Boys and girls alike will likely have a blast with this Plan Toys Tree House. Made from eco-friendly rubber wood, this imagination-inspiring toy features three levels of fun. A pulley system makes for fun while encouraging fine motor development. The two people who come with the set are sure to have all kinds of adventures of your child’s making. This sure beats the molded plastic Weeble tree house that I had as a kid! You can purchase one of these for $99.99 at oompa.com.

In this day and age, when shopping for toys, one doesn’t always know what one will get. There have been so many safety recalls, problems with melamine in plastic toys, problems with imports from China, and so forth, that it might make parents afraid of buying toys for their children this holiday season.

If you feel like this, it might be a good idea to return to basic toys, such as this classic Roy Toy Tree House Play Set. These building blocks have been made in Maine from real wood since the 1930s. This is a practical, quality toy. The 71-piece set comes in a reusable storage container.

Recommended for ages 4 and up, you can purchase this toy for $24.95 at VermontCountryStore.com. It’s one gift you can feel good about buying and giving to your child.