Adventure Toys and Teacher’s Supplies in downtown Los Altos devotes almost half of its spacious shop to educational playthings for kids of all ages, from the Noggin Stik (a high-tech rattle for infants) to Roominate products (playsets designed by two Stanford grads and aimed at teaching girls engineering and design). In an age when it’s all too easy to stick a tablet into a tot’s hands to buy a little quiet time, it warms our heart to know there are still local toy stores fighting the good fight. From Silicon Valley streetwear and toy stores for accelerated tots to hemp-infused soap and scarves designed after ancient Japanese bondage techniques, it’s time to think local and get a little weird this holiday season. Instead of taking the easy route of one click commerce and star ratings, our annual Give Guide focuses on the work of local entrepreneurs, artists and all-around good guys. A holiday give guide to woo every artist, engineer, budding entrepreneur and weed wonkĪs landfill and recycling centers between the Bay Area and the Amazon River choke on mountains of cardboard boxes covered in blue tape and reach-around arrows, we decided to give Jeff Bezos and his team the holiday off.
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