Introducing
The Sāaru Journal
The Sāaru Journal is a space for parents who care about thoughtful play and a slower pace of childhood. Here you'll find ideas for open-ended activities, toy guides, and tips for creating a home that works for both kids and grown-ups. It’s about making everyday moments more meaningful, one small choice at a time.
From Dropshipping to Holding Stock: What Changed
When I started Sāaru, dropshipping felt like the only practical way forward. But as the business grew, I realised I wanted to be closer to...
Are Magnetic Tile Brands Compatible? A Practical Guide
Magna-Tiles, Connetix, Coblo, MNTL and Clever Clixx are often mixed at home. But are magnetic tile brands actually compatible? Here’s what works, what differs and...
Open-Ended Play, But What Does It Actually Look Like at Home
Open-ended play isn’t about toys doing more. It’s about toys doing less, so children can bring their own ideas, pace, and direction to play over...
Are Montessori Toys Worth It, or Is It Just Good Marketing
Montessori isn’t about neutral colours or labels. It’s about whether a toy genuinely supports independence, focus, and confidence through the way a child uses it...
What to Buy a Two Year Old Who Already Has Too Much Stuff
Buying for a two-year-old isn’t about adding more toys. It’s about choosing something that still makes sense as they grow, long after the birthday excitement...
How to Spot a Toy Your Child Will Actually Play With for Weeks
A toy that lasts isn’t the one that creates the biggest reaction on day one. It’s the one a child keeps returning to because it...
Timio, Yoto or Tonies? Choosing the Right Screen-Free Audio Player
Timio is a screen-free audio player designed for children aged two to six, with built-in Dutch support and free language options including English, Mandarin (Chinese),...
Plastic Toys, Sustainability, and Why the Material Alone Isn’t the Point
Plastic isn’t automatically the problem. Toys designed for longevity, safety, and long-term play can be more sustainable than alternatives that break or are quickly outgrown.
Buying Less but Better, What That Actually Means for Families
Buying less but better isn’t about having fewer toys. It’s about reducing the daily friction that comes from managing too many things that don’t last...