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Sock Monkeys
When I was growing up, my most prized possession was my sock monkey. It was given to me by my uncle when I was around 5 or 6. I still have it, to this day. It is a little worse for the wear, but that just means I literally hugged the stuffing out of it when I was a child! As a child it was an awesome gift to receive. There is something about a sock monkey that is warm and comforting - it is a symbol of days gone by that were simpler. That is what I still love about them because when it comes right down to it, kids still like the simplest toys - and often the box they came in rather than the toy for that matter. I am still looking for true, authentic sock monkeys to carry in The Surprise Inside. I have found, however, what I consider to be a FABULOUS modern day counterpart to the sock monkey, and they are called Bla Blas. They are hand-knit in Peru, are incredibly soft and huggable, and come in absolutely ADORABLE styles and colors. My children love them like I loved my sock monkey. That is why I like them - it is a gift with potentially lasting impact.
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