Let your child decide what to do with the Bilibo!

Ever heard of a toy that comes with no instructions at all? A toy that does not have any how-to’s but instead lets the child who receives it decide what to do with it? Now if that piqued your curiosity, then be baffled no more!

Presenting the Bilibo – a product designed in Basel by a young Swiss designer named Alex Hochstrasser. The Bilibo was made possible via a collaboration between Hochstrasser and the Head of the Department for Growth and Development at the University Children’s Hospital in Zurich. And yes, it looks pretty interesting.

Hocusadabra met with Hochstrasser and we can definitely say that he’s quite an inspiration.

The Bilibo, Hochstrasser’s masterpiece, is made from high density polyethylene. Hocusadabra.com currently has the mini and the standard versions available. The Bilibo Mini comes in various colors while the standard Bilibo comes in pink, blue, red and yellow. And the magnificent thing about all of this is that the Bilibo is currently 25 percent off!

So order yours today at www.hocusadabra.com (Enter CNY25 at the checkout) – don’t wait, just do it – place an order and heave a sigh of relief! This is one purchase you will surely be thankful for!

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Great gift ideas for you to kickstart the New Year!

And it’s finally 2012! A brand new year, a fresh new start! And what better way to say hello to 2012 than by buying two great products from Hocusadabra? Mind you, these are not just any kinds of products. These are products that will for sure delight your little tots!

Who wouldn’t be happy to receive the Kids World Party CD? Every child loves world music. Feed their passion and fondness for this kind of music by buying this Kids World Party CD. The CD (which comes in a cardboard case, by the way) features Putumayo music which is guaranteed to make everyone feel good. What’s also great about every purchase of this special CD is that 7 percent of the proceeds goes to Amnesty International.

Another great gift idea is The Giving Tree book, which you can easily buy online through our Hocusadabra.com store. The Giving Tree is a classic that depicts the unconditional love between a tree and a boy. You can read this beautiful story to your kids before bed time and you may even be able to stir up his or her imagination and inquisitive mind. The book is available in hardbound version, black and white.

So are you ready to face the new year? Arm yourself with these two great products and you will be at your most ready! Visit www.hocusadabra.com today and order online. Shipping options are available for just about anyone around the world!

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Great gift ideas for you to kickstart the New Year!

And it’s finally 2012! A brand new year, a fresh new start! And what better way to say hello to 2012 than by buying two great products from Hocusadabra? Mind you, these are not just any kinds of products. These are products that will for sure delight your little tots!

Who wouldn’t be happy to receive the Kids World Party CD? Every child loves world music. Feed their passion and fondness for this kind of music by buying this Kids World Party CD. The CD (which comes in a cardboard case, by the way) features Putumayo music which is guaranteed to make everyone feel good. What’s also great about every purchase of this special CD is that 7 percent of the proceeds goes to Amnesty International.

Another great gift idea is The Giving Tree book, which you can easily buy online through our Hocusadabra.com store. The Giving Tree is a classic that depicts the unconditional love between a tree and a boy. You can read this beautiful story to your kids before bed time and you may even be able to stir up his or her imagination and inquisitive mind. The book is available in hardbound version, black and white.

So are you ready to face the new year? Arm yourself with these two great products and you will be at your most ready! Visit www.hocusadabra.com today and order online. Shipping options are available for just about anyone around the world!

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Products to celebrate the new year of the dragon with Hocusadabra

Eagerly awaiting the year of the Dragon, we thought we’d highlight a few of our favorite Hocusadabra Dragon’s.

Red Dragon BPA Free Plate
Made from 100 percent recycled food grade plastic, this Smiling Planet Dragon plate is not only safe, it’s contemporary design is eye-catching and guaranteed to be a success at the Chinese New Year table.

The Pet Dragon Story Book
With extra time over the New Year celebrations, your little ones will love reading about Lin and her pet Dragon. Designed in New York by Christoph Nieman, this book also even features written Chinese characters (they’re infused in the story oh so ingeniously). Your children will love and learn something from this terrific story.  

Wooden Chinese Character Blocks
Whilst learning all sorts of characters and new words, your children can build their very own Dragon with these beautiful hand crafted wooden blocks all the way from Michigan.  A hocusadabra favourite.

Visit www.hocusadabra.com today and order these Chinese New Year gift ideas. Absolutely fun way to welcome the new year!

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Hocusadabra is your one stop shop for great gifts for every girl and boy!

Not sure what to get your godson or goddaughter for Christmas? If you’ve been scratching your head for days now and you’re getting a bit rattled now that Christmas is fast approaching and you’re still at a loss as to what to get them, then we bring good news! Hocusadabra, an online store that sells unique, consciously curated toys and products from all over the world, has a great, wide selection of gifts for girls and boys of all ages!

Hocusadabra only sells BPA free, toxin free and interesting products that care for, entertain and educate children so you can really be sure that you’re giving a gift that will be treasured for a long time. What’s also great about shopping for last minute Christmas gifts over at Hocusadabra is that they can also include personalized gift cards. This means you practically don’t have anything much else to do except wait for your godson or goddaughter to call you and thank you for the wonderful gift!

Log on to the official Hocusadabra website and see what they have to offer. Now if you’re still confused as to what to choose, just give them a call at +852 2544 6835 and they can present you with great Christmas gift choices. Happy shopping!

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Three great unique gifts from Hocusadabra

Hocusadabra is a specialty store that sells products that advocate social responsibility and soundness of the environment. With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, www.hocusadabra.com have recommended three surefire hit gifts that children, nephews, nieces, godchildren and other members of the family will definitely value and enjoy. Read on.

First off – the Matryoshka Nesting Set. Created in Russia, specifically at the Semionovo region which is at the foothills of the Vitosha Mountains, these wooden dolls are all handcrafted and are perfect gift ideas for children 3 years old and above. Second – The Outdoor Explorer Kit. Designed in New Zealand, This kit contains A4 sketchpad, coloured pencils, LED headlamp with batteries, drawstring backpack, magnifying glass, bug checklist, tips on keeping a nature journal. It is a great gift to encourage your kids to explore the outdoors and develope a love of nature. And last but not least- the Wonderful World BPA free meal set. Unique and whimsical, kids will love the designs found on the meal set pieces. Printed sub surface, the designs won’t easily scratch off unlike cheap melamine imitations. Also, the meal set pieces have rims so whether the kids are eating their favorite pasta or just a sandwich on a lazy afternoon, their meals stay in place.

Those meal set comes in a “Wrap-me-Not” gift box with To: and From: on the side so it’s a perfect gift and no need to purchase a card or wrapping paper! Let’s have a green Christmas! So which of these three stocking stuffers do you want to get? Order online from Hocusadabra.com today and make sure that your gifts arrive on time!

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Join the Hocusadabra – Makedo Cup Critter workshops

Dubbed as the “Lego of a new generation,” the Makedo Cup Critter kits are some of Hocusadabra’s best selling products. And there’s no surprise there, truth be told. After all, Makedo, which originates from Australia, encourages children to exercise their imagination and creativity plus it urges kids and parents alike to see potential and possibility — even of things that people might already consider as just mere waste.

Now, in an effort to further introduce the multi-award winning Makedo connector system to more kids especially in Hong Kong, Hocusadabra and Makedo have teamed up and have organized several Makedo Cup Critter workshops. During these workshops, children will be taught how to connect packing remnants commonly found in the home – from boxes to plastic containers to fabric scraps – in order to make cool, “new” things such as creatures, cars, play spaces and more.

Admission to these workshops is free. For inquiries, you can send an email to wing@hocusadabra.com

In the meantime, get your own Makedo Cup Critters now! There are three variations of this product available at our online store. We have the Makedo Cup Critters Cow – Rooster set, the Chimp – Rabbit set and the Penguin – Hippo set. Each kit comes with enough parts and easy to follow instructions in order to make two different animals from the cups.

See you at the workshops!

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Christmas items that can be passed down from one generation to another

It happens all the time – we buy Christmas decors, trinkets, gifts and the like, we use them or give them away and they only usually last for a good year (or even less) and then we do the same routine. Buy, use, buy, use. Over and over. It’s already an endless cycle – which is a pity, really, since Christmas need not be commemorated with expensive things. The simpler, the more meaningful, the better.

Now if you want to buy affordably priced Christmas decorations that can actually be passed down from one generation to another, then we have good news for you. Hocusadabra.com carries two beautiful Christmas sets that you and your family will love. These can even make absolutely great gifts!

First – the wooden Merry Christmas Decorative Block Set. Designed in Grand Rapids, Michigan Basswood, the Merry Christmas Decorative Block Set items are both handmade and are made from embossed Michigan basswood. These are sustainable decoration for Christmas, too, as you can use the blocks year after year. All 14 blocks are painted with non toxic ink, the wooden Merry Christmas Decorative Block Set are suited for kids 2 years of age and above.

The second great Christmas gift idea we would like to share with you is the wooden Nativity Set. Also handmade and carved from maple, oak, birch or beech wood, there are 8 items included in this set. With the items found in this set, you can retell the story of Christmas to your kids. The set is complete – you have Mary, Joseph, the 3 wise men, an Angel and Baby Jesus in his manger.

See both of these sets on Hocusadabra.com You can order online through their safe and secure payment gateway and they can arrange for deliveries anywhere.

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Christmas in November? Hocusadabra is making it happen!

If you think Christmas has come pretty early this year, then you’re just about right! In fact, Hocusadabra really is letting everyone experience the Christmas spirit early this year. We’ll be part of several fairs around Hong Kong this month and we’re so excited to show you our very special items including fabulous stocking stuffers and unique toys that aren’t on our Hocusadabra.com site.

Some of our favorites are Worry Dolls, Flip-books and our famous crayon rocks. The Worry Dolls are small, colorful dolls made in Guatemala. Worry Dolls are perfect for children who don’t like to talk. Children simply express their “worries” to the dolls and place them under their pillow before going to sleep. Fable has it that by morning the worries will be gone.
Flip books are perfect for lovers of old fashioned fun and your children are going to love how the images turn into animation when they flip the pages of the book rapidly.
Crayon Rocks.. say no more! A must for every craft box.

We will also be bringing along popular Makedo Cup Critters, Putumayo CDs, Lucas Papaw ointment and a selection of other items you can see on our website.

Catch Hocusadabra in these Hong Kong fairs and experience the early Christmas spirit!

Saturday 12th November 10am to 4pm
Chinese International School Fair

Friday 18th November 5:30pm to 8pm
Glenealy ESF International Market Bazaar

Saturday 19th November 12pm to 5pm
City Kids HKPPA Annual Fair (Registered Charity Event) http://www.citykidshkppa.org

Saturday 19th November 11am to 4pm
Clearwater Bay ESF School Fair

Monday 21st November 10am to 6pm
Conrad Christmas Showcase
http://www.prestigefairs.hk/

Friday 9th December 5:30pm
Bradbury Night Market

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How to exercise your child’s creativity and imagination

In order for children to be happy and healthy, they also need to regularly exercise their creativity and imagination. They must be given the opportunity to use their imagination — be it through simple means or things.

The key, though, is to keep things fun and enjoyable not only for your child but for you as a parent as well.

We recently heard about a game called “the long way home.” In this game you challenge your child to come up with different ways to get home. You can do this exercise when you’re fetching your child from school or if you’re about to go home from a familiar place like the park or neighborhood grocery store. Ask your child for various routes to take or means of transport to get home.

Not only will this be a fun thing to do for you both, it can also really help your child think.

We also love our Makedo Cup Critters Critters. They are small and complete with parts to help your child make two animals per kit. There are three options available – chimp / rooster, cow / rabbit and penguin / hippo. Each kit comes with very easy to follow instructions. Your child will really have a great time “creating” different animals from these Makedo Cup Critters. When they are done with the animals, they can reuse the parts to make anything their imagination so desires.

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