Inspiring Children, and their Families, through Play, Art and Reading. Always, with a love of Nature.
Featured Collections:
February is Black History Month:
This is a collection of products we carry such as books written by acclaimed Authors, Ezra Jack Keats and Margaret Wise Brown, and beloved, award winning Illustrator Jerry Pinkney. A selection of dolls, and other products reflecting Black culture are also included.
Waldorf products, historically coming from North-Western Europe, were in the past representative of the dominant Caucasian culture. Effort has been made to create products more truly reflective of our diverse, and multi-cultural worldwide population. We are dedicated to sourcing out products that reflect, and represent more accurately your family at home. Our efforts continue every day!
The products highlighted in this collection to honour Canada's Black History Month in February, are the small beginnings of this worldwide effort to embrace true multiculturalism. All children should see themselves in our products.
Suggestions for businesses, and products that reflect this, are most welcome! Especially any small business whose products are made in Canada. We must do better.
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Beeswax Crayons, Art - Tin of SKIN TONE CRAYONS
Vendor:Mercurius Canada/ All of UsRegular price $29.50 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Beeswax, Art - NEW! COLOURS OF THE WORLD! 8 Block Crayons in a Tin
Vendor:Mercurius Canada / StockmarRegular price $22.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Beeswax, Art - NEW! COLOURS OF THE WORLD! 8 STICK CRAYONS in a Tin
Vendor:Mercurius Canada / StockmarRegular price $21.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Board Book, Baby - B IS FOR BABY
Vendor:Book CityRegular price $15.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
Family Board Games:
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Family Memory Game - IL CONCERTO, Musical memory and Concentration Game!
Vendor:Londji, BarcelonaRegular price $38.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Family Game Set - GOOD NIGHT 😴, 3 Memory games-in-one, with Sleeping Bags!
Vendor:Londji, BarcelonaRegular price $51.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Wooden Family Game - VEGGIE HARVEST CHINESE CHECKERS!
Vendor:Vilac ToysRegular price $52.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Wooden Family Game Set - SUDOKO for Kids... SUDOKINO!
Vendor:Milaniwood ItalyRegular price $41.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
Made in Canada:
MADE IN CANADA!
We are making a considerable effort to stock and promote small Canadian businesses. Kwartha Brooms (pictured above) are but one of our suppliers. We would be most interested in suggestions of other like-minded Canadian companies.
Most of our Holistic Health Suppliers are Canadian, like St.Francis Herb Farm, and Bleu Lavande 100% Essential Lavender, both in Quebec. Our beautiful Beeswax candles are handmade by Carol at Your Time Boutique in Kitchener, Ontario.
We carry a terrific selection of Montreal based OKO Reusable Home Products, always made in Canada! And, unique pierced tin home products from artisan Pietersma Tinworks.
We are very pleased to carry two well known brands from beautiful British Columbia, Plantish, Plastic-Free home products, and Clapham's Beeswax Products. Both with well deserved reputations for excellence.
Children's books written by Canadian authors are listed in our Canadian Authors Collection, and are NOT included here. Please let us know of any other children's books we should be carrying.
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EcoHome - TIN CHRISTMAS TREE TINSEL
Vendor:Pietersma Tin WorksRegular price $27.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Wool BLANKETS FOR CHILDREN, Adults & Baby too… 13 colour choices!
Vendor:MacAusland's Woolen MillRegular price $38.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Beeswax Candles - 10 INCH TAPER PAIR
Vendor:Your Time BoutiqueRegular price $17.35 CADRegular priceUnit price per -
Beeswax Candles - 12 TEA LIGHTS
Vendor:Your Time BoutiqueRegular price $28.00 CADRegular priceUnit price per
Our Philosophy:
OUR PHILOSOPHY: SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE.
Why the online store Gnomes & Acorns? Simply, to enable bringing a Waldorf inspired lifestyle into your home. Supporting children and their families. Products are carefully and lovingly selected with these four life philosophy pillars in mind: SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE. Curated collections: Toys and Games. Art, Craft & School Supplies. Books for Baby, Children, Chapter, Craft & Resource Books. Reusable Zero-waste EcoHome. HolisticHealth Products.
THE GOLDEN RULES OF GNOMES:
"1. BE KIND: Always. 2. TELL THE TRUTH: If you can't, it's best to say nothing! 3. BE GENEROUS: Give away your SMILES, your HUGS...sing-a-song, tell-a-story. 4. KEEP TIDY: Keep things in order, and clean. Do your best while still having fun. 5. CELEBRATE EVERY DAY: Enjoy BEAUTY and PEACE. Feel GRATITUDE for the Wonders of life." Tales of Limindoor Woods.
GNOMES & ACORNS: We bring Waldorf Home!
All our products offered for children have been carefully selected to encourage imaginative play. Many items have been lovingly made with natural products, like untreated wood and wool, using plant dyes. Books offered are chosen for simple texts and magical stories. Many are re-published beloved classic stories. We list our Author/Illustrators and our Brands in the Who We Sell Collection.
Trusted brands from Mercurius Canada. European wooden toys from Grimm's, Ostheimer, Debresk, Ocamora, Grapat Spain.
Art & School Supplies. Books. Toys and Games. Greeting Cards. Beeswax Candles. Holistic Health. Weleda Baby&Body Products. EcoFriendly Home. Please join our mailing list for 10%off!
Choose a Gift Card, sure to be appreciated anytime. Thank you for shopping our online store.
An effort is made to support Canadian Authors and small Family businesses, Made in Canada. Suggestions are most welcome!
Special orders are no problem! Thank-you for your visit. Please come explore. Nous parlons francais. Merci de nous visiter!
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Inspiring Children, and their Families, through Play, Art and Reading. Always, with a love of Nature.
SEE BEAUTY. CREATE ART. LOVE READING. SUSTAIN NATURE. We bring Waldorf home!