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Let’s Get Stoned! Pshaw Not What You Are Thinking!



Polished stones are a treasure for many folks, particularly those of diminutive statue.   No, I’m not talking about dwarves and their love of stone, I’m referring to kids.   Kids like cool things they can carry around.  They particularly like cool things that don’t break easily and can go through the wash and not be destroyed.   Oddly enough, stones fit the bill.  

I was shopping for stones for a diminutive family member and was surprised the local toy store did not have any.   I turned to the web and found a wealth of choices on eBay and Amazon.   I finally settled on Redwood Treasures.  If you read my blog at all, you know I am very fond of patronizing small businesses.   I had two and know the trials of being a small business owner.   I had questions on the stones and was able to get the owner on the phone and get my questions answered.   If you read how they describe themselves, I think you too will see they have the “right stuff” to be put in your favored places to buy book.  
About Redwood Treasures, LLC
We are family owned and operated. We have been in business for 3.5 years and hope to be for many years to come. We carry an eclectic array of items in our store and thought we'd share it online. We believe in the old fashioned customer service saying "The customer is ALWAYS right!" Some people have taken advantage of this but for the most part have been as honest with us as we with them. The way we see it is, it is the customer who keeps us going, and if we don't have you, we don't have a store. Welcome to our family, and enjoy your shopping experience!



If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.

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