Who is the team behind the scenes at Mimitoys? Well the full list behind our Irish Online Toyshop is here: But let me detail the characters that make up the company (in no particular order). Well, there is me – … Read More
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
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
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
Its mid September ’21 and there has been media coverage about toy shortages this Christmas in Ireland. The Mimitoys Vlog covers our toys where stock is excellent and 1 category of toys where stock is unreliable.
In our Vlog, I talk about our major outdoor toy supplier Buitenspeel. They offer a fantastic range of easy set-up and social outdoor and active toys.Here is my review of their range.
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
Mimitoys Warehouse Moment – My VLOG CLICK HERE A new delivery of toys in from France. One remarkable Toy – Janod World Puzzle – I didnt know it was this big ???Age 7 – 12 Years Full Mimitoys Page to … Read More
In my VLOG I’m reviewing the new range we recently imported in from Belgium. Liliputiens is a high quality “Cuddly” range with imaginative play capabilities. Designed by Belgian mums, the characters are high colour with plush fabric, that can be … Read More
In this Toy Review VLOG I look at our full Kapla toy range – our most social and engaging toy. CLICK HERE Kapla is a simple wooden toy of planks, that are all the same size. Offering children endless play … Read More
In this Toy Review VLOG I look at Creative Activties that help children to relax. CLICK HERE Either in group / family play or contentedly on their own. Flower Connecting Game is for children 5+. Is a creative toy that … Read More
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
The excitement to open Djeco boxes, always a colourful surprise!
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
Toys for 8-12 years old When we first started up Mimitoys in 2004, I probably would have written this blog to give ideas about how to prevent or delay an 8-12-year-old child from playing with a tablet or phone, how … Read More
